Generation Iron

September 2013

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Synopsis

This critically acclaimed documentary follows seven larger-than-life competitors vying for glory in the 2012 Mr. Olympia, the ultimate bodybuilding contest that catapulted Arnold Schwarzenegger into stardom. From the producer of the acclaimed classic PUMPING IRON and narrated by Academy Award®-nominee Mickey Rourke (THE WRESTLER), this true story of dedication, rivalry, victory, defeat, and triumph follows an array of magnificent bodybuilders as they prepare for, then participate in, the Olympia showdown in Las Vegas. These athletes include 2011 Mr. Olympia winner Phil Heath, Brooklyn underdog Kai Greene, Texas maverick Branch Warren, Japanese expatriate Hidetada Yamagishi, Germany's Dennis Wolf, Curacao-born Roelly Winklaar, and the forward-thinking Ben Pakulski. Featuring Schwarzenegger (THE EXPENDABLES FRANCHISE), Lou Ferrigno (THE INCREDIBLE HULK), and Michael Jai White (THE DARK KNIGHT, FAST & FURIOUS 7).

Reviews

4.4

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Nicole Herrington

For a documentary about extreme discipline, the filmmakers lack restraint: the movie, about 20 minutes too long, undercuts much of its own momentum.

Joe Neumaier

The oversized men who compete for the title of Mr. Olympia in this illuminating documentary are articulate and serious-minded, with some muscling through adversity to find a way to their dreams.

Sean O'Connell

"Iron" opens a window to an exclusive club and gives valuable insight into a small, dedicated and proudly unique community.

Gary Goldstein

Yudin's deft cameras admiringly capture these iconically sculpted men without overly objectifying them, should the prospect of eyeballing all that posing-strapped beef give any potential viewers pause.

Ernest Hardy

A gorgeous meditation on age-old existential concerns.

Jacky Lin

wow, very inspirational and eye opening i always knew that being bodybuilder was an intense lifestyle and having a peek into their lives really opens up the eyes of people who take away there work ethnics and effort from substances such as steroids. loved all the people in the movie. but kai is still my favorite, sorry phil.

Critic reviews

Nicole Herrington

For a documentary about extreme discipline, the filmmakers lack restraint: the movie, about 20 minutes too long, undercuts much of its own momentum.

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Joe Neumaier

The oversized men who compete for the title of Mr. Olympia in this illuminating documentary are articulate and serious-minded, with some muscling through adversity to find a way to their dreams.

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Sean O'Connell

"Iron" opens a window to an exclusive club and gives valuable insight into a small, dedicated and proudly unique community.

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Gary Goldstein

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Ernest Hardy

A gorgeous meditation on age-old existential concerns.

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User reviews

Jacky Lin April 16, 2014

William Maze September 4, 2014

Generation Iron The hard work and intensity these guys put into the sport is just unbelievable. They don't just want it, they live for it!

greg johnston April 19, 2014

generation iron it was entertaining, I wasnt expecting anything specific so I enjoyed it. if you go in wanting it to be like others or expose work out secrets of the greats, u will be let down.

Roy Cook April 29, 2014

Wannabe Great documentary. Right there with Pumping Iron. Mickey Rourke (spelling?) excellent narration.

Eldad Sahar May 25, 2014

So much hard work and so little reward back:( Loved this very much I Always Knew Being So Huge Is Hard work, Thanks For This Movie It Was Tough To Know That They Have To Go Through So Much And For What ! I loved the film- pity heath won he was too arrogant .but that's life I guess .The nasty always win.

Glen Pacyna May 20, 2014

Great movie! Must see. I have been involved in bodybuilding for several years. Been all over and meet some of these guys personally. Going into thier lives personally is eye opening and remarkable. Shows more than the training and eating like logic and emotions.

Kamran Kurani May 3, 2014

Amazing One of the best documentaries. ... if u love the gym and working out, u will love this movie and the motivation behind it...

Jonathan Abbasi April 6, 2014

Inspired! wow, just makes me want to take my life to the next level. although i didnt like how it was made out to be better then each other vs better then they were last year. the sport of bodybuilding is about better yourself because you are competing everyday with yourself not anyone else. but overall i got inspired by this movie just like the original pumping iron with Arnold!

Gavin Heinrichs July 6, 2014

Worth the Watch, This documentary really prospers in the fact that it shows you the true identity and personality of each of the big and the not so big names in the Mr. Olympia competition. Also never gets boring.

Benjamin Ray April 18, 2014

Generation Iron Great movie with some good insight into the mind of the Professional Bodybuilder.

Robert Keenum April 15, 2014

Great Did great job with this. Was fantastic.

Jamil Ferguson April 17, 2014

Great! Gives a great insight into a great sport!

David Lewis August 15, 2014

An in debt and inspiring look at bodybuilding at its very core. Those who are serious about their craft must watch this.

Justin Mott April 29, 2014

Price Amazon instant has the HD version for 13.99!? Where's the price match?

Jose A. Ramirez August 12, 2014

Great look inside the sport as it is today. We all train hard!

santos ramos April 18, 2014

Been waiting Great motivation, best movie since "Pumping Iron"

Donato Clay September 18, 2014

Generation Iron A Pumping Iron for a new generation. I loved this film. It gave an in depth look at the nature of competitive bodybuilding and you really got to see the hard work and different approaches these athletes take.

William Kirksey May 14, 2014

Awesome

kory palacios April 19, 2014

Fantastic As an aspiring bodybuilder /trainer. This movie was a delight. It speaks on AAS nicely 'oh I can do what you do if I had steroids... No, no you couldn't'

Jose Hernandez May 7, 2014

Excellent sequel to Pumping Iron

Cast and credits

Actors	Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mickey Rourke, Lou Ferrigno, Phil Heath, Kai Greene, Branch Warren, Dennis Wolf
Producers	Vlad Yudin, Edwin Mejia
Director	Vlad Yudin

Additional information

Rotten tomatoes® score

80%

Audio language

English (Stereo, 5.1 Surround)

Subtitles

English

Rental period

Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.

Run time

107 minutes

Rating

PG-13

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