Ron's Gone Wrong

Best Friend Forever* (*battery life may vary).

2021 • 107 min • Animation · Science Fiction · Family · Comedy

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Synopsis

In a world where walking, talking, digitally connected bots have become children's best friends, an 11-year-old finds that his robot buddy doesn't quite work the same as the others do.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

2045 reviews

79 Audience · 2045 · 100%

An 11-year-old boy gets a malfunctioning robot companion in a world where digital bots are every child's best friend. Together, they learn the true meaning of friendship and navigate the complexities of social media and connection.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Mild animated pratfalls and chases
Brief moments of peril for characters
Some themes around loneliness and fitting in
Robots can be easily broken or discarded

What it models well

The value of true friendship
Accepting differences
Ethical use of technology
The importance of individuality

Talk about it after

What makes a good friend?
The pros and cons of social media
How do we treat those who are different?
Thinking critically about new technology

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Ron's Gone Wrong. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.