Soul 2020
“Everybody has a soul. Joe Gardner is about to find his.”
What is Soul?
Soul is a 2020 American animated fantasy comedy-drama film produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures. Directed by Pete Docter and Kemp Powers, the film features voice performances from Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Graham Norton, and Rachel House.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2020
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 101 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 25, 2020
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Pixar
- Budget
- $150,000,000
- Revenue
- $121,977,511
- Genres
- Animation, Family, Drama, Music
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Overview
Soul is a 2020 American animated fantasy comedy-drama film produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures. Directed by Pete Docter and Kemp Powers, the film features voice performances from Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Graham Norton, and Rachel House. The story follows Joe Gardner, a middle school band teacher who harbors a deep passion for jazz music. After securing a successful audition at the Half Note Club, Joe experiences an accident that causes his soul to separate from his body. He is subsequently transported to the You Seminar, a center where souls develop and gain passions before moving on to newborn children. To return to Earth, Joe must enlist the assistance of 22, a soul who has spent eons within the seminar. The film includes original jazz music composed by Jon Batiste, with additional music by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. The production was released on December 25, 2020. The title refers to the immaterial essence or animating principle of an individual life.
Should you watch it?
“A jazz-loving teacher's soul gets separated from his body after a life-changing audition.”
- Stunning animation and visual storytelling
- Explores deep themes about purpose and passion
- Unique blend of humor and existential reflection
- Some may find the pacing slow
- Abstract concepts might not appeal to all viewers
You enjoy thoughtful animated films that blend humor with existential themes.
Suitable for most audiences, though younger viewers may need guidance with abstract concepts.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this movie about death?
The film deals with themes of life, death, and what makes life meaningful, but in a gentle, philosophical way.
Is it appropriate for kids?
The movie is family-friendly but contains abstract concepts that may be better understood by older children.
Do you need to know about jazz to enjoy it?
No prior knowledge of jazz is required, though the music plays an important role in the story.
Is it similar to other Pixar movies?
It shares Pixar's emotional depth and animation quality, but explores more philosophical themes than typical entries.
What's the main message of the film?
The story emphasizes finding joy and meaning in everyday moments rather than just pursuing big dreams.