Question 1

What age is Bicentennial Man appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates Bicentennial Man (1999) best from about age 9. This film follows Andrew, an NDR-114 robot purchased by the Martin family as a household appliance. As Andrew develops emotions and creative thought over two centuries, he yearns to be recognized as human. It's a journey exploring what it means to live, love, and ultimately, die.

Question 2

What is Bicentennial Man rated?

Accepted Answer

Bicentennial Man (1999) is rated PG. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in Bicentennial Man?

Accepted Answer

Discussions about death and mortality; Mild sci-fi peril involving robot malfunctions; Brief moments of prejudice against robots. Violence is mild, language is none to speak of, scary moments are none to speak of, romance or sensuality is mild, and substance use is none to speak of.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in Bicentennial Man?

Accepted Answer

Empathy and understanding for others; The value of individual freedom; Pursuit of self-improvement; The meaning of humanity and love.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching Bicentennial Man?

Accepted Answer

What makes someone truly human?; The importance of embracing differences; How technology can change society and ourselves; The concept of living a long, meaningful life.

Question 6

Where can I watch Bicentennial Man?

Accepted Answer

Bicentennial Man (1999) is available on Netflix, Apple TV Store, Sony Liv, Amazon Video, Claro video. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

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