# The Iron Giant (1999)

> A lonely boy hides an enormous alien robot from a Cold War agent while teaching him that his nature need not dictate his choices.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5474

## Facts

- Runtime: 86 min
- Genres: Animation, Drama, Family, Science Fiction, Adventure
- Director: Brad Bird
- Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Harry Connick Jr., Vin Diesel, James Gammon, Cloris Leachman, Christopher McDonald, John Mahoney, Eli Marienthal
- TMDB rating: 8.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0129167/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: warm, whimsical, witty, family movie night, nostalgic viewing

## Synopsis

An extraordinary friendship blossoms between a boy and a giant robot from outer space, challenging the fears of a small town.

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