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The Iron Ministry

6.620141h 22mMovieDocumentary

Filmed over three years on China’s railways, The Iron Ministry traces the vast interiors of a country on the move: flesh and metal, clangs and squeals, light and dark, and language and gesture. Scores of rail journeys come together into…

DirectorJ.P. Sniadecki

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The Iron Ministry — streaming FAQ

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The Iron Ministry is streaming on OVID and DocAlliance Films in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Iron Ministry on Netflix?

No, The Iron Ministry is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on OVID and DocAlliance Films.

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The Iron Ministry isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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