Robots

20052005
PGPG
1h 31min

Ewan McGregor, Robin Williams, Mel Brooks, Dan Hedaya, James Earl Jones, Paula Abdul, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent, Greg Kinnear, Stanley Tucci, Dianne Wiest, Amanda Bynes, Drew Carey, Jay Leno, Harland Williams, Lucille Bliss, Terry Bradshaw, Jennifer Coolidge, Marshall Efron, Lowell Ganz, Paul Giamatti, Jackie Hoffman, Tim Nordquist, Al Roker, Alan Rosenberg, Stephen Tobolowsky, Chris Wedge, Damien Fahey, Jansen Panettiere, Crawford Wilson, Will Denton, Dylan Denton, and Brian Scott McFadden in Robots (2005)

Trailer for Robots

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Animation Adventure Comedy

In a robot world, a young idealistic inventor travels to the big city to join his inspiration's company, only to find himself opposing its sinister new management.In a robot world, a young idealistic inventor travels to the big city to join his inspiration's company, only to find himself opposing its sinister new management.In a robot world, a young idealistic inventor travels to the big city to join his inspiration's company, only to find himself opposing its sinister new management.

Directors
- Chris Wedge
- Carlos Saldanha
Writers
- Ron Mita(story)
- Jim McClain(story)
- David Lindsay-Abaire(story)
Stars
- Ewan McGregor(voice)
- Halle Berry(voice)
- Mel Brooks(voice)

See production, box office & company info

See production, box office & company info

Awards
- 2 wins & 22 nominations

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Chris Wedge in Robots (2005)

Greg Kinnear in Robots (2005)

Jennifer Coolidge in Robots (2005)

Robin Williams in Robots (2005)

Robin Williams in Robots (2005)

Robin Williams in Robots (2005)

Ewan McGregor and Robin Williams in Robots (2005)

Ewan McGregor, Robin Williams, and Amanda Bynes in Robots (2005)

Ewan McGregor and Robin Williams in Robots (2005)

Ewan McGregor and Stanley Tucci in Robots (2005)

Greg Kinnear in Robots (2005)

Dianne Wiest in Robots (2005)

Rodney Copperbottomas Rodney Copperbottom
(voice)

Cappyas Cappy
(voice)

Bigweldas Bigweld
(voice)

Fenderas Fender
(voice)

Watchas Watch
(voice)

Pigeon Ladyas Pigeon Lady
(voice)

Broken Arm Botas Broken Arm Bot
(voice)

Madame Gasketas Madame Gasket
(voice)

Piperas Piper
(voice)

Crankas Crank
(voice)

Jennifer Coolidge

Aunt Fannyas Aunt Fanny
(voice)

Youngest Rodneyas Youngest Rodney
(voice)

Young Rodneyas Young Rodney
(voice)

Stage Announceras Stage Announcer
(voice)

Mr. Gasketas Mr. Gasket
(voice)

Tim the Gate Guardas Tim the Gate Guard
(voice)

Mr. Gunkas Mr. Gunk
(voice)

Directors
- Chris Wedge
- Carlos Saldanha
Writers
- Ron Mita(story)
- Jim McClain(story)
- David Lindsay-Abaire(story) (screenplay)
All cast & crew

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Even in a world populated entirely by mechanical beings Rodney Copperbottom is considered a genius inventor. Rodney dreams of two things, making the world a better place and meeting his idol, the master inventor Bigweld. On his journey he encounters Cappy, a beautiful executive 'bot with whom Rodney is instantly smitten, the nefarious corporate tyrant Ratchet who locks horns with Rodney, and a group of misfit 'bots known as the Rusties, led by Fender and Piper Pinwheeler. —IMDb Editors

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Taglines
- You can shine no matter what you're made of.
Genres
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated PG for some brief language and suggestive humor
Parents guide

Trivia
The filmmakers wanted the music score to sound like it was recorded by the "Robot Philharmonic". To that effect, they hired performance artists Blue Man Group, known for performing on musical instruments made from industrial piping and other found objects, to do special percussion effects.

Goofs
When Wonder-Bot puts the second group of dishes into Rodney's father, they are facing to the right. When he takes them out, they are facing to the left.

Quotes
Fender: You consider me a friend?
Rodney Copperbottom: Sure. What else would I consider you?
Fender: I don't know. An embarrassment? A way to rebel against your parents? A desperate cry for help? The list is endless.

Crazy credits
Production babies are listed as "Blue Sky Babies Assembled During Production."

Alternate versions
The German dub features the song played in the end credits "From Zero To Hero" by Sarah Connor who also voiced Cappy in that dub.

Connections
Featured in HBO First Look: Robots (2005)

Soundtracks
Pomp & Circumstance
Written by Edward Elgar

Top review

Superb! Classic Robin Williams!

Sure, this is mostly a kids movie but as you have probably read many times, there is enough humor aimed at the adults to keep them entertained while with the kids. This is definitely good for all ages.

Ewan McGregor stars as Rodney Copperbottom but it is clearly Robin Williams who steals the movie as Fender. He clearly overshadows McGregor, Halle Berry, Amanda Bynes, Mel Brooks, Greg Kinnear and all others involved. Of course, this is really about the animation. Everything about Robots is rendered exquisitely. The time and effort that must have went into making this movie is astonishing.

I have read a few comments and reviews concerning Williams being annoying but that is absolutely 100% UNTRUE! I thoroughly enjoyed William's performance, which is saying something considering it is only his voice. Robot's marketing of William's character was not misleading. It is exactly as seen in the trailers. If you thought it was annoying, then why see it? Some people need to smarten up I suppose.

Don't believe the haters here. Most only want to go against the grain. If you did not enjoy Williams' performance in the trailer, then please don't be disappointed when you see the same thing in the movie. I can honestly say that this is a great movie-going experience for everybody.

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FrancesTheWHORE
Mar 13, 2005

Release date
- March 11, 2005 (United States)
Countries of origin
Official site
- Official Facebook
Languages
- English
- Italian
Also known as
- Robots: The IMAX Experience
Filming locations
- White Plains, New York, USA
Production companies
- Twentieth Century Fox Animation
- Blue Sky Studios
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Budget
- $75,000,000 (estimated)
Gross US & Canada
- $128,200,012
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $36,045,301
- Mar 13, 2005
Gross worldwide
- $262,511,490

See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

Runtime
- 1h 31min
Color
- Color
Sound mix
Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1

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Ewan McGregor, Robin Williams, Mel Brooks, Dan Hedaya, James Earl Jones, Paula Abdul, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent, Greg Kinnear, Stanley Tucci, Dianne Wiest, Amanda Bynes, Drew Carey, Jay Leno, Harland Williams, Lucille Bliss, Terry Bradshaw, Jennifer Coolidge, Marshall Efron, Lowell Ganz, Paul Giamatti, Jackie Hoffman, Tim Nordquist, Al Roker, Alan Rosenberg, Stephen Tobolowsky, Chris Wedge, Damien Fahey, Jansen Panettiere, Crawford Wilson, Will Denton, Dylan Denton, and Brian Scott McFadden in Robots (2005)

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