The Iron Giant
“It came from outer space!”
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2015-09-02
Top Cast
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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)
M. Emmet Walsh
Earl Stutz (voice)
Jack Angel
Additional Voices (voice)
Bob Bergen
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Mary Kay Bergman
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Michael Bird
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Devon Cole Borisoff
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Rodger Bumpass
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Robert Clotworthy
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Jennifer Darling
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Zack Eginton
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 6, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 23, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$23.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.47x
-$26.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brad Bird
- Screenplay & Story
- Tim McCanlies
- Original Score
- Michael Kamen
- Original Title
- The Iron Giant
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $50M
- Worldwide Gross
- $23.3M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Feature Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brad Bird
Tim McCanlies, Jeffrey Lynch, Brad Bird, Ted Hughes
Michael Kamen
Steven Wilzbach
Darren T. Holmes
Des McAnuff, Allison Abbate, Pete Townshend
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Kamen
Original Music Composer
Tim McCanlies
Screenplay
Steven Wilzbach
Director of Photography
Brad Bird
Director
Darren T. Holmes
Editor
Des McAnuff
Producer
Allison Abbate
Producer
Mark Whiting
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Iron Giant
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Iron Giant about?
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.
Who directed The Iron Giant?
The Iron Giant was directed by Brad Bird.
Who stars in The Iron Giant?
The principal cast of The Iron Giant includes Jennifer Aniston, Harry Connick Jr., Vin Diesel, James Gammon, Cloris Leachman.
When was The Iron Giant released and how long is it?
The Iron Giant was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Iron Giant?
The Iron Giant had a reported production budget of $50M and grossed $23.3M at the worldwide box office (0.47 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Iron Giant?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Iron Giant was composed by Michael Kamen.
Is The Iron Giant based on a book or true story?
The Iron Giant is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Ted Hughes".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Iron Giant?
The Iron Giant holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).