The Iron Giant (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1999, The Iron Giant is an action, comedy, drama and adventure film directed by Brad Bird, running about 86 minutes. “It came from outer space!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Iron Giant stars Jennifer Aniston as Annie Hughes (voice), Harry Connick Jr. as Dean McCoppin (voice), Vin Diesel as The Iron Giant (voice) and James Gammon as Foreman Marv Loach / Floyd Turbeaux (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, The Iron Giant has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $23.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Iron Giant page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Iron Giant tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Iron Giant (1999)?
- In US, The Iron Giant is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Iron Giant worth watching?
- The Iron Giant holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Iron Giant?
- The Iron Giant stars Jennifer Aniston, Harry Connick Jr., Vin Diesel, James Gammon and Cloris Leachman.
- When was The Iron Giant released?
- The Iron Giant was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.