The Iron Ministry (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2014, The Iron Ministry is a documentary film directed by J.P. Sniadecki, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Filmed over three years on China’s railways, The Iron Ministry traces the vast interiors of a country on the move: flesh and metal, clangs and squeals, light and dark, and language and gesture. Scores of rail journeys come together into one, capturing the thrills and anxieties of social and technological transformation. The Iron Ministry immerses audiences in fleeting relationships and uneasy encounters between humans and machines on what will soon be the world’s largest railway network.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Iron Ministry has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Iron Ministry page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Iron Ministry (2014)?
- In US, The Iron Ministry is available to stream on OVID and DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Iron Ministry worth watching?
- The Iron Ministry holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Iron Ministry released?
- The Iron Ministry was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.