Iron Man

1951·Movie
1h 22min·NR
84
GreatGoodWatch score

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Iron Man fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Violence7

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Sports, the mind, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5

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About

He's all man in the ring -- or anywhere!

In Coaltown, Pennsylvania, miner Coke Mason hopes to better himself, buy a radio store, and marry Rose Warren. His gambler brother George thinks Coke can be more successful as a boxer, knowing that when he fights he's consumed with a murderous rage that makes him an "iron man." Seeing dollar signs in Rose's eyes, Coke reluctantly agrees, though he's fearful of the "killer instinct" that makes him a knockout success in the ring...and brings him the booing hatred of the fans. Will Coke throw off his personal demon before he kills someone?
Classic Boxing DramaInternal ConflictPsychological StruggleAmbition & MoralityFamily BetrayalDramatic MelodramaPost-War American FilmGritty Underdog Story

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Iron Man

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Iron Man legally?

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Is Iron Man worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Iron Man rated?

NRViolence

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

How long is Iron Man?

1 h 22 min

Iron Man runs 1 h 22 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Iron Man?

Critics100
Audiences74

Not quite. Critics rate Iron Man higher (100) than audiences (74). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Iron Man in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Iron Man use?

The StingerScience HeroEstablishing Character MomentFloating Head SyndromeMs. FanserviceMillionaire PlayboyPre-Mortem One-LinerDisney+Evil CounterpartBlack Panther: Wakanda ForeverFinale Title DropEvil Knockoffand 136 more

TV Tropes lists 148 storytelling tropes for Iron Man, including The Stinger, Science Hero, Establishing Character Moment.

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