I, Robot
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Overview
In 2035, techno-phobic homicide detective Del Spooner of the Chicago PD heads the investigation of the apparent suicide of leading robotics scientist, Dr. Alfred Lanning. Unconvinced of the motive, Spooner's investigation into Lanning's death reveals a trail of secrets and agendas within the USR (United States Robotics) corporation and suspicions o...
Director / Creator
Alex Proyas
Writers
Jeff Vintar, Akiva Goldsman, Isaac Asimov
Top Cast
About I, Robot (2004)
Filmoverview · cast · reception · where to watch
Overview
I, Robot (2004) is a Action, Mystery, and Sci-Fi film from United States and Germany. the film was directed by Alex Proyas from a screenplay by Jeff Vintar and Akiva Goldsman. It runs 1 hour and 55 minutes and was produced primarily in English.
What it's about
In 2035, techno-phobic homicide detective Del Spooner of the Chicago PD heads the investigation of the apparent suicide of leading robotics scientist, Dr. Alfred Lanning. Unconvinced of the motive, Spooner's investigation into Lanning's death reveals a trail of secrets and agendas within the USR (United States Robotics) corporation and suspicions of murder. Little does he know that his investigation would lead to uncovering a larger threat to humanity.
Cast and crew
The film stars Will Smith, Bridget Moynahan, and Bruce Greenwood in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Jeff Vintar, Akiva Goldsman, and Isaac Asimov, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, I, Robot holds a rating of 7.1/10 based on 604,115 user votes. Metacritic aggregates a score of 59/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 15 nominations total. These numbers place I, Robot within the broader landscape of Action and Mystery cinema from 2004, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
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Why I, Robot is worth knowing
If you enjoy Action or Mystery films, I, Robot offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2004 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how action evolved during that period. Performances from Will Smith and Bridget Moynahan are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep I, Robot on your watchlist for later.
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