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Iron Man
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Directed by Jon Favreau. With Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges.
7.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
After being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil.
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7.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAfter being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Iron Man.
MoviHero lists April 30, 2008 as the release date for Iron Man. Jon Favreau is the listed director. The listed cast includes Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark, Terrence Howard as Rhodey, Jeff Bridges as Obadiah Stane, Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateApril 30, 2008
GenresAdventure · Science Fiction · Action
Runtime2h 6m
DirectorJon Favreau
CastRobert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark, Terrence Howard as Rhodey, Jeff Bridges as Obadiah Stane, Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Iron Man right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Iron Man runs 2h 6m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.7/10 from 29,156 votes. Updated Nov 9, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“A long form review originally posted in 2010: Marking the beginning of the latest Marvel franchise, The Avengers, is Jon Favreau's Iron Man.”
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“An ok movie. I just wish there was more action. The storyline was great but could have been a lot better with more action.”
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“Imaginative illustration of an epic story. It combines the modern background society, e.g. terrorism, with the unconventional high-tech fantasy. Our leading actor Robert Downey Jr…”
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“Iron Man did a lot more than just launch the Marvel Cinematic Universe.”
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“When director Jon Favreau and Sarah Halley cast Robert Downey Jr, they glimpsed something magnificent: a more-than-skilled actor who faultlessly portrayed the role of Tony…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“What was I thinking? You're usually so discreet.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherPepper PottsPepper Potts runs from Iron Man to Spider-Man: Homecoming with Gwyneth Paltrow carrying the role across 5 films.Open character guide otherAgent CoulsonAgent Coulson runs from Iron Man to Captain Marvel with Clark Gregg carrying the role across 4 films.Open character guide otherTony StarkTony Stark runs from Iron Man to Iron Man 3 with Robert Downey Jr. carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide voiceJarvisJarvis runs from Iron Man to Iron Man 3 with Paul Bettany carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide otherChristine EverhartChristine Everhart appears in Iron Man (2008).Open character guide otherObadiah StaneObadiah Stane appears in Iron Man (2008).Open character guide otherRhodeyRhodey appears in Iron Man (2008).Open character guide
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