Movie
The Iron Giant(1999)
AnimationSci-fiFamily
Directed by Brad Bird
Runtime 86 min
Written by Tim McCanlies
IMDb8.0/10
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.
Cast
Jennifer AnistonHarry Connick Jr.Vin DieselJames GammonCloris LeachmanChristopher McDonaldJohn MahoneyEli Marienthal
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