Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Graphic
- grim
- brutal
- heroic
- historical action night
- medieval movie marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film energetic and gory but weakened by a compressed, sketchy story and significant historical inaccuracies.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The central conflict is the prolonged defense of Rochester Castle against King John's mercenary army.
The film intensifies rivalries and combat while critics specifically noted historical inaccuracies involving King John and the Templars.
The film is known for graphic, enthusiastic combat and gore throughout its castle assaults and battlefield confrontations.
Rochester Castle functions as the emblem of the barons' struggle for justice and freedom against royal tyranny.
Films like Ironclad, and why
The King
medieval siege warfare, brutal combat, and historical action spectacle
Outlaw King
dark medieval setting, political conflict, and stylized sword violence
Kingdom of Heaven
castle siege, feudal power struggles, and gritty historical adventure
Braveheart
historical warfare, heroic resistance, and large-scale period action
Movie Details
- Director
- Jonathan English
- Release Date
- 2011-03-03
- Runtime
- 121 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (831)
Cast
- James Purefoy
- Kate Mara
- Jason Flemyng
- Paul Giamatti
- Brian Cox
- Derek Jacobi
- Charles Dance
- Aneurin Barnard
- Jamie Foreman
- Mackenzie Crook
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Ironclad about?
- A grim medieval siege drama follows a Templar knight and rebel defenders resisting King John’s mercenary army at Rochester Castle.
- What is Ironclad like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Ironclad as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Ironclad violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Ironclad as graphic.
- What did critics think of Ironclad?
- Critics broadly found the film energetic and gory but weakened by a compressed, sketchy story and significant historical inaccuracies.
- Which films are like Ironclad?
- Films with a similar feel include The King, Outlaw King, Kingdom of Heaven, and Braveheart.
- How long is Ironclad?
- Ironclad runs 121 minutes.
- Where can I watch Ironclad?
- In United States, Ironclad is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
