From films completely centreed on robots — such as, ahem, Robots — to those that have evil robot antagonists or quirky mechanical sidekicks, there are so many fun family movies featuring robots that are available for your kids to stream now. If your child is a robot-lover or interested in all things science and tech, keep scrolling to learn more and find out where to watch each film.
Big Hero 6
What It's About: "Robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada and his robot Baymax team up with a band of unlikely heroes to save the city of San Fransokyo in Walt Disney Animation Studios' Big Hero 6."
Watch Big Hero 6 on Disney+ here! [2]
Pets United
What It's About: "A street-smart dog and a pampered cat join forces to lead a pack of unlikely heroes when their city is seized by its evil mayor — and his robot army."
Stream Pets United on Netflix here! [3]
WALL-E
What It's About: "After hundreds of lonely years of doing what he was built for, the curious and lovable robot WALL-E discovers a new purpose in life when he meets a sleek robot named EVE. Join them and a hilarious cast of characters on a journey across the universe."
Watch WALL-E on Disney+ here! [4]
Next Gen
What It's About: "Her new best friend is a high-tech fighting machine. Time to settle scores, have some fun — and maybe even save the world."
Watch Next Gen on Netflix here! [5]
Robots
What It's About: "A robot who dreams of being an inventor takes on a corporation in this animated film. Rodney Copperbottom pursues a job at Bigweld Industries, only to find that it is run by a greedy capitalist and his nasty mum, whose new corporate policy involves junking older robots who can't afford upgraded bodies. It's up to Rodney and his pals to save the day."
Watch Robots on HBO Max here! [6]
Meet the Robinsons
What It's About: "Young Lewis, who's always wondered why his mother put him up for adoption, may get his answer when Wilbur Robinson whisks him away to the future."
Watch Meet the Robinsons on Disney+ here! [7]
Astro Boy
What It's About: "In this 'marvelously designed piece of cartoon kinetics' . . . based on the classic Japanese TV show, a scientist creates a robot boy with super powers, x-ray vision and the ability to fly."
Watch Astro Boy on HBO Max here! [8]
Megamind
What It's About: "In this hilarious twist on the superhero movie, super villain Megamind's (Will Ferrell [9]) dreams have come true when he conquers the city's protector, Metro Man (Brad Pitt [10]), gaining control of Metro City. But when a new villain (Jonah Hill [11]) is created and chaos runs rampant, the world's biggest 'mind' and his comic sidekick might actually save the day."
Watch Megamind on YouTube here! [12]
Battle For Terra
What It's About: "When the inhabitants of a peaceful planet come under attack by the last surviving remnants of humanity, a rebellious young alien girl forms an unlikely alliance with a human pilot to battle the hostile invaders in this animated sci-fi tale."
Watch Battle For Terra on HBO Max here! [13]
Jetsons: The Movie
What It's About: "George Jetson and his futuristic family — wife Jane, daughter Judy, son Elroy — are back with everyone's favourite space mutt Astro. In this feature-length animated adventure, George uses diplomacy in his effort to solve an interplanetary crisis involving teddy-bear-like alien saboteurs and his hot-headed boss, Mr. Spacely."
Watch Jetsons: The Movie on HBO Max here! [14]
Bling
What It's About: "Will a 'bling' ring or the courage to save his city from an army of evil robots win the heart of Sam's childhood sweetheart?"
Watch Bling on Amazon Prime here! [15]
Inspector Gadget
What It's About: "A security guard's dreams come true when, after a near-fatal encounter with the evil Dr. Claw, he is transformed into a cybernetic police officer by the brilliant and beautiful Dr. Brenda Bradford."
Watch Inspector Gadget on Disney+ here! [16]
Monsters vs. Aliens
What It's About: "The world's most unlikely heroes are on a mission to save the Earth in DreamWorks Animation's Monsters Vs. Aliens. Ginormica, Dr. Cockroach Ph.D, The Missing Link, Insectosaurous and B.O.B. join forces to fight back when aliens attack."
Watch Monsters vs. Aliens on Amazon Prime here! [17]
Treasure Planet
What It's About: "A secret map inspires a thrilling treasure hunt across the universe as young Jim Hawkins and John Silver, the ship's cyborg cook, set off in search of their destiny."
Watch Treasure Planet on Disney+ here! [18]
Terra Willy: Unexplored Planet
What It's About: "When a young boy crash lands on an unexplored planet, he must rely on a survival robot and an alien creature to help him find his way home."
Watch Terra Willy: Unexplored Planet on Hulu here! [19]
Sonic the Hedgehog
What It's About: "Sonic the Hedgehog tells the story of the world's speediest hedgehog as he embraces his new home on Earth. Sonic and his new best friend Tom team up to defend the planet from the evil genius Dr. Robotnik and his plans for world domination."
Watch Sonic the Hedgehog on Hulu here! [20]
The Incredibles
What It's About: "As Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl, Bob and his wife Helen were among the world's greatest crime fighters. But fifteen years after their glory days, they have been forced to adopt civilian identities and live 'normal' lives with their three kids. Itching to get back into action, they get their chance when a mysterious communication summons Bob to a remote island."
Watch The Incredibles on Disney+ here! [21]
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
What It's About: "When gooey green aliens kidnap all the adults in Retroville, it's up to 11-year-old Jimmy Neutron to come up with a plan to rescue them."
Stream Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius on Netflix here! [22]
The Iron Giant
What It's About: "Something humongous is among us! A young boy rescues a huge robot which has rocketed to earth from space — and tries to protect the genial giant from a nosey government agent and the military. A captivating animated feature that's part metal, part magic and all heart."
Watch The Iron Giant on YouTube here! [23]
Robo-Dog
What It's About: "Tom Austin creates the most incredible canine the world has ever seen! But Tom's ex-boss Mr. Willis, finds out that Robo-Dog is powered by a technologically advanced super battery, and he plots to steal it for himself."
Watch Robo-Dog on Hulu here! [24]