Based on the 2007 comic of the same name by Sara Varon, Robot Dreams follows a lonely robot decides to build himself a robot friend, but is forced to abandon his friend soon after.
What is Robot Dreams About?
In 1980s Manhattan, Dog lives a lonely life at home. After seeing an advertisement on TV, he decides to order a robot friend. Upon receiving and building his new friend, the pair become best buddies. On labor Day, they go to Coney Island for a day in the sun. However, things take a drastic turn when Robot’s metal parts begin to rust. Without the ability to move, it saddens Dog to leave his friend behind hoping someday they will reunite once again.
What makes this film truly unique is that there is no dialogue. Instead the animated film focuses on the friendship of Dog and Robot, its importance and how fragile friendship can be.
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What is Robot Dreams Rated?
Currently, the film does not have a rating.
How to watch Robot Dreams?
First it made its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May of 2023, it will arrive in US theaters on May 31, 2024. Since it is distributed by Neon, it will stream on Hulu at a future date.
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Who is Behind Robot Dreams?
The film is written and directed by Pablo Berger. After its Cannes Film Festival debut, it was released in the Spanish and French markets. Following that, Curzon released the film in the United Kingdom and Ireland in 2024.
As a result, it received critical acclaim and received the award for Best Film in the Contrechamp section of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival and the award for Best Independent Animated Feature at the 51st Annie Awards. Additionally, it won the Goya Award for Best Animated Film and the European Film Award for Best Animated Film and was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 96th Academy Awards.
Who is in Robot Dreams?
Besides those named above, John Carroll Lynch stars as Dr. Morris and Sandra Bernhard stars Dr. Shirley. Also starring in the film are Oliver Platt, Stephan James and Keith and Kenneth Lucas.
