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Real Steel

2011·Movie
2h 7min·PG-13
IMDb7.1Metacritic567.2Rotten Tomatoes60%73%

Where to watch

fuboTVFXNowTubi TV

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Real Steel fingerprint

High energy, big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Epic and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Uplifting and cathartic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Catharsis9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Sports, family, and the future

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Courage is stronger than steel.

Charlie Kenton is a washed-up fighter who retired from the ring when robots took over the sport. After his robot is trashed, he reluctantly teams up with his estranged son to rebuild and train an unlikely contender.
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Crew

Directed by:
Shawn Levy, Josh McLaglen, Diane Durant
Written by:
Dan Gilroy, Richard Matheson, John Gatins
Produced by:
Steven Spielberg, Robert Zemeckis, Shawn Levy
Composed by:
Eminem, Danny Elfman, Paul Massey

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Real Steel

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Real Steel legally?

fuboTVFXNowTubi TV

Real Steel is included with a subscription to fuboTV and FXNow in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on FXNow and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Real Steel worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Real Steel rated?

PG-13Violence

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

How long is Real Steel?

2 h 7 min

Real Steel runs 2 h 7 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Real Steel?

Critics58
Audiences72

Not quite. Audiences rate Real Steel higher (72) than critics (58). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Real Steel a box office hit?

Budget$110 million
Box office$299 million

Yes. It cost about $110 million to make and earned $299 million worldwide, 2.7 times its budget.

What language is Real Steel in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, India.

In how many countries can I watch Real Steel?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Real Steel in 55 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Real Steel use?

Jerk with a Heart of GoldSecond Place Is for WinnersPyrrhic VictoryMultiple Head CaseLightning BruiserGadgeteer GeniusSliding Scale of Adaptation ModificationVictory by EnduranceRed BaronThe StoicTempting FateSleep Cuteand 151 more

TV Tropes lists 163 storytelling tropes for Real Steel, including Jerk with a Heart of Gold, Second Place Is for Winners, Pyrrhic Victory.