The Iron Giant (1999)
A giant machine learns humanity from a boy, saving a town from its own fear with earnest, wholesome heart.
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.
How intense is The Iron Giant?
The Iron Giant is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated PG.
What The Iron Giant feels like
- Tone
- heartwarmingfeel goodearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watchFull attention
Where to stream The Iron Giant
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is The Iron Giant for you?
Is The Iron Giant scary?
Only a little. The Iron Giant has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Iron Giant gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Iron Giant sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Iron Giant OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is The Iron Giant?
The Iron Giant runs 1h 26m.
Where can I stream The Iron Giant?
The Iron Giant is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Iron Giant have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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