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The Iron Giant

1999·Movie·PG·86 min·8.0(6,198)

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.

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About The Iron Giant

The Iron Giant is a 1999 English-language animation, drama and family film directed by Brad Bird. The cast is led by Jennifer Aniston, Harry Connick Jr., Vin Diesel. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. Viewers rate it 8.0/10 across 6200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

The Iron Giant was produced by Warner Bros. Feature Animation and made in United States of America. It was released on August 6, 1999, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $50 million, it went on to gross $23 million worldwide.

Director
Brad Bird
Writers
Tim McCanlies, Brad Bird
Release date
August 6, 1999
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$50 million
Box office
$23 million
Production
Warner Bros. Feature Animation
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The Iron Giant cast & crew

The Iron Giant was directed by Brad Bird and written by Tim McCanlies and Brad Bird.

The cast features Jennifer Aniston as Annie Hughes (voice), Harry Connick Jr. as Dean McCoppin (voice), Vin Diesel as The Iron Giant (voice), James Gammon as Foreman Marv Loach / Floyd Turbeaux (voice), Cloris Leachman as Mrs. Lynley Tensedge (voice), and Christopher McDonald as Kent Mansley (voice).

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael Kamen, cinematography is by Steven Wilzbach, and it was produced by Des McAnuff and Allison Abbate.

Is The Iron Giant worth watching?

The Iron Giant holds an audience score of 8.0/10 from 6,198 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation films.

At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy animation, drama, and family, The Iron Giant is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Iron Giant

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Cast of The Iron Giant

Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Aniston

Annie Hughes (voice)

Harry Connick Jr.

Harry Connick Jr.

Dean McCoppin (voice)

Vin Diesel

Vin Diesel

The Iron Giant (voice)

James Gammon

James Gammon

Foreman Marv Loach / Floyd Turbeaux (voice)

Cloris Leachman

Cloris Leachman

Mrs. Lynley Tensedge (voice)

Christopher McDonald

Christopher McDonald

Kent Mansley (voice)

John Mahoney

John Mahoney

General Rogard (voice)

Eli Marienthal

Eli Marienthal

Hogarth Hughes (voice)

M. Emmet Walsh

M. Emmet Walsh

Earl Stutz (voice)

Jack Angel

Jack Angel

Additional Voices (voice)

Bob Bergen

Bob Bergen

Additional Voices (voice)

Mary Kay Bergman

Mary Kay Bergman

Additional Voices (voice)

The Iron Giant — FAQs

Where can I watch The Iron Giant in United States?

The Iron Giant is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is The Iron Giant in?

The Iron Giant is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Iron Giant?

The Iron Giant runs 1 hours 26 minutes (86 minutes).

What is The Iron Giant rated?

The Iron Giant is rated PG. It holds a 8.0/10 audience score from 6,198 ratings.

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