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
2009
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
2009
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
Characters
Joy
Lead Emotion/Optimism ManagerRiley's EmotionsFemaleTimeless (as old as Riley's happiness)
The bright, energetic emotion who tries to keep Riley happy and positive, learning that all emotions have value.
Abilities: Happiness generation, Optimism creation, Memory brightening...
Quotes:
"Do you ever look at someone and wonder what's going on inside their head?"
""I am Joy.""
"I just wanted Riley to be happy."
character
Sadness
Emotional Depth Manager/Empathy CreatorRiley's EmotionsFemaleTimeless (as old as Riley's capacity for sadness)
The blue emotion who initially seems to only cause problems but proves essential for emotional growth and empathy.
Abilities: Empathy creation, Emotional depth, Memory processing...
Quotes:
"Crying helps me slow down and obsess over the weight of life's problems."
""I am Sadness.""
"I only make everything worse."
character
Jangles the Clown
Nightmare/Fear MemorySubconscious FearsMale
A terrifying clown from Riley's subconscious fears, representing childhood anxieties and phobias.
Abilities: Fear generation, Nightmare creation, Anxiety amplification...
Quotes:
"Who's your friend who likes to play?"
""I am Jangles the Clown.""
"Fear never truly goes away."
character
The Forgetters
Memory Disposal WorkersMind Workers UnionVarious
Mind workers responsible for sending old, unused memories to the memory dump, sometimes making mistakes.
Abilities: Memory disposal, Selective forgetting, Memory sorting...
Quotes:
"We keep only the essential memories and forget the rest."
""I am The Forgetters.""
"Not every memory needs to be kept."
character
Mind Workers
Mental MaintenanceMind InfrastructureVarious
Various workers in Riley's mind who maintain different mental functions and systems.
Abilities: System maintenance, Memory processing, Dream production...
Quotes:
"Just another day at the office in Riley's mind."
""I am Mind Workers.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
character
Riley Andersen
The Mind's OwnerHumanFemale11
The 11-year-old girl whose mind serves as the setting for the story, navigating a major life change.
Abilities: Emotional growth, Adaptation, Hockey skills...
Quotes:
"I know you don't want me to, but I miss home."
""I am Riley Andersen.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
character
Riley's Parents
Family Support SystemFamilyMale and Female
Riley's mother and father, each with their own emotional headquarters managing their responses to family life.
Abilities: Parenting, Emotional support, Family guidance...
Quotes:
"We're going to have a good year."
""I am Riley's Parents.""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
character
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