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Pumping Iron

7.219771h 26mPGMovieDocumentary

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.

DirectorsGeorge Butler·Robert Fiore
WritersCharles Gaines·George Butler
ProducersGeorge Butler·Jerome Gary

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by George Butler

ASArnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Self
LFLou Ferrigno
Lou Ferrigno
Self
MK
Mike Katz
Self
SN
Serge Nubret
Self
FCFranco Columbu
Franco Columbu
Self
EC
Ed Corney
Self
KW
Ken Waller
Self
RR
Robbie Robinson
Self
MC
Marianne Claire
Self
RCRoger Callard
Roger Callard
Self
BCBud Cort
Bud Cort
Self
JWJimmy Williams
Jimmy Williams
Self

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Pumping Iron — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Pumping Iron?

Pumping Iron isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Pumping Iron on Netflix?

No, Pumping Iron is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

Is Pumping Iron on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Pumping Iron for free?

Pumping Iron isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

Is there a sequel to Pumping Iron?

Yes — Pumping Iron is followed by Pumping Iron II: The Women (1985) in the Pumping Iron Collection.

Is there a prequel to Pumping Iron?

Pumping Iron is the first film in the Pumping Iron Collection.

Is Pumping Iron part of a trilogy?

Yes — Pumping Iron is part of a trilogy, alongside Pumping Iron II: The Women (1985) and Raw Iron: The Making of 'Pumping Iron' (2002).

How many movies are in the Pumping Iron Collection?

There are 3 films in the Pumping Iron Collection: Pumping Iron (1977), Pumping Iron II: The Women (1985) and Raw Iron: The Making of 'Pumping Iron' (2002).