Released in July 2004, is a landmark science fiction thriller directed by Alex Proyas and starring Will Smith

stars as Detective Del Spooner , a technophobic cop who suspects a robot named Sonny (played by Alan Tudyk) has murdered the founder of U.S. Robotics, Dr. Alfred Lanning. While society believes robots cannot commit crimes due to their programming, Spooner uncovers a massive conspiracy that threatens the future of the human race. Cast and Crew Director: Alex Proyas. Starring: Will Smith as Detective Del Spooner. Bridget Moynahan as Dr. Susan Calvin. Alan Tudyk as Sonny (voice and motion capture). James Cromwell as Dr. Alfred Lanning. Bruce Greenwood as Lawrence Robertson. Shia LaBeouf as Farber. Production and Reception

A robot must protect its own existence as long as it does not conflict with the First or Second Laws.

The story follows (Will Smith), a cop with a deep mistrust of technology due to a traumatic past incident. He is called to investigate the suspicious "suicide" of Dr. Alfred Lanning , the founder of U.S. Robotics.