Soul

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Soul

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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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Juju S

Autant philosophique que drôle, ce film est très poétique et remet en question le « sens de la vie ». Camille Cottin, une de mes actrice préférée, en 22 est le meilleur casting pour ce rôle. Comment ne pas citer la fameuse phrase hilarante, qui est d’autant plus iconique avec la voix de Camille Cottin : « j’ai choisi cette voix parce qu’elle horripile tout le monde ». Par contre, je dois avouer que je n’ai pas vraiment apprécié le caractère du personnage de Joe… parfois à trop se concentrer sur un « objectif de vie », on oublie de voir les petits plaisirs du quotidien.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/14/25

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Giorgio G

Well, what can I say?! When it's in the realm of humans it's a very decent animation for adults as it has some nice jazz in a cool, but somber daily life troubled environment. But when it dips into the spirit world, it's so immensely infantile that one thinks how any producer and/or director could have produced such a weird mix-up which pleases adults for half the time and small children for the other half, with each alternative half being very irritating to the other group. It makes no damn sense for any of those two demographic groups at all. As a total I'd say it's a 3/10, for the responding half it's better than 5/10!!

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

10/10/25

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Pear P

My favourite Disney Animation!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/05/25

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Vincent W

10/10, no notes needed

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/01/25

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Aluna U

Soul is Pixar’s first film featuring a Black main character, marking a bold and important step in representation. It offers a thought-provoking narrative about life, death, and purpose, visualized through vivid colors that distinguish different realms of existence. While critically acclaimed for its animation and music, the film’s complex themes make it more suitable for adults than children. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/23/25

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Jason H

One of Pixar's best. It's wonderful.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/18/25

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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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