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Pumping Iron II: The Women

1985Movie1 h 47 minNR

Documentary
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Rotten Tomatoes–58%

A thrilling, fast-paced documentary movie about everyday modern life and sports.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

A Story of Strength, Desire, Courage... and a New Definition of Woman.

PUMPING IRON II: THE WOMEN, a film that is changing the way the world views the female physique-creating "a new definition of the female form." Join four women as they prepare for the 1983 Caesars Palace World Cup Championship: the sultry and curvaceous Rachel McLish, the current champion; the super-muscular Bev Francis, Rachel's toughest competition; and newcomers Lori Bowen and Carla Dunlap.

Feels like

  • Female Bodybuilding
  • 1980s
  • Showbiz Competition
  • Pop Culture
  • Physicality & Strength
  • Erotic undertones
  • Sports Documentary
  • Contemporary Realism

Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
George Butler
Written by
George Butler
Produced by
George Butler, Virginia Lynch Dean
Music by
David McHugh, Michael Montes

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Facts

May 3, 1985 · 1 h 47 min · NR

Released
May 3, 1985
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Nudity
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$628,050

Tropes

The '80s, Eiffel Tower Effect, Awesome Aussie +9

  • The '80s
  • Eiffel Tower Effect
  • Awesome Aussie
  • Tagline
  • '80s Hair
  • Amazonian Beauty
  • Training Montage
  • World's Strongest Woman
  • Shower Scene
  • Acceptable Feminine Goals and Traits
  • Viva Las Vegas!
  • Changing of the Guard

12 of 17 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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3 questions, like "Is Pumping Iron II: The Women worth watching?"

Questions about Pumping Iron II: The Women

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Is Pumping Iron II: The Women worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6).

Can I half-watch Pumping Iron II: The Women?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.