Big Hero 6
Big Hero 6

Big Hero 6

2014Movie102 minEnglish

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.

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IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes89%
Metacritic74/100
Google Users86%
Director: Don Hall and Chris WilliamsGenres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In the futuristic, high-tech metropolis of San Fransokyo, a brilliant young robotics prodigy named Hiro Hamada mourns the loss of his brother Tadashi. He discovers a health-care robot named Baymax, created by Tadashi, and soon finds himself embroiled in a dangerous plot involving a masked villain. Hiro enlists Baymax and a group of newly-formed "superheroes" to uncover the truth and save their city.

Critical Reception

Big Hero 6 was a critical and commercial success, praised for its vibrant animation, heartfelt story, humor, and engaging action sequences. It resonated with both critics and audiences for its blend of Marvel-inspired superhero elements with Disney's signature emotional storytelling and its optimistic portrayal of technology and grief.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stunning visuals and imaginative setting of San Fransokyo.
  • Hailed for its emotional core, particularly the bond between Hiro and Baymax.
  • Lauded for its exciting action sequences and effective blend of humor and heart.

Google audience: Audiences loved Big Hero 6 for its endearing characters, especially the huggable robot Baymax, and its exciting superhero action. The film's beautiful animation and touching story about loss and friendship were frequently highlighted as major strengths.

Awards & Accolades

Won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Golden Globe Awards and BAFTA Awards.

Fun Fact

The city of San Fransokyo, a hybrid of San Francisco and Tokyo, was designed to feel like a plausible future, with architects and urban planners consulted to make the city's infrastructure believable.

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JasonAllen1

JasonAllen1

Big Hero 6, a film where I can say, that went to my list of most loved animated films! The way it tugs at the hearts of everyone, and not just targeted to the kids, made it pretty awesome. And honestly, we just loved the movie because of Ba...
TimothyHall

TimothyHall

Honestly, I just got forced watching this movie by my child, and I’m glad I did. This movie appeals to all ages. It combines this one amazing animation, writing and a set of characters that are full of personalities that will make you love ...
RonaldWalker

RonaldWalker

The movie has a way that teaches you life lessons even though it was an animated movie. A lot of human emotions were involved in this one, and I gotta admit, I maybe cried a little.
EdwardLee

EdwardLee

Simply amazing! The relationship between Hiro, the main character, and Baymax, the robotic nurse his brother left him, was special and entertaining. A great film, one of the best.
BrianLewis

BrianLewis

Honestly, I never thought I would see the day a movie made by Disney based on Marvel Comics will happen. And I’m glad they did! It is a fantastic film for everyone, and Baymax is one of the most entertaining characters that I saw.
KevinRodriguez1

KevinRodriguez1

BAYMAX!!! I would pay a lot of bucks just to hug that adorable and lovable robot! This film is not just a kiddie movie, but has an emotional take that os perfect for both kids and adults alike!
GeorgeClark

GeorgeClark

This movie appeals to all ages! It didn’t feel forced for me and it entertained me through and through. The Disney magic still lives on!
KennethRobinson

KennethRobinson

I will say this, Big Hero 6 is definitely worth watching! If you love Disney and Marvel, then this film is definitely for you. The tandem between the main character and robot is phenomenal and the bond between them made the core of this mov...
AndrewMartinez

AndrewMartinez

Heartwarming and funny! Watching a connection between humans and a robot who can actually coexist triggered my imaginative side and taught me the value of genuine friendship. True friendship might come hard but this movie showed me a bond t...
StevenGarcia

StevenGarcia

One of the best animated movies that I have seen so far. Fun story, cool characters and a lot of emotions. Hands down to Disney and Marvel for creating this masterpiece of a movie.