Pumping Iron (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1977, Pumping Iron is a documentary film directed by George Butler, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Amateur and professional bodybuilders prepare for the 1975 Mr. Olympia and Mr. Universe contests as five-time champion Arnold Schwarzenegger defends his Mr. Olympia title against Serge Nubret and the shy young Lou Ferrigno.
Who’s in it. Pumping Iron stars Martin Roach, Arnold Schwarzenegger as Self, Lou Ferrigno as Self and Mike Katz as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Pumping Iron has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pumping Iron page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pumping Iron tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pumping Iron (1977)?
- In US, Pumping Iron is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pumping Iron worth watching?
- Pumping Iron holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pumping Iron?
- Pumping Iron stars Martin Roach, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, Mike Katz and Franco Columbu.
- When was Pumping Iron released?
- Pumping Iron was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.