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Seen it?2018 | 105 min | Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Science Fiction
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A friendship with a top-secret robot turns a lonely girl's life into a thrilling adventure as they take on bullies, evil bots and a scheming madman.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 81K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kevin R. Adams, Joe Ksander
- John KrasinskiProject 77 (voice)
- Lo MutucMai (voice)
- Jason SudeikisJustin Pin / Ares (voice)
- Michael PeñaMomo (voice)
- David CrossDr. Tanner Rice / Q-Bots (voice)
- Constance WuMolly (voice)
- Kiana LedéGreenwood (voice)
- Anna AkanaAni (voice)
- Issac Ryan BrownRic (voice)
- Reba BuhrDiagnostic Computer (voice)