The Iron Giant

1999 Brad Bird 1h 26m
Animation Science Fiction Family Drama

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.

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)

Vibes

Emotional Chill Deeply Moving Visually Stunning Hidden Gem

Double Feature Pairings

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