The Wild Robot

When a storm destroys a cargo ship, service robot “Roz” washes up on an uninhabited island and is accidentally activated by curious wildlife. Programmed to help anyone in need but frightened by the harsh realities of nature, Roz accidentally destroys a goose nest, leaving only a single egg that hatches into a gosling who imprints on the robot as his mother, forcing the bot to learn motherhood through trial and error.

As Roz raises the bird and teaches him to fly so he can migrate with the other geese, the bot gradually builds relationships with the island’s other animals. When winter approaches with a deadly storm, the animals face a crisis that will test whether Roz’s belief in kindness and cooperation can truly make a difference in a world governed by survival of the fittest.

The Wild Robot is a beautifully animated DreamWorks film that showcases the sanctity of life, the importance of family, and the lesson that caring and kindness are not merely icing on the cake reserved for when life is going our way, but an essential foundation of survival. The film doesn’t shy away from nature’s harsh realities, including death, but balances these moments with heart and sincerity. As humans rather than robots, the film may also serve as a warning not to let our technological advancements destroy our connection with nature. The film is rated PG and is family friendly.

Runtime: 1 hours, 42 minutes
Rated PG
OSV News classification: A-I
97% on Rotten Tomatoes
IMDb Parents Guide
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