Robot Dreams (2023)

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Movie basic details

Current status - Released
Total runtime - 102 mins.
Release date - 06-12-2023
Release year - 2023
Genres - Animation, Comedy, Drama, Now Playing Movies, Science Fiction

Overall ratings and scores for Robot Dreams:
Happiness Score - 8.1/10, World Popularity Score - 12.6789/100, IMDB Score - 7.6, Metascore - 83, Internet Movie Database - 7.6/10, Rotten Tomatoes - 97%, Metacritic - 83/100, .
Robot Dreams movie has Total Global Votes - 401, Total IMD Votes - 11,440

Robot Dreams Movie Introduction: Movie Robot Dreams, release year 2023 is written by Pablo Berger, Sara Varon and directed by Pablo Berger. The leading star-cast in this movie are Ivan Labanda, Albert Trifol Segarra, Rafa Calvo along with the other stars and crew members.

Movie overview and plot by

Movie in-short: The adventures and misfortunes of Dog and Robot in New York City during the 1980s.

Movie story-line: Dog lives in Manhattan and he's tired of being alone. One day he decides to build himself a robot, a companion. Their friendship blossoms, until they become inseparable, to the rhythm of '80s NYC. One summer night, Dog, with great sadness, is forced to abandon Robot at the beach. Will they ever meet again?

Movie synopsis: The adventures and misfortunes of Dog and Robot in New York City during the 1980s.

Highlights - Robot Dreams (2023)

Total budget - $5,300,000.00
Total revenue - $4,330,554.00
Produced by - Arcadia Motion PicturesLokizFilmsNoodles ProductionLes films du Worso
Produced in - FranceSpain
Available languages - No Language (No Language),
Homepage URL - https://neonrated.com/films/robot-dreams
Awards won / Nominations - Nominated for 1 Oscar. 22 wins & 44 nominations total
Certificate(s) - AR : ATP BR : 10 CH : 6 CH : 6 ES : G FR : A GB : 6 GR : A IT : Btl KR : 6+

Lead Actors, Writer(s), Director(s) of Robot Dreams (2023)

Lead Actors - Ivan Labanda, Albert Trifol Segarra, Rafa Calvo
Writer(s) - Pablo Berger, Sara Varon
Director(s) - Pablo Berger

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) about Robot Dreams (2023)

What is the release date of Robot Dreams (2023)?
Release date of Robot Dreams (2023) is 06-12-2023.


What is the total runtime of Robot Dreams (2023) in minutes?
Total runtime of Robot Dreams (2023) in minutes is 103 min.


What is the budget consumed to produce Robot Dreams (2023) movie?
The budget consumed to produce Robot Dreams (2023) movie is around $5,300,000.00.


How much revenue is expected from movie Robot Dreams (2023)?
Expected revenue from movie movie Robot Dreams (2023) is around $4,330,554.00.


What is the pupularity of Robot Dreams (2023)?
Worldwide pupularity of Robot Dreams (2023) movie is 12.6789%.


What is the name of the production company of film Robot Dreams (2023)?
Production company of film Robot Dreams (2023) is/are Arcadia Motion Pictures, LokizFilms, Noodles Production, Les films du Worso, .


Which country the film Robot Dreams (2023) is produced in?
Film production country for the film Robot Dreams (2023) is France, Spain, .


Which language the film Robot Dreams (2023) is produced in?
Film Robot Dreams (2023) is produced in No Language (No Language), language(s).


Which Genre the film Robot Dreams (2023) belongs to?
Movie Robot Dreams (2023) is categorized under Animation, Drama, Family genre(s).


Who are the lead actors of the film Robot Dreams (2023)?
Lead actors of the film Robot Dreams (2023) are Ivan Labanda, Albert Trifol Segarra, Rafa Calvo.


Who is the writer of the film Robot Dreams (2023)?
The writer(s) of the film Robot Dreams (2023) is/are Pablo Berger, Sara Varon.


