Inside Out

The process of growing up can be complicated, and this is something Riley experiences when her life in the Midwest takes a drastic turn as she moves with her family to San Francisco due to her father’s new job. From this moment on, Riley is faced with a series of changes that push her out of her comfort zone: a new home, a new city, and a new school. These emotional challenges not only affect Riley physically but also internally, where her most important emotions—joy, fear, anger, disgust, and sadness—reside in a crucial place: the headquarters of her mind.

In this emotional control center, the five emotions are responsible for guiding and advising Riley in her day-to-day life, trying to make the best possible decisions. Although their goal is to maintain a positive attitude, it soon becomes clear that the emotions have very different ideas on the best way to handle the new changes. Joy tries to stay optimistic, while Sadness and Fear have their own concerns about the future, and Anger and Disgust don’t hesitate to express their disagreement about how to face the new challenges.

The film explores how Riley’s emotions are overwhelmed by the uncertainty and internal conflicts that come with change. As she faces the challenge of adapting to her new life, the emotions don’t always agree on the best way to help her. Each of them plays an important role in shaping her character, but they also show how, at times, a person’s emotional well-being can be altered by the pressure to fit in and find a sense of belonging amidst the unknown.

Director: Pete Docter

Genre: Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Drama, Family

Cast: Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Bobby Moynihan, Carlos Alazraqui, Danny Mann, Dave Goelz, Diane Lane, Flea, Frank Oz, Gregg Berger, Jess Harnell, John Cygan