description Bicentennial Man Overview
Bicentennial Man is a 1999 science fiction film adapted from Isaac Asimov’s novel. The story centers on a robot who achieves human-like longevity through technological advancements, reaching his bicentennial anniversary. Robin Williams stars in this adaptation exploring themes of identity and aging.
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info Bicentennial Man Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1999 |
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Who plays Andrew in Bicentennial Man?
Robin Williams plays Andrew Martin, the household robot at the center of the story. The 1999 film was directed by Chris Columbus and also stars Sam Neill and Embeth Davidtz.
What is Bicentennial Man based on?
The film is based on Isaac Asimov's short story “The Bicentennial Man” and the related novel The Positronic Man, written with Robert Silverberg. It follows Andrew's long effort to be recognized as a human being.
Why is the film called Bicentennial Man?
Andrew's life extends across two centuries as he gradually replaces robotic parts with biological ones. The title refers to his reaching a 200-year milestone and to the legal and emotional question of what makes someone human.
Is Bicentennial Man mainly a comedy or a science-fiction drama?
It uses comic scenes built around Andrew learning human customs, but its main story is a science-fiction drama. The film explores freedom, aging, love, and legal identity through a robot's transformation.
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