The Iron Ladies (2000): cast, story & where to watch

2000 · Film · ★ 5.6

The Iron Ladies poster

Released in 2000, The Iron Ladies is a comedy and drama film directed by Yongyoot Thongkongtoon, running about 104 minutes.

What it’s about. The two main characters, Mon and Jung, play two gay transvestites, who had been constantly overlooked by volleyball coaches because of their appearance. However, when a local team changes coaches, the new coach holds tryouts for a new team. When Mon and Jung are selected, most of the old players resign, leaving the new coach, Coach Bee, in a sticky predicament.

Who’s in it. The Iron Ladies stars Jesdaporn Pholdee as Chai, Sahaphap Tor as Mon, Ekachai Buranapanit as Wit and Giorgio Maiocchi as Nong, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Iron Ladies 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 The Iron Ladies page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Iron Ladies tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Iron Ladies (2000)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Iron Ladies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Iron Ladies worth watching?
The Iron Ladies holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Iron Ladies?
The Iron Ladies stars Jesdaporn Pholdee, Sahaphap Tor, Ekachai Buranapanit, Giorgio Maiocchi and Chaichan Nimpulsawasdi.
When was The Iron Ladies released?
The Iron Ladies was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.