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Robot Dreams Review (2023) — 86% Celluloid Score

Directed by Pablo Berger · 2023 ·

Short answer

Is Robot Dreams worth watching?

Yes. Robot Dreams (2023) earns an 86% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (98%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (89%). See the 4 inputs.

86%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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98% Editorial Rating
89% Audience snapshot · excluded
87 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.2
7.6 IMDb /10
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Runtime
1h 42m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · PG (UK) · SU (Indonesia) · PG (Australia) · G (Canada)
Cast
Streaming
Hulu
Country
Spain
Language
No Dialogue

Also known as Mi Amigo Robot Mon ami robot Meu Amigo Robô ロボット・ドリームズ 로봇 드림 机器人之梦 再見機器人 Robot Düşleri

🏆 1 award win — Won Best Animated Film, Goya Awards 2024

Where to watch

  • Hulu

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Robot Dreams by country

Country Streaming on
Indonesia KlikFilm
Japan Netflix, U-NEXT
Turkey MUBI, TV+
United States Hulu

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (98/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (89%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (87/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.2/5).
  • Celluloid Score 86% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded sci-fi, animation pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is Robot Dreams worth watching?

    Yes — Robot Dreams earns an 86% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded sci-fi, animation pick. Read our full review (4.3/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Told entirely without dialogue, Pablo Berger's animated ode to friendship and loss finds surprising emotional depth in its simple line drawings of a lonely dog and his robot companion.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics (98%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (89%).

    What is Robot Dreams about?

    DOG lives in Manhattan and he's tired of being alone. One day he decides to build himself a robot, a companion. Their friendship blossoms, until...

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Robot Dreams

    Robot Dreams (2023) Review: A Friendship Without Words

    Robot Dreams is Pablo Berger's dialogue-free animated film about a lonely dog and the robot he builds in 1980s New York, a small story with a big emotional reach.

    Yes. It is one of the most moving animated films of recent years, ideal for adults and older children who are happy to let images and music do the talking.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Robot Dreams: frequently asked questions

    Is Robot Dreams worth watching?

    Yes. Robot Dreams (2023) has a Celluloid Score of 86%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Robot Dreams?

    In the United States, Robot Dreams streams on Hulu with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: KlikFilm in Indonesia; Netflix, U-NEXT in Japan; MUBI, TV+ in Turkey. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Robot Dreams?

    Robot Dreams runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

    What is Robot Dreams rated?

    Robot Dreams is rated PG-13 in the United States, PG in the UK, SU in Indonesia, PG in Australia and G in Canada. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    What is the Metascore for Robot Dreams?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Robot Dreams is 87 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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