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Steel

1997Movie1 h 37 minPG-13

25
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb3.0Letterboxd1.7/5Metacritic284.8Rotten Tomatoes4%19%
25
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb3.0Letterboxd1.7/5Metacritic284.8Rotten Tomatoes4%19%

Summary

When a renegade military reject puts new superweapons in dangerous hands, John Henry Irons becomes Steel. Wearing body armor, wielding a fearsome electrohammer and riding a gadget-packed motorcycle, he's ready to wage war... if he can fix the untimely glitches in his untested gear.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for scares or tears.

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Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Kenneth Johnson
Written by
Kenneth Johnson
Produced by
Quincy Jones, David Salzman, Joel Simon
Music by
Mervyn Warren

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Facts

August 15, 1997 · 1 h 37 min · PG-13

Released
August 15, 1997
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Science Fiction, Action, Crime, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$16 million
Box office
$2 million
Available in
22 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Artistic License – Military, Cool Old Guy, Running Gag +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Steel?"

Questions about Steel

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Steel?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Steel from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Steel worth watching?

25
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 25 (IMDb 3, Letterboxd 1.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 4%, and Metacritic 28). Audiences rate it higher (33 out of 100) than critics (16).

Is 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.

Can I half-watch Steel?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Steel a box office flop?

Budget$16 million
Box office$2 million

Yes: it cost about $16 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 11% of its budget.

What tropes does Steel use?

Artistic License – MilitaryCool Old GuyRunning GagAdapted OutTo Be Lawful or GoodBorrowed CatchphraseMilitaries Are UselessJust Think of the Potential!Court-MartialedSuper WheelchairPaper-Thin DisguiseSmug Snakeand 56 more

TV Tropes lists 68 tropes for it, including Artistic License – Military, Cool Old Guy, and Running Gag.