

Pumping Iron (1977)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Pumping Iron
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Lionsgate+, Howdy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 |
| Canada | Crave | YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | 7plus | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | ThreeNow | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | YouTube, Amazon Video | YouTube |
| South Africa | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | Lionsgate+ | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, maxdome +1 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, maxdome +1 |
| France | Rakuten TV, Plex | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Pumping Iron in 59 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Pumping Iron about?
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 is a Documentary movie, released on 1977-01-18, runtime 86 minutes.
Is Pumping Iron worth watching?
TMDB users rate Pumping Iron 7.2 out of 10 from 564 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Pumping Iron?
In the United States, Pumping Iron streams on Lionsgate+ and Howdy and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
George Butler, Robert Fiore
Cast
- Arnold Schwarzenegger as Self
- Lou Ferrigno as Self
- Mike Katz as Self
- Serge Nubret as Self
- Franco Columbu as Self
- Ed Corney as Self
- Ken Waller as Self
- Robbie Robinson as Self
- Marianne Claire as Self
- Roger Callard as Self
- Bud Cort as Self
- Jimmy Williams as Self
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Sources
Details and the 7.2/10 rating from Pumping Iron on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.