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Real Steel

2011Movie2 h 7 minPG-13

64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic567.2Rotten Tomatoes60%73%

A cathartic, uplifting action movie about sports and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm · you want dark or edgy material

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Sports Drama
  • Robot Boxing Spectacle
  • Father-Son Redemption Arc
  • Underdog Story
  • Near-Future Sci-Fi
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • High-Energy Action
  • Family Bonding
  • Visual Grandeur
  • Hopeful & Uplifting

Cast

24 of 40

Crew

Directed by
Shawn Levy
Written by
Dan Gilroy, Jeremy Leven, John Gatins
Produced by
Shawn Levy, Don Murphy, Susan Montford
Music by
Danny Elfman, Poe

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Facts

September 28, 2011 · 2 h 7 min · PG-13

Released
September 28, 2011
Runtime
2 h 7 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Science Fiction, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States, India
Budget
$110 million
Box office
$299 million
Available in
54 countries

Tropes

Jerk with a Heart of Gold, Second Place Is for Winners, Pyrrhic Victory +9

  • Jerk with a Heart of Gold
  • Second Place Is for Winners
  • Pyrrhic Victory
  • Multiple Head Case
  • Lightning Bruiser
  • Gadgeteer Genius
  • Sliding Scale of Adaptation Modification
  • Victory by Endurance
  • Red Baron
  • The Stoic
  • Tempting Fate
  • Sleep Cute

12 of 163 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Real Steel?"

Questions about Real Steel

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Real Steel?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Real Steel from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 7 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Real Steel worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 56). Audiences rate it higher (72 out of 100) than critics (58).

Is Real Steel okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Real Steel?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

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 tropes for it, including Jerk with a Heart of Gold, Second Place Is for Winners, and Pyrrhic Victory.