Inside Out
Inside Out

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Inside Out

2011
TV Show
Ended
9 Seasons
English

Inside Out is the brand name for a number of regional television programmes in England broadcast on BBC One. Each series, made by a BBC region, focuses on stories from the local area. Commissioned by BBC One controller Lorraine Heggessey, the programme began on 9 September 2002 and replaced a number of different titles previously used on BBC Two.

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IMDb8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes98%
Metacritic94
Google Users95%
Director: Pete DocterGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

When 11-year-old Riley's family moves to a new city, her emotions - Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust - try to guide her through this difficult transition. However, their efforts to keep Riley happy lead to chaos in her mind when Joy and Sadness get lost in the depths of her imagination. They must race against time to get back to Headquarters and restore Riley's emotional balance before she makes a decision she'll regret.

Critical Reception

Inside Out received widespread critical acclaim, with praise directed at its innovative concept, emotional depth, humor, and visual style. Critics lauded its ability to tackle complex psychological themes in an accessible and engaging way for both children and adults, making it a standout animated film.

What Reviewers Say

  • A brilliantly inventive and emotionally resonant film that explores the complexities of human emotion.

  • Praised for its originality, humor, and profound insights into childhood and growing up.

  • Visually stunning and incredibly moving, it resonates with audiences of all ages.

Google audience: Audiences universally adored Inside Out, frequently highlighting its emotional intelligence and the relatable depiction of a young girl's internal struggles. Many viewers appreciated its ability to spark conversations about feelings and mental well-being, finding it both entertaining and deeply meaningful.

Awards & Accolades

Won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the Oscars. Won multiple Annie Awards and a Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature Film.

Fun Fact

The design of the emotions was inspired by inkblots, as seen in the Rorschach test, reflecting their nature as representations of internal states.

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