The Iron Giant (1999): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Iron Giant is a 1999 animated drama directed by Brad Bird, starring Harry Connick Jr. and Eli Marienthal. It is partly based on The Iron Man by Ted Hughes and Andrew Davidson. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $23.3 million worldwide on a $70 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Animated Feature at the Annie Awards 1999. Critics gave it 85 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Brad Bird
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $70M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Iron Giant About?
The premise of The Iron Giant without spoilers, adapted from The Iron Man by Ted Hughes and Andrew Davidson. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1957 Maine, a young boy named Hogarth discovers a colossal robot from another world. As Hogarth and the giant form a special bond, they find themselves opposed by a zealous government agent, Kent Mansley, who is determined to destroy the robot. With the help of beatnik Dean McCoppin, Hogarth must find a way to protect the gentle giant from those who fear it and prevent it from falling into the wrong hands.
The Iron Giant Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- giant robot
- 1950s
- government agent
- friendship
- small town
- alien robot
- fish out of water
- mother son relationship
- cult film
- scrap metal
- boy
- child protagonist
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- eating metal
- amnesia
- disbelief
- statue
- calming someone down
- child in jeopardy
- robot
- friend
- alien
- extraterrestrial robot
- military
- flying robot
- explosion
- forest
- single mother
- beatnik
- paranoia
- cold war
- surprise ending
- 2d animation
- power station
- metal sculpture
- abstract art
- robot human relationship
- repressed memory
- snow
- electrocution
- earth viewed from space
- boat
- jumping into a lake
- fighter jet
- crash landing
- flashback
- iceland
- glacier
- self repair
- cgi effect
- single parent
The Iron Giant Cast
Harry Connick Jr. leads the cast, with Eli Marienthal. Directed by Brad Bird.
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Director Brad Bird
The Iron Giant Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Iron Giant 85 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.1/10.
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IMDb 8.1 /10
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Metacritic 85 Metascore
User score 8.7
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The Iron Giant Plot Summary
What happens in The Iron Giant 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
In 1957, an enormous alien robot plunges from the sky and lands near Rockwell, Maine, with no recollection of its existence. Shortly after its crash, the Iron Giant roams the landscape, sparking the curiosity of a brave nine-year-old boy named Hogarth Hughes, who diligently traces the path of the destruction through the forest. Upon finding the robot tangled in power cables at a local electrical substation, Hogarth frees him, forging an unexpected friendship. They return to Hogarth’s home, where the boy lives with his widowed mother, Annie.
Full summary
The whole story of The Iron Giant, scene by scene
The Iron Giant Box Office & Budget
The Iron Giant grossed $23.3 million worldwide on a $70 million budget, 33% of what it cost. $23.3 million came from the US and Canada and $21,303 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$23.3M
33% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $23.3M
- International
- $21.3K
- Budget
- $70M
The Iron Giant Awards & Nominations
The Iron Giant earned 1 award nomination, including Best Animated Feature at the Annie Awards 1999.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Annie Awards 1999 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Feature
The Iron Giant Trailers & Videos
8 videos: 3 trailers, 1 teaser, 2 clips and 2 featurettes.
- Trailer Signature Edition - Official Trailer
- Trailer The Iron Giant (1999) "Brad Bird" Trailer
- Teaser Signature Edition Trailer
- Clip Full Movie Preview
How Well Do You Know The Iron Giant?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In what year does 'The Iron Giant' take place?
Cars in The Iron Giant
18 cars on screen, including the 1947 Chevrolet Advance-Design Thriftmaster and the 1956 Dodge unknown.
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1947 Chevrolet Advance-Design Thriftmaster Main role -
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Willys M38 A1 Important role
The Iron Giant Also Known As
41 alternative titles, including “铁巨人” and “大铁人”.
- Also known as
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- 铁巨人
- 大铁人
- Сталевий гігант
- Ο ατσάλινος γίγαντας
- Anak ha'barzel
- Gutten og jernkjempen
- El gigante de acero
- 아이언 자이언트
- Der Gigant aus dem All
- Le Géant de fer
- Il gigante di ferro
- Železný obr
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- O Gigante de Ferro
- Järnjätten
- Стальной гигант
- Szuper haver
- El gigante de hierro
- Demir Dev
- De IJzeren Reus
- Drengen og jern-kæmpen
- Stalowy gigant
- Rautajätti
- 钢铁巨人
- Železný obor
- Σιδερένιος Γίγαντας
- Uriașul de fier
- Залізний велетень
- ענק הברזל
- アイアン・ジャイアント
- Željezni div
- Железният гигант
- 鐵巨人
- Гвоздени џин
- غول آهنی
- Robot Khổng Lồ
- Plieninis milžinas
- Železni velikan, რკინის გოლიათი
- ไออ้อน ไจแอนท์ หุ่นเหล็กเพื่อนยักษ์ต่างโลก
- El gegant de ferro
- La fera giganto
- Raudhiiglane
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Invincible Iron Man, Real Steel and Robots.
The Iron Giant FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of The Iron Giant, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Iron Giant?
The Iron Giant runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was The Iron Giant released?
The Iron Giant was released on August 6, 1999.
Who directed The Iron Giant?
The Iron Giant was directed by Brad Bird.
More films by Brad Bird Who is in the cast of The Iron Giant?
The Iron Giant stars Harry Connick Jr. and Eli Marienthal.
How much did The Iron Giant make at the box office?
The Iron Giant grossed $23.3 million worldwide ($23.3 million domestic, $21,303 international) on a budget of $70 million.
How is The Iron Giant rated?
The Iron Giant has 8.1/10 on IMDb and 85 on Metacritic.
Is The Iron Giant based on a book?
Yes. The Iron Giant is partly adapted from The Iron Man by Ted Hughes and Andrew Davidson.
Was The Iron Giant nominated for any awards?
The Iron Giant received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
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