Pumping Iron
Seen it?1977 | 86 min | Documentary
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (92% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious. If you loved Senna, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 26 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1977: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 104K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by George Butler, Robert Fiore
- Arnold SchwarzeneggerSelf
- Lou FerrignoSelf
- Mike KatzSelf
- Serge NubretSelf
- Franco ColumbuSelf
- Ed CorneySelf
- Ken WallerSelf
- Robbie RobinsonSelf
- Marianne ClaireSelf
- Roger CallardSelf