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Iron Will

  • 19941994
  • PGPG
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
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Mackenzie Astin in Iron Will (1994)
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A brave young man is thrust into adulthood as he and his courageous team of sled dogs embark on a grueling and treacherous cross-country marathon.A brave young man is thrust into adulthood as he and his courageous team of sled dogs embark on a grueling and treacherous cross-country marathon.A brave young man is thrust into adulthood as he and his courageous team of sled dogs embark on a grueling and treacherous cross-country marathon.

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8.6K
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  • Director
    • Charles Haid
  • Writers
    • John Michael Hayes
    • Djordje Milicevic
    • Jeff Arch
  • Stars
    • Mackenzie Astin
    • Kevin Spacey
    • David Ogden Stiers
Top credits
  • Director
    • Charles Haid
  • Writers
    • John Michael Hayes
    • Djordje Milicevic
    • Jeff Arch
  • Stars
    • Mackenzie Astin
    • Kevin Spacey
    • David Ogden Stiers
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    • 39User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
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    Mackenzie Astin
    Mackenzie Astin
    • Will Stonemanas Will Stoneman
    Kevin Spacey
    Kevin Spacey
    • Harry Kingsleyas Harry Kingsley
    David Ogden Stiers
    David Ogden Stiers
    • J.W. Harperas J.W. Harper
    August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg
    • Ned Doddas Ned Dodd
    Brian Cox
    Brian Cox
    • Angus McTeagueas Angus McTeague
    George Gerdes
    George Gerdes
    • Borg Guillarsonas Borg Guillarson
    John Terry
    John Terry
    • Jack Stonemanas Jack Stoneman
    Penelope Windust
    Penelope Windust
    • Maggie Stonemanas Maggie Stoneman
    Jeffrey Alan Chandler
    Jeffrey Alan Chandler
    • DeFontaineas DeFontaine
    Michael Laskin
    Michael Laskin
    • Simon Lambertas Simon Lambert
    James Cada
    • Peter Swensonas Peter Swenson
    Rex Linn
    Rex Linn
    • Joe McPhersonas Joe McPherson
    Allan R.J. Joseph
    • Albert Careyas Albert Carey
    Alvin William 'Dutch' Lunak
    • Gabriel Careyas Gabriel Carey
    Tony Griffin
    • Mike Rileyas Mike Riley
    Jeff Hochendoner
    Jeff Hochendoner
    • Grovenas Groven
    Rusty Hendrickson
    • Devereauxas Devereaux
    Richard Riehle
    Richard Riehle
    • Burtonas Burton
    • Director
      • Charles Haid
    • Writers
      • John Michael Hayes
      • Djordje Milicevic
      • Jeff Arch
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    Storyline

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    When Will Stoneman's father dies, he is left alone to take care of his mother and their land. Needing money to maintain it, he decides to join a cross country dogsled race. This race will require days of racing for long hours, through harsh weather and terrain. This young man will need a lot of courage and a strong will to complete this race. —Brian W Martz <B.Martz@Genie.com>
    • whistling
    • underdog
    • snow adventure
    • timeframe 1910s
    • racing
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      • It's not a question of age. Or strength. Or ability. It's a matter of will.
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Family
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for adventure action
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      The movie is a fictionalized account of the 1917 Winnipeg-to-St. Paul dog-sled race, sponsored by the Great Northern Railway. The main character in the movie, Will Stoneman, is based on two real-life participants in the 1917 race: Albert Campbell, the eventual winner, a mixed-blood Cree trapper from Manitoba who endured harassment from his racist competitors throughout the race; Fred Hartman, one of only two U.S participants, touted as a hero during the race by U.S newspapers. His sled dogs fought among themselves and his lead dog was killed. The other U.S racer dropped out two days before the finish but Fred continued, coming in last and then collapsed. J.W. Harper, the president of the St. Paul Winter Carnival in the movie, is based on Louis W. Hill, son of railroad magnate James J. Hill, president of the Great Northern Railroad.
    • Goofs
      The "x-back" style of harness that Will's dogs wear was not invented until the 1970s.
    • Quotes

      Harry Kingsley: Holy Chicago!

    • Crazy credits
      The character played by David Ogden Stiers is misspelled in the end credits as "J. P. Harper" despite being referred to as "J. W." throughout the movie.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Intersection/The Air Up There/Body Snatchers/Iron Will/Hoop Dreams (1994)

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    8/10
    Iron Will
    I like this movie for its' basic "realism" It looks like America might have looked in 1917 attitudes included. The irasible Storekeeper who Will works for pretty well sums up the local attitude after the Newspaper man Kingsley sent arrives " Where's the box? " He asks, assuming young Stoneman has died in the course of the race. " Don't You get the Newspapers here ? " the shocked reporter responses and passes him several.

    I enjoyed Mackenzie Astin's performance, but it didn't surprise me, He's Sean's brother and the son of John Astin and Patty Duke who both did a fair bit of acting. David Ogden Stiers' character was almost strictly Charles Winchester. I also liked Kevin Spacey's reporter out for the "big story" who in a sense was the biggest underdog of all... Imagine getting to page One in the midst of a World War from the K 9 section. uplifting , though not too believable. There's also that scene where wealthy gambler Angus McTeague visits Will in the dog shed and offers him 3000 dollars to drop out of the race. The Boy is sorely tempted and after He leaves, lead dog Gus gives him a almost disgusted look and Will says " I didn't take it... did I ?" No. young Stoneman is not cowed by anyone or anything but Gus the dog and is not all that nice... just human. Could it really happen ? doubtful, but then it is Disney.
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    • My family & I loved this movie....will they ever make Iron Will 2 ?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 14, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Disney's Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ý Chí Sắt Đá
    • Filming locations
      • Brookston, Minnesota, USA
    • Production company
      • Walt Disney Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $21,006,361
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,313,406
      • Jan 17, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $21,006,361
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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