Real Steel (2011)
Audiences like it.
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Real Steel is streaming in the US on fuboTV, FXNow.
What the audience says
Real Steel holds up as a perfectly decent English film, if not a remarkable one. It carries a 7.2/10 on TMDB across 9,591 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack.
Should you spend 2h 7m on it?
2h 7m of English action with a science fiction streak, not one for younger kids. With 9,590 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- It sits at 7.2/10 across 9,590 ratings: dependable, not remarkable.
- Skip if
- you'd rather the plot moved on people than on set pieces
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 7m |
| Watch with family? | PG-13 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Action / Science Fiction |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Shawn Levy
Cast
Where to watch in the US
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Availability as of Sep 29, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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