Name: Pumping Iron
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1977-01-18
Duration: 86 min
Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, Mike Katz, Serge Nubret, Franco Columbu

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Pumping Iron plot summary

Mind and body.

Amateur and professional bodybuilders prepare for the 1975 Mr. Olympia and Mr. Universe contests as five-time champion Arnold Schwarzenegger defends his Mr. Olympia title against Serge Nubret and the shy young Lou Ferrigno.

Details

Release date: January 18, 1977
Runtime: 1h 26m
Genres: Documentary
Directed by: Robert Fiore and George Butler
Country: United States
TMDB rating: 7.2 / 10 · 557 votes

Pumping Iron trailer

Cast

Arnold SchwarzeneggerSelf
Lou FerrignoSelf
Mike KatzSelf
Serge NubretSelf
Franco ColumbuSelf
Ed CorneySelf
Ken WallerSelf
Robbie RobinsonSelf
Marianne ClaireSelf
Roger CallardSelf

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Where can I watch Pumping Iron?

In the United States, Pumping Iron is available to stream on Lionsgate+ and Howdy. It's also free on The Roku Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.