Piper (2016)
Kernel Score: 89% · 1,709 TMDB ratings · Rated G
Genres: Family, Animation
Released: 2016-06-16
Runtime: 6 minutes
Where to watch Piper
- Stream: Disney+
- Buy: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-11-11.
Overview
A mother bird tries to teach her little one how to find food by herself. In the process, she encounters a traumatic experience that she must overcome in order to survive.
Piper parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Piper is a gentle G-rated Pixar short about a baby bird overcoming fear to find food.
- Violence & scariness: None — No real violence; mild peril from waves is brief and non-graphic.
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 Piper, these are the movies we'd watch next.
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Director
Alan Barillaro
Piper FAQ
Is Piper good?
Piper has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch Piper?
In the US you can stream Piper on Disney+ and buy it from Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is Piper OK for kids?
Piper is rated G. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Piper is a gentle G-rated Pixar short about a baby bird overcoming fear to find food.
What movies are like Piper?
If you liked Piper, try Dug's Special Mission, Hawaiian Vacation, Lou and How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming.