In a small town in Maine during the 1950s, a boy named Hogarth Hughes encounters a gigantic robot that has fallen from the sky. This astonishing metallic being, capable of absorbing iron from its surroundings to repair itself, is a technological marvel but also a cause for concern. As Hogarth becomes the friend and protector of the giant, he teaches it about friendship, compassion, and what it means to be human.
However, the tranquility of their relationship is threatened by the government, which is on high alert regarding the potential threat posed by this otherworldly creature. A CIA agent, the fearsome General Rogard, becomes obsessed with capturing the robot, convinced that it is an imminent danger. To complicate matters further, the giant begins to discover its powers, and despite its immense strength, struggles to find its own identity in a world that fears and misinterprets it.
As the relationship between Hogarth and the giant develops, profound questions about friendship, war, and sacrifice are raised. When danger looms over them, Hogarth must find a way to protect his friend and demonstrate that even the greatest beings can have noble hearts. With stunning animation and an emotive storyline, this adventure becomes a celebration of peace and kindness in a world often marked by fear.