[Movie] Iron Man (2008)

 

[Key Info]

• Director: Jon Favreau

• Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeff Bridges, Terrence Howard, Shaun Toub

• Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Superhero

• Country: USA

• Parental rating: PG-13

• Runtime: 2h 6m

• Streaming: Available on Disney+

• Credit Scene: 1 post-credit scene

[Quick Summary]

Billionaire weapons engineer Tony Stark is kidnapped and forced to build a weapon, but instead creates a high-tech suit of armor to escape—and ultimately becomes Iron Man, launching the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

[One-Line Review]

A sharp, stylish superhero origin that redefined a genre and resurrected a cinematic universe.

[Why You Should Watch It] 

•  Witness the birth of the MCU with Tony Stark's game-changing transformation.

•  Enjoy Robert Downey Jr.'s iconic, career-redefining performance.

•  See how tech meets heroism in the sleek and powerful Mark I–III suits.

•  Explore moral dilemmas in the arms industry vs. accountability.

•  Don’t miss the post-credit reveal of Nick Fury and the Avengers Initiative.