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Inside Out 2

2024

Teenager Riley's mind headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone.

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Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Violence2/5
  • Products & advertising1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Good role models4/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Standard film merchandising exists for the franchise, but it does not aggressively advertise products.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Mild exclamations are present, but no coarse language.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Very minor inclusion of social dynamics related to crushes or admiring others, typical of middle school age.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Some scenes involving anxiety and a panic attack may be intense for younger or sensitive viewers.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Mostly slapstick or fantasy action inside Riley's mind; a hockey collision and rough emotional-world antics have limited consequences.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters show courage by facing their own fears and accepting their imperfections.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Highly imaginative visualization of the human mind and abstract concepts.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse group of supporting friends, reflecting a modern school environment.

Educational value3/5
Why this rating?

The film offers accessible insight into adolescent emotional development, anxiety, self-concept, and panic, informed by psychological consultation.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Empathy and reconciliation are central to the resolution of the story.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong positive themes about accepting all emotions, self-compassion, and the value of true friendship.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

The characters exhibit significant growth, learning to communicate and take responsibility for their actions.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in Inside Out 2 would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Inside Out 2, and what caused that change?
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