The Iron Giant

In 1957, an enormous alien robot crashes near Rockwell, Maine, landing with no memory of its origins. The residents of the town are bewildered by the sudden appearance of this colossal creature.

A brave nine-year-old boy named Hogarth Hughes discovers the path of destruction created by the Giant. His curiosity leads him to the local electrical substation where he finds the Giant tangled in power cables.

After freeing the Giant from the electrical cables, Hogarth takes him to his home, where the two begin to form an unexpected and deep friendship. Hogarth's charming interactions help the Giant adapt to human life.

The Giant becomes fascinated with chewing on railroad tracks, which leads to a catastrophic moment when a train collides with him. Hogarth quickly hides the damaged robot in the barn, realizing he needs to protect his new friend.

Hogarth visits the barn at night, bringing comic books for the Giant's entertainment. The Giant is especially drawn to the story of Superman but grows anxious upon encountering an evil robot, prompting Hogarth to reassure him about choosing his own identity.

U.S. government agent Kent Mansley begins to investigate unusual occurrences related to the Giant. His paranoia leads him to surveil Hogarth closely, even renting a room in Hogarth's house in a bid to gather more intelligence.

To keep the Giant safe, Hogarth introduces him to beatnik artist Dean McCoppin. When Mansley and General Rogard come to investigate, Dean cleverly passes off the Giant as a piece of art, successfully eluding their inquiries.

While in Rockwell, the Giant saves two boys from danger, garnering admiration and love from the townsfolk. However, this act of heroism also attracts unwanted military attention, as they grow increasingly wary of the Giant's presence.

The military launches an attack on the Giant, who, in a moment of misunderstanding, believes Hogarth has been harmed. This leads him to retaliate against the army, showcasing his incredible power and destructive capabilities.

Mansley manipulates General Rogard into believing that the Giant has harmed Hogarth, pushing for a missile strike from the USS Nautilus. As chaos erupts, Hogarth races against time to save his friend by revealing the truth.

In a heroic act, the Giant intercepts the missile aimed at Rockwell, soaring high into the sky. His brave sacrifice results in a massive explosion that lights the sky, saving the town but leaving Hogarth heartbroken.

In the wake of the disaster, Annie and Dean begin a relationship, while Dean creates a statue to commemorate the Giant's bravery. The townspeople mourn the loss of the hero who protected them.

Just when Hogarth thinks he has lost the Giant forever, a package arrives from General Rogard containing a small piece of the Giant. This sparks hope for Hogarth, leading him to believe his friend might still be alive.

That night, Hogarth is awakened by a familiar beeping sound, realizing the Giant may be repairing itself. His heart races as he opens the window, allowing a small piece to escape, hopeful for their reunion.

As the pieces of the Giant gather on a glacier in Iceland, his eyes glow with newfound life. The story hints at the possibility of future adventures for the Iron Giant, leaving Hogarth excited about what lies ahead.