The Wild Robot

What’s it about?

Following a shipwreck, Roz, an advanced robot, ends up alone on a remote island. To adapt to the wild surroundings, she forms connections with the local animals and takes in an orphaned baby goose, caring for it as her own.

The facts

• Written and directed by Chris Sanders (Lilo & Stitch, How to Train Your Dragon, The Croods)
• Stars Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, Bill Nighy
• English language
• Runtime: 103 minutes
• Produced by DreamWorks
• Adaptation of the book The Wild Robot by Peter Brown

Why did it get this rating?

This film was cross-rated by the Film and Video Labelling Body. You can find out more about cross-rating here.

Violence

Scenes with violence may scare younger viewers, some of these moments include:

• Brightbill, a baby gosling, is dragged underwater by a creepy, eel-like creature, but Roz saves him.
• Wild animals attack Roz and tear parts off her
• Wild animals attack each other
• Robots chase and shoot at Roz
• A raccoon electrocutes Roz while trying to disconnect her wires.
• A grizzly bear lunges at Roz, leaving a scar on her chest.

Intense or scary scenes

• Roz is nearly crushed by a tsunami
• In a terrible snowstorm, some animals die, but Roz brings many to her home to keep them safe despite her own injuries.
• Robots explode, causing uncontrollable fires across the island that force the animals to flee.
• A sinister octopus-like robot straps Roz into a chair to take her memories, but when she goes limp, Brightbill's love helps her reboot.
• Other geese tell Brightbill that Roz killed his mother and siblings, leaving him devastated and feeling like he doesn't belong.

Further information

• Why are ratings and content warnings important for me and my whānau?
• The ‘Bluey’ parenting hack
• RNZ review: The Wild Robot