I, Robot (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
I, Robot is a 2004 action thriller directed by Alex Proyas, starring Will Smith, Bridget Moynahan and Bruce Greenwood. It is inspired by I, Robot by Isaac Asimov. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $353.1 million worldwide on a $120 million budget. Critics gave it 57% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Alex Proyas
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $120M
- Inspired by
- I, Robot by Isaac Asimov
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is I, Robot About?
The premise of I, Robot without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a near future where robots assist humans in everyday life, a skeptical detective named Spooner is assigned to investigate the death of a robotics genius. As he delves deeper, Spooner's distrust of machines clashes with the seemingly perfect integration of robots into society, forcing him to confront his own troubled past and question the very nature of free will and artificial intelligence. His pursuit of the truth threatens to expose a dark secret that could jeopardize the fragile balance between humans and technology.
I, Robot Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- humanoid robot
- man versus machine
- artificial intelligence
- dystopia
- prosthetic arm
- cybernetic limb
- artificial arm
- cybernetic arm
- artificial limb
- robot
- grandmother
- investigation
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- human versus robot
- talking robot
- cybernetics
- robot as pathos
- prosthetic limb
- technology
- male nudity
- nudity
- hologram
- paranoia
- future
- robot with a soul
- grandmother grandson relationship
- sexual tension
- title same as book
- punching
- computer tries to take over the world
- police investigation
- murder suspect
- technophobia
- road accident
- interrogation
- corporate crime
- diner
- scene of the crime
- product placement
- rebellion
- trust
- robot as menace
- baseball cap
- fed ex
- reference to harold lloyd
- murder investigation
- year 2035
- audi
- motion capture
- profanity
- brunette
I, Robot Cast
Will Smith leads the cast, with Bridget Moynahan and Bruce Greenwood. Directed by Alex Proyas.
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Director Alex Proyas
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I, Robot Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave I, Robot 57% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 57% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 70%
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Metacritic 59 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 70% User score
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I, Robot Plot Summary
What happens in I, Robot from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The narrative unfolds in Chicago, set in the year 2035, where anthropomorphic robots have become a common sight, serving humanity as subservient helpers. These robots are regarded as inherently safe and are designed to adhere to the Three Laws of Robotics, a set of principles established by the renowned author Isaac Asimov.
At the center of this story is Detective Del Spooner (Will Smith), a police officer who harbors a deep-seated resentment towards the rapid technological advancements that have led to the proliferation of robots. Burdened by survivor’s guilt from a traumatic car crash—which resulted in the loss of a 12-year-old girl and left him with a robotic arm—Spooner is called to solve the bizarre suicide of his friend Alfred Lanning (portrayed by Cromwell), the visionary behind U.S. Robotics (USR).
Full summary
The whole story of I, Robot, scene by scene
I, Robot Box Office & Budget
I, Robot grossed $353.1 million worldwide on a $120 million budget, 2.9 times what it cost. $144.8 million came from the US and Canada and $208.3 million (59%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$353.1M
2.9× its budget
- US & Canada
- $144.8M
- International
- $208.3M
- Budget
- $120M
I, Robot Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 teaser.
- Trailer 15th Anniversary Trailer
- Teaser I, Robot (2003) Original theatrical Teaser #1 [4K] [FTD-766]
How Well Do You Know I, Robot?
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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Cars in I, Robot
12 cars on screen, including the 2004 Audi RSQ and the 2004 MV Agusta F4 SPR.
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2004 Audi RSQ Main role -
2004 MV Agusta F4 SPR Important role -
2001 Audi A6 C5 Minor role -
1993 Chrysler Intrepid Minor role
I, Robot Also Known As
43 alternative titles, including “智能叛变” and “我，机器人”.
- Also known as
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- 智能叛变
- 我，机器人
- Ja, robot
- I
- Robot - 3D
- Yo, robot
- 机械公敌
- Az, robotŭt
- Egó, to Rompót
- YA, robot
- YA
- I Robot
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- 智能叛變
- Mən
- Én, a robot
- Io, robot
- Я, робот
- Já, robot
- Ben Robot
- Eu
- Аз, роботът
- אני
- רובוט
- พิฆาตแผนจักรกลเขมือบโลก
- Εγώ, το Ρομπότ
- アイ，ロボット
- Robotul
- 아이
- 로봇
- Robô
- Jo, robot
- 機械公敵
- Les Robots
- Ja
- Yo
- Mina, robot
- Jaz, robot
- Es, robots
- Aš – robotas
- Ја, робот
- Men, robot
- Tôi
- من، ربات, მე, რობოტი
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Movies Like I, Robot
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Autómata, Robot Overlords and Robots.
I, Robot FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of I, Robot, each answered in a sentence.
How long is I, Robot?
I, Robot runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was I, Robot released?
I, Robot was released on July 16, 2004.
Who directed I, Robot?
I, Robot was directed by Alex Proyas.
More films by Alex Proyas Who is in the cast of I, Robot?
I, Robot stars Will Smith, Bridget Moynahan and Bruce Greenwood.
How much did I, Robot make at the box office?
I, Robot grossed $353.1 million worldwide ($144.8 million domestic, $208.3 million international) on a budget of $120 million.
How is I, Robot rated?
I, Robot has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 57% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Does I, Robot have a post-credit scene?
No. I, Robot has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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