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Real Steel
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Shawn Levy. With Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo, Evangeline Lilly.
7.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Charlie Kenton is a washed-up fighter who retired from the ring when robots took over the sport. After his robot is trashed, he reluctantly teams up with his estranged son to rebuild and train an unlikely contender.
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7.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTCharlie Kenton is a washed-up fighter who retired from the ring when robots took over the sport. After his robot is trashed, he reluctantly teams up with his estranged…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Real Steel.
MoviHero lists September 28, 2011 as the release date for Real Steel. Shawn Levy is the listed director. The listed cast includes Hugh Jackman as Charlie Kenton, Dakota Goyo as Max Kenton, Evangeline Lilly as Bailey Tallet, Kevin Durand as Ricky. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 28, 2011
GenresDrama · Science Fiction · Action
Runtime2h 7m
DirectorShawn Levy
CastHugh Jackman as Charlie Kenton, Dakota Goyo as Max Kenton, Evangeline Lilly as Bailey Tallet, Kevin Durand as Ricky
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Real Steel right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Real Steel runs 2h 7m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
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 7/10, suggesting a moderate 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: 7.2/10 from 9,701 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“I wonder if this was originally written to be a Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots movie, but when they couldn't get the rights they just…”
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“No splitting this Atom, it has got a rock solid heart.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherBailey TalletBailey Tallet appears in Real Steel (2011).Open character guide otherCharlie KentonCharlie Kenton appears in Real Steel (2011).Open character guide otherMax KentonMax Kenton appears in Real Steel (2011).Open character guide otherAunt DebraAunt Debra appears in Real Steel (2011).Open character guide otherMarvinMarvin appears in Real Steel (2011).Open character guide otherFinnFinn appears in Real Steel (2011).Open character guide otherRickyRicky appears in Real Steel (2011).Open character guide
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