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The Iron Giant

1999·Movie
1h 26min·PG
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic858.7Rotten Tomatoes96%90%

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A , sci-fi movie: , but never fluffy, .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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About

It came from outer space!

In the small town of Rockwell, Maine in October 1957, a giant metal machine befriends a nine-year-old boy and ultimately finds its humanity by unselfishly saving people from their own fears and prejudices.
Heartbreaking Sci-Fi Fairy TaleCold War ParanoiaFriendship Beyond SpeciesEmotionally ResonantVisual MasterpieceAnti-War AllegoryComing-of-Age DramaTimeless ClassicSweeping Orchestral Score

Crew

Directed by:
Brad Bird
Written by:
Tim McCanlies
Produced by:
Des McAnuff, Allison Abbate
Composed by:
Michael Kamen

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Iron Giant

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Iron Giant?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Iron Giant from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 6 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Iron Giant worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 85).

Is The Iron Giant okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Was The Iron Giant a box office flop?

Budget$50 million
Box office$23 million

Yes: it cost about $50 million to make and earned $23 million worldwide, 47% of its budget.

What tropes does The Iron Giant use?

Sleepless Alarm ClockThe '50sBait-and-SwitchGilligan CutAction PrologueThrowing the DistractionNuclear OptionVillainous Exit DeniedSuddenly ShoutingFallout Shelter FailVillainous BreakdownDistressed Drink Jittersand 240 more

TV Tropes lists 252 tropes for it, including Sleepless Alarm Clock, The '50s, and Bait-and-Switch.