# Bicentennial Man (1999)

> An android household servant pursues freedom, creativity, and human identity across two centuries of technological and emotional change.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1600

## Facts

- Runtime: 131 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance, Science Fiction
- Director: Chris Columbus
- Cast: Robin Williams, Embeth Davidtz, Sam Neill, Oliver Platt, Kiersten Warren, Wendy Crewson, Hallie Eisenberg, Lindze Letherman
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0182789/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: slow
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: sentimental, wistful, earnest, thoughtful family viewing, science fiction night

## Synopsis

An android's quest for humanity leads to profound discoveries about love and freedom.

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