Iron Man (2008)
▸ Must watch
Iron Man is streaming in Australia on Disney Plus.
The verdict
Iron Man has pulled the kind of numbers most English films never see. It's sitting at 7.7/10 on TMDB across 28,824 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 126-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In Australia you can stream it on Disney Plus.
Should you spend 2h 6m on it?
2h 6m of English action, leaning science fiction. That score holds across 28,824 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 7.7/10 across 28,824 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- you want a slower, character-led story
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
After being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 6m |
| Watch with family? | M · Check rating |
| Genre | Action / Science Fiction |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Jon Favreau
Cast
Robert Downey Jr.
Tony Stark
Terrence Howard
Rhodey
Jeff Bridges
Obadiah Stane
Gwyneth Paltrow
Pepper Potts
Leslie Bibb
Christine Everhart
Shaun Toub
Yinsen
Where to watch in Australia
Disney Plus
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Rent or buy
Apple TV StoreAmazon VideoGoogle Play MoviesYouTube
Availability as of 2026-09-19 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Iron Man worth watching?
Must watch. It rates 7.7/10 on audience ratings. 2h 6m of English action, leaning science fiction. That score holds across 28,824 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
Where can I watch Iron Man?
You can stream Iron Man in Australia on Disney Plus.
When is Iron Man coming to streaming?
Iron Man is already streaming in Australia on Disney Plus.
Is Iron Man family friendly?
Iron Man is rated M.
What language is Iron Man in?
Iron Man is an English film (Action / Science Fiction).