Steel (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1997, Steel is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Kenneth Johnson, running about 97 minutes. “Heroes don't come any bigger.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Steel stars Shaquille O'Neal as John Henry Irons / Steel, Annabeth Gish as Sparky, Richard Roundtree as Uncle Joe and Judd Nelson as Nathaniel Burke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Steel has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $1.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Steel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Steel tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Steel (1997)?
- In US, Steel is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Steel worth watching?
- Steel holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Steel?
- Steel stars Shaquille O'Neal, Annabeth Gish, Richard Roundtree, Judd Nelson and Irma P. Hall.
- When was Steel released?
- Steel was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.