The Iron Giant
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.
Release Year
1999
Runtime
86 min
Audience Score
8.0
Genres
Animation, Drama, Family, Science Fiction
Story Snapshot
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.
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The Iron Giant is a uplifting pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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