Steel
1997, English. Directed by Kenneth Johnson.
Heroes don't come any bigger.
When a renegade military reject puts new superweapons in dangerous hands, John Henry Irons becomes Steel. Wearing body armor, wielding a fearsome electrohammer and riding a gadget-packed motorcycle, he's ready to wage war... if he can fix the untimely glitches in his untested gear.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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4.2/10 from 299 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Steel
Steel isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 15 August 1997
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Kenneth Johnson
- Budget
- $16M
- Box office
- $1.7M
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What Steel is based on
Steel is based on Steel, a comics character by Louise Simonson and Jon Bogdanove.
Comics character
Steel
By Louise Simonson and Jon Bogdanove
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Steel: quick answers
Is Steel worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.2/10 from 299 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Steel?
Steel runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Steel have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Steel. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Steel parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Steel is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Steel on?
Steel isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Steel?
If you liked Steel, try The Flash, Daredevil vs. Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk.
Who directed Steel?
Steel (1997) was directed by Kenneth Johnson and stars Shaquille O'Neal, Annabeth Gish, Richard Roundtree.
What is Steel based on?
Steel is based on Steel, a comics character by Louise Simonson and Jon Bogdanove.