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Inside Out 2

AnimationAdventureComedyFamily
8+PG6.4 / 10
2024·1h 37m·Kelsey Mann·Pixar· Script read & verified

Inside Out 2 follows 13-year-old Riley as she navigates the emotional challenges of becoming a teenager, with new emotions like Anxiety joining Joy, Sadness, and...

Best watched together — Complex emotional themes about anxiety and identity provide excellent discussion opportunities for families

Heads Up for Parents

The film depicts realistic anxiety symptoms that some children may recognize in themselves or find emotionally intense


What's In It

Violence
Very Mild
Language
Very Mild
Scary
Very Mild
Romance
Very Mild
Substances
None
Stimulation
Mild

Cultural & Values Guide

Values & Themes
Traditional family values

The entire film centers on Riley's emotional growth within her supportive family unit, with parents who consistently show love, understanding, and guidance through adolescent challenges. Family connection and parental wisdom are the emotional foundation that helps Riley navigate teenage anxiety and friendship conflicts.


Family Takeaways

What it gets right

  • Accurately portrays how anxiety can take over decision-making during adolescence
  • Shows the complexity of maintaining old friendships while making new ones

Cast:Amy PoehlerMaya HawkeKensington TallmanLiza LapiraTony Hale