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Age guide

6+

We advise The Wild Robot from age 6 and up. Overall risk 2/10 (low risk).

5-8
Younger children will likely connect with Roz's journey of discovery and her interactions with the animal characters, focusing on themes of friendship and belonging.
9-12
Pre-teens may appreciate the deeper environmental messages and the challenges Roz faces in adapting to the wilderness, understanding the nuances of survival and community building.
13-15
Teenagers might engage with the film's philosophical questions about artificial intelligence, purpose, and the definition of family, as Roz develops her own identity and relationships.
16+
Older viewers can analyze the film's allegories about humanity's impact on nature and the potential for coexistence, reflecting on the complex themes of technology, loss, and resilience.

This animated film follows a robot named Roz who washes ashore on an uninhabited island and must learn to adapt to her surroundings and connect with the wildlife. It explores themes of nature, belonging, and the definition of family.

Age guide
6+
Overall risk
2/10
Violence
2/10
Toxic behaviour
1/10
Stranger contact
1/10
Addiction risk
5/10
Language
1/10
Influence
4/10

What parents should know

This animated film, based on the acclaimed novel, explores themes of nature, technology, and belonging through the story of a robot stranded on an uninhabited island. It offers a gentle yet profound narrative about adaptation, community, and the meaning of family. The movie provides a good opportunity for discussions about environmental stewardship and empathy across different forms of life.

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The Wild Robot age rating and parents guide: common questions

What age rating is The Wild Robot?

Parentwise puts The Wild Robot at 6+. We advise The Wild Robot from age 6 and up. Overall risk 2/10 (low risk). Violence scores 2/10, language 1/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 5/10.

Can a 10 year old watch The Wild Robot?

Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for The Wild Robot (6+). Pre-teens may appreciate the deeper environmental messages and the challenges Roz faces in adapting to the wilderness, understanding the nuances of survival and community building.

Can a 12 year old watch The Wild Robot?

Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for The Wild Robot (6+). Pre-teens may appreciate the deeper environmental messages and the challenges Roz faces in adapting to the wilderness, understanding the nuances of survival and community building.

Can a 13 year old watch The Wild Robot?

Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for The Wild Robot (6+). Teenagers might engage with the film's philosophical questions about artificial intelligence, purpose, and the definition of family, as Roz develops her own identity and relationships.

Is The Wild Robot appropriate for kids?

This animated film, based on the acclaimed novel, explores themes of nature, technology, and belonging through the story of a robot stranded on an uninhabited island. Parentwise rates The Wild Robot overall as low risk (2/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 5/10.

Is The Wild Robot family friendly?

The Wild Robot is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. It offers a gentle yet profound narrative about adaptation, community, and the meaning of family.

The Wild Robot parents guide: what should a parent know first?

This animated film, based on the acclaimed novel, explores themes of nature, technology, and belonging through the story of a robot stranded on an uninhabited island. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (5/10).

Is The Wild Robot safe for kids?

We advise The Wild Robot from age 6 and up. Overall risk 2/10 (low risk). It offers a gentle yet profound narrative about adaptation, community, and the meaning of family.

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