This 1977 narrative documentary classic shows us a young Arnold Schwarzenegger as he prepares to take the Mr. Olympia title, competing alongside Lou Ferrigno, who later became famous for his role as the Incredible Hulk. After you watch this, look up Raw Iron, a movie about the making of Pumping Iron, released 25 years later.
Tragically, the sequel about women’s bodybuilding, Pumping Iron II: The Women, is not available on any of the streaming services.
Where to stream: Plex, Prime Video, Vudu