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Bicentennial Man

  • 19991999
  • PGPG
  • 2h 12m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
116K
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Robin Williams in Bicentennial Man (1999)
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Sci-Fi
An android endeavors to become human as he gradually acquires emotions.An android endeavors to become human as he gradually acquires emotions.An android endeavors to become human as he gradually acquires emotions.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
116K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,994
492
  • Director
    • Chris Columbus
  • Writers
    • Isaac Asimov(short story "The Bicentennial Man")
    • Robert Silverberg(novel "The Positronic Man")
    • Nicholas Kazan(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Robin Williams
    • Embeth Davidtz
    • Sam Neill
Top credits
  • Director
    • Chris Columbus
  • Writers
    • Isaac Asimov(short story "The Bicentennial Man")
    • Robert Silverberg(novel "The Positronic Man")
    • Nicholas Kazan(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Robin Williams
    • Embeth Davidtz
    • Sam Neill
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 426User reviews
    • 87Critic reviews
    • 42Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 2 wins & 8 nominations total

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    Bicentennial Man
    Trailer 2:42
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    Bicentennial Man

    Photos54

    Robin Williams in Bicentennial Man (1999)
    Robin Williams stars as Andrew
    Robin Williams, Sam Neill, and Embeth Davidtz in Bicentennial Man (1999)
    Robin Williams, Sam Neill, Hallie Eisenberg, Wendy Crewson, and Lindze Letherman in Bicentennial Man (1999)
    Robin Williams and Sam Neill in Bicentennial Man (1999)
    Robin Williams and Hallie Eisenberg in Bicentennial Man (1999)
    Robin Williams in Bicentennial Man (1999)
    Robin Williams, Oliver Platt, and Kiersten Warren in Bicentennial Man (1999)
    Robin Williams and Hallie Eisenberg in Bicentennial Man (1999)
    Robin Williams and Embeth Davidtz in Bicentennial Man (1999)
    Robin Williams and Sam Neill in Bicentennial Man (1999)
    Robin Williams and Embeth Davidtz in Bicentennial Man (1999)

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    Robin Williams
    Robin Williams
    • Andrewas Andrew
    Embeth Davidtz
    Embeth Davidtz
    • Little Missas Little Miss…
    Sam Neill
    Sam Neill
    • Siras Sir
    Oliver Platt
    Oliver Platt
    • Rupert Burnsas Rupert Burns
    Kiersten Warren
    Kiersten Warren
    • Galateaas Galatea
    Wendy Crewson
    Wendy Crewson
    • Ma'amas Ma'am
    Hallie Eisenberg
    Hallie Eisenberg
    • Little Miss - 7 Yrs. Oldas Little Miss - 7 Yrs. Old
    • (as Hallie Kate Eisenberg)
    Lindze Letherman
    Lindze Letherman
    • Miss - 9 Yrs. Oldas Miss - 9 Yrs. Old
    Angela Landis
    Angela Landis
    • Missas Miss
    John Michael Higgins
    John Michael Higgins
    • Bill Feingoldas Bill Feingold
    Bradley Whitford
    Bradley Whitford
    • Lloydas Lloyd
    Igor Hiller
    • Lloyd - 10 Yrs. Oldas Lloyd - 10 Yrs. Old
    Joe Bellan
    • Robot Delivery Manas Robot Delivery Man
    Brett Wagner
    Brett Wagner
    • Robot Delivery Manas Robot Delivery Man
    Stephen Root
    Stephen Root
    • Dennis Manskyas Dennis Mansky
    Scott Waugh
    Scott Waugh
    • Motorcycle Punkas Motorcycle Punk
    Quinn Smith
    • Frankas Frank
    Kristy Connelly
    • Monicaas Monica
    • Director
      • Chris Columbus
    • Writers
      • Isaac Asimov(short story "The Bicentennial Man") (novel "The Positronic Man")
      • Robert Silverberg(novel "The Positronic Man")
      • Nicholas Kazan(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Adam Bryant, who appears as the android head, has been Robin Williams' stand-in for more than a dozen films.
    • Goofs
      The final scene in which the nurse robot stops life support systems on request is invalid; the First Law of Robotics would have prevented it. No amount of begging would result in a positronic robot assisting in suicide or euthanasia. In fact, according to Asimov's stories, even witnessing a human being hurt might destroy a robot's positronic brain and the movie acknowledges the Three Laws of Robotics.
    • Quotes

      President Marjorie Bota: Andrew Martin

      Andrew Martin: I've always tried to make sense of things. There must be some reason I am as I am. As you can see, Madame Chairman, I am no longer immortal.

      President Marjorie Bota: You have arranged to die?

      Andrew Martin: In a sense I have. I am growing old, my body is deteriorating, and like all of you, will eventually cease to function. As a robot, I could have lived forever. But I tell you all today, I would rather die a man, than live for all eternity a machine.

      President Marjorie Bota: Why do you want this?

      Andrew Martin: To be acknowledged for who and what I am, no more, no less. Not for acclaim, not for approval, but, the simple truth of that recognition. This has been the elemental drive of my existence, and it must be achieved, if I am to live or die with dignity.

      President Marjorie Bota: Mister Martin, what you are asking for is extremely complex and controversial. It will not be an easy decision. I must ask for your patience while I take the necessary time to make a determination of this extremely delicate matter.

      Andrew Martin: And I await your decision, Madame Chairman, thank-you for your patience.

      [turns to Portia and whispers]

      Andrew Martin: I tried.

    • Alternate versions
      In the TV channel for the UK certain lines and particular scene is cut. The line where Andrew mentions about breasts is cut along with the scene where he says can you fix this piece of s..t. The scene that was shortened was the part where Rupert and Andrew were talking about sex.
    • Connections
      Edited into Comic Relief Zero (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Then You Look at Me
      Music by James Horner

      Lyrics by Will Jennings

      Performed by Céline Dion

      Produced by James Horner and Simon Franglen

      Courtesy of SSO Music/Sony Music Entertainment (Canada) Inc.

    User reviews426

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    A good well-paced touching movie
    This movie surprised me. Having been a fan of Issac Asimov for many years I thought that this adaptation with Chris Columbus at the helm would be terrible. I was wrong. Some may complain that this movie is too long and slow, but I would wager that their attention spans are somewhat lacking. If you are looking for a high action movie with robots then you have come to the wrong place. If you are looking for a sci-fi based romantic comedy about the personal growth of one man...er robot, then this is the movie. The comedy was well written and well played, appropriately placed in each moment. AS for the character of Andrew(Robin Williams), though he is supposed to be a robot you really connect with his character and sense his growth over time. Unlike A.I. his character learns and grows and has real not fabricated emotional attachments. I give this movie an 8 or 9. Very good.
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    • hokanu127
    • Feb 13, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 17, 1999 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Germany
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Andrew Martin
    • Filming locations
      • Oracle Corporation, Redwood City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • 1492 Pictures
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Laurence Mark Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $100,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $58,223,861
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,234,926
      • Dec 19, 1999
    • Gross worldwide
      • $87,423,861
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 12 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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