Iron Lung (2026)
Kernel Score: 44% · 174 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction
Released: 2026-01-30
Runtime: 125 minutes
Where to watch Iron Lung
- Rent: Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-17.
Overview
In a post-apocalyptic future where an event known as "The Quiet Rapture" caused all known stars and habitable planets in the universe to disappear, a convict is sent to search an ocean of blood discovered on a desolate moon, using a small submarine nicknamed the "Iron Lung".
Iron Lung parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Iron Lung is an R-rated sci-fi horror film featuring gore, hallucinations, and disturbing cosmic-horror imagery in a post-apocalyptic setting.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Reviews cite gore, hallucinations, and a sea creature in this bleak post-apocalyptic horror film.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Mark Fischbach
Cast
- Mark Fischbach as Simon
- Caroline Kaplan as Ava
- Troy Baker as David
- Elsie Lovelock as SM-8 Research Lead / The Speaker (voice)
- Elle LaMont as SM-8 Research Assistant / The Whisper (voice)
- Mick Lauer as The Guy Who Told You to Cross the Wires (voice)
- Dave Pettitt as The Father
- Holt Boggs as Eden Soldier
- Isaac McKee as Young Simon
- Roman Parsons Crow as Child of Eden
Iron Lung FAQ
Is Iron Lung good?
Iron Lung has a 44% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 174 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Iron Lung?
In the US you can rent it from Google Play and YouTube.
Is Iron Lung OK for kids?
Iron Lung is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Iron Lung is an R-rated sci-fi horror film featuring gore, hallucinations, and disturbing cosmic-horror imagery in a post-apocalyptic setting.
What movies are like Iron Lung?
If you liked Iron Lung, try The Thing, Alien, Dark City and Eraserhead.