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Real Steel

2011·Movie·PG-13·127 min·7.1(9,241)

Courage is stronger than steel.

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.

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Where to watch Real Steel in United States

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Where is Real Steel streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesAmazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
United KingdomApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMolotov TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD
SpainApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
JapanAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
South Koreawavve, Google Play Movies

About Real Steel

Real Steel is a 2011 English-language action, science fiction and drama film directed by Shawn Levy. The cast is led by Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo, Evangeline Lilly. It has a runtime of 2h 7m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 9200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.

Real Steel was produced by DreamWorks Pictures, Reliance Entertainment, and 21 Laps Entertainment and made in United States of America and India. It was released on September 28, 2011, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $110 million, it went on to gross $299 million worldwide.

Director
Shawn Levy
Writers
Dan Gilroy, Jeremy Leven, John Gatins
Release date
September 28, 2011
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America, India
Budget
$110 million
Box office
$299 million
Production
DreamWorks Pictures, Reliance Entertainment, 21 Laps Entertainment
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Real Steel cast & crew

Real Steel was directed by Shawn Levy and written by Dan Gilroy, Jeremy Leven, and John Gatins.

The cast features Hugh Jackman as Charlie Kenton, Dakota Goyo as Max Kenton, Evangeline Lilly as Bailey Tallet, Kevin Durand as Ricky, Anthony Mackie as Finn, and Hope Davis as Aunt Debra.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Danny Elfman, cinematography is by Mauro Fiore, and it was produced by Susan Montford and Steve Starkey.

Is Real Steel worth watching?

Real Steel holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 9,241 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.

At 2h 7m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy action, science fiction, and drama, Real Steel is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Real Steel

Real Steel isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

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Cast of Real Steel

Hugh Jackman

Hugh Jackman

Charlie Kenton

Dakota Goyo

Dakota Goyo

Max Kenton

Evangeline Lilly

Evangeline Lilly

Bailey Tallet

Kevin Durand

Kevin Durand

Ricky

Anthony Mackie

Anthony Mackie

Finn

Hope Davis

Hope Davis

Aunt Debra

James Rebhorn

James Rebhorn

Marvin

Karl Yune

Karl Yune

Tak Mashido

Sophie Levy

Sophie Levy

Big Sister

Tess Levy

Tess Levy

Little Sister

Olga Fonda

Olga Fonda

Farra Lemkova

John Gatins

John Gatins

Kingpin

Real Steel — FAQs

Where can I watch Real Steel in United States?

Real Steel is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies and YouTube.

What language is Real Steel in?

Real Steel is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Real Steel?

Real Steel runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).

What is Real Steel rated?

Real Steel is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 9,241 ratings.

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