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The Iron Giant

  • 19991999
  • PGPG
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
188K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,995
1,275
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • IMDbPro
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.

IMDb RATING
8.0/10
188K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,995
1,275
  • Director
    • Brad Bird
  • Writers
    • Tim McCanlies(screenplay by)
    • Brad Bird(screen story by)
    • Ted Hughes(based on the book "The Iron Man" by)
  • Stars
    • Eli Marienthal(voice)
    • Harry Connick Jr.(voice)
    • Jennifer Aniston(voice)
Top credits
  • Director
    • Brad Bird
  • Writers
    • Tim McCanlies(screenplay by)
    • Brad Bird(screen story by)
    • Ted Hughes(based on the book "The Iron Man" by)
  • Stars
    • Eli Marienthal(voice)
    • Harry Connick Jr.(voice)
    • Jennifer Aniston(voice)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 619User reviews
    • 144Critic reviews
    • 85Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 20 wins & 18 nominations total

    Videos2

    "Signature Edition" Trailer
    Trailer 2:36
    "Signature Edition" Trailer
    What Roles Has Vin Diesel Been Considered For?
    Video 4:20
    What Roles Has Vin Diesel Been Considered For?

    Photos277

    Vin Diesel in The Iron Giant (1999)
    Vin Diesel and Eli Marienthal in The Iron Giant (1999)
    Vin Diesel and Eli Marienthal in The Iron Giant (1999)
    Vin Diesel and Eli Marienthal in The Iron Giant (1999)
    Vin Diesel and Eli Marienthal in The Iron Giant (1999)
    Vin Diesel and Eli Marienthal in The Iron Giant (1999)
    Vin Diesel and Eli Marienthal in The Iron Giant (1999)
    Vin Diesel and Eli Marienthal in The Iron Giant (1999)
    Vin Diesel in The Iron Giant (1999)
    Vin Diesel and Eli Marienthal in The Iron Giant (1999)
    Vin Diesel and Eli Marienthal in The Iron Giant (1999)
    Vin Diesel in The Iron Giant (1999)

    Top cast

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    Eli Marienthal
    Eli Marienthal
    • Hogarth Hughesas Hogarth Hughes
    • (voice)
    Harry Connick Jr.
    Harry Connick Jr.
    • Dean McCoppinas Dean McCoppin
    • (voice)
    Jennifer Aniston
    Jennifer Aniston
    • Annie Hughesas Annie Hughes
    • (voice)
    Vin Diesel
    Vin Diesel
    • The Iron Giantas The Iron Giant
    • (voice)
    James Gammon
    James Gammon
    • Foreman Marv Loachas Foreman Marv Loach
    • (voice)
    • …
    Cloris Leachman
    Cloris Leachman
    • Mrs. Tensedgeas Mrs. Tensedge
    • (voice)
    Christopher McDonald
    Christopher McDonald
    • Kent Mansleyas Kent Mansley
    • (voice)
    John Mahoney
    John Mahoney
    • General Rogardas General Rogard
    • (voice)
    M. Emmet Walsh
    M. Emmet Walsh
    • Earl Stutzas Earl Stutz
    • (voice)
    Jack Angel
    Jack Angel
    • Additional Voicesas Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Bob Bergen
    Bob Bergen
    • Additional Voicesas Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    • (as Robert Bergen)
    Mary Kay Bergman
    Mary Kay Bergman
    • Additional Voicesas Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Michael Bird
    • Additional Voicesas Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Devon Cole Borisoff
    • Additional Voicesas Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    • (as Devon Borisoff)
    Rodger Bumpass
    Rodger Bumpass
    • Additional Voicesas Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Robert Clotworthy
    Robert Clotworthy
    • Additional Voicesas Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Jennifer Darling
    Jennifer Darling
    • Additional Voicesas Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Zack Eginton
    • Additional Voicesas Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Brad Bird
    • Writers
      • Tim McCanlies(screenplay by)
      • Brad Bird(screen story by) (screenplay by)
      • Ted Hughes(based on the book "The Iron Man" by)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    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. —Anthony Pereyra <hypersonic91@yahoo.com>
    • friendship
    • giant robot
    • 1950s
    • boy
    • government agent
    • 186 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Some secrets are too huge to hide
    • Genres
      • Animation
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Family
      • Sci-Fi
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for fantasy action violence, language, some thematic material and smoking
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Brad Bird personally animated the scene where Hogarth rants to Dean about his problems in a super fast pace after he gives him Espresso. Because the character is talking and moving about so rapidly, Bird had to actually draw at least some part of every inbetween, the frames in an animated film between the key frames.
    • Goofs
      At the beginning of the film, Sputnik is shown orbiting from East to West. All non-polar orbits of satellites run West to East, in order to take advantage of the Earth's rotation.
    • 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 50's 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' (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      Honeycomb
      Written by Bob Merrill

      Performed by Jimmie Rodgers

      Courtesy of Rhino Entertainment Company

      By Arrangement with Warner Special Products

    User reviews619

    Review
    Top review
    Exquisite.
    The Iron Giant is a critically acclaimed piece of animated cinema. I wasn't expecting it to be that good, but The Iron Giant was an amazing movie, it is easily the most exquisite animated movie I have ever seen.

    Hogarth Hughes (Eli Marenthal) is obsessed by the opportunites offered by science fiction, the possibility of an alien take-over or, at the very least, an attack from outer space. The original story, which the late Poet Laureate had set in England, saw the innocent Titan of the title emerge from the sea; here he is a visitor from another galaxy.

    The Iron Giant is an amazing piece of animation, the voice-overs were done perfectly, the actors obviously enjoyed themselves, the animated art direction and cinematography was beautiful and the giant itself is just...breathtaking.

    The Iron Giant is not just another silly little kiddies movie, it is perfection in filmmaking. Please, for the love of God, make your life better and see this brilliant film.

    I rate The Iron Giant 10 out of 10.
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    • Nov 22, 2000

    FAQ3

    • Will there be a sequel?
    • Why is this film not list in IMDb's Top 250 Movies?
    • Are there other Iron Giants besides the one featured in the movie?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 6, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El gigante de hierro
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Warner Bros. Animation
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    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
      • $23,335,817
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • DTS
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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