Who is the director of the film Robot Dreams (2023)?
The director(s) of the film Robot Dreams (2023) is/are Pablo Berger.


Which awards, nominations and recognitions are won by Robot Dreams (2023) movie?
Movie Robot Dreams (2023) has Nominated for 1 Oscar. 22 wins & 44 nominations total awards and nomination in it's profile.


What is the story of Robot Dreams (2023) in-short?
Short plot of movie Robot Dreams (2023): The adventures and misfortunes of Dog and Robot in New York City during the 1980s..


What is the full story of Robot Dreams (2023) movie?
Full plot of movie Robot Dreams (2023): The adventures and misfortunes of Dog and Robot in New York City during the 1980s..


Where to find full details of Robot Dreams (2023) movie?
You can find the full details of movie Robot Dreams (2023) at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13429870


Where to stream or watch movie Robot Dreams (2023) online?
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List of full Starcast and crew members of Robot Dreams (2023)

Full Starcast:

profie photo of Ivan LabandaName: Ivan Labanda
Character: Dog / Robot / Various (voice)

profie photo of Tito TrifolName: Tito Trifol
Character: Various (voice)

profie photo of Rafa CalvoName: Rafa Calvo
Character: Various (voice)

profie photo of José García TosName: José García Tos
Character: Various (voice)

profie photo of José Luis MediavillaName: José Luis Mediavilla
Character: Various (voice)

profie photo of Graciela MolinaName: Graciela Molina
Character: Duck / Various (voice)

profie photo of Esther SolansName: Esther Solans
Character: Various (voice)

Crew Members:

profie photo of Pablo BergerName: Pablo Berger
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Director

profie photo of José Luis ÁgredaName: José Luis Ágreda
Department: Art
Job/Role: Art Direction

profie photo of Benoît FéroumontName: Benoît Féroumont
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Animation Director

profie photo of Fabiola OrdoyoName: Fabiola Ordoyo
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Designer

profie photo of Pablo BergerName: Pablo Berger
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer

profie photo of Ibon CormenzanaName: Ibon Cormenzana
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer

profie photo of Ángel DurándezName: Ángel Durández
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer

profie photo of Ignasi EstapéName: Ignasi Estapé
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer

profie photo of Yuko HaramiName: Yuko Harami
Department: Production
Job/Role: Associate Producer

profie photo of Julian LarrauriName: Julian Larrauri
Department: Production
Job/Role: Line Producer

profie photo of Sylvie PialatName: Sylvie Pialat
Department: Production
Job/Role: Co-Producer

profie photo of Benoît QuainonName: Benoît Quainon
Department: Production
Job/Role: Co-Producer

profie photo of Reyes Arnal RisueñoName: Reyes Arnal Risueño
Department: Production
Job/Role: Supervising Producer

profie photo of Sandra Tapia DíazName: Sandra Tapia Díaz
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer

profie photo of Pablo BergerName: Pablo Berger
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Writer

profie photo of Alfonso VilallongaName: Alfonso Vilallonga
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Original Music Composer

profie photo of Fernando FrancoName: Fernando Franco
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Editor

profie photo of Nacho Subirats MorateName: Nacho Subirats Morate
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Assistant Director

profie photo of Fabiola OrdoyoName: Fabiola Ordoyo
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Mixer

profie photo of Fabiola OrdoyoName: Fabiola Ordoyo
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Supervising Sound Editor

profie photo of Manuel CarriónName: Manuel Carrión
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Foley Artist

profie photo of Steven GhoutiName: Steven Ghouti
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Re-Recording Mixer

profie photo of Laia PicónName: Laia Picón
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Editor

profie photo of Sara VaronName: Sara Varon
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Comic Book

profie photo of Sara VaronName: Sara Varon
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Author

profie photo of Sara VaronName: Sara Varon
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Original Story

profie photo of Maca GilName: Maca Gil
Department: Art
Job/Role: Storyboard Artist

profie photo of Sandra Tapia DíazName: Sandra Tapia Díaz
Department: Production
Job/Role: Executive Producer

profie photo of Jérôme VidalName: Jérôme Vidal
Department: Production
Job/Role: Co-Producer

profie photo of Yuko HaramiName: Yuko Harami
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Music Editor

profie photo of Daniel Fernandez-CasasName: Daniel Fernandez-Casas
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Lead Character Designer

