WALL·E (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 8.1

WALL·E poster

Released in 2008, WALL·E is a family, animation and science fiction film directed by Andrew Stanton, running about 98 minutes. “After 700 years of doing what he was built for, he'll discover what he was meant for.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. What if mankind had to leave Earth and somebody forgot to turn the last robot off? After hundreds of years doing what he was built for, WALL•E discovers a new purpose in life when he meets a sleek search robot named EVE. EVE comes to realize that WALL•E has inadvertently stumbled upon the key to the planet's future, and races back to space to report to the humans. Meanwhile, WALL•E chases EVE across the galaxy and sets into motion one of the most imaginative adventures ever brought to the big screen.

Who’s in it. WALL·E stars Ben Burtt as WALL·E / M-O (voice), Elissa Knight as EVE (voice), Jeff Garlin as Captain (voice) and Fred Willard as Shelby Forthright, BnL CEO, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, WALL·E sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $521.3M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch WALL·E page.

If you liked it. Fans of WALL·E tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch WALL·E (2008)?
In US, WALL·E is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is WALL·E worth watching?
WALL·E holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family, animation and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in WALL·E?
WALL·E stars Ben Burtt, Elissa Knight, Jeff Garlin, Fred Willard and MacInTalk.
When was WALL·E released?
WALL·E was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.