ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre’s monthly Family Matinee Series presents The Iron Giant (1999) on Sunday, Sept. 29, at 1 p.m. The matinee series presents favorite family films from yesterday and today, screened on the last weekend of every month. Tickets are $5 for all.

The story of The Iron Giant is set in 1957. Nine-year-old Hogarth Hughes (Eli Marienthal) lives in Rockwell, Maine, a seemingly idyllic town. Hearing stories of a UFO that crashed into the sea, Hogarth, always on the lookout for mutant aliens, finds a huge, metal-eating robot (Vin Diesel) with an insatiable curiosity and equally insatiable appetite. But the extraterrestrial’s presence unleashes a wave of Cold War paranoia that threatens to engulf Rockwell unless Hogarth and his 50-foot friend can stop it. Acclaimed animation director and writer Brad Bird brought his creative talents to the big screen in this unique tale of two heroes. 

The Strand Family Series is made possible thanks to supporting sponsor Rockland Harbor Hotel.

The Iron Giant is rated PG and has a running time of 1 hour 26 minutes.

Tickets are $5/General Admission, and will be available at the lobby box office 30 minutes prior to show time.

The Strand Theatre is located at 345 Main Street, Rockland.