Iron Will
Seen it?1994 | 108 min | Adventure, Family, Action
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans and families.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
When Will Stoneman's father dies, he is left alone to take care of his mother and their land. Needing money to maintain it, he decides to join a cross country dogsled race. This race will require days of racing for long hours, through harsh weather and terrain. This young man will need a lot of courage and a strong will to complete this race.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$21 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 60K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Charles Haid
- Mackenzie AstinWill Stoneman
- Kevin SpaceyHarry Kingsley
- Brian CoxAngus McTeague
- David Ogden StiersJ.W. Harper
- August SchellenbergNed Dodd
- Rex LinnJoe McPherson
- John TerryJack Stoneman
- Ron WintersSpirit Guide #2
- Richard RiehleBurton
- George GerdesBorg Guillarson