The Iron Lady (2011)
A gritty and earnest drama explores the melancholy price of power for a formidable leader.
A look at the life of Margaret Thatcher, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, with a focus on the price she paid for power.
How intense is The Iron Lady?
The Iron Lady has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What The Iron Lady feels like
- Tone
- grittymelancholyearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream The Iron Lady
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Iron Lady for you?
Is The Iron Lady scary?
No. The Iron Lady is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Iron Lady gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Iron Lady sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Iron Lady OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Iron Lady?
The Iron Lady runs 1h 45m.
Where can I stream The Iron Lady?
The Iron Lady is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel and YouTube (free).
Does The Iron Lady have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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