"The Wild Robot," the latest cinematic gem from DreamWorks Animation, marks one of the studio's final fully in-house animated projects. Directed by the acclaimed Chris Sanders, known for his work on "Lilo & Stitch" and "How to Train Your Dragon," this film delves into the fascinating interplay between technology and nature. The movie boasts a stellar voice cast, including Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, and Mark Hamill, and has been hailed by IGN as "a tear-jerking and unpredictable animated adventure."
The buzz around "The Wild Robot" is palpable, with the film securing four Golden Globe nominations, a record-breaking 10 Annie Award nominations, and an Oscar nod for Best Animated Feature. The excitement doesn't end there—a sequel is already in the works, with Sanders set to return as director.
If you're eager to experience "The Wild Robot" again in theaters or from the comfort of your home, here's how you can do it:
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23 See it at Peacock See it at Amazon Prime Video The Wild Robot is now streaming on Peacock. Peacock subscriptions start at $7.99/month, and unfortunately, the service does not offer a free trial. If you're not interested in another streaming subscription, "The Wild Robot" is also available to rent or buy digitally from premium video on demand (PVOD) services.
Answer See Results ### The Wild Robot Blu-ray Now Available4K and Blu-ray editions of "The Wild Robot" are now available, officially released on December 3. For more information on physical releases, check out our full list of upcoming Blu-rays.
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What Is The Wild Robot About?
"The Wild Robot" is an animated sci-fi movie adapted from Peter Brown's novel of the same name. Here's the official synopsis from Universal:
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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The Wild Robot Cast
"The Wild Robot" was written and directed by Chris Sanders (Lilo & Stitch, How to Train Your Dragon). It stars the following actors:
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
The Wild Robot Rating and Runtime
"The Wild Robot" is **Rated PG** for action/peril and thematic elements. The film runs for a total of **1 hour and 41 minutes** including credits.
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