Big Hero 6

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Big Hero 6

PG

Released Nov 7, 2014

1h 42m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

Action

Sci-Fi

Animation

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Robotics prodigy Hiro lives in the city of San Fransokyo. Next to his older brother, Tadashi, Hiro's closest companion is Baymax, a robot whose sole purpose is to take care of people. When a devastating turn of events throws Hiro into the middle of a dangerous plot, he transforms Baymax and his other friends, Go Go Tamago, Wasabi, Honey Lemon and Fred into a band of high-tech heroes.

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Critics Consensus

Agreeably entertaining and brilliantly animated, Big Hero 6 is briskly-paced, action-packed, and often touching.

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Udita Jhunjhunwala

Livemint

The oversized and awkward, cute and caring Baymax could easily be the preferred stocking stuffing this Christmas.

Aug 5, 2019

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Brandon Ambrosino

Vox

What you might not have heard before is the way this film laces that basic story with beautiful themes that push back against some of the assumptions of the genre.

Sep 26, 2016

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Geoffrey Macnab

Independent (UK)

The film deals in a subtle and moving way with grief and teenage anxiety while serving up all the thrills of a big-budget animated movie with superhero protagonists.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 2, 2015

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Brimming with fun humor, busy action, and imaginative science, what really wins is the story and Disney picked a winner.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 16, 2024

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Joseph Garcia

Dynamic Duel Podcast

While a very loose adaptation of the comics, the film presents a fun, scientific approach to superheroics alongside a heartfelt story about coping with loss.

Rated: 4.5/5

Apr 25, 2023

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

[It] is an adaptation of a Marvel Comics title but the filmmakers thoroughly transform it into a Disney feature, complete with issues of loss and family at the center of the creation of a student superhero team...

Feb 4, 2023

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Blu B

All Time Classic. Didn't actually know this was a superhero movie going into it. Thought it was a Wall-E Sci-Fi type movie. Excellent sweeping action/adventure type soundtrack. Reminds me a lot of the Avengers movies and it works perfectly. The animation is amazing and it's masterfully edited/paced to boot. The voice acting is really good too.Hiro & Baymax are amazingly charming together and the highlight in that department. The supporting cast is really good too but they don't have that much depth but are all likeable, stand out, and well voiced. The villian...is alright I guess. Which ties into the biggest issue for me, the twist is kind of predictable and even when it's explained it doesn't hit that hard but makes sense. It's so obvious it's one of two people the plot makes so obvious like a Scooby-Doo episode. Regardless everything else is so well done it doesn't even matter honestly. Everyone should give this a try once. It's an awesome time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/23/25

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Andy C

Didn't know a robot can make me cry until now.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/22/25

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Stephen L

"Big Hero 6" blends superhero spectacle with heartfelt storytelling, delivering a visually stunning and emotionally resonant adventure. While the film follows a familiar origin story structure, its rich world-building, energetic action sequences, and strong emotional core make it stand out. Baymax, the inflatable healthcare robot, steals the show with his lovable personality, providing both humor and unexpected depth. Though some supporting characters feel underdeveloped, "Big Hero 6" remains a charming, engaging, and uplifting entry in Disney’s animated catalog.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/15/25

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KM M

One of the greatest robot movies I’ve ever seen. This plot had me emotional in most ways, and many plot twists I actually didn’t expect. Plus, the setting is very creative and I love its design and style. Anyway, this is just a masterpiece.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/07/25

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The H

One of the greatest movies ever made, heartfelt, sad, amazing in so many ways, one of the true greats !

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/19/25

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Audience Member

Honestly my all time favorite childhood movie. An absolutely must see for any age.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/27/25

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Ryan Potter

Hiro Hamada

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Baymax

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Fred

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Synopsis

Robotics prodigy Hiro lives in the city of San Fransokyo. Next to his older brother, Tadashi, Hiro's closest companion is Baymax, a robot whose sole purpose is to take care of people. When a devastating turn of events throws Hiro into the middle of a dangerous plot, he transforms Baymax and his other friends, Go Go Tamago, Wasabi, Honey Lemon and Fred into a band of high-tech heroes.

Director: Don Hall, Chris Williams
Producer: Roy Conli
Screenwriter: Robert L. Baird, Daniel Gerson, Jordan Roberts
Distributor: Walt Disney
Production Co: Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Walt Disney Animation
Rating: PG (Some Rude Humor|Action and Peril|Thematic Elements)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Action, Sci-Fi, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 7, 2014, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 22, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $222.5M
Runtime: 1h 42m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos

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