Meet the Robinsons (2007)

Kernel Score: 76% · 3,082 ratings · Rated G

Genres: Animation, Comedy, Family, Science Fiction, Adventure

Released: 2007-03-23

Runtime: 95 minutes

Is Meet the Robinsons worth watching?

Worth watching. A bright, inventive family cartoon about an orphan inventor who travels to the future. It's quirky, funny and has a warm centre about family and failure, even if the villain plot gets busy.

Watch it if you

  • like zippy, imaginative animation
  • want a family film with a heartfelt theme

Skip it if you

  • want sharper, more grown-up humour
  • dislike busy, cluttered plots

Best for: Family movie night

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Meet the Robinsons

  • Stream: Disney+
  • Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Lewis, a brilliant young inventor, is keen on creating a time machine to find his mother, who abandoned him in an orphanage. Things take a turn when he meets Wilbur Robinson and his family.

Meet the Robinsons parents' guide: all ages

Parents need to know that Meet the Robinsons is a G-rated animated family adventure about a boy inventor seeking his mother and finding a new family.

  • Violence & scariness: A little — Only mild cartoonish peril typical of a G-rated family film.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official G rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

Stephen J. Anderson

Cast

  • Daniel Hansen as Lewis (voice)
  • Jordan Fry as Lewis (voice)
  • Wesley Singerman as Wilbur (voice)
  • Matthew Josten as Michael 'Goob' Yagoobian (voice)
  • Stephen J. Anderson as Bowler Hat Guy / Grandpa Bud / Tallulah (voice)
  • Tom Selleck as Cornelius Robinson (voice)
  • Tom Kenny as Mr. Willerstein (voice)
  • Laurie Metcalf as Lucille Krunklehorn (voice)
  • Angela Bassett as Mildred (voice)
  • Nicole Sullivan as Franny (voice)

Meet the Robinsons FAQ

Is Meet the Robinsons worth watching?

Worth watching. A bright, inventive family cartoon about an orphan inventor who travels to the future. It's quirky, funny and has a warm centre about family and failure, even if the villain plot gets busy.

Where can I watch Meet the Robinsons?

In the US you can stream Meet the Robinsons on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Meet the Robinsons OK for kids?

Meet the Robinsons is rated G. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Meet the Robinsons is a G-rated animated family adventure about a boy inventor seeking his mother and finding a new family.

What movies are like Meet the Robinsons?

If you liked Meet the Robinsons, try The Wild Robot, Big Hero 6, Inside Out and Megamind.