6 family-friendly movies to watch at home this Christmas
3. 'The Wild Robot'
Now available for home viewing, “The Wild Robot” is a family-friendly film based on Peter Brown’s bestselling book series.
Featuring the voices of Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor and Bill Nighy, the DreamWorks Animation film tells the story of Roz, a robot who is shipwrecked on a remote, wild island. Though programmed only with basic functions and lacking the emotional or survival instincts needed to thrive, Roz unexpectedly becomes the caretaker of a gosling named Brightbill after its family is killed.
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As a first-time “parent,” Roz faces the challenges of raising a child without any programming or knowledge of how to do so. However, she eventually develops emotional depth, forms meaningful relationships with the island’s inhabitants, and learns what it means to nurture, protect and ultimately let go.
A film both parents and children will enjoy, “The Wild Robot” explores themes of survival, adaptation, community and the unexpected joys and hardships of parenting. It also delves into the idea that kindness and empathy, even in a machine, are essential to surviving and thriving in a challenging world.
“Peter Brown didn’t shy away from hard things. There are moments of triumph and heartbreak, and we’re all drawn to that. You don’t want to sugarcoat life because it’s both joyful and hard. Those are the stories that endure,” director Chris Sanders previously told The Christian Post.
“The Wild Robot” is available to watch in 4K Ultra HD on Prime Video, Apple TV and other video-on-demand platforms. You can rent the animated film on sale for $19.99 (reg. $24.99) or buy it digitally for $29.99.
Leah M. Klett is a reporter for The Christian Post. She can be reached at: leah.klett@christianpost.com
