Iron Man 2008
“Heroes aren't born. They're built.”
What is Iron Man?
Iron Man is a 2008 superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Directed by Jon Favreau, the movie serves as the first installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the beginning of Phase One.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2008
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 126 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 30, 2008
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Marvel Studios, Marvel Entertainment, Fairview Entertainment
- Budget
- $140,000,000
- Revenue
- $585,174,222
- Genres
- Action, Science Fiction, Adventure
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Overview
Iron Man is a 2008 superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Directed by Jon Favreau, the movie serves as the first installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the beginning of Phase One. The screenplay was written by the teams of Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby, along with Art Marcum and Matt Holloway. The film stars Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark, a billionaire industrialist and genius inventor. Additional cast members include Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, and Jeff Bridges. The plot follows Stark after he is kidnapped and forced to build a devastating weapon while held captive in an Afghan cave. Instead of complying, the engineer uses his intelligence and ingenuity to create a unique, weaponized suit of armor. Stark utilizes this powered exoskeleton to fight evil and confront his foes, with the assistance of his personal assistant, Pepper Potts. The film was released on May 2, 2008, establishing the foundation for the broader Marvel film franchise.
Should you watch it?
“A billionaire escapes captivity and builds a high-tech suit to fight injustice.”
- Robert Downey Jr.'s charismatic performance
- groundbreaking visual effects
- strong origin story
- some dated CGI
- predictable villain
you enjoy superhero origins with wit and spectacle.
Suitable for teens; contains violence and brief intense scenes.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Iron Man the first Marvel movie?
Yes, it launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2008.
Who plays Tony Stark?
Robert Downey Jr. portrays the titular character.
Is Iron Man based on a comic?
Yes, it is adapted from the Marvel Comics character.
Where was Iron Man filmed?
Filming locations include California, Nevada, and the Middle East.
Does Iron Man have post-credits scenes?
Yes, it features two mid- and post-credits scenes.