Bicentennial Man
1999, English. Directed by Chris Columbus.
One robot's 200 year journey to become an ordinary man.
Richard Martin buys a gift, a new NDR-114 robot. The product is named Andrew by the youngest of the family's children. "Bicentennial Man" follows the life and times of Andrew, a robot purchased as a household appliance programmed to perform menial tasks. As Andrew begins to experience emotions and creative thought, the Martin family soon discovers they don't have an ordinary robot.
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Bicentennial Man is streaming on Sony Liv in India.
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Cast & crew
- Chris ColumbusDirector
- Robin WilliamsAndrew
- Embeth DavidtzLittle Miss / Portia
- Sam NeillSir
- Oliver PlattRupert Burns
- Kiersten WarrenGalatea Robotic / Human
- Wendy CrewsonMa'am
- Hallie EisenbergLittle Miss 7 yrs. old
- Lindze LethermanMiss 9 yrs. old
- Angela LandisMiss
- John Michael HigginsBill Feingold
- Bradley WhitfordLloyd
- Igor HillerLloyd 10 yrs. old
Details
- Released
- 17 December 1999
- Country
- Germany, United States of America
- Written by
- Nicholas Kazan
- Budget
- $100M
- Box office
- $87M
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What Bicentennial Man is based on
Bicentennial Man is based on The Bicentennial Man, a 1976 novel by Isaac Asimov and The Positronic Man, a 1992 novel by Isaac Asimov and Robert Silverberg, published by Gollancz.
Novel · 1976
The Bicentennial Man
By Isaac Asimov
Novel · 1992
The Positronic Man
By Isaac Asimov and Robert Silverberg
Published by Gollancz
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Bicentennial Man: quick answers
Is Bicentennial Man worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 4,121 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Bicentennial Man?
Bicentennial Man runs 131 minutes (2h 11m).
Does Bicentennial Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Bicentennial Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Bicentennial Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Bicentennial Man is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Bicentennial Man on?
Bicentennial Man is streaming on Sony Liv in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bicentennial Man?
If you liked Bicentennial Man, try The Darkest Minds, When I'm Ready, Equals.
Who directed Bicentennial Man?
Bicentennial Man (1999) was directed by Chris Columbus and stars Robin Williams, Embeth Davidtz, Sam Neill.
What is Bicentennial Man based on?
Bicentennial Man is based on The Bicentennial Man, a 1976 novel by Isaac Asimov and The Positronic Man, a 1992 novel by Isaac Asimov and Robert Silverberg, published by Gollancz.