Bicentennial Man (1999)
One robot's 200 year journey to become an ordinary man.
Richard Martin buys a gift, a new NDR-114 robot. The product is named Andrew by the youngest of the family's children. "Bicentennial Man" follows 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 ordinary robot.
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| Type | Movie |
|---|---|
| Released | 17 December 1999 |
| Genre | Drama, Romance, Science Fiction |
| Director | Chris Columbus |
| Starring | Robin Williams, Embeth Davidtz and Sam Neill |
| Runtime | 131 min |
| Rated | PG |
| Scores | Rotten Tomatoes (average) 4.8/10 · Metacritic 42/100 · Rotten Tomatoes 38% · TMDB users 7.3/10 |
| Budget | $100 million |
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Where to watch Bicentennial Man in 9 other countries
| Country | Streaming on (price a month) |
|---|---|
| Croatia | Netflix €5.99 |
| Czechia | Netflix 259 Kč |
| Hungary | Netflix 3190 Ft |
| India | SonyLIV ₹299 |
| Japan | U-NEXT ¥2189 JPY |
| Moldova | Netflix about |
| Poland | Netflix 37.00 zł |
| Romania | Netflix about 32.09 lei |
| South Korea | Watcha |
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What kind of watch this is
Chris Columbus directed this 131-minute drama, but the real engine is Robin Williams playing Andrew, a robot who starts as a household appliance and slowly becomes a person. The film spans 200 years, which is a long time to watch a toaster learn to paint. It trades in quiet dignity rather than loud spectacle, letting the character’s evolution do the heavy lifting. The romance is central, but the true hook is the patience required to see a machine figure out what it means to be human. It is a slow burn that rewards staying for the quiet moments.
What the critics said
Rotten Tomatoes lists a 38% approval rating, which its consensus calls "dull and mawkish." Metacritic scores it 42 out of 100, landing in the mixed territory. Roger Ebert found the script turned robotic, a critique that stings a bit more when you consider the suit. William Arnold of the Seattle Post-Intelligener saw a "profound romantic fantasy" instead.
How it did with audiences
Bicentennial Man cost $100 million and took in $87 million, a financial result that suggests the robot was a bit too advanced for his time. On TMDB, users rate it 7.3 out of 10. The math doesn't quite add up, but the sentiment does.
What came next for the cast
Robin Williams traded Dead Poets Society for the Night at the Museum trilogy. Sam Neill moved from Jurassic Park to Peaky Blinders and Thor. Embeth Davidtz shifted from Schindler's List to the Spider-Man films. The credits record what followed, not what caused it. That distinction matters when sorting a career.
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Sources
- Bicentennial Man on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q170250 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “Bicentennial Man (film)” on Wikipedia, by its contributors (history) — reception, audience figures and legacy, summarised and adapted here under CC BY-SA 4.0
- Where to watch and prices: Binge Boss, from TMDB watch-provider data (powered by JustWatch) and our own provider list
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