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Iron Man

Play trailer 2:21 Poster for Iron Man PG-13 Released May 2, 2008 2h 6m Action Adventure Sci-Fi Fantasy Play Trailer Watchlist
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A billionaire industrialist and genius inventor, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), is conducting weapons tests overseas, but terrorists kidnap him to force him to build a devastating weapon. Instead, he builds an armored suit and upends his captors. Returning to America, Stark refines the suit and uses it to combat crime and terrorism.
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Powered by Robert Downey Jr.'s vibrant charm, Iron Man turbo-charges the superhero genre with a deft intelligence and infectious sense of fun.

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Karl French Financial Times Still, if the film is ultimately disappointing it is in part because it begins so well, and there is a lot to enjoy before the over-the-top final act. Oct 7, 2018 Full Review Deborah Ross The Spectator I like Downey Jr, usually, with his dark wounded eyes, but here his performance veers between going though the motions and a look which seems to say, "Hey, what film am I doing again?" Aug 23, 2018 Full Review David Stratton At the Movies (Australia) What gives this its distinction [is] Robert Downey Jr, who is terrific. Rated: 3.5/5 Jun 15, 2015 Full Review Joseph Garcia Dynamic Duel Podcast An exceptionally well-made debut for Marvel Studios. Fun, engaging and bolstered by a tour-de-force lead turn by Robert Downey Jr. Rated: 4.5/5 Jan 18, 2023 Full Review Nicolás Delgadillo Discussing Film When all is said and done, this is, without a doubt, the Robert Downey Jr. show from start to finish. Jun 24, 2021 Full Review Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) One of the best they've ever made Mar 26, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Alessandro B The movie was a blast to watch. It had everything you need for a amazing superhero movie. A thrilling background story with a clear goal and motive, a heroic main character that was serious but sometimes made funny jokes. The jokes weren’t too childish and didn’t interrupt the plot. There is some romance but luckily not too much cause it isn’t my cup of tea. Downey’s acting was wonderful and impressive 100% of the time. It also totally fits me, cause I am super fond of superhero movies. And lastly the movie ends with a cliffhanger so exciting that I started binging all the marvel movies. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/06/25 Full Review wallison rodrigo da s Aqui a Marvel começou entregando o melhor filme com o melhor personagem de uma das melhores franquias do cinema. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/03/25 Full Review Alex C. Definitely one of the best movies Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/29/25 Full Review Nikolay M Это имба фильм рекомендую чего началось вся кино вселенная Марвел Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/27/25 Full Review HameZz Z Holds up incredibly well. RDJ is one of the greatest casting decisions. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/19/25 Full Review Jack L This movie is excellent. The MCU wouldn't even survive without Iron man. The way Iron man was produced is extraordinary and it blends in well with a good story and fantastic characters. It has great values which makes it one of MCU most beloved movies in Marvel history. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/19/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A billionaire industrialist and genius inventor, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), is conducting weapons tests overseas, but terrorists kidnap him to force him to build a devastating weapon. Instead, he builds an armored suit and upends his captors. Returning to America, Stark refines the suit and uses it to combat crime and terrorism.
Director
Jon Favreau
Producer
Avi Arad, Kevin Feige
Screenwriter
Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby, Art Marcum, Matt Holloway
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Paramount, Marvel Enterprises
Rating
PG-13 (Intense Sci-Fi Action/Violence|Brief Suggestive Content)
Genre
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 2, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$318.3M
Runtime
2h 6m
Sound Mix
Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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