Real Steel
2011 | 127 min | Action, Science Fiction, Drama
Why it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (60%), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
60% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.2/10 from 10K viewers
- AwardsBelow par
0 wins, 1 other nomination — nominated for Academy Award for Best Visual Effects
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$299 million worldwide on a $110 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
Measured from current popularity
Where to watch in US
Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Apple TV Store
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Cast & crew
Directed by Shawn Levy
- Hugh JackmanCharlie Kenton
- Dakota GoyoMax Kenton
- Evangeline LillyBailey Tallet
- Kevin DurandRicky
- Anthony MackieFinn
- Hope DavisAunt Debra
- James RebhornMarvin
- Karl YuneTak Mashido
- Sophie LevyBig Sister
- Tess LevyLittle Sister