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Originally a novelette by Isaac Asimov published in September 1976 , the story follows Andrew Martin , an NDR-114 robot who begins to display artistic creativity and emotional depth. Over the span of 200 years, Andrew seeks to shed his mechanical identity and be legally recognized as a human being. Key Themes

: The story explores whether being "human" is defined by biology or by the capacity for emotion, creativity, and mortality. El hombre bicentenario

: The film visually highlights Andrew’s transformation, from a metallic shell to using prosthetic skin and eventually bio-engineered organs. Originally a novelette by Isaac Asimov published in

: Robin Williams is widely praised for his portrayal of Andrew, transitioning from a rigid machine to a soulful, aging man. Cultural Impact Directed by Chris Columbus and starring

: A central plot point involves Andrew’s multi-generational quest through the "World Legislature" to be declared human. Cultural Impact

Directed by Chris Columbus and starring , the film expanded on Asimov's story (and Robert Silverberg’s novelization, The Positronic Man ).