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 service robot shipwrecked on a wild island becomes mother to an orphaned gosling — learning that tasks are not enough; love is the mission.
Starring Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor, Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu, among others.
Parenting, belonging, and sacrifice unfold with breathtaking tenderness. It asks us to reclaim our wild capacity for altruistic love.
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.
Pair the scores with the MovieGuide content breakdown and the source reviews linked on this page to decide if it fits your night in.
Parenting, belonging, and sacrifice unfold with breathtaking tenderness. It asks us to reclaim our wild capacity for altruistic love.
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.
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