The Wild Robot is an animated science fiction film which is based on Peter Brown's book of the same name. The Wild Robot premiered at the 49th Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2024, and was released in theatres on September 27, 2024. The film is streaming on OTT.
Where to watch The Wild Robot?
The film is streaming on Disney+ Hotstar in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada. It explores themes of motherhood, found family, environmentalism, and the relationship between technology and nature. The film explores themes of survival in a harsh environment and the importance of resilience and adaptability.
Plot
The plot of the film centres on a robot named Roz, who becomes stranded on a deserted island after a shipwreck and is washed ashore during a storm. The story follows her journey as she adapts to the harsh environment and learns to communicate with the local wildlife. As she navigates her new surroundings, Roz forms a bond with an orphaned gosling named Brightbill.
Cast and production of The Wild Robot
The film includes voices of actors, including Lupita Nyong'o as ROZZUM unit 7134, Catherine O'Hara as Pinktail, Kit Connor as Brightbill, Pedro Pascal as Fink, Stephanie Hsu as Vontra, Mark Hamill as Thorn, Randy Thom as the RECOs, and Ving Rhames as Thunderbolt, among others. It is produced by Jeff Hermann under DreamWorks Animation. It is directed and written by Chris Sanders
