Iron Man (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2008, Iron Man is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Jon Favreau, running about 126 minutes. “Heroes aren't born. They're built.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What 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.
Who’s in it. Iron Man stars Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark / Iron Man, Terrence Howard as James 'Rhodey' Rhodes, Jeff Bridges as Obadiah Stane / Iron Monger and Gwyneth Paltrow as Virginia 'Pepper' Potts, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Iron Man has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $585.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and Hulu and 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 Iron Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Iron Man tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Iron Man (2008)?
- In US, Iron Man is available to stream on Disney Plus and Hulu, and 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 Iron Man worth watching?
- Iron Man holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Iron Man?
- Iron Man stars Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges, Gwyneth Paltrow and Leslie Bibb.
- When was Iron Man released?
- Iron Man was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.