Best Robot Movies

Last updated: June 30, 2026

Whether they're clanky and clumsy or sleek and graceful, robots make for memorable metal characters. This list has something for kids of all ages, and even though they aren't human, these robots can still tickle your funny bone, inspire a tear or two, or even get you thinking critically about how we can use technology in our lives. So recharge your batteries with one of these great films, and if you're looking for more technology-centered picks, try Movies and TV Shows About Artificial Intelligence.

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WALL-E Poster Image

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WALL-E

age 5+

Brainy, charming, eco-friendly animated adventure.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2008)

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Knight Rusty Poster Image

MOVIE

Knight Rusty

age 5+

German animated knight quest is fun for kids of all ages.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2014)

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Robots Poster Image

MOVIE

Robots

age 5+

Endearing "follow your dreams" story with plenty of laughs.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2005)

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Lightyear

age 6+

Buzz origin story is exceptionally animated and inclusive.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2022)

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MOVIE

The Iron Giant

age 6+

Touching robot-kid friendship tale has great messages.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1999)

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MOVIE

Forbidden Planet

age 6+

Classic '50s sci-fi flick is campy fun.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1956)

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Big Hero 6

age 7+

Awesome origin story is action-packed, deals with grief.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2014)

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Wallace & Gromit — Vengeance Most Fowl movie poster: Wallace, a "smart" gnome, and Gromit all holding coffee mugs

MOVIE

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl

age 7+

Charming stop-motion animation with comic slapstick action.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2024)

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Robot Dreams Movie Poster: A cartoon dog and robot walk down the street holding hands

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Robot Dreams

age 8+

Word-free animated friendship story brings laughs, tears.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2024)

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Treasure Planet movie poster: Jim Hawkins and crew on a sailing ship in space

MOVIE

Treasure Planet

age 8+

Outer-space pirate treasure hunt has fun, intense battles.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2002)

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The Mitchells vs. the Machines movie poster: A car bursting with happy family members, a pug on the car hood

MOVIE

The Mitchells vs. the Machines

age 8+

Action-packed family adventure tackles tech dependence.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2021)

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Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion Poster Image

MOVIE

Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion

age 8+

Exciting movie boasts strong characters, positive messages.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2014)

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The Incredibles movie poster: The Incredibles family in superhero costumes on red background

MOVIE

The Incredibles

age 8+

Story of superhero family has violence, positive messages.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2004)

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Star Wars: Episode VI - The Return of the Jedi movie poster: Silhouettes of Luke and Darth Vader dueling, with images of other characters around them

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Star Wars: Episode VI - The Return of the Jedi

age 8+

Sci-fi violence, peril, deaths in Ewok-filled installment.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1983)

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Hoppers movie poster: A large bear holds a wide-eyed beaver in its mouth

MOVIE

Hoppers

age 8+

Delightful animal activism tale has creepy scenes, scares.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2026)

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Arco movie poster: Arco flies with a rainbow suit on his body

MOVIE

Arco

age 8+

Hopeful animated buddy adventure has peril, mild scares.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2025)

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Ron's Gone Wrong movie poster: Barney flies with his robot Ron bursting through the poster

MOVIE

Ron's Gone Wrong

age 8+

Animated adventure explores friendship, tech use, bullying.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2021)

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The Wild Robot: Movie Poster. Robot Roz peers through vegetation

MOVIE

The Wild Robot

age 8+

Beautiful, heartwarming adaptation with moments of peril.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2024)

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Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones movie poster: Amidala, adult Anakin, Obi-Wan with lightsaber over Yoda, Boba Fett, Mace Windu, and droids

MOVIE

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

age 9+

Strong sci-fi violence, death, romance in long action epic.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2002)

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Transformers One Movie Poster: Transformers stand together in fight positions

MOVIE

Transformers One

age 9+

Dazzling animation in entertaining, explosive origin story.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2024)

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