Iron Man 3 (2013): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Iron Man 3 is a 2013 action thriller directed by Shane Black, starring Robert Downey Jr., Guy Pearce and Gwyneth Paltrow. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes and earned $1.22 billion worldwide on a $200 million budget. It won 1 award from 8 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 10m (130 min)
- Director
- Shane Black
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $200M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Iron Man 3 About?
The premise of Iron Man 3 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When Tony Stark's peaceful world is shattered by a new threat, he must rely on his intelligence and ingenuity to confront the escalating crisis. Facing relentless attacks and grappling with profound questions about his identity and the nature of heroism, Stark pushes his technology and his spirit to their absolute limits. He confronts not only external enemies but also his own inner demons in a thrilling and intense battle for survival.
Iron Man 3 Themes & Keywords
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- billionaire
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- superhero
- armor
- super soldier
- terrorism
- missile attack
- rescue
- kidnapping
- pirate broadcasting
- superhero action
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- mansion
- explosion
- malibu california
- bodyguard
- new year's eve
- helicopter
- wristwatch
- missing limb
- speedboat
- air force one
- metal in a microwave oven
- water tower collapse
- helicopter attack
- anxiety attack
- falling from height
- hostage
- inventor
- artificial intelligence
- christmas
- terrorist bombing
- terrorist group
- based on comic book
- pepper potts character
- tony stark character
- jarvis character
- male computer voice
- iron man character
- red herring
- happy hogan character
- iron patriot character
- mandarin character
- henchman
- mad scientist
- flying superhero
- crash landing
- bechdel test passed
- marvel cinematic universe
- burned in effigy
Iron Man 3 Cast
Robert Downey Jr. leads the cast, with Guy Pearce and Gwyneth Paltrow. Directed by Shane Black; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Shane Black
Iron Man 3 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Iron Man 3 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 79% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 78%
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Metacritic 62 Metascore
User score 6.5
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TMDB 69% User score
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Letterboxd 3.0 /5
1.6K ratings
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Movie Insider 4.3 /5
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Iron Man 3 Plot Summary
What happens in Iron Man 3 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) finds himself reminiscing about a New Year’s Eve party in 1999, where he encounters scientist Maya Hansen. Hansen, played by Rebecca Hall, is the pioneer behind Extremis, an innovative regenerative treatment designed to facilitate recovery from severe injuries. This gathering also marks the first meeting between Stark and Yinsen, portrayed by Shaun Toub.
At the party, a disabled scientist named Aldrich Killian (Guy Pearce) extends an invitation to join his company, Advanced Idea Mechanics (AIM), but Stark, in his typical brash manner, dismisses him arrogantly. After sending Killian off to the rooftop with a fleeting promise to return, Stark forgets about him, leaving Killian in the cold. This moment subsequently fuels Killian’s intense animosity towards Stark.
Full summary
The whole story of Iron Man 3, scene by scene
Iron Man 3 Box Office & Budget
Iron Man 3 grossed $1.22 billion worldwide on a $200 million budget, 6.1 times what it cost. $409 million came from the US and Canada and $806.6 million (66%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.2B
6.1× its budget
- US & Canada
- $409M
- International
- $806.6M
- Budget
- $200M
Iron Man 3 Awards & Nominations
Iron Man 3 won 1 award from 8 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the Saturn Awards 2014, with 1 win from 2 nominations.
1 win8 nominations4 ceremonies
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Saturn Awards 2014 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Supporting Actor
- Nominated Best Performance by a Younger Actor – Ty Simpkins
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Critics' Choice 2014 4 nominations- Nominated Best Action Movie
- Nominated Best Actor in an Action Movie – Robert Downey Jr.
- Nominated Best Actress in an Action Movie – Gwyneth Paltrow
- Nominated Best Visual Effects
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BAFTA 2014 1 nomination- Nominated Best Special Visual Effects
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Oscars 2014 1 nomination- Nominated Visual Effects
Iron Man 3 Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Domestic Trailer 2
How Well Do You Know Iron Man 3?
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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What revolutionary treatment did Maya Hansen create?
Cars in Iron Man 3
37 cars on screen, including the 2011 Audi A8 L D4 and the 2012 Audi S7 C7.
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2013 Audi R8 e-tron Minor role
Iron Man 3 Also Known As
35 alternative titles, including “Marvel's Iron Man 3” and “Залiзна людина 3”.
- Also known as
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- Marvel's Iron Man 3
- Залiзна людина 3
- Caged Heat
- Iron Man Three
- ไอร่อน แมน 3 มหาประลัย คนเกราะเหล็ก
- Iron Man III
- Hombre De Hierro 3
- 마블 아이언맨 3
- Жeлезный человeк 3
- Marvel Studios' Iron Man 3
- Iron Man 3 de Marvel
- Iron Man 3: Người Sắt 3
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- 钢铁侠3
- သံမဏိလူသား ၃
- Железният човек 3
- איירון מן 3
- Vasember 3.
- Người Sắt 3
- الرجل الحديدي 3
- Homem de Ferro 3
- Железный человек 3
- ไอรอน แมน 3
- 아이언맨 3
- アイアンマン3
- Залізна людина 3
- مرد آهنی ۳
- Omul de Fier 3
- 鋼鐵人3
- Ајронмен 3, რკინის კაცი 3
- Dzelzs vīrs 3
- Geležinis žmogus 3
- 鐵甲奇俠 3
- Temir Odam 3
- आयरन मॅन ३: फौलादी रक्षक
- Raudmees 3
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Iron Man 3 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Iron Man 3, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Iron Man 3?
Iron Man 3 runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
When was Iron Man 3 released?
Iron Man 3 was released on May 3, 2013.
Who directed Iron Man 3?
Iron Man 3 was directed by Shane Black.
More films by Shane Black Who is in the cast of Iron Man 3?
Iron Man 3 stars Robert Downey Jr., Guy Pearce and Gwyneth Paltrow, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Iron Man 3 make at the box office?
Iron Man 3 grossed $1.22 billion worldwide ($409 million domestic, $806.6 million international) on a budget of $200 million.
How is Iron Man 3 rated?
Iron Man 3 has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
What awards did Iron Man 3 win?
Iron Man 3 won 1 award from 8 nominations, including Best Supporting Actor at the Saturn Awards 2014.
Does Iron Man 3 have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Iron Man 3 has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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