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Iron Island

2005·Movie
1h 26min

Where to watch

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Iron Island fingerprint

Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, class and money, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Squatters live on a mothballed oil tanker in the Persian Gulf. The children attend a school on board; men harvest scrap metal and old oil in the hull; women keep house and raise children and Captain Nemat runs it all with an iron hand. We follow a lad who rescues fish trapped in the hull, an old man who stares at the sun, the idealistic teacher, and Ahmad, the Captain's assistant who has fallen in love with a young woman whose father wants to marry her to someone of means. What future has this sinking city?
Social CommentaryClass and CapitalismPsychological DramaIranian CinemaContemporary RealismMelancholyPhilosophicalFamily DynamicsPovertyUrban Decay

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Iron Island

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Iron Island legally?

Iron Island is included with a subscription to FilmBox+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Iron Island worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Iron Island?

1 h 26 min

Iron Island runs 1 h 26 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Iron Island?

Critics86
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 86 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see Iron Island much the same way.

What language is Iron Island in?

Persian

It was made in Persian. Produced in Iran.

In how many countries can I watch Iron Island?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Iron Island in 122 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.