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The Wild Robot Review — Is the animated film worth watching?

Directed by Chris Sanders · 2024 ·

Short answer

Is The Wild Robot worth watching?

Yes. The Wild Robot (2024) earns an 87% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

87%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

98% Editorial Rating
98% Audience snapshot · excluded
83 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.2
8.2 IMDb /10
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Runtime
1h 42m
Age rating
PG (US) · U (UK) · PG (Australia) · PG (Singapore) · ALL (South Korea)
Streaming
Prime Video
Language
English

Also known as द वाइल्ड रोबोट Robot salvaje Le Robot sauvage Der wilde Roboter Robô Selvagem 野生の島のロズ 와일드 로봇 荒野机器人

🏆 1 award win · 3 nominations — Won Best Animated Feature, Critics' Choice 2025

Where to watch

  • Prime Video

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

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

Where to watch The Wild Robot by country

Country Streaming on
India Disney+ Hotstar, Vi Movies & TV
Indonesia Netflix
Japan Netflix, Prime Video, U-NEXT
Malaysia Netflix
Nigeria Prime Video
Philippines Netflix
South Africa Prime Video
Thailand Netflix
Turkey Netflix
United Arab Emirates Netflix
United Kingdom Netflix
United States Prime Video

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

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
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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    Is The Wild Robot worth watching?

    Yes — The Wild Robot earns an 87% 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 (4.5/5).

    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.

    , Founder & Editor

    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

    Short review 4 min read English The Wild Robot

    The Wild Robot (2024) Review: A Machine Learns to Mother

    The Wild Robot is Chris Sanders's gorgeous DreamWorks adaptation about a stranded robot raising an orphaned gosling, a funny and moving family film for all ages.

    Yes. It is a beautifully animated, deeply felt family adventure that works for children and adults alike; bring tissues for the grown-ups.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    The Wild Robot: frequently asked questions

    Is The Wild Robot worth watching?

    Yes. The Wild Robot (2024) has a Celluloid Score of 87%, 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 The Wild Robot?

    In the United States, The Wild Robot streams on Prime Video 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: Disney+ Hotstar, Vi Movies & TV in India; Netflix in Indonesia; Netflix, Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is The Wild Robot?

    The Wild Robot runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

    What is The Wild Robot rated?

    The Wild Robot is rated PG in the United States, U in the UK, PG in Australia, PG in Singapore and ALL in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in The Wild Robot?

    The Wild Robot is directed by Chris Sanders and stars Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor, Bill Nighy.

    Does The Wild Robot have a post-credits scene?

    Yes. TMDB records an extra scene both during and after the credits, so it is worth staying until the end.

    What is the Metascore for The Wild Robot?

    Metacritic's Metascore for The Wild Robot is 83 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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