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The Iron Lady

2011·Movie
1h 45min·PG-13
IMDb6.4Metacritic526.2Rotten Tomatoes51%51%

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The Iron Lady fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor3

World

A real life story, history, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

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Crew

Directed by:
Chris Foggin, Phyllida Lloyd, Sue Hills
Written by:
Abi Morgan
Produced by:
Nina Gold, Tessa Ross, Anita Overland
Composed by:
Thomas Newman, Peter Gleaves, Ian Neil

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Iron Lady

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Iron Lady legally?

PrimeBritboxThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVBYUtv

The Iron Lady is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Iron Lady worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 51%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Iron Lady rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is The Iron Lady?

1 h 45 min

The Iron Lady runs 1 h 45 min.

Is The Iron Lady based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Iron Lady?

Critics52
Audiences59

Yes. Critics average 52 and audiences 59 out of 100, so both groups see The Iron Lady much the same way.

Was The Iron Lady a box office hit?

Budget$13 million
Box office$116 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $13 million to make and earned $116 million worldwide, 8.9 times its budget.

What language is The Iron Lady in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, France, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Iron Lady?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Iron Lady in 57 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Iron Lady use?

Ghost MemoryLaser-Guided KarmaYou Are What You HateNever Trust a TrailerHistorical Hero UpgradeUndying LoyaltyForeshadowingFake MemoriesCloud Cuckoo LanderCommander ContrarianIron LadyFatal Flawand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for The Iron Lady, including Ghost Memory, Laser-Guided Karma, You Are What You Hate.