Iron Man (2008) — IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes & Audience Ratings

Last updated: 2026-03-30 3 min read

Quick Facts

IMDb7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic79/100
DirectorJon Favreau
GenreAction, Science Fiction, Adventure
Runtime126 min
RatedPG-13
CastRobert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges, Gwyneth Paltrow, Leslie Bibb

"Heroes aren't born. They're built."

Should You Watch Iron Man?

Iron Man holds a solid 7.9 on IMDb, placing it above average and earning strong audience approval. It is well worth your time if the genre appeals to you. The 94% Rotten Tomatoes score signals near-universal critical acclaim.

After being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Iron Man's IMDb rating?

Iron Man (2008) has an IMDb rating of 7.9 out of 10 based on 27,895 user votes.

Is Iron Man worth watching?

With an IMDb score of 7.9 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 94%, Iron Man is generally well-regarded and worth your time.

How long is Iron Man?

Iron Man has a runtime of 126 min. It is rated PG-13.

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