Inside Out (2015)
Kernel Score: 89% · 23,225 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Animation, Family, Adventure, Drama, Comedy
Released: 2015-06-17
Runtime: 95 minutes
Is Inside Out worth watching?
Must-watch. A funny, inventive film that turns a child's feelings into characters, then uses them for a story that is moving for adults too. It's among Pixar's best, and it's good for all ages.
Watch it if you
- want an animated film adults enjoy too
- like clever ideas with real emotion
- are watching with children
Skip it if you
- dislike sad moments in children's films
- want something fast and action-heavy
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Inside Out
- 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
When 11-year-old Riley moves to a new city, her Emotions team up to help her through the transition. Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness work together, but when Joy and Sadness get lost, they must journey through unfamiliar places to get back home.
Inside Out parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Inside Out is a Pixar family film about a young girl's emotions navigating a difficult move to a new city.
- Violence & scariness: None — No meaningful violence is present.
- Sex, romance & nudity: None — No romantic or sexual content is present.
- Language: None — No notable profanity.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Inside Out
If you liked Inside Out, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Soul (2020) — 90%: Pixar and Docter again, with a thoughtful look at what matters.
- Up (2009) — 87%: Pixar story that is funny and moving.
- Monsters, Inc. (2001) — 89%: Funny Pixar story with a surprising heart.
- WALL·E (2008) — 90%: Pixar story with little dialogue and a lot of feeling.
- Inside Out 2 (2024) — 84%: The follow-up, with new emotions and a teenage Riley.
- The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (2022) — 91%: Gentle, beautiful animated story about kindness.
Director
Cast
- Amy Poehler as Joy (voice)
- Phyllis Smith as Sadness (voice)
- Richard Kind as Bing Bong (voice)
- Bill Hader as Fear (voice)
- Lewis Black as Anger (voice)
- Mindy Kaling as Disgust (voice)
- Kaitlyn Dias as Riley (voice)
- Diane Lane as Mom (voice)
- Kyle MacLachlan as Dad (voice)
- Paula Poundstone as Forgetter Paula (voice)
Inside Out FAQ
Is Inside Out worth watching?
Must-watch. A funny, inventive film that turns a child's feelings into characters, then uses them for a story that is moving for adults too. It's among Pixar's best, and it's good for all ages.
Where can I watch Inside Out?
In the US you can stream Inside Out on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Inside Out OK for kids?
Inside Out is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Inside Out is a Pixar family film about a young girl's emotions navigating a difficult move to a new city.
What movies are like Inside Out?
If you liked Inside Out, try Soul, Up, Monsters, Inc. and WALL·E.