Pumping Iron

197786 min★ 7.1Documentary

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.

Pumping Iron Collection

★ 7.2

Pumping Iron II: The Women

1985

★ 7.0

Raw Iron: The Making of 'Pumping Iron'

2002

Reviews

“**Probably the most significant film about bodybuilding ever made.** This film is a masterclass for any documentary filmmaker—though it's more of a docudrama than a traditional documentary. Fiction…”

— cineast78

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