Growing up in Rockwell, Maine, in 1957, Hogarth is a bright, quirky, and independent young boy. His intelligence has led him to be advanced a few grades, making him an outsider at school, but he finds solace in nature and friendship. When he encounters the Iron Giant, a powerful alien robot, Hogarth becomes his unlikely teacher, guiding him towards empathy and understanding. With a maturity beyond his years, Hogarth imparts lessons on humanity and morality, shaping the Giant's destiny…