Robin Robin
Robin Robin

Movie spotlight

Robin Robin

2021
Movie
30 min
English

A bird raised by mice begins to question where she belongs and sets off on a daring journey of self-discovery.

Insights

IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Metacritic78/100
Google Users95%
Director: Dan Ojari, Mikey PleaseGenres: Animation, Family, Short, Musical, Comedy

Plot Summary

A heartwarming stop-motion animated musical short film from Aardman Animations and Netflix. It tells the story of Robin, a bird who was raised by a family of mice. When her siblings decide to leave the nest to find food, Robin, despite being a bird, is determined to prove she can be a good mouse and goes on a daring adventure to steal a treasured cookie.

Critical Reception

Robin Robin was met with widespread critical acclaim, praised for its charming animation, touching story, and delightful musical numbers. Critics lauded its emotional depth and the unique premise of a bird trying to fit in with mice, making it a standout holiday special.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning stop-motion animation brings the charming story to life.

  • A heartwarming and emotional tale about belonging and family.

  • The musical numbers are catchy and add to the film's overall delight.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved Robin Robin, frequently highlighting its beautiful animation and touching, emotional storyline. Many found it to be a perfect, heartwarming holiday viewing experience for the whole family, with particular praise for its unique characters and message.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film and the BAFTA Award for Best Short Animation.

Fun Fact

The entire film was created using stop-motion animation, with each character and set meticulously handcrafted by a dedicated team of artists and technicians.

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CinemaSerf

There’s a little of the ugly ducking to this enjoyable Aardman animation, as a bird’s egg topples from it’s nest and finds it’s way to some kindly mice. When “Robin” pokes it’s little beak out of it’s shell, the mystified mice readily adopt...