Inside Out
AnimationFamilyAdventureDramaComedy
6+PG⭐ 6.4 / 10
2015·1h 35m·Pete Docter·Pixar·● Script read & verified
Inside Out follows 11-year-old Riley as her family moves from Minnesota to San Francisco, told through the perspective of her five emotions (Joy, Sadness, Fear,...
Best watched together — Rich emotional themes that benefit from discussion and may bring up feelings about family moves or changes
Heads Up for Parents
The film deals with depression-like symptoms as Riley struggles to adapt, which may resonate deeply with children going through similar transitions
What's In It
Violence
None▸
Language
Very Mild▸
Scary
Very Mild▸
Romance
None▸
Substances
None▸
Stimulation
Very Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●Traditional family values
The entire emotional journey centers on Riley's parents working together to support their daughter through a difficult transition. The family's unconditional love and commitment to staying united despite challenges drives the core message of the film.
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows that all emotions serve important purposes, even sadness
- ✓Depicts realistic family stress during major life transitions
- ✓Demonstrates the importance of expressing feelings rather than bottling them up
Awards: Academy Award for Best Animated Feature
Cast:Amy PoehlerPhyllis SmithRichard KindBill HaderLewis Black