"The Wild Robot," DreamWorks Animation's latest offering and reportedly one of their last fully in-house animated features, is a captivating blend of technology and nature. Directed by Chris Sanders (Lilo & Stitch, How to Train Your Dragon), this animated adventure boasts a stellar voice cast including Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, and Mark Hamill. IGN's review hailed it as "a tear-jerking and unpredictable animated adventure."
The film has garnered significant awards attention, receiving four Golden Globe nominations, ten Annie Award nominations (the most of any film this year), and an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature. A sequel is already in the works with Sanders returning to direct.
Where to Watch "The Wild Robot"
"The Wild Robot" is currently streaming on Peacock. Peacock subscriptions begin at $7.99/month (no free trial). Alternatively, the film is available for digital rental or purchase through various PVOD services.
Physical Media Release
4K and Blu-ray editions of "The Wild Robot" were released on December 3rd. Check our upcoming Blu-ray listings for more details.
About "The Wild Robot"
This animated sci-fi film is based on Peter Brown's novel of the same name. Universal's synopsis describes it as: "An epic adventure following a shipwrecked robot, ROZZUM unit 7134 (“Roz”), who must adapt to a deserted island, forming bonds with its inhabitants and becoming a foster parent to an orphaned gosling."
The Cast
- Lupita Nyong'o as Roz
- Pedro Pascal as Fink
- Mark Hamill as Thorn
- Catherine O’Hara as Pinktail
- Bill Nighy as Longneck
- Kit Connor as Brightbill
- Stephanie Hsu as Vontra
- Matt Berry as Paddler
- Ving Rhames as Thunderbolt
Written and directed by Chris Sanders.
Rating and Runtime
Rated PG for action/peril and thematic elements. Runtime: 1 hour, 41 minutes.
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