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Bicentennial Man streaming

1999 Movie United States, Germany Action, Sci-Fi, Drama, Romance, Science Fiction 131 min 0
By: Chris Columbus With: Jay Johnston, Marcia Pizzo, Hallie Eisenberg, Paula West, Wendy Crewson

This film follows the 'life' and times of the lead character, an android who is purchased as a household robot programmed to perform menial tasks. Within a few days the Martin family realizes that they don't have an ordinary droid as Andrew begins to experience emotions and creative thought. In a story that spans two centuries, Andrew learns the intricacies of humanity while trying to stop those who created him from destroying him.

Filmium rating
69%

Mood

Melancholic
Sentimental
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Chris Columbus
Isaac Asimov
Robert Silverberg
Nicholas Kazan
Hallie Eisenberg
Adam Bryant
George D. Wallace
Marcia Pizzo
Kiersten Warren
Bernhard Eichholz
Sam Neill
Billy Bryan
Oliver Platt
Christopher Nelson
Angela Landis
Ples Griffin
Embeth Davidtz
Wendy Crewson
Dan Rebett
Kevin 'Tiny' Ancell
Bruce Kenneth Wagner
Michael Steffe
Quinn Smith
Joe Bellan
Benny Buettner
Lynne Thigpen
Bradley Whitford
Igor Hiller
Paula West
John Michael Higgins
Kamela Portuges
Richard Cross
Lindze Letherman
Robin Williams
Kristy Connelly
Stephen Root
Clarke Devereux
Jay Johnston
Brett Wagner

Adaptation

Based On Novel

Budget

Mid-Budget

Narrative Structure

Character-Driven
Episodic
Time-Spanning

Time-Period

22Nd Century
Future

Central Conflict

Humanity Aspiration
Immortality
Robot Rights

Characters

Android
Human-Like Robot
Robot

Ending

Acceptance Of Mortality
Dignified Death
Human Rights Recognition

Historical Context

Early 21St Century
Future Technology

Key Plot Points

Aging And Death
Quest For Human Rights
Robot Gains Emotions

Plot

Artificial Intelligence
Immortality Quest
Robot Seeking Humanity

Setting

Domestic Environments
Future Society
Robotics Labs

Shooting Location

Futuristic Settings
San Francisco

Theme

Artificial Intelligence
Humanity
Identity
Immortality

Genre

Drama
Romance
Science Fiction

Audiences

Adults
Philosophical Viewers
Science Fiction Fans

Titles

Bicentennial Man

Awards

Oscar Nomination For Makeup

Box Office Success

Financial Loss

Critical Reception

Critic Scores Below Average
Mixed Reviews

Popularity

Cult Following
Science Fiction Fans

Ratings

Metacritic 42
Rotten Tomatoes 38%

Reception

Box Office Failure
Mixed Reviews
Oscar Nomination

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

1999
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