September 27, 2024
Worthwhile — caution advised for young children.
Released
September 27, 2024
Director
Chris Sanders
Cast
Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor, Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu, and Catherine O'Hara
Directed by Chris Sanders, rated PG, released September 27, 2024. A kind robot shipwrecked on an island becomes mom to an orphaned gosling and learns what family means.
Starring Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor, Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu, among others.
Gentle adventure about belonging, nature, and loving someone different from you.
Critics have been especially enthusiastic—97% on the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer—with audiences largely in agreement at 98% on the Popcornmeter. IMDb users rate it about 8.2/10.
Use the MovieGuide breakdown below for violence, language, and other advisories before you hit play with younger viewers.
Gentle adventure about belonging, nature, and loving someone different from you.
Summaries based on each site's scores and typical coverage — open the source for full reviews.
Family content & quality
Entertainment quality ★★★★ (4/4). Family content +1 — worthwhile with caution for young children. Expect an uplifting or heartfelt core with moderate elements—peril, mild language, or thematic notes—worth previewing for younger kids.
Critics & audience
Critics are overwhelmingly positive at 97% on the Tomatometer, clustering around praise for craft, emotion, and rewatch value. Audience scores are even warmer on the Popcornmeter (98%), a sign of strong word-of-mouth. Open the full page for critic and audience quotes.
User scores & reviews
Users place it around 8.2/10, reflecting excellent broad-audience regard. Reviews there usually dig into performances, emotional payoff, pacing, and genre expectations—a useful counterweight to professional critics. Open the score above to read the full conversation.
