Inside Out
Pixar's groundbreaking animated film exploring the inner workings of an 11-year-old girl's mind through personified emotions.
Category
Animation
Release Year
2015
Origin
USA
Tags
animationfamilyemotionspsychologycoming-of-agepixar
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Inside Out
Aliases
Pixar's Inside Out, Del Revﾃｩs, Vice-Versa
Type
Animated Feature Film
Release Year
2015
Status
Complete (Sequel in development)
Origin
United States
Region
United States
Creation Information
Creator
Pete Docter
Publisher
Walt Disney Pictures
Original Work
Original Pixar concept
Genre
Animation, Family, Comedy-Drama, Adventure, Psychology
Content Information
Synopsis
When 11-year-old Riley moves to San Francisco, her emotions - Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust - struggle to navigate her new life. The story explores how emotions work together to help us through life's challenges.
Main Characters
Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, Disgust, Riley Andersen, Bing Bong
Setting
Riley's mind (Headquarters), San Francisco, Minnesota memories, various mind locations
Themes
Emotional growth, importance of sadness, family relationships, growing up, memory and identity
Target Audience
Families, children, adults interested in psychology and emotional development
Media Forms
Films
Original 2015 animated feature, Inside Out 2 (2024)
Merchandise
Toys, clothing, books, games, collectibles, educational materials
Books
Picture books, chapter books, educational books about emotions
Games
Mobile games, console games, educational apps, interactive experiences
Digital Content
Streaming availability, digital downloads, bonus content, shorts
Live Events
Disney park attractions, educational programs, touring exhibitions
Commercial Information
Total Box Office
$857.6 million worldwide
Revenue
Over $850 million globally, major merchandising success
Awards
Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, Golden Globe, BAFTA, Annie Awards
Critical Reception
98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 94/100 on Metacritic, universal critical acclaim
Cultural Impact
Revolutionized discussions about mental health and emotions in children's media
Market Value
One of Pixar's most successful and influential films, valuable educational tool
Licensing
Extensive merchandise licensing, educational partnerships, theme park attractions
Fan Culture
Fanbase
Families, psychology enthusiasts, Pixar fans, educators, mental health advocates
Communities
Disney/Pixar fan communities, educational forums, psychology discussion groups
Events
Disney conventions, film festivals, educational screenings, psychology conferences
Quotes
Take her to the moon for me, Crying helps me slow down, We can fix this
Memes
Emotional control panels, Bing Bong sacrifice, Joy and Sadness teamwork, core memories
Fan Art
Emotion character art, mind landscape illustrations, custom emotion designs
Fan Projects
Educational materials, emotion-themed content, psychological analysis videos
Collectibles
Emotion figurines, memory orbs, Headquarters playsets, educational toys
Historical Development
2009
Pete Docter begins developing concept based on his daughter's emotional changes
2011
Project officially greenlit by Pixar, research begins with psychologists
2013
Voice cast announced, animation production begins
2015
Inside Out premieres at Cannes Film Festival and releases worldwide
2016
Wins Academy Award for Best Animated Feature
2024
Inside Out 2 released, continuing Riley's emotional journey
Related Links
movies.disney.com
www.pixar.com
www.shopdisney.com
www.enjoyip.com