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The Wild Robot
DreamWorks Animation DreamWorks Animation
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The Wild Robot

Discover your true nature.

2024 102 min ★ 8.3 (6,548) Released
Adventure Animation Family Science Fiction

After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.

Original title
The Wild Robot
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
$78,000,000
Revenue
$331,982,078
Reviews & Ratings 6
r96sk

r96sk

Jul 13, 2025 · via TMDB

★ 9.0

<em>'The Wild Robot'</em> is b-e-a-utiful. It all makes for a wholesome 102 minutes, which features not only an endearing story but also fair laughs and mighty heart - it hit me in the feels a fair few times. The animation is splendid, while the music and pacing are good factors too. I did like the moments of relative darkness, in terms of a few jokes and bits that you wouldn't usually see in a flick of this type. As for the cast, Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal and Kit Connor are all ace, while the likes of Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu and Ving Rhames turn out to be solid supports. There isn't much more to note, simply put: I enjoyed this. A film worthy of hype.

F

FerdinandoLM

Jan 1, 2025 · via TMDB

★ 9.0

I found myself cleaning my glasses multiple times throughout the movie—not because they were dirty, but because of the overwhelming emotional impact. Truly, this film brought tears to my eyes. Without a doubt, this is one of the finest animated movies in years. DreamWorks has delivered a masterpiece that resonates deeply. It's impossible not to empathize with the story and characters as they unfold so brilliantly on screen. Prepare yourself for an emotional journey that hits like a ton of bricks. The attention to detail is remarkable. I was particularly impressed by the animation style, especially the distinct visual approach tailored to some characters. This creative choice truly makes them shine and adds depth to the storytelling. That said, not every scene felt essential. A few moments seemed like unnecessary attempts to inject action into a narrative that didn't need it. These segments, while visually engaging, slightly detracted from the overall flow of an otherwise exceptional film.

B

BiankaMalburg

Nov 3, 2024 · via TMDB

★ 9.0

Dreamworks at its best!!!! 😍😭❤️

M

Manuel São Bento

Oct 27, 2024 · via TMDB

★ 9.0

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/the-wild-robot-review-balancing-technology-and-nature-in-a-powerful-story-of-emotional-growth/ "The Wild Robot offers much more than just immersive visuals, inspirational music, and diverse moments of pure entertainment - it's a deeply reflective story that tackles complex, relevant themes with a delicate balance of heart and humor. Through the robotic protagonist's journey of self-discovery, Chris Sanders explores the intersection of technology and nature, touching on topics like identity, empathy, and community, among others. This thematic depth, combined with astonishing animation and an exceptional voice cast, makes Roz's adventure not only one of the most remarkable movies of the year but also an impactful study of coexistence, adaptation, and what it truly means to live in harmony with the world around us." Rating: A

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Oct 20, 2024 · via TMDB

★ 7.0

"Roz" is pre-programmed to help. Whatever it is that needs doing, it is there to make it happen - even when it is wrecked on an island populated by animals whose main desire in life is to eat each other. At least the arrival of the "monster" manages to galvanise them into one brief moment of hostile unanimity and so when they are not trying to cannibalise it, they are shunning it's efforts to be friends. After spending a year learning their various languages, there follows a calamitous escapade with a nest, a chase with an hungry fox ("Fink") and the creation of the most unlikely of family units charged with rearing a particularly timid little gosling whom they name "Brightbill". The scene is now set for some entertaining adventures as "Roz" has to teach her new-found charge how to eat, to swim and then ultimately to fly away so as to avoid the harsh winter. Each of those tasks comes with it's own hazards but maybe, just maybe, our little team can manage to get project "Brightbill" off the ground? No, of course there's no jeopardy here at all, and at times it's comes across as an amalgam of "Wall:E" (2008) with some Hans Christian Anderson thrown in for good measure. That's no bad thing, though, as the characterisation of the android is personable and develops amiably as his programming starts to evolve into something far more akin to a soul than a brain. It does tackle some more serious subjects - loneliness, rejection, isolation and issues with self-esteem to name a few, but always in fashion that illustrates a point then offers some sort of optimism that a solution can be found for even the most difficult challenges. The standard of animation is engagingly natural and it's genuinely quite funny with some of the observations, especially from the fox, working well within the framework of a touching story that extols the values of caring, teamwork and even a little forgiveness, without becoming gloopy or dialogue-heavy. It looks great on a big screen and is well worth a gander...!

