Bicentennial Man

1999

Bicentennial Man

Critics Consensus

Bicentennial Man is ruined by a bad script and ends up being dull and mawkish.

36%

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Movie Info

"Bicentennial Man," follows the life and times of the title character, an android, who is purchased as a household robot programmed to perform menial tasks. The Martin family quickly learns that they don't have an ordinary robot as Andrew begins to experience emotions and creative thought. In a story that spans two centuries, Andrew learns the intricacies of humanity, life and love.

Cast

Robin Williams
as Andrew Martin
Sam Neill
as Sir Martin
Embeth Davidtz
as Little Miss/Portia
Oliver Platt
as Rupert Burns
Wendy Crewson
as Ma'am
Hallie Kate Eisenberg
as Little Miss (age 7)
Lynne Thigpen
as Tribunal Leader
Stephen Root
as Dennis Mansky
Bradley Whitford
as Lloyd
Kiersten Warren
as Galatea
John Michael Higgins
as Bill Feingold
George D. Wallace
as Male President
Lindze Letherman
as Miss (young)
Angela Landis
as Miss
Igor Hiller
as Lloyd (age 10)
Joe Bellan
as Robot Delivery Man
Brett Wagner
as Robot Delivery Man
Scott Waugh
as Motorcycle Punk
Harley Quinn Smith
as Frank
Kristy Connelly
as Monica
Jay Johnston
as Charles
Ples Griffin
as Zimbabwe Representative
Marcia Pizzo
as Lloyd's Wife
Paula Dupre Pesmen
as Feingold's Assistant
Clarke Devereux
as Priest
Bruce Kenneth Wagner
as Engagement Party Guest
Paula West
as Singer
Kevin 'Tiny' Ancell
as Restoration Worker No. 1
Richard Cross
as Restoration Worker No. 2
Adam Bryant
as Humanoid Head
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Audience Reviews for Bicentennial Man

  • Jul 08, 2015
    A very different film, Started off fun and exciting but turned too serious and sad, Kind of ruind it for me but still not a bad movie.
    Jamie C Super Reviewer
  • Apr 03, 2013
    Bicentennial Man is an overlooked family film that isn't perfect, but nonetheless doesn't deserve all the negativity it has received. Chris Columbus directs this with flair and he makes something really good here, and quite entertaining. Due to some scenes, this may upset younger viewers, but this is sure to appeal to anyone looking for something unique to watch. I can see why some people may dislike this one, but I on the other hand found it very entertaining and very well done. The special effects are truly wonderful and they add so much to the film. I thought that Robin Williams was truly great in the lead role. This is a fine drama that manages to overcome its shortcomings due to its heart. The cast are wonderful and they elevate the material significantly. Bicentennial Man is not perfect, but it definitely entertaining and is worth watching. Chris Columbus has directed something truly incredible that is very much underrated and like I said does not deserve the flack it has received. Of course Columbus has made better films in his career, but this is an overlooked gem that definitely is worth your time. Robin Williams is a good actor and he deserves credit in giving the film its charm as well as some humor here and there to lighten the tone of the drama. There are things that could have been done better, but overall the film really soars above the negative aspects that all the negative reviews have pointed out. Give this film a shot if you're in the right state of mind, you may be surprised at how good it really is.
    Alex r Super Reviewer
  • Jun 06, 2011
    robin williams is the man of the future with this irrisistable comedy drama of a robot man who want's to really be a real man. A
    Juan C Super Reviewer
  • Feb 03, 2011
    Meant for imagination. Probably nothing else.
    Bryce I Super Reviewer
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