Man of Iron (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1981, Man of Iron is a drama and history film directed by Andrzej Wajda, running about 147 minutes.
What it’s about. In Warsaw in 1980, the Communist Party sends Winkel, a weak, alcoholic TV hack, to Gdansk to dig up dirt on the shipyard strikers, particularly on Maciek Tomczyk, an articulate worker whose father was killed in the December 1970 protests. Posing as sympathetic, Winkel interviews the people surrounding Tomczyk, including his detained wife, Agnieszka.
Who’s in it. Man of Iron stars Jerzy Radziwiłowicz as Maciek Tomczyk / Mateusz Birkut, Krystyna Janda as Agnieszka, Marian Opania as Winkel and Irena Byrska as matka Hulewicz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Man of Iron has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man of Iron page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man of Iron tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man of Iron (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Man of Iron change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Man of Iron worth watching?
- Man of Iron holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Man of Iron?
- Man of Iron stars Jerzy Radziwiłowicz, Krystyna Janda, Marian Opania, Irena Byrska and Wiesława Kosmalska.
- When was Man of Iron released?
- Man of Iron was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 147 minutes.