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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Cast
- Vin DieselThe Iron Giant (voice)
- Eli MarienthalHogarth Hughes (voice)
- Jennifer AnistonAnnie Hughes (voice)
- Harry Connick Jr.Dean McCoppin (voice)
- James GammonForeman Marv Loach / Floyd Turbeaux (voice)
- Cloris LeachmanMrs. Lynley Tensedge (voice)
- Christopher McDonaldKent Mansley (voice)
- John MahoneyGeneral Rogard (voice)
- M. Emmet WalshEarl Stutz (voice)
- Jack AngelAdditional Voices (voice)
Recommendations
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L.A. Weekly
One of the best films of the year thus far. - 100
San Francisco Chronicle
Heart and tenderness are rare in cartoon movies. But in an age of frenetic children's fare, the new animated adventure The Iron Giant dares to show a lot of both, and it comes up a winner. - 90
Salon
Surprising as it sounds, as far as examinations of trust, loyalty and identity go, the big metal dude's story winds up far more satisfying than the plodding Kubrick opus any day of the week. - 88
Chicago Tribune
An animated tale equipped with heart, humor, blazing action and not a sappy song in earshot. - 88
Charlotte Observer
Keeps its sense of humor while dealing with serious issues. - 80
Washington Post
Still, the movie -- as beautifully drawn, as sleek and engaging as it is -- has the annoyance of incredible smugness. - 80
The New York Times
A smooth, skilled example of animated filmmaking. - 80
Film.com
A terrific feature-length cartoon.
