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Pumping Iron

1977Movie1 h 26 minPG

79

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Rotten Tomatoes

A hopeful, thrilling documentary movie about sports and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Mind and body.

Amateur and professional bodybuilders prepare for the 1975 Mr. Olympia and Mr. Universe contests as five-time champion Arnold Schwarzenegger defends his Mr. Olympia title against Serge Nubret and the shy young Lou Ferrigno.

Feels like

Bodybuilding
Fitness Documentary
1970s
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Muscle Building
Historical
Competition
Character Study

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Directed by: Robert Fiore, George Butler
Written by: Charles Gaines, George Butler
Produced by: Jerome Gary, George Butler
Music by: Michael Small

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January 18, 1977 · 1 h 26 min · PG

Released: January 18, 1977
Runtime: 1 h 26 min
Age rating: PG
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Also spoken: French, German
Made in: United States
Budget: $1 million
Available in: 70 countries

Tropes

The '70s, Action Dad, As Himself +9

The '70s
Action Dad
As Himself
All of the Other Reindeer
Dramatization
Just Like Making Love
It Amused Me
The Strongman
Jerk Jock
Lovable Alpha Bitch
Say My Name
Post-Victory Collapse

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Questions about Pumping Iron

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Where can I stream Pumping Iron?

Fandango at Home Free

In the United States, Pumping Iron streams on Lionsgate+ and Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 27 other countries.

Is Pumping Iron worth watching?

79

GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 72).

Is there a sequel to Pumping Iron?

Pumping Iron (1977)
Pumping Iron II: The Women (1985)
Raw Iron: The Making of 'Pumping Iron' (2002)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 3 in its series, followed by Pumping Iron II: The Women (1985).

Is Pumping Iron okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching Pumping Iron?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.