Soul (2020)
93%RT Audience Score: 88%
Awards & Nominations: Won 2 Oscars
121 wins & 93 nominations total
A film as beautiful to contemplate as it is to behold, Soul proves Pixar’s power to deliver outstanding all-ages entertainment remains undimmed.
Soul is the kind of movie that makes you want to hug your loved ones and appreciate the little things in life, like a good slice of pizza or a beautiful sunset. It’s a heartwarming and thought-provoking journey that will leave you feeling inspired and grateful. Plus, who doesn’t love a good talking cat? Pixar has done it again with this innovative and visually stunning masterpiece. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience the magic of Soul.
Production Company(ies)
Bryna Productions,
Distributor
NA
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
Walt Disney Feature Animation – 500 S. Buena Vista Street, Burbank, California, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG for thematic elements and some language
Year of Release
2020
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Atmos
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:NA
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Language(s):English, Korean, Inuktitut
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Country of origin:Malaysia
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Release date:Release Date (Streaming): Dec 25, 2020
Genre(s)
Comedy/Adventure
Keyword(s)
starring Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Phylicia Rashad, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, Angela Bassett, Daveed Diggs, directed by Pete Docter, written by Pete Docter, Mike Jones, Kemp Powers, Pixar, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Stephen Romei, Kambole Campbell, Nick Schager, Udita Jhunjhunwala, Robert Daniels, Brian Truitt, Daniel Howat, James Luxford, Brian Eggert, Mat Brunet, Jeffrey Harris, PG, jazz, middle-school band teacher, another realm, passion, soul, comedy, adventure, English, Dana Leigh Murray, Dec 25 2020, 1h 40m, Dolby Atmos, Scope (2.35:1), Jamie Foxx as Joe Gardner, Tina Fey as 22, Phylicia Rashad as Libba, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson as Curley, Angela Bassett as Dorothea, Daveed Diggs as Paul
Worldwide gross: $120,957,731
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $138,032,780
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 876
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 15,052,648
US/Canada gross: –
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Tina Fey – 22 (Voice)
Phylicia Rashad – Libba (Voice)
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson – Curley (Voice)
Angela Bassett – Dorothea (Voice)
Daveed Diggs – Paul (Voice)
Director(s)
Pete Docter
Writer(s)
Pete Docter, Mike Jones, Kemp Powers
Producer(s)
Dana Leigh Murray
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Won 2 Oscars
121 wins & 93 nominations total
Academy Awards
All Critics (348) | Top Critics (72) | Fresh (331) | Rotten (17)
What follows is an absolute delight. It will make any viewer cherish the life they have and want to live it more fully, every single day, ideally with lots of laughs along the way.
February 13, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Stephen Romei
The Australian
TOP CRITIC
It shortchanges itself at every turn by overextending itself.
February 8, 2021
Kambole Campbell
Hyperallergic
TOP CRITIC
It’s got a bebopping spirit that’s difficult to resist.
February 3, 2021
Nick Schager
The Daily Beast
TOP CRITIC
Doctor, Powers and Mike Jones have written a sweet, simple, happy, sad, soul-stirring story that reminds you that every now and then that it’s important to stop and smell the flowers.
January 26, 2021
Udita Jhunjhunwala
Scroll.in
TOP CRITIC
Even with the film’s bid for a suspension of racial disbelief, the racial-passing narrative in the second act of Soul is acutely bizarre.
January 25, 2021
Robert Daniels
Polygon
TOP CRITIC
An entertaining, exuberant effort about our existence with comedic shenanigans, deep thoughts and wondrous imagination.
January 22, 2021 | Rating: 3/4
Brian Truitt
USA Today
TOP CRITIC
While there’s plenty of zany action, including talking animals and a body swap, Soul is one of Pixar’s quietest, most contemplative, and gentle films. And for anyone who has questioned why you’re here, this will pack an emotional punch.
May 20, 2022 | Rating: 8/10
Daniel Howat
Next Best Picture
The film teeters on that fine line between genius and curiosity, going in directions that are unexpected even for a studio like Pixar. The film is confirmation that Pixar are still a company that do things their way, and that can only be a good thing.
February 28, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
James Luxford
City AM
Beyond its sillier humorous notes and efficient, fast-paced explanations of complex worlds, Soul rewards contemplation.
February 17, 2022 | Rating: 4/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
Soul is not just another masterpiece in the Pixar collection, but it is also the studios most thought-provoking and one of their most innovative features theyve made.
February 16, 2022 | Rating: 10/10
Mat Brunet
AniMat’s Review (YouTube)
The film looks exceptional, the music sounds amazing, yet even with all the technical bells and whistles, Soul never forgets the emotional core and experience of its characters. It’s a film that tells a story at a sensory level.
February 14, 2022 | Rating: 9/10
Jeffrey Harris
411mania
An impressive technical achievement. [Full review in Spanish]
December 14, 2021 | Rating: 4.5/5
José Roberto Landaverde
Cine Premiere…
Plot
Joe is a middle-school band teacher whose life hasn’t quite gone the way he expected. His true passion is jazz and he’s good. But when he travels to another realm to help someone find their passion, he soon discovers what it means to have soul.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Jamie Foxx voices the main character, Joe Gardner, in Soul.
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