The Wild Robot

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The Wild Robot

PG

Released Sep 27, 2024

1h 42m

Kids & Family

Adventure

Animation

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The epic adventure follows the journey of a robot--ROZZUM unit 7134, "Roz" for short -- that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings, gradually building relationships with the animals on the island and becoming the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling.

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Critics Consensus

A simple tale told with great sophistication, The Wild Robot is wondrous entertainment that dazzles the eye while filling your heart to the brim.

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Audience Says

Adapted from the bestselling novel, DreamWorks’ The Wild Robot will steal hearts both young and old.

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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

Lupita Nyong'o is doing fantastic voice work here. The whole cast is great.

Nov 3, 2024

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

It’s sentimental stuff, certainly, but the picture’s unexpectedly dark humour outweighs any maudlin tendencies.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 30, 2024

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Mark Kermode

Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube)

It's got lots of lovely life lessons.

Oct 22, 2024

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Narendra Banad

Hindustan Times

[The Wild Robot] is the perfect animation vehicle - a fun ride depicting some universal truths about what it means to be human.

Jan 21, 2025

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Clement Tyler Obropta

Film Inquiry

Ringing, ceaseless noise and action with no thought to pacing and little care for story.

Jan 16, 2025

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Ruth Maramis

FlixChatter Film Blog

A visually stunning animated tale filled with warmth as a robot discovers motherhood, though it tries a bit too hard to tug your heartstrings. Fantastic voice work overall, especially Nyong’o.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jan 13, 2025

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stephen r

This is a REALLY GOOD animated kids movie! Not just a loud, colorful fun way to spend a couple of hours, it's a very sensitive movie with a message. I took my 8 year old nephew and we were both touched to tears a couple of times and talked afterwards about what the movie was about and the power of love and respect for others as we walked to the car. He loved it and even as an adult, I was very touched and welcomed the opportunity for him to learn a lesson while still enjoying good entertainment! Go see it!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/25

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Laurie C

Cute, with a sweet message.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/20/25

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KMD

It's not often a movie "speaks" to me on top of the timing I saw this movie. Besides that, it's a really nice movie that does have a tiny pacing issue, but it's all around great.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/20/25

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Em

Amazing. So rare to see an animated movie show such emotion, its such a beautiful movie all throughout.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/20/25

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Lizbeth

Such a sweet movie. I was not prepared to cry as much as I did. The overarching theme was the love of the mother and the lengths she would go.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/19/25

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harry s

Great message for kids. Heartwarming

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/19/25

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Lupita Nyong'o

Roz

Pedro Pascal

Fink

Catherine O'Hara

Pinktail

Bill Nighy

Longneck

Kit Connor

Brightbill

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The Wild Robot: Script to Screen - Longneck

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The Wild Robot: Script to Screen - Rescue

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The Wild Robot: Official Clip - HILARIOUS! Roz Wakes Up

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The Wild Robot: Official Clip - Geese vs. Killer Robots

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The Wild Robot: Official Clip - Roz & Fink Save the Animals

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The Wild Robot: Official Clip - The Animals Fight the Robots

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The Wild Robot: Official Clip - Learning To Fly

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Synopsis

The epic adventure follows the journey of a robot--ROZZUM unit 7134, "Roz" for short -- that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings, gradually building relationships with the animals on the island and becoming the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling.

Director: Christopher Sanders
Producer: Jeff Hermann
Screenwriter: Christopher Sanders
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: DreamWorks Animation
Rating: PG (Thematic Elements|Action/Peril)
Genre: Kids & Family, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 27, 2024, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 15, 2024
Runtime: 1h 42m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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