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Bicentennial Man (1999)

PG  132 min  -  Drama | Family | Fantasy   -  17 December 1999 (USA)
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Reviews: 333 user | 96 critic | 31 from Metacritic.com

An android endeavors to become human as he gradually acquires emotions.

Director:

Chris Columbus

Writers:

Isaac Asimov (short story "The Bicentennial Man"), Isaac Asimov (novel), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robin Williams ...
Embeth Davidtz ...
Sam Neill ...
Oliver Platt ...
Kiersten Warren ...
Wendy Crewson ...
Hallie Kate Eisenberg ...
Lindze Letherman ...
Angela Landis ...
John Michael Higgins ...
Bill Feingold - Martin's Lawyer
Bradley Whitford ...
Igor Hiller ...
Joe Bellan Joe Bellan ...
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Brett Wagner ...
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Stephen Root ...
Dennis Mansky - Head of NorthAm Robotics
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Storyline

This film follows the 'life' and times of the lead character, an android who is purchased as a household robot programmed to perform menial tasks. Within a few days the Martin family realizes that they don't have an ordinary droid as Andrew begins to experience emotions and creative thought. In a story that spans two centuries, Andrew learns the intricacies of humanity while trying to stop those who created him from destroying him. Written by <N2XFYLS@aol.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Android | Robot | Futuristic | Hologram | Freedom  | See more »

Taglines:

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

Genres:

Drama | Family | Fantasy | Romance | Sci-Fi

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for language and some sexual content See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA | Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Der 200 Jahre Mann See more »

Filming Locations:

Alameda, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$100,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$8,234,926 (USA) (19 December 1999) (2518 Screens)

Gross:

$93,700,000 (Worldwide)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The car that Ma'am drives in the film is the same car used in Demolition Man. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: Sam Neill has blue eyes; Wendy Crewson has light hazel eyes. They would not have produced two brown-eyed children. See more »

Quotes

Portia: What's right for most people in most situations isn't right for everyone in every situation! Real morality lies in following one's own heart.
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Connections

Referenced in Stella Shorts 1998-2002 (2002) See more »

Soundtracks

"The Hunt Quartet Suite No. 1, 2nd movement: Menuetto"
Written by Joseph Haydn (as Franz Joseph Haydn)
Courtesy of Chappel Library/Firstcom See more »