Iron Man

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Iron Man

PG-13

Released May 2, 2008

2h 6m

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Adventure

Sci-Fi

Fantasy

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Rachel Wagner

Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)

One of the best they've ever made

Mar 26, 2021

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Audience Member

A classic that lives up to this day. Thank you RDjr

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/30/25

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Dave O.

If you had told me when I first saw this film what it would lead to with the MCU, I wouldn’t have believed you. But this first entry in the Marvel franchise can stand on its own. It was funny, energetic, and fun. Over the course of the next 22 films, Tony Stark has arguably the best longterm character arc, and it starts here. Jeff Bridges’ Obadiah Stane was a great character and antagonist until the end, when he becomes more of a caricature as Iron Monger. Otherwise it was a great summer action movie and the start of a worthy Franchise.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/29/25

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Noah W

I love Iron Man, he is so cool but this movie is bad. How do people enjoy someone getting kidnapped and then the CEO of his company betraying him? That idea is horrible for a Marvel movie. Marvel movies are supposed to be Sci-Fi and unrealistic but this is neither of them. The CGI is good and RDJ does great in it but otherwise don't bother with it.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

08/29/25

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Garrett B

Tony Stark is probably the least likeable superhero that I can recall, but the movie was still pretty good.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/29/25

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Solaire V

Can't picture anyone else play Tony Stark then the man RDJ himself, can't say anything else other than watch it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/26/25

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Lucho G

The best possible introduction to the MCU. There will never be another Tony Stark like RDJ.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/22/25

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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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