Real Steel

  • Theatrical - Wide 2011-10-07
Box Office Gross: $299,300,000
Running Time: 127 minutes
Language: English
Production Company: DreamWorks Pictures, Reliance Entertainment, 21 Laps Entertainment, Montford / Murphy Productions
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Synopsis

Charlie Kenton is a washed-up fighter who retired from the ring when robots took over the sport. After his robot is trashed, he reluctantly teams up with his estranged son to rebuild and train an unlikely contender.

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