1999 · 86 min · PG

The Iron Giant

Name: The Iron Giant
Genre: Animation, Drama, Family, Science Fiction, Adventure
Released: 1999
Duration: 86 min
Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Harry Connick Jr., Vin Diesel, James Gammon, Cloris Leachman

Directed by Brad Bird · Animation, Drama, Family, Science Fiction, Adventure

The Iron Giant (1999) is a Animation film, directed by Brad Bird set in Maine during the 1950s, in fall. It runs 86 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of friendship and identity run throughout.

Composer

Michael Kamen

Cinematography

Steven Wilzbach

Cast

Jennifer AnistonHarry Connick Jr.Vin DieselJames GammonCloris LeachmanChristopher McDonaldJohn MahoneyEli Marienthal

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Setting

When

Season

Premise & themes

Themes

Friendship Identity

Tone

HopefulWhimsicalMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist

Child LeadNon Human LeadTwo Hander

Pacing

Measured

Based on

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The Iron Giant

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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