"The Wild Robot," DreamWorks Animation's latest offering and reportedly one of their last fully in-house animated films, is a captivating blend of technology and nature. Directed by Chris Sanders (renowned for "Lilo & Stitch" and "How to Train Your Dragon"), the movie boasts a stellar voice cast including Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, and Mark Hamill. IGN's review hails it as "a tear-jerking and unpredictable animated adventure."

The film is generating significant awards buzz, garnering four Golden Globe nominations, ten Annie Award nominations (the most for any film this year), and an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature. A sequel is already in the works, with Sanders returning to the director's chair.

Streaming Options:

"The Wild Robot" is currently streaming on Peacock. Peacock subscriptions begin at $7.99/month (no free trial available). Alternatively, the film can be rented or purchased through various digital platforms.

Where to Watch:

• Peacock: Streaming
• Amazon Prime Video: Rental/Purchase (and potentially streaming depending on subscription)

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Physical Media:

4K and Blu-ray editions were released on December 3rd.

Synopsis:

Based on Peter Brown's novel, "The Wild Robot" follows Roz (unit 7134), a robot shipwrecked on a deserted island. She must adapt to her surroundings, forge bonds with the island's animals, and ultimately become a surrogate parent to an orphaned gosling.

Cast:

• Lupita Nyong'o as Roz
• Pedro Pascal as Fink
• Mark Hamill as Thorn
• Catherine O’Hara as Pinktail
• Bill Nighy as Longneck
• Kit Connor as Brightbill
• Stephanie Hsu as Vontra
• Matt Berry as Paddler
• Ving Rhames as Thunderbolt

Rating and Runtime:

Rated PG for action/peril and thematic elements. Runtime: 1 hour and 41 minutes.

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