Mind and body.
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.
Pumping Iron (1977) is a documentary film directed by Robert Fiore, released on January 18, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, Mike Katz and Serge Nubret. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 550 ratings.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger
as Self
Lou Ferrigno
as Self
Mike Katz
as Self
Serge Nubret
as Self
Franco Columbu
as Self
Ed Corney
as Self
Ken Waller
as Self
Robbie Robinson
as Self
Marianne Claire
as Self
Roger Callard
as Self
Bud Cort
as Self
Jimmy Williams
as Self
Directed by Robert Fiore, written by George Butler and Charles Gaines, produced by Jerome Gary and George Butler.
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 550 ratings.
**Probably the most significant film about bodybuilding ever made.** This film is a masterclass for any documentary filmmaker—though it's more of a docudrama than a traditional documentary. Fiction and reality are cleverly intertwined in a way that helped lay the groundwork for the subsequent bodybuilding and fitness boom. It also introduced the public to a man who would go on to achieve even greater success in…
Reviewed on November 12, 2024
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Pumping Iron (1977) is available to stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Pumping Iron (1977) includes Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, Mike Katz, Serge Nubret and Franco Columbu. The film was directed by Robert Fiore. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Pumping Iron was released on January 18, 1977 and runs for 1h 26m.
Pumping Iron (1977) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 550 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Yes. The official Pumping Iron trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.
