The Incredibles (2004)
Kernel Score: 85% · 18,676 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Family
Released: 2004-11-05
Runtime: 115 minutes
Is The Incredibles worth watching?
Must-watch. Brad Bird's superhero family comedy has real action, a smart villain and a mid-life crisis at its heart. It works for children and adults, and it is easily the best of Pixar's superhero stories.
Watch it if you
- want a family film with real action
- like superhero stories with a domestic twist
- enjoy clever, stylish animation
Skip it if you
- want something quiet and slow
- dislike superhero films in general
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Incredibles
- 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
Bob Parr has given up his superhero days to log in time as an insurance adjuster and raise his three children with his formerly heroic wife in suburbia. But when he receives a mysterious assignment, it's time to get back into costume.
The Incredibles parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that The Incredibles is a PG-rated Pixar superhero film with family-friendly action and strong themes of family unity.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Features extended superhero battles and peril, including a supervillain threat, though stylized and non-graphic.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like The Incredibles
If you liked The Incredibles, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Incredibles 2 (2018) — 83%: The direct sequel, centred on the family again
- Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) — 92%: Inventive animated superhero adventure
- Big Hero 6 (2014) — 88%: Warm animated superhero story with a bond at the centre
- The Iron Giant (1999) — 89%: Same director's earlier, tender robot story
- Ratatouille (2007) — 89%: Same director, same sharp comedy and craft
- The Lego Batman Movie (2017) — 83%: Playful animated take on superhero conventions
Director
Cast
- Craig T. Nelson as Bob Parr / Mr. Incredible (voice)
- Holly Hunter as Helen Parr / Elastigirl (voice)
- Sarah Vowell as Violet Parr (voice)
- Spencer Fox as Dashiell 'Dash' Parr (voice)
- Jason Lee as Buddy Pine / Syndrome (voice)
- Samuel L. Jackson as Lucius Best / Frozone (voice)
- Elizabeth Peña as Mirage (voice)
- Eli Fucile as Jack-Jack Parr (voice)
- Maeve Andrews as Jack-Jack Parr (voice)
- Brad Bird as Edna 'E' Mode (voice)
The Incredibles FAQ
Is The Incredibles worth watching?
Must-watch. Brad Bird's superhero family comedy has real action, a smart villain and a mid-life crisis at its heart. It works for children and adults, and it is easily the best of Pixar's superhero stories.
Where can I watch The Incredibles?
In the US you can stream The Incredibles on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Incredibles OK for kids?
The Incredibles is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that The Incredibles is a PG-rated Pixar superhero film with family-friendly action and strong themes of family unity.
What movies are like The Incredibles?
If you liked The Incredibles, try Incredibles 2, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Big Hero 6 and The Iron Giant.