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Bicentennial Man (1999)

English sci-fi film directed by Chris Columbus

PGUS

Rated PG in the US

Parental guidance suggested: some material may not be suitable for children.

Runtime
2h 11m 131 min
Released
17 December 1999
Language
English

Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.

Bicentennial Man has a runtime of 2 hours 11 minutes (131 min). In the US it is rated PG. The English film released on 17 December 1999. It is directed by Chris Columbus and stars Robin Williams, Sam Neill and Wendy Crewson.

Cast and crew

Cinematography
Phil Méheux
Written by
Nicholas Kazan
Produced by
Michael Barnathan, Gail Katz, Chris Columbus, Mark Radcliffe
Production
1492 Pictures, Touchstone Pictures, Columbia Pictures
Distribution
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, Netflix

Box office, awards and more

Budget
$100 million
Box office
$87.4 million
Based on
The Bicentennial Man, The Positronic Man
Set in
Washington, D.C., San Francisco
Filmed in
San Francisco

Release and where to watch

In theatres
17 December 1999
On OTT
Netflix date not announced

Can children watch it?

Fine for most children, but parents may want to check it first. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Bicentennial Man?

Bicentennial Man has a runtime of 2 hours 11 minutes, or 131 min.

When did Bicentennial Man release?

Bicentennial Man released on 17 December 1999.

Who directed Bicentennial Man?

Bicentennial Man is directed by Chris Columbus.

Who is in the cast of Bicentennial Man?

The cast of Bicentennial Man includes Robin Williams, Sam Neill, Wendy Crewson, Hallie Eisenberg, Embeth Davidtz and Lindze Letherman.

Where can I watch Bicentennial Man online?

Bicentennial Man streams on Netflix.

How much did Bicentennial Man earn at the box office?

Bicentennial Man grossed $87.4 million on a budget of $100 million.

What is Bicentennial Man rated in the US?

Bicentennial Man is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association.

Is Bicentennial Man based on a true story or a book?

Bicentennial Man is based on The Bicentennial Man and The Positronic Man.

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Updated 4 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.