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Iron Eagle

1986·Movie
1h 57min·PG-13
35
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic41–Rotten Tomatoes17%57%

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A , action movie: , but never gory, .

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Break the sound barrier.

When Doug's father, an Air Force Pilot, is shot down by MiGs belonging to a radical Middle Eastern state, no one seems able to get him out. Doug finds Chappy, an Air Force Colonel who is intrigued by the idea of sending in two fighters piloted by himself and Doug to rescue Doug's father after bombing the MiG base.
80s Action ThrillerFighter Jet SpectacleUnderdog HeroicsMilitary AdventureHigh-Octane RescuePatrioticCult ClassicSynth-Driven SoundtrackFather-Son Bond

Crew

Directed by:
Sidney J. Furie
Written by:
Sidney J. Furie, Kevin Alyn Elders
Produced by:
Joe Wizan, Ron Samuels
Composed by:
Basil Poledouris

Sequels and Prequels

Iron Eagle
Iron Eagle (1986)
GoodWatch score 35
Iron Eagle II
Iron Eagle II (1988)
GoodWatch score 37
Iron Eagle III
Iron Eagle III (1992)
GoodWatch score 24
Iron Eagle on the Attack
Iron Eagle on the Attack (1995)
GoodWatch score 36

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Questions about Iron Eagle

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Where can I stream Iron Eagle?

YouTube TV

In the United States, Iron Eagle streams on YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Iron Eagle worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 17%, and Metacritic 41). Audiences rate it higher (57 out of 100) than critics (29).

Is Iron Eagle okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will I feel good after watching Iron Eagle?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.