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"Meet the Robinsons" is a 2007 American computer-animated science fiction comedy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Directed by Stephen J. Anderson, the feature is loosely based on the 1990 children's book "A Day with Wilbur Robinson" by William Joyce. The story follows an orphaned boy genius named Lewis who travels to the future and meets an eccentric family.
It is targeted at families and children, combining themes of adoption and innovation with time-travel adventures.
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What invention starts the plot in Meet the Robinsons?
Lewis builds a Memory Scanner to recover memories of his birth mother, but Bowler Hat Guy and the robotic hat Doris steal it. Wilbur Robinson then takes Lewis in a time machine to the future. [D23](https://d23.com/a-to-z/meet-the-robinsons-film/)
Is Meet the Robinsons based on a book?
Yes, it is loosely based on William Joyce's 1990 picture book A Day with Wilbur Robinson. The film expands that short visit into a time-travel adventure produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. [D23](https://d23.com/a-to-z/meet-the-robinsons-film/)
Who voices Lewis, and why are two names associated with him?
Daniel Hansen began recording Lewis, and Jordan Fry later supplied the voice as Lewis grew during production. Disney's cast information includes both actors, which explains why credits sometimes show two voices for Lewis. [D23](https://d23.com/a-to-z/meet-the-robinsons-film/)
When did Meet the Robinsons come out, and what kind of Disney movie is it?
Disney lists the release date as March 30, 2007, and classifies it as adventure, animation, comedy, family, and science fiction. It was directed by Stephen J. Anderson. [Disney](https://movies.disney.com/meet-the-robinsons)
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