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Reviews Section

rated 3.5 out of 5
March 26, 2024

Set in a New York City populated by animals with human traits, we meet a dog who lives a rather solitary existence. Addicted to microwavable mac 'n cheese, he catches a glimpse of a couple in the apartment block opposite and that makes him feel a little lonesome. A timely ad on the television, though, suggests he buy a robot pal. An huge great box duly arrives and a Meccano project that might have daunted Da Vinci ensues. Success! Soon the pair are bonding nicely and a trip to the beach proves great fun. The problem? Well, the robot then seizes up. Lack of power. The dog rushes home to get a repair kit only to find his return barred by gates and padlocks. It's the end of the season and he cannot return til June! He tries a few wheezes to get to his friend, but thwarted he must accept the inevitable and wait. It's whilst he is waiting that we are introduced to the dreams of the robot as he lies paralysed on the sand. Simple dreams. Nothing too aspirational, but they help him while away the time as the rain, snow, sand - and a few unkindly visitors pepper his inactivity. Meantime, our canine friend must also try to get on with his life - and perhaps unsurprisingly, he dreams too. The denouement is not what I was expecting - and I found that created quite a touching, plausible even, scenario which I think you'll appreciate when you see it. It's a film about friendship, longing and resilience that's well enough animated and though you do have to suspend a degree of practicality when watching, it does offer quite a poignant look how we build, sustain and move on from relationships and is really well worth seeing on the big screen.


-- CinemaSerf
rated 3.5 out of 5
June 19, 2024

In an age where the lines of what makes for a successful relationship have become increasingly blurred (and simultaneously more liberating), we’re seeing all manner of partnership combinations emerge that are just as valid as conventional models, no matter how different they may appear. And thank goodness for that, as evidenced by the profound connection depicted in this delightful animated feature from writer-director Pablo Berger. In a diversely multicultural version of 1980s New York (some might more correctly call it a multi-species zootropolis), Dog is a lonely soul. He longs to find someone to make his life fulfilled, a dream that appears to come true when he purchases an Amica 2000 Robot. Once activated, Robot and Dog quickly bond and spend a fun summer getting to know one another and enjoying each other’s company. But, when a late summer beach outing inadvertently separates them until the following spring, each is left alone, wondering if they’ll ever see one another again, despite often dreaming about what such a reunion may hold. During this separation, though, both parties begin to realize what could occur if they never reconnect, prompting them to consider how to forge new forms of companionship. But will those alternative arrangements be satisfying, or will their longing for one another never let up? These are the kinds of relationship questions that many of us face in life, so the circumstances ring familiar, even if the parties involved are vastly different from us. The result is a warm, touching, heartfelt story that’s decidedly sweet and cute (though never cutesy), with more than a few bittersweet moments to keep it real. The picture’s charming, imaginative animation presents a whimsical, nuanced view of the Big Apple in the late 20th Century with virtually no dialogue but backed with a killer soundtrack. The narrative, based on a graphic novel by Sara Varon, is a bit sluggish at times (especially in the film’s opening half) with some sequences that could have been trimmed or eliminated. In fact, some have contended that “Robot Dreams” is a glorified short that’s been needlessly padded to stretch out its runtime, though that’s a view I don’t share, despite my belief that this release would have benefitted from some judicious editing. As a general rule, I’m not an overly huge fan of animation, since much of it in my mind is excessively silly, manic and inane (especially among American productions), so I tend to pick what I screen in this genre very selectively. However, when animation works well, its offerings frequently turn my head, as this one often does. This Oscar-nominated title is a fun little picture that will surely put a smile on your face and tug at the heartstrings, and that’s something worth dreaming about.


-- Brent Marchant

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