Iron Man

Play trailer

2:21

Iron Man

PG-13

2008

2h 6m

Action

Adventure

Sci-Fi

Fantasy

Play Trailer

Watchlist

Watchlist

Tomatometer

Popcornmeter

94%

Tomatometer

278 Reviews

91%

Popcornmeter

250,000+ Ratings

A billionaire industrialist and genius inventor, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), is conducting weapons tests overseas, but terrorists kidnap him to force him to build a devastating weapon. Instead, he builds an armored suit and upends his captors. Returning to America, Stark refines the suit and uses it to combat crime and terrorism.

Watch on Fandango

Stream Now

Critics Consensus

Powered by Robert Downey Jr.'s vibrant charm, Iron Man turbo-charges the superhero genre with a deft intelligence and infectious sense of fun.

Read Critics Reviews

Karl French

Financial Times

Oct 7, 2018

Still, if the film is ultimately disappointing it is in part because it begins so well, and there is a lot to enjoy before the over-the-top final act.

Go to Full Review

Deborah Ross

The Spectator

Aug 23, 2018

I like Downey Jr, usually, with his dark wounded eyes, but here his performance veers between going though the motions and a look which seems to say, "Hey, what film am I doing again?"

Go to Full Review

David Stratton

At the Movies (Australia)

Jun 15, 2015

3.5/5

What gives this its distinction [is] Robert Downey Jr, who is terrific.

Go to Full Review

Joseph Garcia

Dynamic Duel Podcast

Jan 18, 2023

4.5/5

An exceptionally well-made debut for Marvel Studios. Fun, engaging and bolstered by a tour-de-force lead turn by Robert Downey Jr.

Go to Full Review

Nicolás Delgadillo

Discussing Film

Jun 24, 2021

When all is said and done, this is, without a doubt, the Robert Downey Jr. show from start to finish.

Go to Full Review

Rachel Wagner

Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)

Mar 26, 2021

One of the best they've ever made

Go to Full Review

Read all reviews

Eitan B

@RT09802679 2 hrs ago

I was living the life. Yes, I was having so much fun. I was winning awards I had no idea I had won and in case you can’t tell all of that went straight to hell when I was kidnapped by some Afghan guy who made me build a missile or I would die. I got a magnet in my chest thanks to this guy, wearing a vest (he died but) I am able to give them all the boot with the fire. I can shoot with this really kick ass suit that can also fly ( for like 8 seconds) but after some improving using robotic tools, I’m able to make the suits way more cool then I got rebellious Obadiah stand got jealous, and you stole my heart and a completely non-gay way ( oh-ohh) in a completely non-gay way (oh,ooh) and so I killed him.

See more

Frans B

@FransB 10 hrs ago

Brilliant. Great start of a new force to be reckoned with in the MCU. Everything Marvel, and then some ... All the action, deft moves, drama, superhero stuff, intrigue and emotion. Adrenaline rush for sure. Very entertaining and captivating

See more

Josiah R

@Josiah68 1 day ago

The great start to one of the greatest movie series out there: that is the MCU.

See more

Sophia H.

@sheminger 2 days ago

A classic marvel movie- RDJ is Iron Man through and through.

See more

Steph C

@Stephcolliss 3 days ago

Tony has been betrayed by everyone he cares for. He truly only has pepper, Jarvis, happy and rodey. He’s a genius and as a member of the audience it’s nice to see how Tony’s kidnapping opened his eyes up to changing the purpose of his company and its future. Great humour, Entertaining. Robert is perfect for the role.

See more

Drewy T

@RT88106792 3 days ago

Arguably the best mcu film oat. Perfect in every way.

See more

Read all reviews

Read More

Read Less

WRITE A REVIEW

EDIT REVIEW

POST RATING

Jon Favreau

Director

Robert Downey Jr.

Tony Stark

Terrence Howard

Jim "Rhodey" Rhodes

Jeff Bridges

Obadiah Stane

Gwyneth Paltrow

Virginia "Pepper" Potts

Leslie Bibb

Christine Everhart

Iron Man 2

72%

71%

Iron Man 2

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Iron Man 2

The Incredible Hulk

68%

69%

The Incredible Hulk

Watchlist

Iron Man 3

79%

78%

Iron Man 3

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Iron Man 3

X-Men: The Last Stand

56%

61%

X-Men: The Last Stand

Watchlist

TRAILER

for X-Men: The Last Stand

X-Men Origins: Wolverine

37%

58%

X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Watchlist

TRAILER

for X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Discover more movies and TV shows.

View More

Avengers: Infinity War: Easter Eggs

6:19

Now Playing

MCU Phase One Interview: Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige Recalls the Beginnings

11:21

Now Playing

Iron Man: Trailer 1

2:21

Now Playing

View more videos

View more photos

Synopsis

A billionaire industrialist and genius inventor, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), is conducting weapons tests overseas, but terrorists kidnap him to force him to build a devastating weapon. Instead, he builds an armored suit and upends his captors. Returning to America, Stark refines the suit and uses it to combat crime and terrorism.

Director: Jon Favreau
Producer: Kevin Feige
Screenwriter: Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby, Art Marcum, Matt Holloway
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount, Marvel Enterprises
Rating: PG-13 (Intense Sci-Fi Action/Violence|Brief Suggestive Content)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 2, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $318.3M
Runtime: 2h 6m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

Join The Newsletter

Join The Newsletter

Cookie Settings