Bicentennial Man
1999
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 ordinar...
- Category
- Films
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Science Fiction
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Director
- Chris Columbus
- Cast
- Robin Williams, Embeth Davidtz, Sam Neill, Oliver Platt, Kiersten Warren
- Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Country
- United States, Germany
Synopsis
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.