The Iron Giant
1999 · 1h 26m · Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Science Fiction · United States of America · Rated PG (US)
It came from outer space!
In the small town of Rockwell, Maine in October 1957, a giant metal machine befriends a nine-year-old boy and ultimately finds its humanity by unselfishly saving people from their own fears and prejudices.
Directed by
Brad BirdWritten by
Tim McCanlies7.9Smart score
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