The Iron Giant (1999)
English action film directed by Brad Bird
Rated PG in the US
Parental guidance suggested: some material may not be suitable for children.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m 86 min
- Released
- 31 July 1999
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Iron Giant has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 min). In the US it is rated PG. The English film released on 31 July 1999. It is directed by Brad Bird.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Brad Bird
- Editing
- Darren T. Holmes
- Music
- Michael Kamen
- Written by
- Tim McCanlies, Karey Kirkpatrick, Brad Bird, Ted Hughes
- Produced by
- Pete Townshend, Des McAnuff, Allison Abbate, John Walker
- Production
- Warner Bros. Entertainment, Warner Bros. Family Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation
- Distribution
- Warner Bros. Entertainment, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $70 million
- Box office
- $23.32 million
- Awards
- Genesis Award; Annie Award for Best Animated Feature; BAFTA's Children & Young People Award - Feature Film
- Based on
- The Iron Man
- Set in
- Maine
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 31 July 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 The Iron Giant?
The Iron Giant has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes, or 86 min.
When did The Iron Giant release?
The Iron Giant released on 31 July 1999.
Who directed The Iron Giant?
The Iron Giant is directed by Brad Bird.
Where can I watch The Iron Giant online?
The Iron Giant streams on Netflix.
How much did The Iron Giant earn at the box office?
The Iron Giant grossed $23.32 million on a budget of $70 million.
What is The Iron Giant rated in the US?
The Iron Giant is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association.
Is The Iron Giant based on a true story or a book?
The Iron Giant is based on The Iron Man.
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