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7.9
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roger177
Critic Roger Ebert
rated 10

With many superhero movies, all you get is the surface of the illusion. With "Iron Man," you get a glimpse into the depths. You get the feeling, for example, of a functioning corporation.

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emildp
Emil Dp
rated 9

RDJ starting the empire of Marvel!

1 year ago
rebeckaantonisse
Rebecka Antonisse
rated 8

I remember seeing it for the first time back in 2008 and now rewatching it at 2025. So many years later it still has a great punch. RDJ is brilliant in this finding out who you are and do something with it-movie. Cast is wonderful and the humor is...

4 months ago
nathan55
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oscar
rated 10

Started the whole mcu

1 year ago

Cast & Crew

Jon Favreau
As Hogan
Jon Favreau
Director
Stan Lee
As Stan Lee
Samuel L. Jackson
As Nick Fury (uncredited)
Donna Evans
As Woman In SUV
Robert Downey Jr.
As Tony Stark
Jeff Bridges
As Obadiah Stane
Tim Rigby
As Viper 1

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In a world where technology meets heroism, billionaire industrialist Tony Stark is forced to confront his past after being captured by terrorists. Imprisoned in a remote cave, he cleverly constructs a powerful suit of armor instead of weaponry for his captors. This transformative experience ignites a new purpose within him; shaken by the consequences of his creations, Stark vows to use his genius for good. As he dons the mantle of Iron Man, he battles against dark forces that threaten global peace and must navigate the complexities of personal redemption. With thrilling action and emotional depth, this film explores the journey from self-serving inventor to selfless hero.

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What movies are similar to Iron Man? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Iron Man include The Core, Man of Steel, Oblivion, Inception, Ender's Game, I Am Number Four.

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Iron Man was released in theaters on May 2, 2008.