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Bicentennial Man

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Richard Martin (Sam Neill) buys a gift, a new NDR-114 robot. The product is named Andrew (Robin Williams) 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.
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Bicentennial Man is ruined by a bad script and ends up being dull and mawkish.

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David Ansen Newsweek 02/16/2018
Kids will be bored, the rest of us baffled. Go to Full Review
Nell Minow Common Sense Media 12/22/2010
2/5
Film about robot who wants to be human is so-so. Go to Full Review
Mike Higgins Sight & Sound 12/02/2002
The film swiftly settles into an unevenly paced, episodic structure, unsure whether it's a family saga, a sci-fi drama or a children's comedy. Go to Full Review
Jessica Gonzales Geek Vibes Nation Jul 17
The movie is a welcome breath of fresh air with all of the darkness surrounding us today, and you can even learn a few things from it like how important it is to cherish our ability as humans to love and our fleeting time on Earth. Go to Full Review
Brian Bertoldo Film Threat 03/18/2024
Williams and director Chris Columbus have crafted a moving, hanky-clenching drama, without ramming the emotion down your throat. Go to Full Review
George M. Thomas Akron Beacon Journal 10/28/2023
3/4
The film is worth a look. Williams is the primary reason. His performance has heart, brains and courage. Go to Full Review
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Crazy G @kerck 2d I watched the 1999 film "Bicentennial Man" in 2026, and here's what I have to say about it. What's the film about? The overall concept of the film is very interesting. Andrew, a robot, is born into the Martin family as an ordinary household appliance. But a spark of creativity and individuality awakens within him. Instead of resigning himself to his programmed role, he embarks on a 200-year journey to understand the nature of love, humor, mortality, and find freedom. In short, a robot tries to become human. Why is it worth watching? Heartfelt: This is a very warm and wise film. Emotional Evolution: Andrew's story spans centuries, and we see how the world around him changes and how he himself changes. His relationships with the Martin family, especially Amanda, are the heart of the film. Atmosphere: This isn't a dystopian future, but rather a cozy fairy tale about the future. Verdict: The film is excellent; the idea is interesting, and it still looks good in 2026. See more Александр @kravtsov1628 5d An amazing story about a robot who died a human. The film is a bit drawn out, but actors played perfectly. I dunno how much pain Andrew went through. See more Дима Л @minehamster 5d "Bicentennial Man" is a good film that asks the question "what does it mean to be and feel like a human being?". The story is simple, but it makes you cry in the finale. Robin Williams delivers a brilliant performance that captures the essence of a robot's centuries-long quest for identity. It stands as a moving masterpiece that beautifully explores the sacrifices we make for love and freedom. See more OnionsThatOnions @Onionbox Dec 31 Truely a tear jerker. Plot yet simple and yet powerful. See more Steven D @OmniMetric Dec 28 Best Robin Williams film ever. I do not understand why so many critics are so incredibly dim. See more Stage A @Canyonero72 Dec 12 This is one of my favorite Robin Williams films. I grew up on Mork and Mindy, I love Robin Williams zany/manic, and there are brief moments of this. This is not Mrs Doubtfire, Patch Adams, or a flubber. But this, for me, shows the warmth and emotion that he could carry. The story of an android and his flight, and sacrifice to become accepted as human. The love and loss he experienced, the improvements he makes to human health he invents in his own struggle to before human. It's heartfelt, it's tragic, it carries a warmth and sadness that only Robin Williams can convey. I watch this film when I need to feel, to feel warmth, to feel happiness, to feel sadness, to feel love and to feel goodness. I'll cry, I'll smile, I'll laugh, and I'll miss an actor lost too soon. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Richard Martin (Sam Neill) buys a gift, a new NDR-114 robot. The product is named Andrew (Robin Williams) 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.
Director
Chris Columbus
Producer
Chris Columbus, Michael Barnathan, Gail Katz, Mark Radcliffe, Laurence Mark, Neal Miller, Wolfgang Petersen
Screenwriter
Nicholas Kazan, Isaac Asimov
Distributor
Touchstone Pictures
Production Co
Columbia Pictures, Touchstone Pictures, Radiant Pictures, 1492 Pictures, Laurence Mark Productions
Rating
PG (Sexual Content|Language)
Genre
Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 17, 1999, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$58.2M
Runtime
2h 11m
Sound Mix
SDDS, DTS, Surround, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Digital Projection, Flat (1.85:1)
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