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Iron Eagle

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

Where to watch

YouTube TV

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

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Your score

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High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Cathartic and hopeful

  • Catharsis8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

War and pop culture

  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout score and sound design

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Sound Centrality8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure Escapism

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You want something quiet and calm

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About

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, Stan Zabka
Written by:
Sidney J. Furie, Kevin Alyn Elders
Produced by:
Joe Wizan, Barbara Claman, Kevin Alyn Elders
Composed by:
Basil Poledouris

Sequels and Prequels

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Poster for Iron Eagle

Media

Questions about Iron Eagle

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Iron Eagle legally?

YouTube TV

Iron Eagle is included with a subscription to YouTube TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Iron Eagle worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 17%, and Metacritic 41). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Iron Eagle rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Iron Eagle?

1 h 57 min

Iron Eagle runs 1 h 57 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Iron Eagle?

Critics29
Audiences57

Not quite. Audiences rate Iron Eagle higher (57) than critics (29). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Iron Eagle a box office hit?

Budget$18 million
Box office$24 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $18 million to make and earned $24 million worldwide, 1.3 times its budget.

What language is Iron Eagle in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, Israel, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Iron Eagle?

6AUCAESGBGGUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Iron Eagle in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Iron Eagle use?

Artistic License – MilitaryQuracVehicle TitleNom de GuerreArtifact TitleJust Plane Wrong

TV Tropes lists 6 storytelling tropes for Iron Eagle, including Artistic License – Military, Qurac, Vehicle Title.