Iron Man (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1931, Iron Man is a drama film directed by Tod Browning, running about 73 minutes. “A Pig Iron Jaw and a Mule Kick Got Him the Paper Crown.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Prizefighter Mason loses his opening fight so wife Rose leaves him for Hollywood. Without her around Mason trains and starts winning. Rose comes back and wants Mason to dump his manager Regan and replace him with her secret lover Lewis.
Who’s in it. Iron Man stars Lew Ayres as Kid Mason, Robert Armstrong as George Regan, Jean Harlow as Rose Mason and John Miljan as Paul H. Lewis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Iron Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Iron Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Iron Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Iron Man (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Iron Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Iron Man worth watching?
- Iron Man holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Iron Man?
- Iron Man stars Lew Ayres, Robert Armstrong, Jean Harlow, John Miljan and Edward Dillon.
- When was Iron Man released?
- Iron Man was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.