Meet the Robinsons
Meet the Robinsons

Meet the Robinsons

2007Movie95 minEnglish

Lewis, a brilliant young inventor, is keen on creating a time machine to find his mother, who abandoned him in an orphanage. Things take a turn when he meets Wilbur Robinson and his family.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes69%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users84%
Director: Stephen J. AndersonGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

Lewis, an orphaned young inventor, is desperate to find a family and create a device that will help him find his birth mother. During a science fair, his invention is sabotaged by a mysterious man in a bowler hat. This encounter leads him to a futuristic world where he meets the eccentric Robinson family and embarks on an incredible adventure to save the future.

Critical Reception

Meet the Robinsons received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often praised its imaginative animation and hopeful message, though some found the plot to be somewhat formulaic and predictable. Audiences generally responded well to its family-friendly themes and humor.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its vibrant and inventive visual style.
  • Appreciated for its optimistic and heartwarming message about family.
  • Some critics noted the story felt a bit conventional despite its futuristic setting.

Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed 'Meet the Robinsons,' highlighting its creativity, humor, and positive themes. Many found it to be an engaging and fun watch for the whole family, though a few mentioned that the plot could be a bit convoluted at times.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for an Annie Award for Best Music in an Animated Feature Production.

Fun Fact

The character of Wilbur Robinson is voiced by the same actor who voiced the main character in Pixar's 'Up,' Jordan Nagai.

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r96sk

There's great potential there with the concept, but <em>'Meet the Robinsons'</em> feels convoluted and rushed. The first hour of this is boring, once the (admittedly good) turn comes it does slightly improve. If you take out the main par...