Robinson Crusoe (2016 film) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Robinson Crusoe
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Vincent Kesteloot Ben Stassen
Produced by	Gina Gallo Mimi Maynard Domonic Paris Ben Stassen Caroline Van Iseghem
Written by	Lee Christopher Domonic Paris Graham Weldon
Starring	Matthias Schweighöfer Kaya Yanar Cindy aus Marzahn Dieter Hallervorden Aylin Tezel
Music by	Ramin Djawadi
Studio	Illuminata Pictures nWave Pictures uFilm
Distributed by	Belga Films (Belgium) StudioCanal (France)
Release date(s)	5 February 2016 (2016-02-05) (Brussels Animation Film Festival) 30 March 2016 (2016-03-30) (Belgium) 20 April 2016 (2016-04-20) (France)
Running time	90 minutes
Country	Belgium France
Language	English French German
Budget	$13 million
Money made	$39.5 million

Robinson Crusoe (also known as The Wild Life in North America) is a fun 2016 3D computer-animated movie. It was made in Belgium and France. The film is an adventure comedy film directed by Vincent Kesteloot and Ben Stassen.

This movie is based on the famous 1719 book Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe. But here's the cool part: it tells the story from the point of view of the animals living on the island! The film came out in the United States on September 9, 2016. It made $39.5 million around the world, which was a good amount compared to its $13 million budget.

Story of the Island Animals

The movie begins with pirates finding a man named Robinson Crusoe on an island. A smart Scarlet macaw named Mak is on the pirate ship. He tells two mice, Rufus and Cecil, the real story of what happened.

Life on the Island

Mak and his animal friends lived on a small, lonely island in the South Pacific. His friends included Epi the echidna, Carmello the veiled chameleon, Rosie the tapir, Kiki the kingfisher, Scrubby the old goat, and Pango the ground pangolin. Their lives were perfect with blue skies, clear water, and lots of yummy food.

But Mak was bored. Every day felt the same. He dreamed of leaving his island paradise. He wanted to explore new places beyond the ocean.

A Shipwrecked Visitor

Meanwhile, an English mapmaker named Robinson Crusoe and his dog, Aynsley, were traveling on a ship. They hoped to find riches in a new land. During a big storm, Crusoe and Aynsley got stuck in the ship's bottom. Two mean Persian cats, Mal and May, were also trapped there. The ship's crew escaped, leaving everyone else behind.

On the island, Mak and his friends tried to save Scrubby from falling during the storm. They all found shelter in a cave on high ground.

Meeting Robinson Crusoe

The next morning, Crusoe arrived on the island. He started looking for a way to leave. The island animals were unsure about the new visitors. They hid on the beach. Mak saw his chance to get off the island. He told the other animals to hide while he watched Crusoe.

The next day, Mal and May attacked Mak. Luckily, Aynsley chased them away. Crusoe took Mak onto the wrecked ship to help his injured wing. Crusoe renamed the bird "Tuesday." Aynsley helped Mak and Crusoe become friends.

Trouble with the Cats

Mal and May wanted Crusoe to leave the island. They tricked the animals into thinking Crusoe had hurt Mak. The animals attacked Crusoe. Mal and May went after Mak and Aynsley to hide their trick.

During the chaos, Aynsley got stuck under a door. The ship's remains started burning. Mak escaped, but Aynsley died in the explosion. Mal and May were stranded on "Curse Island," a small island full of bugs.

New Friends and a New Home

Crusoe was very sad about Aynsley. Mak led Crusoe to the other animals. The animals realized the cats had tricked them. They wanted to cheer Crusoe up. Slowly, the animals saw that Crusoe was friendly.

They started helping him live on the island. They brought him fruits for food. They helped him build a tree house. They even made a "pipeline" for fresh water and a watchtower to spot ships.

Cats Return and a Fire

As months passed, Kiki became annoyed that the others liked Crusoe's lifestyle. Crusoe also felt sad about not being rescued. One afternoon, Kiki flew near the ship's remains. She was upset about their lives with Crusoe.

Suddenly, Mal and May returned! They had survived on "Curse Island" by eating bugs. They had many kittens. They used a wooden plank from the ship to get back to the main island. They wanted to cause trouble for Crusoe and his friends.

Fighting Back

The animals managed to push Mal and May back for a short time. They knew the cats would keep bothering them. That night, Mak led the animals to the watchtower. With their help, they trapped the cats inside. The animals then knocked the watchtower into the sea with the cats inside.

But their victory didn't last long. May had started a fire earlier. The fire put Crusoe and the animals in danger. Crusoe was knocked out during the fight. They got him out, but he got caught in some ropes and was knocked out again by a falling plank.

Pirate Rescue and Escape

The fire attracted a group of pirates led by Captain Long John Silver. The pirates chased away the animals trying to save Crusoe. The next morning, they "rescued" Crusoe.

Crusoe told the pirates a made-up story about what happened. The captain forced Crusoe to join his crew. He refused to take Crusoe back to England. The captain feared being punished if he returned.

The Journey Home

Mak finishes telling his story to Rufus and Cecil. Crusoe tries to escape the pirates, leading to a wild chase. Mak saves Crusoe and the mice by perfectly copying the captain's voice. They make their way back to the island.

The cats, Mal and May, had secretly gotten onto the pirate ship. They used a makeshift raft made from the watchtower's remains. Crusoe later uses this raft to row back to the island. The pirates adopt the cats.

During the movie's credits, you see pictures of the animals' lives with Robinson Crusoe, Rufus, and Cecil. They fix the tree house and get used to island life again. The cats also adjust to living with Long John Silver and his pirate crew.

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