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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.

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

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Karl French

Financial Times

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.

Oct 7, 2018

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

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?"

Aug 23, 2018

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David Stratton

At the Movies (Australia)

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

Rated: 3.5/5

Jun 15, 2015

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Cory Woodroof

For the Win (USA Today)

Everything is owed to Iron Man, a film that launched a moment and set a standard that hasn’t always been reached.

Feb 27, 2024

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Joseph Garcia

Dynamic Duel Podcast

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

Rated: 4.5/5

Jan 18, 2023

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Nicolás Delgadillo

Discussing Film

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

Jun 24, 2021

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Audience Member Peak cinema. This is how you make a grounded superhero movie. Watching Tony Stark change through the film really makes you happy for him when he succeeds. Watching him rise to the top after being at the bottom is quite rewarding for the audience. RDJ's acting is also stellar and he truly embodies the essence of Tony Stark. The practical effects are costume design is also really good! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/26/24 Full Review William B Good movie. The best in the Iron man line. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/23/24 Full Review Audience Member Ive seen this many times but it still remains a compelling story with a very entertaining lead character who has some nice development while staying charming and humorous. not quite as good as i remember, but it is very solid. 8.5/10 Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/23/24 Full Review Gorptholemew T 🍅 8.3/10I don’t love it as much as I used to, (not to say I’ve lost my love for it. I still do) but I have to admit this movie makes me smile Robert Downey Jr is perfect (we all know that). but just revisiting this film it just reminds me how much I love him. and even how different these films were. we’ve come so far. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/21/24 Full Review Joshua T It's so good that it kickstart the most successful movie franchise in history. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/20/24 Full Review Juan Camilo B Excellent movie, and it feels even better once you think this was first marvel studios actual movie and that it was pioneer in cinematographic universe concept. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/20/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jon Favreau Director Robert Downey Jr. Tony Stark Terrence Howard Jim "Rhodey" Rhodes Gwyneth Paltrow Virginia "Pepper" Potts Jeff Bridges Obadiah Stane Shaun Toub Yinsen

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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: Avi Arad, Kevin Feige
Screenwriter: Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby, Art Marcum, Matt Holloway
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Marvel Enterprises, Paramount
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)