'The Wild Robot' (2024)

Authors

  • Michaela Richards Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington
  • Michael Toy Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1558/jasr.32625

Keywords:

film review, The Wild Robot, Chris Sanders

Abstract

The Wild Robot (2024). Director: Chris Sanders. DreamWorks.

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Published

2025-02-26

Issue

Section

Film Reviews

How to Cite

Richards, M., & Toy, M. (2025). ’The Wild Robot’ (2024). Journal for the Academic Study of Religion. https://doi.org/10.1558/jasr.32625