Tetsuo: The Iron Man
1989, Japanese. Directed by Shinya Tsukamoto.
Metal invades the flesh. Murder consumes the mind.
A "metal fetishist", driven mad by the maggots wriggling in the wound he's made to embed metal into his flesh, runs out into the night and is accidentally run down by a Japanese businessman and his girlfriend. The pair dispose of the corpse in hopes of quietly moving on with their lives. However, the businessman soon finds that he is now plagued by a vicious curse that transforms his flesh into iron.
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NR
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Details
- Released
- 1 July 1989
- Original title
- 鉄男
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Shinya Tsukamoto
- Budget
- $56K
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Tetsuo: The Iron Man: quick answers
What comes after Tetsuo: The Iron Man?
Next in the series: Tetsuo II: Body Hammer (1992) and Tetsuo: The Bullet Man (2010).
Is Tetsuo: The Iron Man worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 754 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Tetsuo: The Iron Man?
Tetsuo: The Iron Man runs 67 minutes (1h 7m).
Does Tetsuo: The Iron Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Tetsuo: The Iron Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Tetsuo: The Iron Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Tetsuo: The Iron Man is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Tetsuo: The Iron Man on?
Tetsuo: The Iron Man is streaming on Night Flight Plus, AsianCrush, and Midnight Pulp in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tetsuo: The Iron Man?
If you liked Tetsuo: The Iron Man, try Infinity Pool, Books of Blood, Year 10.
Who directed Tetsuo: The Iron Man?
Tetsuo: The Iron Man (1989) was directed by Shinya Tsukamoto and stars Tomorowo Taguchi, Shinya Tsukamoto, Kei Fujiwara.