The Iron Giant

January 1999

(503)

Synopsis

Something humongous is among us! A young boy rescues a huge robot which has rocketed to earth from space - and tries to protect the genial giant from a nosey government agent and the military. A captivating animated feature that's part metal, part magic and all heart. Featuring the voices of JENNIFER ANISTON and VIN DIESEL!"THE IRON GIANT transports you back to that moment in the Atomic Age when a simple nuts-and-bolts robot could seem as magical to a kid as anything in science fiction" - Owen Gleiberman, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY"This is a film the whole family can enjoy -- and talk about afterward." - Nancy Churnin, DALLAS MORNING NEWS"THE IRON GIANT is filled with imaginative characters, sharply mounted and sweet without being cloying." - Howard Cohen, MIAMI HERALD MPAA Rating: PG (c) 1999 Warner Bros. All Rights Reserved

Reviews

4.7

503 total

5 412

4 60

3 21

2 4

1 6

Paul Tatara

The Iron Giant is not only the best animated feature to be released this summer, it's the single best film to hit our screens so far this year.

Michael Sragow

Brad Bird fills the CinemaScope screen with wit and beauty in this modern fairy tale.

Ted Anthony

It is in the best tradition of animation: an ideal tale for children that offers a lot to adults as well.

Joe Morgenstern

Lest all of this sound gravely symbolic, be assured that the film is, before anything else, deliciously funny and deeply affecting. And beautiful, oh so beautiful, as a work of coherent art.

Keith Phipps

It's worth repeating the old complaint that animation isn't treated seriously enough, if only to point out what a shame it would be for The Iron Giant, one of the year's best films, to go overlooked.

Richard Schickel

A smart live-and-let-live parable, full of glancing, acute observations on all kinds of big subjects...that you can talk about with the kids for a long time to come.

Critic reviews

Paul Tatara

The Iron Giant is not only the best animated feature to be released this summer, it's the single best film to hit our screens so far this year.

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Michael Sragow

Brad Bird fills the CinemaScope screen with wit and beauty in this modern fairy tale.

Full Review

Ted Anthony

It is in the best tradition of animation: an ideal tale for children that offers a lot to adults as well.

Full Review

Joe Morgenstern

Lest all of this sound gravely symbolic, be assured that the film is, before anything else, deliciously funny and deeply affecting. And beautiful, oh so beautiful, as a work of coherent art.

Full Review

Keith Phipps

It's worth repeating the old complaint that animation isn't treated seriously enough, if only to point out what a shame it would be for The Iron Giant, one of the year's best films, to go overlooked.

Full Review

Richard Schickel

A smart live-and-let-live parable, full of glancing, acute observations on all kinds of big subjects...that you can talk about with the kids for a long time to come.

Full Review

Jonathan Rosenbaum

This is enjoyable in part because of its flavorsome period ambience and its lively and satiric characters.

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User reviews

Dain Binder March 1, 2014

Timeless! The Iron Giant (1999) is a touching story with deep moral lessons. This movie is one of the big marketing blunders of the 90s and continues today. The DVD cover alone gives you the wrong impression; it looks to be just a simple animated kid's movie. You may be apprehensive of the film being animated, but do not worry because the story line, emotions, and character interactions are so well done and fulfilling that you will be immediately drawn in. It is complex enough for adults to love and also simple enough for kids to enjoy - a true family film. Drawing on the openness of children to accept new things while adults are more reserved, the film teaches valuable lessons through times of happiness and fright while ingraining the message that we choose who we are in life.

Sharon Gianni May 16, 2013

Beautiful This is one of my favorite movies since I was little. The kindness such a large creature let out to make a boy happy was outstanding! I actually own this disc. I love the audio and music as well. It is a must see! Now where's the next one?

A Google User August 9, 2012

One of the best animated films of all time. Funny, heartfelt, charming, with lessons in friendship & war that don't get lost or bash you over the head. Fantastic.

adrian witherspoon January 30, 2013

Happy place This movie takes me back to a time when I was worryless and completely happy without even knowing wat happy was best movie I'll agree.. :)

Alexander Hall February 14, 2014

Wonderful The best thing I've ever saw

A Google User February 17, 2012

Amazing Simply put this is a great movie with beautiful animation and heartfelt story.

Maribel Sanchez August 22, 2014

Great movie I absolutely love this movie! Made me laugh plenty!

A Google User December 29, 2011

A Modern Classic One of my favorite animated films. Touching, has a profound sense of intelligence and emotional realism lacking in most family fare today.

A Google User January 30, 2012

Tears I love this cartoon...it brings tears to my eyes Everytime I watch it...they don't make cartoons like this anymore...

Grayson Winters December 16, 2013

#1 movie in my life Never will I consider a movie to my #1 favorite on top of this

Brandon Hines February 12, 2013

Iron gaint Very good movie in my eyes. It was a touching movies that is good for 10 and 17 years old

A Google User February 18, 2012

A total family flick! The movie is funny, clever, exciting, and sad. It's a wonderful movie and in my top 10 favorites. Definitely great for all ages and is up there with Toy Story quality.

Matt Doyle September 4, 2014

All Time Favorite So much more to this movie than expected. I can't count the number of times we've watched it.

A Google User February 12, 2012

A heart warming classic I loved this movie as a toddler and dressed up in tin foil while stomping around quoting the iron giant. I still love this movie today

Anthony Servin September 5, 2013

Excellent What is there to say other than this movie being freaking awesome. Touching at the end and brings back memories. Never gets old. I always enjoy it everytime

Jeff Carbonneau February 22, 2013

Great movie I absolutely love this movie! I wish it could be bought through the Play store, not just rented

Andrew Bayles September 15, 2014

An old classic that's not so old I loved this movie as a (slightly older) kid. It's still pretty great.

Mike Hensley January 9, 2014

Awesome I remeber seeing this when I was little and I loved it!! Its still amazing even at age 22 haha. Anyways this movie is great and it has a lot of feels

Katy Perry September 2, 2014

When I was like 5-7 this was my fav movie! It came out a longggg time ago tho

Mark May June 30, 2014

Iron giant This is a really fun movie to watch on the go.

Cast and credits

Actors	Jennifer Aniston, Vin Diesel
Director	Brad Bird

Additional information

Rotten tomatoes® score

97%

Audio language

English (Stereo)

Subtitles

English

Rental period

Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.

Run time

86 minutes

Rating

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