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Bicentennial Man (1999)

PG | | Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi | 17 December 1999 (USA)
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An android endeavors to become human as he gradually acquires emotions.

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Cast overview, first billed only:
... Andrew Martin
... Little Miss Amanda Martin / Portia Charney
... 'Sir' Richard Martin
... Rupert Burns
... Galatea
... 'Ma'am' Martin
... Little Miss Amanda Martin - Age 7 (as Hallie Kate Eisenberg)
... 'Miss' Grace Martin - Age 9
... 'Miss' Grace Martin
... Bill Feingold - Martin's Lawyer
... Lloyd Charney
Igor Hiller ... Lloyd Charney - Age 10
Joe Bellan ... Robot Delivery Man #1
... Robot Delivery Man #2
... 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>

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robot | breaking a figurine | android | artificial intelligence | dual role | See All (32) »

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

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Comedy | Drama | Sci-Fi

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

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17 December 1999 (USA)  »

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Budget:

$100,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$8,234,926, 19 December 1999, Wide Release

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$58,220,776, 28 May 2000

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$93,700,000
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[Teaching Andrew to tell jokes]
Sir: Why did the chicken cross the road?
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Sir: To get to the other side.
Andrew Martin: To get to the other side. Ah, why is that funny?
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References THX 1138 (1971) See more »

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I Found a Million Dollar Baby (In a Five and Ten Cent Store)
Written by Harry Warren, Billy Rose, and Mort Dixon
Performed by Bing Crosby
Courtesy of MCA Records
Under License from Universal Music Special Markets
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I heaven't read the book, but BICENTENNIAL MAN is a very touching and heartwarming movie about a house-robot (Robert Williams) that begins a 200-year journey to become and to be legally recognized as a human. During his journey, he has to face the fact and live with it that all loved ones around him grow older and eventually die while he is immortal.

I think that this was one of Robin Williams' best performances ever, if not the best. He proves that he can either play a 'funny wacky' character but also a serious character that will touch the hearts of the viewers. And this movie does just that.

I like the purity and the innocence of the story and I wonder why this movie has such a low rating. It's a must see for all open minded people.
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