Bicentennial Man
– Richard Martin buys a gift, a new NDR-114 robot. The product is named Andrew by the youngest of the ..
Richard Martin buys a gift, a new NDR-114 robot. The product is named Andrew 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.
17 Dec 1999
English
Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.
Chris Columbus
Isaac Asimov (short story "The Bicentennial Man"), Isaac Asimov (novel), Robert Silverberg (novel), Nicholas Kazan (screenplay)
Robin Williams, Embeth Davidtz, Sam Neill, Oliver Platt
This film follows the 'life' and times of the lead character, an android who is purchased as a household robot programmed to perform menial tasks. Within a few days the Martin family realizes that they don't have an ordinary droid as Andrew begins to experience emotions and creative thought. In a story that spans two centuries, Andrew learns the intricacies of humanity while trying to stop those who created him from destroying him.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins & 7 nominations.
Buena Vista Pictures