What is WALL-E's IQ Score?

WALL-E has an IQ Score of 155/200 on TV Intelligentsia's Intelligence Quotient framework, placing it in the Stimulating tier. The score breaks down to 46/50 Cognitive Stimulation, 27/50 Educational Value, and 44/50 Craft & Quality.

Is WALL-E educational?

WALL-E is moderate on educational value, 27/50 on TVI's rubric. Some learning happens, but it isn't the show's primary work.

How does TV Intelligentsia calculate IQ Score?

TV Intelligentsia's current published formula is round((Cognitive Stimulation × 0.4 + Educational Value × 0.35 + Craft & Quality × 0.25) × 4), scoring titles from 0 to 200 across five tiers. TVI publishes a three-dimension breakdown only when those values reproduce the displayed composite. The framework is published at tvintelligentsia.com/methodology/.

WALL-E IQ Score 155/200

WALL-E has an IQ Score of 155/200 on TV Intelligentsia's Intelligence Quotient rubric, placing it in the Stimulating tier.

By Jordan Robinson, MD, MPH·Updated 2026-08-22·Methodology

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155/ 200

Stimulating

Consistently challenges the viewer and rewards attention

Ages 6-12SEL 28/50Cinematic 45/50

WALL-E poster, IQ Score 155/200, Stimulating tier on TV Intelligentsia

Score Breakdown

Legacy score. Published under our earlier workflow, before the current standard took effect in August 2026. A founder reviewed and approved it against our methodology, under a process that does not meet the standard we hold now. What this means →

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Cognitive Stimulation/50

Educational Value/50

Craft & Quality/50

SEL Score/50

The SEL value shown is a legacy value, reviewed at the total level only. Competency-level SEL review is part of re-verification.

Cinematic Score/50

IQ = round((Cognitive × 0.4 + Educational × 0.35 + Craft × 0.25) × 4) · How we score →

What these dimensions mean

Cognitive Stimulation: observable narrative complexity, conceptual density, ambiguity, inference, and sustained intellectual demands in the work.
Educational Value: the density and integration of substantive academic, historical, scientific, cultural, ethical, or practical information in the work.
Craft & Quality: production excellence in service of the work, its direction, writing, performance, and aesthetic intent.
SEL: social-emotional learning on the CASEL framework, self-awareness, regulation, social awareness, relationships, and decision-making. Does not affect the IQ Score.
Cinematic Score: composition quality, emotional impact, and how the music integrates with the work. Does not affect the IQ Score.

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Why you should trust this score

TVI Kids methodology reviewed by Cordelia Witty, EdS., NCSP

Nationally Certified School Psychologist. Shapes and reviews the kids methodology and personally reviews every TVI Kids Essential designation.

Methodology

Published rubric, v1.3.1

Formula

round((C × 0.40 + E × 0.35 + Q × 0.25) × 4)

Database scale

2,606 titles, version-controlled

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The TVI Take

A robot garbage collector forms a relationship with another robot. Educational about environmental collapse and automation.

Cognitive engagement from the visual storytelling with minimal dialogue. Entertainment from the whimsical romance.

People & Production Andrew Stanton · Pixar · United States 25 connections

Direction & creation

Director

Andrew Stanton

Creator

Andrew Stanton

Writer

Jim Reardon Andrew Stanton Pete Docter

Producer

Jim Morris Lindsey Collins

On screen & sound

Selected voice cast

Ben Burtt Elissa Knight Jeff Garlin John Ratzenberger Kathy Najimy Sigourney WeaverSelected in source order; not represented as billing order.

Composer

Thomas Newman Peter Gabriel

Cinematography

Danielle Feinberg Jeremy Lasky

Production & release

Production company

Pixar Walt Disney Pictures

Distributor

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Walt Disney Studios Sony Pictures Releasing Disney+

Country of origin

United States

Original language

English

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