Soul

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Soul

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Released Jan 12, 2024

1h 40m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

Animation

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Joe is a middle-school band teacher whose life hasn't quite gone the way he expected. His true passion is jazz -- and he's good. But when he travels to another realm to help someone find their passion, he soon discovers what it means to have soul.

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A film as beautiful to contemplate as it is to behold, Soul proves Pixar's power to deliver outstanding all-ages entertainment remains undimmed.

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Whelan Barzey

Time Out

If anything, Soul is guilty of over-ambition. The wizardry and wit are there, but it lacks Pixar’s usual deftness in making complex themes sing for youngsters.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 25, 2023

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

What follows is an absolute delight. It will make any viewer cherish the life they have and want to live it more fully, every single day, ideally with lots of laughs along the way.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 13, 2021

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Kambole Campbell

Hyperallergic

It shortchanges itself at every turn by overextending itself.

Feb 8, 2021

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Francesca Steele

iNews.co.uk

It is a little scattergun in its approach, and the ontology may be a bit much for kids, but even they will relate to its message about appreciating life’s smaller pleasures, which this year feels like a good one.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 10, 2024

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Diana Tuova

Spotlight on Film

A hectic, but wonderful celebration of life, and a moving animated ode to New York City’s jazz scene.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 23, 2024

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Gautam Sunder

The Hindu

The studio’s first feature to frontline black characters is a stunning work of animation, with an important message to kids and adults alike.

Jul 18, 2024

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Daniel S

Though definitely more aimed at adults, Soul truly taps into the feelings associated with passion. Maybe I’m biased as a professional trombonist and music educator, but it really hit the nail on the head for me

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/01/25

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Loh Y

"I wanna live every minute of it".It is pure inspirational. Spark is not the purpose of why we living, our purpose of living is to find our spark. Amazing, just wonderful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/26/25

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Abraham S

I don't understand slot of the hate for soul because. This movie is amazing! This movie is very emotional and has great music! And not to mention how good the animation looks. My god its beautiful! But yeah really good movie!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/26/25

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Eric S

Probably the best pixar movie I've ever seen.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/18/25

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Blu B

All Time Classic. This deserves to stand right with the apex greats of Pixar with Up, Wall-E, Coco, and the Toy Story Trilogy. The pacing and structure is so unique. It starts as a movie about a normal guy who gets his shot at a dream of music. Than it becomes a fantasy flick, a fish out of water buddy comedy, and something really unique and insightful by the end. I really can't think of something else like it. It keeps you guessing the entire time. Everything is masterfully done. A universal truth and insight at it's core. The spark is just the start. The animation is just gorgous...absolutely gorgous and difficult to describe. It's amazing. The soundtrakc is so unique as well. And 22 & Joe are amazing together. Everyone should give this a try once and be inspired to make everyday count.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/07/25

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Rose G.

Honestly surprised but not as good as other Pixar movies

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/28/25

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Synopsis

Joe is a middle-school band teacher whose life hasn't quite gone the way he expected. His true passion is jazz -- and he's good. But when he travels to another realm to help someone find their passion, he soon discovers what it means to have soul.

Director: Pete Docter
Producer: Dana Leigh Murray
Screenwriter: Pete Docter, Mike Jones, Kemp Powers
Distributor: Disney/Pixar
Production Co: Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures
Rating: PG (Thematic Elements|Some Language)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 12, 2024, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 25, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA): $870.6K
Runtime: 1h 40m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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