Synopsis
In the small town of Rockwell, Maine in October 1957, a giant metal machine befriends a nine-year-old boy and ultimately finds its humanity by unselfishly saving people from their own fears and prejudices.
Key facts
Cast
Jennifer Aniston, Harry Connick Jr., Vin Diesel, James Gammon, Cloris Leachman, Christopher McDonald, John Mahoney, Eli Marienthal
Original language
English
First release
August 6, 1999 (Mexico)
Production companies
Warner Bros. Family Entertainment, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation
Based on
The Iron Man
Awards
Genesis Award, Annie Award for Best Animated Feature, BAFTA's Children & Young People Award - Feature Film
Setting
Maine
Crew
Screenplay
Tim McCanlies
Producer
Allison Abbate, Des McAnuff
Cinematography
Steven Wilzbach
Editing
Darren T. Holmes
Music
Michael Kamen
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- EXTRA sci-fi festival Verona 2026
- Los Angeles Film Awards 2025
- Beyond Fest 2023 - Features
- OffScreen Film Festival 2023 - MACHINES LIKE US: ROBOTS IN SCIENCE FICTION CINEMA
- BAFTA Awards 2000 generic
- Hugo Awards 2000 generic - Dramatic Presentation
- Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards 1999 generic
- New York Film Critics Circle Awards 1999 generic
Titles
| Original title | The Iron Giant | |
| Alternate title | Le Géant de fer |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | The Iron Giant (Original Score) - Michael Kamen, Christopher Brooks (1999) | 7 releases, 2014-2022: Mondo, Varèse Sarabande, Varèse Sarabande Records, LLC |
| CD | The Iron Giant - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack - Michael Kamen (1999) | 6 releases, 1999: Rhino Records |
| CD | The Iron Giant (Original Score) - Michael Kamen, Christopher Brooks (1999) | 4 releases, 1999-2022: Varèse Sarabande, Volcano |
| Cassette | The Iron Giant - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack - Michael Kamen (1999) | 1 release, 1999: Rhino Records |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Mexico | August 6, 1999 |
| Theatrical | United States | August 6, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Israel | December 2, 1999 |
| Theatrical | France | December 8, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | December 15, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Germany | December 16, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | December 16, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Singapore | December 16, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | December 17, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Spain | December 17, 1999 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | December 17, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | December 17, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | December 17, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Belgium | December 22, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Italy | December 23, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Finland | December 25, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Taiwan | December 25, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Iceland | December 26, 1999 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | January 14, 2000 |
| Theatrical | KW | January 26, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Australia | April 6, 2000 |
| Theatrical | New Zealand | April 6, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Japan | April 15, 2000 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | May 1, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Norway | May 3, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Poland | May 12, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | September 12, 2000 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | December 1, 2000 |
| Television | Netherlands | March 22, 2003 |
| Classification | Germany | 6 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | U |
| Classification | United States | PG |
Versions & editions
| Home video | United States | November 23, 1999 |
| Home video | United States | December 21, 1999 |
| Home video | Sweden | May 17, 2000 |
| Home video | Netherlands | May 18, 2005 |
| Home video | United States | September 6, 2016 |
Full credits
| Director | Brad Bird |
| Cast | Jennifer Aniston (Annie Hughes (voice)), Harry Connick Jr. (Dean McCoppin (voice)), Vin Diesel (The Iron Giant (voice)), James Gammon (Foreman Marv Loach / Floyd Turbeaux (voice)), Cloris Leachman (Mrs. Lynley Tensedge (voice)), Christopher McDonald (Kent Mansley (voice)), John Mahoney (General Rogard (voice)), Eli Marienthal (Hogarth Hughes (voice)), M. Emmet Walsh (Earl Stutz (voice)), Jack Angel (Additional Voices (voice)), Bob Bergen (Additional Voices (voice)), Mary Kay Bergman (Additional Voices (voice)), Michael Bird (Additional Voices (voice)), Devon Cole Borisoff (Additional Voices (voice)), Rodger Bumpass (Additional Voices (voice)), Robert Clotworthy (Additional Voices (voice)), Jennifer Darling (Additional Voices (voice)), Zack Eginton (Additional Voices (voice)), Paul Eiding (Additional Voices (voice)), Bill Farmer (Additional Voices (voice)), Charles Howerton (Additional Voices (voice)), Ollie Johnston (Additional Voices (voice)), Sherry Lynn (Additional Voices (voice)), Mickie McGowan (Additional Voices (voice)), Ryan O'Donohue (Additional Voices (voice)), Phil Proctor (Additional Voices (voice)), Frank Thomas (Additional Voices (voice)), Patti Tippo (Additional Voices (voice)), Brian Tochi (Additional Voices (voice)), Carole Jeghers (Firefighter Woman (voice) (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Tim McCanlies |
| Producer | Allison Abbate, Des McAnuff |
| Executive producer | Pete Townshend |
| Cinematography | Steven Wilzbach |
| Editing | Darren T. Holmes |
| Music | Michael Kamen |
| Production design | Mark Whiting |
| Sound | Randy Thom |
Additional data: TMDB.
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Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
