The Wild Robot
3 Oscar Nominations
Rent/Purchase
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.
What critics thought
One of the most warmly received animated films in recent memory, The Wild Robot earns its emotional weight through visual splendor and genuine craft rather than formula — though a minority of critics felt its heartstring-pulling was a little too deliberate to fully trust. Lupita Nyong'o's voice performance drew particular attention as the element that elevates the film beyond capable family entertainment.
“a dazzling triumph of animation”
Natalia Winkelman·The New York Times
“It's heartwarming the way a latter-era Coldplay track is heartwarming: by design, so its effect feels somewhat synthetic.”
Adam Graham·Detroit News
“Clever, heartfelt and frequently stunning, The Wild Robot offers the type of all-ages-welcome animated entertainment that will delight kids and leave a lump in one's throat.”
Adrian Horton·The Guardian
“DreamWorks was founded 30 years ago this month, and this well-timed anniversary release is their richest, most moving film since 1998's reputation-making The Prince of Egypt.”
Robbie Collin·The Daily Telegraph
Genres
Adventure, Animation, Family
Cast & Crew
DirectorChris Sanders
StarringLupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor, Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu
ComposerKris Bowers
The Wild Robot
3 Oscar Nominations
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.
What critics thought
One of the most warmly received animated films in recent memory, The Wild Robot earns its emotional weight through visual splendor and genuine craft rather than formula — though a minority of critics felt its heartstring-pulling was a little too deliberate to fully trust. Lupita Nyong'o's voice performance drew particular attention as the element that elevates the film beyond capable family entertainment.
“a dazzling triumph of animation”
Natalia Winkelman·The New York Times
“It's heartwarming the way a latter-era Coldplay track is heartwarming: by design, so its effect feels somewhat synthetic.”
Adam Graham·Detroit News
“Clever, heartfelt and frequently stunning, The Wild Robot offers the type of all-ages-welcome animated entertainment that will delight kids and leave a lump in one's throat.”
Adrian Horton·The Guardian
“DreamWorks was founded 30 years ago this month, and this well-timed anniversary release is their richest, most moving film since 1998's reputation-making The Prince of Egypt.”
Robbie Collin·The Daily Telegraph
Genres
Adventure, Animation, Family
Cast & Crew
DirectorChris Sanders
StarringLupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor, Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu
ComposerKris Bowers
Rent/Purchase