Lou (2017)
Kernel Score: 84% · 420 ratings · Rated G
Genres: Family, Fantasy, Animation, Comedy
Released: 2017-06-16
Runtime: 6 minutes
Where to watch Lou
- Stream: Disney+
- Buy: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A Pixar short about a lost-and-found box and the unseen monster within.
Lou parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Lou is a dialogue-free Pixar short about a lost-and-found monster teaching a bully empathy.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official G rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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If you liked Lou, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Day & Night (2010) — 85%
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- Far from the Tree (2021) — 89%
- Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness (2022) — 81%
- Hawaiian Vacation (2011) — 77%
- No Time for Nuts (2006) — 82%
- An Egg Rescue (2021) — 87%
- Little Eggs: A Frozen Rescue (2022) — 87%
Director
Dave Mullins
Lou FAQ
Is Lou good?
Lou has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 420 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Lou?
In the US you can stream Lou on Disney+ and buy it from Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is Lou OK for kids?
Lou is rated G. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Lou is a dialogue-free Pixar short about a lost-and-found monster teaching a bully empathy.
What movies are like Lou?
If you liked Lou, try Day & Night, How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming, Far from the Tree and Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness.