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Iron Man

Iron Man

Action · Science Fiction · Adventure · 2008

After being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil.

Movie details

Iron Man

“Heroes aren't born. They're built.”

2008 Action · Science Fiction · Adventure 2h 6m

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TMDB

7.7 / 10

Community rating

After being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Jon Favreau

Written by

Mark Fergus · Hawk Ostby · Matt Holloway · Art Marcum

Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr.

Tony Stark

Terrence Howard

Terrence Howard

Rhodey

Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges

Obadiah Stane

Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow

Pepper Potts

Leslie Bibb

Leslie Bibb

Christine Everhart

Shaun Toub

Shaun Toub

Yinsen

Faran Tahir

Faran Tahir

Raza

Court is in session

Put Iron Man on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.