The Wild Robot

PGUnited States rating20241h 42mFamily, Animation, Science Fiction
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PG US
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A robot named Roz becomes stranded on a wild island after a shipwreck. She learns to communicate with the local animals and takes on the responsibility of caring for an orphaned gosling. It is a gentle story about finding a sense of purpose and forming unexpected bonds in nature.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Some
Pace
Gentle
The film features long lingering shots and a gentle atmosphere that allows the natural scenery and emotional moments to breathe. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryRoz is chased by an aggressive grizzly bear named Thorn.
  • Approx.SomeA severe snowstorm occurs while the animals are seeking shelter.
  • Approx.ScaryA forest fire breaks out during a confrontation with retrieval robots.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How did Roz change from a robot following orders to a friend to the animals?
  2. 2Why do you think the animals decided to work together to help Roz?
  3. 3What did you think about the bond between Roz and the gosling?

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