Big Hero 6 (2014)
Kernel Score: 88% · 16,391 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Adventure, Family, Animation, Action, Comedy
Released: 2014-10-24
Runtime: 102 minutes
Is Big Hero 6 worth watching?
Must-watch. A boy genius and his inflatable healthcare robot form a team of high-tech heroes in this warm Disney-Marvel mix. The friendship at its centre is moving, the action is bright, and it's good for all ages.
Watch it if you
- want a warm family superhero film
- like robots with personality
- enjoy animation with a good heart
Skip it if you
- want grown-up superhero drama
- dislike gentle, sentimental films
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Big Hero 6
- Stream: Disney+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A special bond develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes.
Big Hero 6 parents' guide: ages 7+
Parents need to know that Big Hero 6 is a PG animated superhero adventure about a boy genius and his robot forming a hero team, with comic-book action violence and themes of loss and revenge.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes superhero action and battles with a villain, but presented in a family-friendly animated style.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Big Hero 6
If you liked Big Hero 6, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Incredibles (2004) — 85%: Animated superhero family adventure
- Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) — 92%: Inventive, heartfelt animated superhero film
- Inside Out (2015) — 89%: Warm, imaginative animated film about feelings
- Toy Story (1995) — 96%: Animation classic built on friendship
- Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) — 89%: Colourful fairy-tale adventure with real emotional weight
- The Bad Guys (2022) — 84%: Fast, funny animated caper
Director
Cast
- Scott Adsit as Baymax (voice)
- Ryan Potter as Hiro Hamada (voice)
- Daniel Henney as Tadashi Hamada (voice)
- T.J. Miller as Fred (voice)
- Jamie Chung as GoGo Tomago (voice)
- Damon Wayans Jr. as Wasabi (voice)
- Genesis Rodriguez as Honey Lemon (voice)
- James Cromwell as Professor Robert Callaghan (voice)
- Alan Tudyk as Alistair Krei (voice)
- Maya Rudolph as Aunt Cass (voice)
Big Hero 6 FAQ
Is Big Hero 6 worth watching?
Must-watch. A boy genius and his inflatable healthcare robot form a team of high-tech heroes in this warm Disney-Marvel mix. The friendship at its centre is moving, the action is bright, and it's good for all ages.
Where can I watch Big Hero 6?
In the US you can stream Big Hero 6 on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Big Hero 6 OK for kids?
Big Hero 6 is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 7+. Parents need to know that Big Hero 6 is a PG animated superhero adventure about a boy genius and his robot forming a hero team, with comic-book action violence and themes of loss and revenge.
What movies are like Big Hero 6?
If you liked Big Hero 6, try The Incredibles, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Inside Out and Toy Story.