Claim: Bridget Moynahan starred in a film.

I , Robot -LRB- stylized as i , -RRB- is a 2004 American neo-noir dystopian science fiction action film directed by Alex Proyas . The screenplay by Jeff Vintar and Akiva Goldsman is from a screen story by Vintar , suggested by Isaac Asimov 's short-story collection of the same name . The film stars Will Smith , Bridget Moynahan , Bruce Greenwood , James Cromwell , Chi McBride , Alan Tudyk and Shia LaBeouf .   I , Robot was released in North America on July 16 , 2004 , in Australia on July 22 , 2004 , in the United Kingdom on August 6 , 2004 and in other countries between July 2004 to October 2004 . Produced with a budget of USD $ 120 million , the film grossed $ 144 million domestically and $ 202 million in foreign markets for a worldwide total of $ 346 million . It received mixed to favorable reviews , with critics praising the writing , visual effects , and acting ; but other critics were mixed with the focus on the plot . It was nominated for the 2004 Academy Award for Best Visual Effects .