Inside Out (2015) — Screenplay
When 11-year-old Riley moves to San Francisco, her emotions—led by Joy—must work together to help her adjust, but when Joy and Sadness get lost in her mind, the others struggle to keep her happy.
- Written by
- Pete Docter, Meg LeFauve, Josh Cooley
- Genre
- Comedy, Adventure, Animation
- Studio
- Pixar, Disney
- Length
- 130 pages
This screenplay masterfully externalizes internal conflict by personifying emotions as distinct characters, offering a rich study in world-building and tone. Its clever structure balances Riley's external story with the internal journey of Joy and Sadness, making abstract psychological concepts tangible and emotionally resonant.
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