I, Robot
Seen it?2004 | 115 min | Action, Science Fiction
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (57% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved The Creator or A.I. Artificial Intelligence, start here.
- The mood
- Mind-bending.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 55 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
In 2035, where robots are commonplace and abide by the three laws of robotics, a technophobic cop investigates an apparent suicide. Suspecting that a robot may be responsible for the death, his investigation leads him to believe that humanity may be in danger.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
57% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$347 million worldwide on a $120 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alex Proyas
- Will SmithDel Spooner
- Bridget MoynahanSusan Calvin
- Alan TudykSonny (voice)
- James CromwellDr. Alfred Lanning
- Bruce GreenwoodLawrence Robertson
- Adrian RicardGranny
- Chi McBrideLt. John Bergin
- Jerry WassermanBaldez
- Fiona HoganV.I.K.I. (voice)
- Peter ShinkodaChin