I, Robot (2004)

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115 min - Action | Mystery | Sci-Fi - 16 July 2004 (USA)

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Reviews: 740 user | 211 critic | 38 from Metacritic.com

In the year 2035 a techno-phobic cop investigates a crime that may have been perpetrated by a robot, which leads to a larger threat to humanity.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:

Will Smith ...

Bridget Moynahan ...

Alan Tudyk ...

James Cromwell ...

Bruce Greenwood ...

Adrian Ricard ...

Granny (as Adrian L. Ricard)

Chi McBride ...

Jerry Wasserman ...

Fiona Hogan ...

Peter Shinkoda ...

Terry Chen ...

David Haysom ...

NS4 Robot / NS5 Robot

Scott Heindl ...

NS4 Robot / NS5 Robot

Sharon Wilkins ...

Asthmatic Woman

Craig March ...

Detective

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Set in a future Earth (2035 A.D.) where robots are common assistants and workers for their human owners, this is the story of "robotophobic" Chicago Police Detective Del Spooner's investigation into the murder of Dr. Alfred Lanning, who works at U.S. Robotics, in which a robot, Sonny , appears to be implicated, even though that would mean the robot had violated the Three Laws of Robotics, which is apparently impossible. It seems impossible because.. if robots can break those laws, there's nothing to stop them from taking over the world, as humans have grown to become completely dependent upon their robots. Or maybe... they already have? Aiding Spooner in his investigation is a psychologist, Dr. Susan Calvin, who specializes in the psyches of robots. Written by Austin4577@aol.com

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What will you do with yours? See more »

Genres:

Action | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for intense stylized action, and some brief partial nudity (Approved No. 40784) See all certifications »

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Country:

USA | Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 July 2004 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Yo, robot See more »

Filming Locations:

Chicago, Illinois, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$120,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$52,179,887 (USA) (18 July 2004) (3420 Screens)

Gross:

$347,234,916 (Worldwide) (December 2004)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Mediastream Vierte Film GmbH & Co. Vermarktungs KG, Davis Entertainment See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

115 min

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Alphacine)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

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Trivia

Although "Hardwired" never got as far as filming, Geoff Zanelli wrote a main theme for the project. See more »

Goofs

Incorrectly regarded as goofs: During the scene in the bar, we see Spooner drinking a beer before his superior sits down to join him. At this time the bar-tending robot says, "Your Second Round,Sir"(Confirmed by Subtitles) and sets down two more beers for Spooner and the lieutenant. But when Spooner goes to pay for the beers the tally shows '2 BEERS' $46.50. This is simply a tell of the character in that he offered to pay for the lieutenant's beer, but never actually intended to. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Detective Del Spooner: [singing along with Stevie Wonder's "Superstition"] Seven years of bad luck.
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Crazy Credits

Instead of opening credits, the beginning of the movie features Isaac Asimov's 3 Laws of Robotics:
LAW I. A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
LAW II. A robot must obey orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
LAW III. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law. See more »

Connections

Referenced in The Benchwarmers (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

"Rescue Me"
Words and Music by Carl Smith and Raynard Miner
Performed by Fontella Bass
Courtesy of Geffen Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises See more »

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