Inside Out

2015

When Riley's family moves to a new city, her personified emotions Joy and Sadness are swept into her memory and must work together to get back to headquarters.

Content Guide

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Violence & ScarinessVery mild

Violence & Scariness

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LanguageNone

Language

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Sex & NudityNone

Sex & Nudity

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SubstancesNone

Substances

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Frightening ScenesVery mild

Frightening Scenes

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Positive MessagesExcellent

Positive Messages

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Role ModelsExcellent

Role Models

What's in this movie

•A beloved imaginary friend is deleted from memory
•Sadness and loss are explored deeply
•Riley experiences a breakdown and considers running away
•Core memories and islands of personality crumble

🌍 Cultural & Representation Concerns

✓ None identified

Educational Value

One of the most emotionally intelligent films ever made for children. Teaches that sadness is not a weakness but an essential human emotion, and that growing up involves loss.

💬 Pause & Talk — Discussion Topics

1.Why does Joy spend most of the film trying to keep Sadness away?
2.What does Bing Bong's sacrifice teach us about how we change as we grow?
3.How does the film show that a person can have more than one emotion at the same time?

🏆 Awards: Academy Award for Best Animated Feature