What is The Iron Giant like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Iron Giant as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is The Iron Giant violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The Iron Giant as mild.

What did critics think of The Iron Giant?

Critics broadly praised the film as beautifully animated, emotionally involving family science fiction that handles pacifism, human relationships, and ambitious ideas with unusual sophistication.

Which films are like The Iron Giant?

Films with a similar feel include E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, and A.I. Artificial Intelligence.

How long is The Iron Giant?

The Iron Giant runs 86 minutes.

Where can I watch The Iron Giant?

In United States, The Iron Giant streams on Howdy Amazon Channel.

The Iron Giant

Name: The Iron Giant
Genre: Animation, Drama, Family, Science Fiction, Adventure
Released: 1999-08-06
Duration: 1 h 26 min
Rating: 8
Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Harry Connick Jr., Vin Diesel, James Gammon, Cloris Leachman

199986 min★ 8.0

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

Overview

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

Ember's analysis

Pacing: Brisk
Intensity: Moderate
Complexity: Easy to follow
Violence: Mild

warm
whimsical
witty
family movie night
nostalgic viewing

Movie Details

Director: Brad Bird
Release Date: 1999-08-06
Runtime: 86 min
Rating: 8.0 / 10 (6391)

Cast

Jennifer Aniston
Harry Connick Jr.
Vin Diesel
James Gammon
Cloris Leachman
Christopher McDonald
John Mahoney
Eli Marienthal
M. Emmet Walsh
Jack Angel

Where to watch in United States

Streaming: Howdy Amazon Channel
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.

Common questions

What is The Iron Giant about?: A lonely boy hides an enormous alien robot from a Cold War agent while teaching him that his nature need not dictate his choices.
What is The Iron Giant like to watch?: Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Iron Giant as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
Is The Iron Giant violent?: Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The Iron Giant as mild.
What did critics think of The Iron Giant?: Critics broadly praised the film as beautifully animated, emotionally involving family science fiction that handles pacifism, human relationships, and ambitious ideas with unusual sophistication.
Which films are like The Iron Giant?: Films with a similar feel include E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, and A.I. Artificial Intelligence.
How long is The Iron Giant?: The Iron Giant runs 86 minutes.
Where can I watch The Iron Giant?: In United States, The Iron Giant streams on Howdy Amazon Channel.

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The Iron Giant

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Cast

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Common questions

In Ember's collections

Movies like The Iron Giant

What critics said

What sets it apart

Films like The Iron Giant, and why

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

A.I. Artificial Intelligence