DreamWorks Animation’s “The Wild Robot” has been a hit with both audiences and critics since its release in theaters on September 27, debuting at the top of the box office and scoring an impressive 97% on Rotten Tomatoes. The adaptation of the children’s book by Peter Brown features Lupita Nyong’o as the voice of a friendly but naïve helper robot who goes by the designation Roz.
Stranded on a remote island with no humans around, Roz eventually learns to communicate with the local animals, adapting her programming to help raise an undersized gosling she names Brightbill (Kit Connor). The lush visuals and sweet story have made “The Wild Robot” perfect for both kids and adults.
If you enjoyed watching Roz build her emotional connection to her animal friends, here are five more great family-friendly movies like “The Wild Robot” about machines with feelings.
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