Bicentennial Man (1999): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Bicentennial Man is a 1999 sci-fi drama directed by Chris Columbus, starring Robin Williams. It is partly based on The Positronic Man by Isaac Asimov and Robert Silverberg. It runs 2 hours 12 minutes and earned $87.4 million worldwide on a $100 million budget. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 37% on Rotten Tomatoes and 42 on Metacritic. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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- Runtime
- 2h 12m (132 min)
- Director
- Chris Columbus
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- Budget
- $100M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bicentennial Man About?
The premise of Bicentennial Man without spoilers, adapted from The Positronic Man by Isaac Asimov and Robert Silverberg. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A cutting-edge NDR-114 robot named Andrew is gifted to the Martin family, profoundly changing their lives. Initially programmed for simple tasks, Andrew begins a remarkable journey of evolution, developing emotions, creativity, and a desire for self-expression. As he strives to become more like a human being, the Martins are challenged to examine their own understanding of humanity and what it means to be alive. His quest explores themes of identity, belonging, and the very definition of life.
Bicentennial Man Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- robot
- artificial intelligence sci fi
- robot sci fi
- hologram
- freedom
- breaking a figurine
- goofball
- road trip comedy
- robot wants to be human
- unhappy man
- 22nd century
- 2060s
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- 23rd century
- delivery van
- basement
- spider
- falling from height
- beach
- wood
- wood carving
- chess
- family relationships
- wedding
- city
- desert
- san francisco california
- rain
- dog
- older version of character
- hospital
- statue
- artificial organ
- immortality
- dancing
- kiss
- church
- court
- president
- death
- giving a speech
- utah
- indiana
- south dakota
- snow
- baseball field
- elevator
- transformation
- apple
- market
- 2000s
Where to Watch Bicentennial Man
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Bicentennial Man Cast
Robin Williams stars in Bicentennial Man. Directed by Chris Columbus.
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Director Chris Columbus
Bicentennial Man Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bicentennial Man 37% on Rotten Tomatoes and 42 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 37% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 59%
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Metacritic 42 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 73% User score
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Bicentennial Man Plot Summary
What happens in Bicentennial Man from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On April 3, 2005, the innovative NDR series robot Andrew was welcomed into the Martin family, assigned to manage household chores and maintenance tasks. During his unveiling, Andrew demonstrated the Three Laws of Robotics, paving the way for an extraordinary connection with the youngest member of the family, Amanda. While her older sister, Grace (character B), displayed skepticism towards Andrew’s presence, Amanda’s innate curiosity and compassion fostered a bond that grew increasingly meaningful. As Andrew acclimated to his duties in the Martin home, he stumbled upon surreal emotions and developed a unique affection for his “Little Miss,” a remarkable evolution with far-reaching implications.
Full summary
The whole story of Bicentennial Man, scene by scene
Bicentennial Man Box Office & Budget
Bicentennial Man grossed $87.4 million worldwide on a $100 million budget, 87% of what it cost. $58.2 million came from the US and Canada and $29.2 million (33%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$87.4M
87% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $58.2M
- International
- $29.2M
- Budget
- $100M
Bicentennial Man Awards & Nominations
Bicentennial Man was nominated for 1 Oscar.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Oscars 2000 1 nomination- Nominated Makeup
Bicentennial Man Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Bicentennial Man (1999) Trailer
How Well Do You Know Bicentennial Man?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is Andrew's primary function when he is first introduced to the Martin family?
Cars in Bicentennial Man
4 cars on screen, including the Aprilia Moto 6.5 and the 1992 GM Ultralite.
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Aprilia Moto 6.5 Minor role -
1992 GM Ultralite Minor role -
1996 Mauck MSV 1120s Minor role -
2000 Mercedes-Benz S 500 W220 Minor role
Bicentennial Man Also Known As
35 alternative titles, including “O Homem Bicentenário” and “El hombre bicentenario”.
- Also known as
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- O Homem Bicentenário
- El hombre bicentenario
- Двухсотлетний человек
- 바이센테니얼 맨
- 变人
- مرد دویستساله
- 200 Yaşlı İnsan
- Der 200 Jahre Mann
- A kétszáz éves ember
- L'uomo bicentenario
- L'Homme Bicentenaire
- Robot Adam
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- 200-årsmannen
- 机器管家
- Ο Ανθρωπος των Δύο Αιώνων
- Człowiek przyszłości
- Andrew - člen naší rodiny
- Robotmennesket
- Andrew, člen našej rodiny
- Двохсотрічна людина
- Omul bicentenar
- איש המאתיים
- Двестогодишњак
- Двестагодишен човек
- アンドリューNDR114
- 變人
- Robotin elämää
- Mojih 200 let
- 鐵甲再生人
- บุรุษสองศตวรรษ
- Tūkstantmečio žmogus, ორასი წლის ადამიანი
- Người 200 Tuổi
- مرد دوصدساله
- L’home bicentenari
- İki Yüz Yaşlı İnsan
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Bicentennial Man FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and the book behind it of Bicentennial Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bicentennial Man?
Bicentennial Man runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).
When was Bicentennial Man released?
Bicentennial Man was released on December 17, 1999.
Who directed Bicentennial Man?
Bicentennial Man was directed by Chris Columbus.
More films by Chris Columbus Who is in the cast of Bicentennial Man?
Bicentennial Man stars Robin Williams.
Where can I watch Bicentennial Man?
In the US, Bicentennial Man is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Bicentennial Man make at the box office?
Bicentennial Man grossed $87.4 million worldwide ($58.2 million domestic, $29.2 million international) on a budget of $100 million.
How is Bicentennial Man rated?
Bicentennial Man has 37% on Rotten Tomatoes, 42 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
Is Bicentennial Man based on a book?
Yes. Bicentennial Man is partly adapted from The Positronic Man by Isaac Asimov and Robert Silverberg.
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