Real Steel

2011
12A
2h 7m

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7.1/10

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A future-set story where robot boxing is a top sport and centered on a struggling promoter (Jackman) who thinks he's found a champion in a discarded robot. During his hopeful rise to the top, he also discovers he has an 11-year-old son who wants to know his father.

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In a near future where robot boxing is a top sport, a struggling ex-boxer feels he's found a champion in a discarded robot.In a near future where robot boxing is a top sport, a struggling ex-boxer feels he's found a champion in a discarded robot.In a near future where robot boxing is a top sport, a struggling ex-boxer feels he's found a champion in a discarded robot.

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IMDb RATING

7.1/10

369K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

2,070

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 2 wins & 6 nominations total

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Trailer 1:29

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International Teaser Trailer

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"Bailey Needs Rent Money"

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"Is That Noisy Boy?"

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Â“Charlie Teaches Atom to BoxÂ”

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Trivia
Each of the robots were built both in real life and CGI. For certain shots with animatronics, they were controlled by more than twenty puppeteers.

Goofs
Given that Hugh Jackman is left-handed, Atom is seen at times mirroring Charlie rather than mimicking him. In many scenes, especially in the fight between Atom and Zeus, Atom is clearly fighting right-handed while Charlie is shadow boxing left-handed. This is perhaps the reason why Atom is seen to be alternating between mimicking and mirroring even though according to how shadow boxing is explained in the film he should be only mimicking. This is also easily seen, though, when you notice the person running the shadow function either facing Atom or not. The shadow apparently mirrors when the operator is facing him and in mimic when not.

Quotes
Max Kenton: The People's Champion? Sounds pretty good to me.

Connections
Featured in Trailer Failure: Conan, Real Steel, and Final Destination 5 (2011)

Soundtracks
All My Days
Written and Performed by Alexi Murdoch
Courtesy of Zero Summer Records
By arrangement with Nettwerk Music Group

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Featured review

10/10

A gem still in 2020!

#3 on Netflix! Well deserved! I've watched this movie at least 3 times every year since it came out in 2011. Saw it pop up on Netflix & had tears in my eyes in the same parts I always do. This movie is full of heart & I will always love it. Fighters, fathers, underdogs will feel this movie to their core. ATOM!