GoodWatchSign in

Circle of Iron

1978·Movie
1h 42min·R
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Watch

Set your services

Circle of Iron fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style.

Energy

Violent

  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension6

Heart

Hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness7
  • Coming of Age7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some slapstick and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Absurdist Humor5

World

Fantasy, faith and meaning, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

Find more like it

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

The challenge of a lifetime...

In a mystical desert kingdom, young martial arts fighter Cord loses a contest to determine who will journey to take the powerful Book of All Knowedge from Zetan, an evil wizard. Despite his lack of a sponsor, Cord's rule-breaking nature leads him to try retrieving the book anyway. Help is offered by a mysterious blind man who gives advice as Cord fights his way through multiple opponents, discovering more about himself as he gets closer to Zetan.
Martial ArtsMystical JourneyPhilosophical QuestKung Fu MovieEastern PhilosophyInner PeaceSpiritual AwakeningComing of AgeBlind Master

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Circle of Iron

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Circle of Iron legally?

Circle of Iron is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight+, Midnight Pulp, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Circle of Iron worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 5.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 43%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Circle of Iron rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Circle of Iron?

1 h 42 min

Circle of Iron runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Circle of Iron?

Critics43
Audiences58

Not quite. Audiences rate Circle of Iron higher (58) than critics (43). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Circle of Iron in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Circle of Iron?

41BBBHBMBSCACIDODZEGESGFGIHRIQ+27

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Circle of Iron in 41 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Circle of Iron use?

Action PrologueBarbarian HeroWalking Shirtless SceneDiabolus ex NihiloOld MasterShaped Like ItselfFacial DialogueMuscles Are MeaninglessBlank BookFrequently-Broken Unbreakable VowHeroes Fight BarehandedBloodier and Gorierand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 storytelling tropes for Circle of Iron, including Action Prologue, Barbarian Hero, Walking Shirtless Scene.