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Iron Man 3
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Directed by Shane Black. With Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle.
6.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.
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6.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWhen Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Iron Man 3.
MoviHero lists April 18, 2013 as the release date for Iron Man 3. Shane Black is the listed director. The listed cast includes Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark, Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts, Don Cheadle as Colonel James Rhodes, Guy Pearce as Aldrich Killian. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateApril 18, 2013
GenresAdventure · Science Fiction · Action
Runtime2h 10m
DirectorShane Black
CastRobert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark, Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts, Don Cheadle as Colonel James Rhodes, Guy Pearce as Aldrich Killian
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Iron Man 3 right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Iron Man 3 runs 2h 10m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.9/10 from 24,092 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“I don't understand the hate for this one.”
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“This was probably the first time a movie has made me this angry in the theater.”
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“A long form review originally posted in 2013 Iron Man 3 brings us into the so called “Phase 2” of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.”
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“I have to say that I was somewhat disappointed by this third instalment of the Iron Man series of movies.”
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“When I first saw this in 2013, strongly disliked it but decided to give it another watch during my re-visit of the MCU and...”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“You know who I am. You don't know where I am. And you'll never see me coming.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherHappy HoganHappy Hogan runs from Iron Man 3 to Spider-Man: Far From Home with Jon Favreau carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide otherTrevor SlatteryTrevor Slattery runs from Iron Man 3 to Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings with Ben Kingsley carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherColonel James RhodesColonel James Rhodes appears in Iron Man 3 (2013).Open character guide otherAldrich KillianAldrich Killian appears in Iron Man 3 (2013).Open character guide otherMaya HansenMaya Hansen appears in Iron Man 3 (2013).Open character guide otherMrs. DavisMrs. Davis appears in Iron Man 3 (2013).Open character guide otherTony StarkTony Stark runs from Iron Man to Iron Man 3 with Robert Downey Jr. carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide voiceJarvisJarvis runs from Iron Man to Iron Man 3 with Paul Bettany carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide otherPepper PottsPepper Potts runs from Iron Man to Spider-Man: Homecoming with Gwyneth Paltrow carrying the role across 5 films.Open character guide
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