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The Iron Giant
Movie (1999)
In the small town of Rockwell, Maine in October 1957, a giant metal machine befriends a nine-year-old boy and ultimately finds its humanity by unselfishly saving people from their own fears and prejudices.
Movie (1999)
In the small town of Rockwell, Maine in October 1957, a giant metal machine befriends a nine-year-old boy and ultimately finds its humanity by unselfishly saving people from their own fears and prejudices.
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Sex & Nudity
The editorial review marks sexual content and nudity as absent.
Violence & Gore
Cartoon action includes a giant robot under attack, sparks and falling buildings, and a deer shot and killed; the robot is shot at by armed military personnel.
Profanity
Language includes "Hell" said three times, plus an "omigod" and one "butt."
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
A secretary smokes a cigarette at her desk and a government official smokes a pipe throughout, accurate for the 1950s setting.
Frightening Scenes
Intense scenes include a boat caught in a storm, a huge robot destroying a power station and chasing the boy hero, and spooky music accompanying scenes.
Other things to know
Products and purchases include mentions of Twinkies, Mad magazine, Action Comics and Superman, plus tie-in toys and products.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
Themes include "You are what you choose to be," "Don't care what anyone else thinks," communication, humility, and courage, plus commentary on Cold War paranoia.
Role models
Hero Hogarth is resourceful, courageous, curious, compassionate and intelligent; his struggling single mom is portrayed as loving and hardworking; the villain is depicted as ruthless and paranoid.
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Learning
Intended to entertain rather than educate, but kids may learn about the 1950s and lessons about friendship, responsibility and gun violence; families can discuss what makes real friendships.
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