The Wild Robot Review — Is the animated film worth watching?
Directed by Christopher Sanders · 2024 ·
The Wild Robot (2024) earns a 87% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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🏆 1 award win · 3 nominations — Won Best Animated Feature, Critics' Choice 2025
Universal Pictures Where to watch
- Prime Video
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
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Where to watch The Wild Robot by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Disney+ Hotstar, Vi Movies & TV |
| Indonesia | Netflix, Catchplay |
| Japan | Prime Video |
| Malaysia | Netflix |
| Nigeria | Prime Video |
| Philippines | Netflix |
| South Africa | Prime Video |
| South Korea | Netflix |
| Thailand | Netflix |
| Turkey | Netflix |
| United Arab Emirates | Netflix |
| United Kingdom | Netflix |
| United States | Prime Video |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (98/100).
- Audiences widely enjoyed it (98%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (83/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.2/5).
- IMDb users score it 8.2/10.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded sci-fi, animation pick
Not ideal for
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Is The Wild Robot worth watching?
Yes — The Wild Robot earns a 87% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Lush, painterly animation elevates a straightforward survival story into something genuinely moving, with Lupita Nyong'o's warm voice work anchoring a film that earns its tears without ever feeling manipulative.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is The Wild Robot about?
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...
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Critic Reviews
The Wild Robot Review: DreamWorks Delivers Pixar-Level Heart
★★★★½
Christopher Sanders' adaptation of Peter Brown's novel pairs lush animation with Lupita Nyong'o's voice work in a survival story that earns every tear.
Essential family viewing — a modern animated masterpiece.
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