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Iron Man 2

Iron Man 2

PG-13AdventureActionScience Fiction3.4

With the world now aware of his dual life as the armored superhero Iron Man, billionaire inventor Tony Stark faces pressure from the government, the press and the public to share his technology with the military. Unwilling to let go of his invention, Stark, with Pepper Potts and James 'Rhodey' Rhodes at his side, must forge new alliances – and confront powerful enemies.With the world now aware of his dual life as the armored superhero Iron Man, billionaire inventor Tony Stark faces pressure from the government, the press and the public to share his technology with the military. Unwilling to let go of his...

April 28, 2010 · Directed by Jon Favreau

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A simple estimate based mostly on pace, with small nudges for flow, payoff speed, and how much keeps happening. Rounded to the nearest 5 minutes.

Runtime2h 4m
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Feels like1h 45m
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Rating distribution: 22.7K ratings

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Cast & crew

Robert Downey Jr.
Tony Stark
Gwyneth Paltrow
Pepper Potts
Don Cheadle
Lt. Col. James 'Rhodey' Rhodes
Scarlett Johansson
Natalie Rushman / Natasha Romanoff
Sam Rockwell
Justin Hammer
Mickey Rourke
Ivan Vanko
Samuel L. Jackson
Nick Fury
Clark Gregg
Agent Coulson
John Slattery
Howard Stark
Garry Shandling
Senator Stern
Paul Bettany
Jarvis (voice)
Kate Mara
U.S. Marshal

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