good.film

good.film

Oct 10, 2024 · via TMDB

Brimming with thoughtful themes and stunning artwork, The Wild Robot is a deeply meaningful new touchstone in animated film. Of course, animation has “heroed” nature before – see The Lion King, WALL-E and basically the entire output of Studio Ghibli. But there’s two core elements to The Wild Robot that set this film apart from the rest. The first is its gorgeous, painterly style. The second? The film’s deeply human themes, encompassing everything from the meaning of motherhood and the lasting legacy of adoption, to our worship of technological advancement and our fraught relationship with the natural world. Like we said – The Wild Robot is nothing if not surprising. Read our full take on THE WILD ROBOT at good.film: good.film/guide/if-you-dont-love-the-wild-robot-check-your-pulse

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Cast 22
Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita Nyong'o

Roz / Rummage (voice)

Pedro Pascal

Pedro Pascal

Fink (voice)

Kit Connor

Kit Connor

Brightbill (voice)

Bill Nighy

Bill Nighy

Longneck (voice)

Stephanie Hsu

Stephanie Hsu

Vontra (voice)

Matt Berry

Matt Berry

Paddler (voice)

Ving Rhames

Ving Rhames

Thunderbolt (voice)

Mark Hamill

Mark Hamill

Thorn (voice)

Catherine O'Hara

Catherine O'Hara

Pinktail (voice)

Boone Storm

Boone Storm

Baby Brightbill (voice)

Alexandra Novelle

Alexandra Novelle

Snowdown (voice)

Raphael Alejandro

Raphael Alejandro

Peck (voice)

Paul-Mikél Williams

Paul-Mikél Williams

Feather (voice)

Eddie Park

Eddie Park

Honkington (voice)

Dee Bradley Baker

Dee Bradley Baker

Raccoons / Squirrels / Badgers (voice)

Randy Thom

Randy Thom

RECOs (voice)

Avrielle Corti

Avrielle Corti

Automated Alarms (voice)

Keston John

Keston John

Weasel 1 (voice)

Max Mittelman

Max Mittelman

Weasel 2 (voice)

Piotr Michael

Piotr Michael

Broadfoot / Weasel 3 (voice)

Tiago Martinez

Tiago Martinez

Baby Opossum 2 (voice)

King Moore

King Moore

Baby Opossum 12 (voice)

Crew 18
Lorna Cook

Lorna Cook

Additional Storyboarding

Chris Sanders

Chris Sanders

Director

Dean DeBlois

Dean DeBlois

Executive Producer

Jeff Hermann

Jeff Hermann

Producer

Ronni Brown

Ronni Brown

Foley Artist

Kris Bowers

Kris Bowers

Original Music Composer

Maren Morris

Maren Morris

Songs

Randy Thom

Randy Thom

Sound Designer

David Farmer

David Farmer

Sound Effects Editor

Gary Rizzo

Gary Rizzo

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Leff Lefferts

Leff Lefferts

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Brian Chumney

Brian Chumney

Supervising Sound Editor

Leff Lefferts

Leff Lefferts

Supervising Sound Editor

Jo Goldsmith-Eteson

Jo Goldsmith-Eteson

Vocals

Fabio Lignini

Fabio Lignini

Animation Supervisor

Peter Brown

Peter Brown

Book

Heidi Jo Gilbert

Heidi Jo Gilbert

Head of Story

Chris Sanders

Chris Sanders

Screenplay

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US Release Dates 8

Sep 21, 2024

Fantastic Fest

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Sep 27, 2024

PG Theatrical

Oct 15, 2024

PG Digital

Dec 3, 2024

Blu-ray / DVD

PG Physical

Jan 17, 2025

Re-Release

PG Theatrical (Limited)

Jan 24, 2025

Peacock

PG Digital

May 24, 2025

Netflix

PG Digital

Jul 18, 2025

Re-Release

PG Theatrical

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