The Iron Giant
1999, English. Directed by Brad Bird.
It came from outer space!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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The Iron Giant isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Brad BirdDirector
- Jennifer AnistonAnnie Hughes (voice)
- Harry Connick Jr.Dean McCoppin (voice)
- Vin DieselThe Iron Giant (voice)
- James GammonForeman Marv Loach / Floyd Turbeaux (voice)
- Cloris LeachmanMrs. Lynley Tensedge (voice)
- Christopher McDonaldKent Mansley (voice)
- John MahoneyGeneral Rogard (voice)
- Eli MarienthalHogarth Hughes (voice)
- M. Emmet WalshEarl Stutz (voice)
- Jack AngelAdditional Voices (voice)
- Bob BergenAdditional Voices (voice)
- Mary Kay BergmanAdditional Voices (voice)
Details
- Released
- 6 August 1999
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tim McCanlies
- Budget
- $50M
- Box office
- $23M
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What The Iron Giant is based on
The Iron Giant is based on The Iron Man, a 1968 novel by Ted Hughes, published by The Walt Disney Company.
Novel · 1968
The Iron Man
By Ted Hughes
Published by The Walt Disney Company
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The Iron Giant: quick answers
Is The Iron Giant worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 6,456 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Iron Giant?
The Iron Giant runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does The Iron Giant have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Iron Giant. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Iron Giant parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Iron Giant is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Iron Giant on?
The Iron Giant isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Iron Giant?
If you liked The Iron Giant, try The Transformers: The Movie, Transformers One, The Wild Robot.
Who directed The Iron Giant?
The Iron Giant (1999) was directed by Brad Bird and stars Jennifer Aniston, Harry Connick Jr., Vin Diesel.
What is The Iron Giant based on?
The Iron Giant is based on The Iron Man, a 1968 novel by Ted Hughes, published by The Walt Disney Company.