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The Iron Giant

  • 1999
  • PG
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
251K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,650
174
Jennifer Aniston, Harry Connick Jr., John Mahoney, Christopher McDonald, Vin Diesel, Bob Bergen, and Eli Marienthal in The Iron Giant (1999)
This is the story of a nine-year-old boy named Hogarth Hughes who makes friends with an innocent alien giant robot that came from outer space. Meanwhile, a paranoid U.S. Government agent named Kent Mansley arrives in town, determined to destroy the giant at all costs. It's up to Hogarth to protect him by keeping him at Dean McCoppin's place in the junkyard.
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A young boy befriends a giant robot from outer space that a paranoid government agent wants to destroy.A young boy befriends a giant robot from outer space that a paranoid government agent wants to destroy.A young boy befriends a giant robot from outer space that a paranoid government agent wants to destroy.

  • Director
    • Brad Bird
  • Writers
    • Tim McCanlies
    • Brad Bird
    • Ted Hughes
  • Stars
    • Eli Marienthal
    • Harry Connick Jr.
    • Jennifer Aniston
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    251K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,650
    174
    • Director
      • Brad Bird
    • Writers
      • Tim McCanlies
      • Brad Bird
      • Ted Hughes
    • Stars
      • Eli Marienthal
      • Harry Connick Jr.
      • Jennifer Aniston
    • 669User reviews
    • 152Critic reviews
    • 85Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Top rated movie #239
    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 20 wins & 18 nominations total

    Videos6

    "Signature Edition" Trailer
    Trailer 2:36
    "Signature Edition" Trailer
    The Iron Giant: My Own Giant Robot
    Clip 2:10
    The Iron Giant: My Own Giant Robot
    The Iron Giant: My Own Giant Robot
    Clip 2:10
    The Iron Giant: My Own Giant Robot
    The Iron Giant: By Night Known As Hogarth
    Clip 1:58
    The Iron Giant: By Night Known As Hogarth
    The Iron Giant: Where Ya Going?
    Clip 0:57
    The Iron Giant: Where Ya Going?
    The Iron Giant: Eat The Scrap
    Clip 0:32
    The Iron Giant: Eat The Scrap
    What Roles Has Vin Diesel Been Considered For?
    Video 4:20
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    Photos295

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    Top cast30

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    Eli Marienthal
    Eli Marienthal
    • Hogarth Hughes
    • (voice)
    Harry Connick Jr.
    Harry Connick Jr.
    • Dean McCoppin
    • (voice)
    Jennifer Aniston
    Jennifer Aniston
    • Annie Hughes
    • (voice)
    Vin Diesel
    Vin Diesel
    • The Iron Giant
    • (voice)
    James Gammon
    James Gammon
    • Foreman Marv Loach
    • (voice)
    • …
    Cloris Leachman
    Cloris Leachman
    • Mrs. Tensedge
    • (voice)
    Christopher McDonald
    Christopher McDonald
    • Kent Mansley
    • (voice)
    John Mahoney
    John Mahoney
    • General Rogard
    • (voice)
    M. Emmet Walsh
    M. Emmet Walsh
    • Earl Stutz
    • (voice)
    Jack Angel
    Jack Angel
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Bob Bergen
    Bob Bergen
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    • (as Robert Bergen)
    Mary Kay Bergman
    Mary Kay Bergman
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Michael Bird
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Devon Cole Borisoff
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    • (as Devon Borisoff)
    Rodger Bumpass
    Rodger Bumpass
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Robert Clotworthy
    Robert Clotworthy
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Jennifer Darling
    Jennifer Darling
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Zack Eginton
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Brad Bird
    • Writers
      • Tim McCanlies
      • Brad Bird
      • Ted Hughes
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews669

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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'The Iron Giant' is acclaimed for its heartfelt narrative, exploring friendship, acceptance, and choice. Its Cold War paranoia and anti-war themes resonate deeply. The blend of traditional and CGI animation is lauded for its beauty and emotional impact. Vin Diesel's voice performance as the Giant is particularly praised. The film successfully appeals to both children and adults, offering mature themes and moral lessons, solidifying its status as a timeless classic.
    AI-generated from the text of user reviews

    Featured reviews

    10Wizard-8

    YES!!!!! NO SONG OR DANCE NUMBERS!!!!!!

    8Hitchcoc

    Much More Than a Cartoon

    10dpenny

    a masterpiece, plain and simple

    flickjunkie-3

    Exquisite.

    9Mcduff3601

    Great movie

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Brad Bird was in part inspired to make this film as a memorial to his sister Susan, who died at the hands of her estranged husband by gun violence. His pitch was this: "What if a gun had a soul and didn't want to be a gun?"
    • Quotes

      [as the Giant flies toward the missle]

      Hogarth Hughes: [in the Giant's mind] You are who you choose to be.

      The Iron Giant: Superman.

    • Crazy credits
      The Warner Brothers logo is done in 1950s art deco, as the Sputnik signal is heard.
    • Alternate versions
      Two added scenes overseen by Brad Bird were animated for the theatrical release of The Iron Giant: Signature Edition.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Making of 'The Iron Giant' (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      Honeycomb
      Written by Bob Merrill
      Performed by Jimmie Rodgers
      Courtesy of Rhino Entertainment Company
      By Arrangement with Warner Special Products

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 6, 1999 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Czech Republic
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Warner Bros.
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El gigante de hierro
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Warner Bros. Animation
      • Warner Bros. Feature Animation
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $70,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $23,315,035
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,732,614
      • Aug 8, 1999
    • Gross worldwide
      • $23,339,506
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 26m(86 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • DTS
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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