About Ron's Gone Wrong

Ron’s Gone Wrong is a 2021 British-American computer-animated science fiction comedy film. The plot revolves around a Middle school student named Barney Pudowski, who is socially inept and friendless in the digitally connected world. His life takes a turn when he receives a digitally connected device known as "B*Bot" named "Ron", but unlike other B*Bots, Ron doesn't function properly.

Making / Production

The movie is a production of 20th Century Studios, Locksmith Animation and TSG Entertainment, and was distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The film’s direction is credited to Sarah Smith and Jean-Philippe Vine; it was their directorial debut.

Actors

• Jack Dylan Grazer: Playing the character of Barney Pudowski, Grazer beautifully captures the essence of the role as a socially awkward yet resourceful and adventurous boy.
• Zach Galifianakis: Voicing the maligned ‘Ron’, Galifianakis delivers a hilarious and touching performance as the flawed robot seeking to understand the human experience.
• Ed Helms: Helms does a commendable job as the voice of Andrew, Barney's father.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was initially going to be distributed by 20th Century Fox, but following the acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney, it was released by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
• Ron's Gone Wrong is the first film from Locksmith Animation to receive a PG rating by the MPAA.

Awards

No available information regarding awards.

Quotes

• “Remember, you are beautiful, just as you are!” - Ron
• “We've got to save our humans, and not just from loneliness, because they need us!” - Ron

Music, Soundtrack

• Theme song: "You've Got a Friend in Me" - Randy Newman.
• "Ron's Bad Programming" - Henry Jackman, performed by the Skywalker Symphony Orchestra.
• "A Real Best Friend" - Henry Jackman, performed by the Skywalker Symphony Orchestra.