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Big Hero 6

2014·Movie
1h 42min·PG

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High energy, big heart.

Energy

Spectacular and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Heartwarming and deeply moving

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Wholesome9
  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

Some slapstick and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

The future, family, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout direction, storytelling, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout score, cinematography, and editing

  • Music Composition9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Drop everything. Save the world.

A special bond develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes.
Heartbreaking Grief JourneyTech-Noir Superhero OriginChibi Robot CharmFuturistic San FransokyoBrotherly Love & LossEmotional CatharsisAction-Packed Sci-FiFamily-Friendly DramaInventive World-BuildingJoyful Melancholy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Big Hero 6

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Big Hero 6 legally?

Big Hero 6 is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Big Hero 6 worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Big Hero 6 rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Big Hero 6?

1 h 42 min

Big Hero 6 runs 1 h 42 min.

Is Big Hero 6 based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on Big Hero 6?

Critics82
Audiences82

Yes. Critics average 82 and audiences 82 out of 100, so both groups see Big Hero 6 much the same way.

Was Big Hero 6 a box office hit?

Budget$165 million
Box office$658 million

Yes. It cost about $165 million to make and earned $658 million worldwide, 4.0 times its budget.

What language is Big Hero 6 in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Big Hero 6?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Big Hero 6 in 84 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Big Hero 6 use?

Pink Means FeminineNo Hugging, No KissingLeeroy JenkinsPolice Are UselessSpectacular SpinningFeedback RuleThe ThunderdomeCat ScareDouble Meaning GagDare to Be BadassWhere Does He Get All Those Wonderful Toys?Heroic Fire Rescueand 313 more

TV Tropes lists 325 storytelling tropes for Big Hero 6, including Pink Means Feminine, No Hugging, No Kissing, Leeroy Jenkins.