Iron Will (1994): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Iron Will is a 1994 adventure family film starring Mackenzie Astin, John Terry and Penelope Windust. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $21 million worldwide. Critics gave it 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Iron Will About?
The premise of Iron Will without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Facing the potential loss of his family’s farm following his father’s death, young Will Stoneman resolves to compete in a demanding dogsled marathon for a $10,000 prize. Initially denied entry by the dubious benefactor J.W. Harper, Will finds unexpected support from a resourceful reporter looking for a comeback story. Together, they navigate the challenges of the race and the skepticism surrounding Will’s ability to succeed.
Iron Will Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- whistling
- underdog
- snow adventure
- animals family
- girls whistles
- accidental death of father
- risking one's life
- winter the season
- bet
- cross country race
- feature film directorial debut
- american flag
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- teenage boy in jeopardy
- egotist
- courage
- winnipeg
- st. paul minnesota
- dogsled
- money
- cross country dogsled race
- american indian
- native american
- pre world war one
- snow sled race
- south dakota
- child whistlies
- sports fan
- based on real life event
- idealism
- farm boy
- 17 year old
- mogul
- scandinavian
- interview
- 17 year old boy
- reference to colege
- family farm
- year 1917
- racing
- dog movie
- family relationships
- father son relationship
- mother son relationship
- boy
- death
- train
- dog actor
- sled
- sled dog
- dog
Iron Will Cast
Mackenzie Astin leads the cast, with John Terry and Penelope Windust.
Also Starring in Iron Will
· 6 moreIron Will Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Iron Will 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 67% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 66%
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Metacritic 56 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 67% User score
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Iron Will Plot Summary
What happens in Iron Will 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
In the harsh expanse of the South Dakota plains during 1917, 17-year-old Will Stoneman (Mackenzie Astin) struggles to make ends meet as a mail-runner and an apprentice carpenter under the watchful eye of his father Jack (John Terry). The burden of responsibility weighs heavily on him when he receives an acceptance letter from his dream college, a prospect that fills him with both hope and doubt as it threatens to pull him away from his family’s troubles and their precarious financial situation. His father, imbued with positive spirit, encourages Will to grasp this golden opportunity, sensing it could herald a new beginning for their family.
Full summary
The whole story of Iron Will, scene by scene
Iron Will Box Office
Iron Will grossed $21 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$21M
- US & Canada
- $21M
Iron Will Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Iron Will.
How Well Do You Know Iron Will?
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 Will
24 cars on screen, including the 1973 Buick Centurion and the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice.
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Jeep M38 A1 Important role
Iron Will Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “L'enfer blanc” and “Σιδερένια Θέληση”.
- Also known as
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- L'enfer blanc
- Σιδερένια Θέληση
- 설원의 월
- 늑대개 2
- 늑대 개 2
- Iron Will - Der Wille zum Sieg
- Iron Will - Volontà di vincere
- Voluntad de hierro
- Железная воля
- Iron Will: O Grande Desafio
- Vasakarat
- המנצח לוקח הכל
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- Железният Уил
- Geležinis Vilis
- Żelazna wola
- 决战冰河
- Velký závod
- 決戰冰河
- Lumikenttien sankari
- Залізна воля
- Ý Chí Sắt Đá
- 雪巔豪情
- Voință de fier
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Iron Will FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Iron Will, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Iron Will?
Iron Will runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Iron Will released?
Iron Will was released on January 14, 1994.
Who is in the cast of Iron Will?
Iron Will stars Mackenzie Astin, John Terry and Penelope Windust, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Iron Will make at the box office?
Iron Will grossed $21 million worldwide.
How is Iron Will rated?
Iron Will has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Does Iron Will have a post-credit scene?
No. Iron Will has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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