Bicentennial Man
Where to Watch Bicentennial Man
- Pete8 april 2026This movie was poorly received upon release, and that's a shame. It's a family-friendly interpretation of an Isaac Asimov story- something that sounds difficult, but plays out effortlessly on the screen. Robin Williams delivers an absolutely stunning performance as Andrew Martin, with Embeth Davidtz and Sam Neill playing some of the most genuinely charming and postive characters I have ever seen put to film. The ease with which these characters and the movie's plot seem to navigate the difficulties of life is downright refreshing compared to contemporary storytelling- most movies in the 2020's would never dare to be so 'hopelessly naive', but that quality is the movie's greatest strength. In order to empathize with Andrew, the viewer must first accept the genuine wonder with which this movie, and the protagonist, view the world. The narrative is both heartwarming and tragic, and in that sense, it's a perfect microcosm of humanity- one that makes us laugh, cry, and hug our loved ones a little bit closer. It's appropriate for general audiences, and kids will adore it, but be warned you may be in (happy) tears by the end scene if you find yourself invested in the narrative. I love this movie, and it may just be my favorite of all time... Definitely worth a watch!
- Mike Lyons23 juni 2025A modern take on Pinocchio. Robin Williams, casting off his manic brand of comedy, shines in a more serious role as Andrew, an android who breaks free of his programming and spends two centuries in pursuit of what it means to be human. Funny at times, but it is ultimately a beautiful exploration of human strengths and frailties. Well worth watching, and the James Horner score is the icing on the proverbial cake.
Get Plex on Your Devices
Free on 20+ platforms. Pick yours.Bicentennial Man Trivia
Bicentennial Man was released on 17 december 1999.
Bicentennial Man was directed by Chris Columbus.
Bicentennial Man has a runtime of 2 u, 11 m.
Bicentennial Man was produced by Wolfgang Petersen, Michael Barnathan, Gail Katz, Mark Radcliffe, Neal Miller, Laurence Mark, Chris Columbus.
De film volgt het 'leven' van een androïde die gekocht wordt om als huishoudrobot bepaalde taken uit te voeren. Al snel ontdekt de familie Martin dat ze geen gewone robot in huis hebben gehaald, aangezien Andrew steeds meer emoties begint te ervaren. In de twee eeuwen die volgen, leert Andrew steeds meer van de mensheid, terwijl hij probeert te voorkomen dat zijn makers hem vernietigen.
The key characters in Bicentennial Man are Andrew (Robin Williams), Little Miss / Portia (Embeth Davidtz), Sir (Sam Neill).
Bicentennial Man is rated 12.
Bicentennial Man is a Sciencefiction, Drama, Romantiek film.
Bicentennial Man has an audience rating of 5.9 out of 10.
Bicentennial Man had a budget of US$ 100 mln..
Bicentennial Man has made US$ 87,4 mln. at the box office.