Iron Eagle (1986): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Iron Eagle is a 1986 action thriller directed by Sidney J. Furie, starring Jason Gedrick, Michael Bowen and David Suchet. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes and earned $24.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10. Stream it on YouTube TV, or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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- Runtime
- 1h 57m (117 min)
- Director
- Sidney J. Furie
- Original language
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English - Studio
- TriStar Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Iron Eagle About?
The premise of Iron Eagle without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A retired Air Force pilot, Chappy Sinclair, runs a flight school hoping to guide troubled youth. His former protégé, Doug Masters, reappears and draws him into a dangerous situation involving a drug cartel, toxic chemicals, and a plot with the potential to cause global unrest. Chappy must use his skills to confront the threat and protect those around him.
Iron Eagle Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- aircraft pilot
- military pilot
- fighter plane
- jet
- two seater aircraft
- aircraft cockpit
- jet aircraft
- warplane
- aircraft
- fighter aircraft
- military aircraft
- animal in title
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- bird in title
- jet aeroplane
- motor vehicle
- car
- vehicle
- van
- african american
- ford motor vehicle
- propeller aeroplane
- african american man
- dirt bike
- propeller aircraft
- speeding vehicle
- motorcycle
- propeller airplane
- speeding dirt bike
- cessna
- single engine airplane
- speeding motorcycle
- white smoke
- single engine aeroplane
- honda motor vehicle
- long haired female
- military airplane
- honda motorcycle
- long haired woman
- military aeroplane
- honda dirt bike
- male colonel
- red ford mustang
- simulator
- bespectacled male
- two seater aeroplane
- simulation
- mustached man
- aeroplane cockpit
- graduation
- moustached male
Where to Watch Iron Eagle
Stream it on YouTube TV, or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Iron Eagle Cast
Jason Gedrick leads the cast, with Michael Bowen and David Suchet. Directed by Sidney J. Furie; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Sidney J. Furie
Also Starring in Iron Eagle
· 6 moreIron Eagle Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Iron Eagle 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.
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IMDb 5.5 /10
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Metacritic 41 Metascore
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TMDB 56% User score
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Iron Eagle Plot Summary
What happens in Iron Eagle from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Doug Masters, portrayed by Jason Gedrick, is a fiery high school senior on the brink of graduation, grappling with the complexities of adulthood amid emotional turmoil. He is the son of Colonel Ted Masters, a respected US Air Force pilot, and lives on the military base where he is surrounded by a group of friends, all children of military personnel. As Doug prepares for his future and harbors dreams of entering the Air Force, a letter revealing his rejection from an air academy shatters his aspirations.
Full summary
The whole story of Iron Eagle, scene by scene
Iron Eagle Box Office
Iron Eagle grossed $24.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$24.2M
- US & Canada
- $24.2M
Iron Eagle Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Iron Eagle.
How Well Do You Know Iron Eagle?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Iron Eagle
40 cars on screen, including the 1966 Ford Mustang and the 1984 Honda XR 350 R.
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1981 Dodge Power Ram Important role
Iron Eagle Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “Iron Eagle 1” and “El águila de hierro”.
- Also known as
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- Iron Eagle 1
- El águila de hierro
- Ocelový orel
- Der stählerne Adler
- Águia de Ferro
- Rautakotka
- L'aquila d'acciaio
- Águila de acero
- Aigle de fer
- Vasmadarak - Lángoló égbolt
- Jernørnen
- Železný orel
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- Ατσαλένιος Αετός
- נשר הברזל
- Vulturul de Fier
- Żelazny Orzeł
- Águia de Aço
- Железный орёл
- Águilas de acero
- Željezni orao
- Железен орел
- 鐵鷹F16
- 아이언 이글
- 铁鹰战士
- Залізний орел
- L’àguila de ferro
- Demir Kartal
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Iron Eagle FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Iron Eagle, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Iron Eagle?
Iron Eagle runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was Iron Eagle released?
Iron Eagle was released on January 17, 1986.
Who directed Iron Eagle?
Iron Eagle was directed by Sidney J. Furie.
More films by Sidney J. Furie Who is in the cast of Iron Eagle?
Iron Eagle stars Jason Gedrick, Michael Bowen and David Suchet, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Iron Eagle?
In the US, Iron Eagle is streaming on YouTube TV and available to buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Iron Eagle make at the box office?
Iron Eagle grossed $24.2 million worldwide.
How is Iron Eagle rated?
Iron Eagle has 5.5/10 on IMDb, 41 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.
Does Iron Eagle have a post-credit scene?
No. Iron Eagle has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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