Real Steel (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2011, Real Steel is an action, drama and science fiction film directed by Shawn Levy, running about 127 minutes. “Courage is stronger than steel.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Charlie Kenton is a washed-up fighter who retired from the ring when robots took over the sport. After his robot is trashed, he reluctantly teams up with his estranged son to rebuild and train an unlikely contender.
Who’s in it. Real Steel stars Hugh Jackman as Charlie Kenton, Dakota Goyo as Max Kenton, Evangeline Lilly as Bailey Tallet and Kevin Durand as Ricky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Real Steel has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $299.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Real Steel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Real Steel 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 Real Steel (2011)?
- In US, Real Steel is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Real Steel worth watching?
- Real Steel holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Real Steel?
- Real Steel stars Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo, Evangeline Lilly, Kevin Durand and Anthony Mackie.
- When was Real Steel released?
- Real Steel was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.