

Pumping Iron
Amateur and professional bodybuilders prepare for the 1975 Mr. Olympia and Mr. Universe contests as five-time champion Arnold Schwarzenegger defends his Mr. Olympia title against Serge Nubret and the shy young Lou Ferrigno.
Where to watch Pumping Iron in United States
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Where is Pumping Iron streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, CTV, Plex | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Stan | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Joyn, Plex, Pluto TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Plex | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin, Plex | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Pumping Iron
Pumping Iron is a 1977 English-language documentary film directed by George Butler and Robert Fiore. The cast is led by Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, Mike Katz. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy.
Pumping Iron was produced by White Mountain Films and Rollie Robinson and made in United States of America. It was released on January 18, 1977, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- George Butler, Robert Fiore
- Writers
- George Butler, Charles Gaines
- Release date
- January 18, 1977
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Production
- White Mountain Films, Rollie Robinson
Pumping Iron cast & crew
Pumping Iron was directed by George Butler and Robert Fiore and written by George Butler and Charles Gaines.
The cast features Arnold Schwarzenegger as Self, Lou Ferrigno as Self, Mike Katz as Self, Serge Nubret as Self, Franco Columbu as Self, and Ed Corney as Self.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Robert Fiore and it was produced by Jerome Gary and George Butler.
Is Pumping Iron worth watching?
Pumping Iron holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 530 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, Pumping Iron is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Pumping Iron
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Cast of Pumping Iron

Arnold Schwarzenegger
Self

Lou Ferrigno
Self
Mike Katz
Self
Serge Nubret
Self

Franco Columbu
Self
Ed Corney
Self
Ken Waller
Self
Robbie Robinson
Self
Marianne Claire
Self

Roger Callard
Self

Bud Cort
Self

Jimmy Williams
Self
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Pumping Iron — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Pumping Iron in United States?
Pumping Iron is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Pumping Iron on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Pumping Iron is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Pumping Iron in?
Pumping Iron is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Pumping Iron?
Pumping Iron runs 1 hours 26 minutes (86 minutes).
▸What is Pumping Iron rated?
Pumping Iron is rated PG. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 530 ratings.













