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Bicentennial Man

1999·Movie
2h 11min·PG
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Technology, growing up, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

One robot's 200 year journey to become an ordinary man.

Richard Martin buys a gift, a new NDR-114 robot. The product is named Andrew by the youngest of the family's children. "Bicentennial Man" follows the life and times of Andrew, a robot purchased as a household appliance programmed to perform menial tasks. As Andrew begins to experience emotions and creative thought, the Martin family soon discovers they don't have an ordinary robot.
Heartwarming Sci-FiHumanity of AILife-spanning JourneyPhilosophical ExplorationFamily DramaEmotional & UpliftingEvolution of ConsciousnessBittersweet NarrativeCharacter-Driven

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Bicentennial Man legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bicentennial Man worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 38%, and Metacritic 42). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bicentennial Man rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Bicentennial Man?

2 h 11 min

Bicentennial Man runs 2 h 11 min.

Is Bicentennial Man based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bicentennial Man?

Critics40
Audiences68

Not quite. Audiences rate Bicentennial Man higher (68) than critics (40). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Bicentennial Man a box office hit?

Budget$100 million
Box office$87 million

No. It cost about $100 million to make and earned $87 million worldwide, 87% of its budget.

What language is Bicentennial Man in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Germany, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Bicentennial Man?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bicentennial Man in 130 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Bicentennial Man use?

Adaptation DistillationHologram Projection ImperfectionCerebus SyndromeThree Laws-CompliantFace Death with DignityAdaptation Personality ChangeRidiculously Human RobotRobo RomanceAmerican Kirby Is HardcoreTime SkipAdaptation DeviationThe Tripleand 102 more

TV Tropes lists 114 storytelling tropes for Bicentennial Man, including Adaptation Distillation, Hologram Projection Imperfection, Cerebus Syndrome.