Inside Out is a beloved Pixar animated film that follows the emotions inside the mind of a young girl named Riley as she copes with moving to a new city and the challenges of growing up. It delves into key themes like the necessity of all emotions for emotional balance, the value of sadness in processing change, and personal growth through adversity.
This curated collection of 25 quotes highlights these themes, showcasing character development across joyful, conflicted, and reflective moments in the story.
I sure am glad you told me earthquakes are a myth, Joy
From Inside Out (2015) (Arrival in San Francisco)
Fear
Highlights Fear’s anxiety during the move, emphasizing the theme of adapting to uncertainty and Joy’s role in maintaining calm.
Joy, for the last time, she cannot live in a cookie
From Inside Out (2015) (Imagining the new home)
Disgust
Shows Disgust’s practicality countering Joy’s optimism, illustrating character dynamics and the theme of realistic emotional balance.
Hey, guys? What’s pub-er-ty?
From Inside Out 2 (2024) (Puberty alarm scene)
Disgust
Captures the confusion of adolescence, connecting to themes of growth and introducing new emotions like Anxiety.
The foot is down. The foot is down
From Inside Out (2015) (Family dinner argument)
Father’s Anger
Reflects parental frustration, adding emotional weight to family tensions and Riley’s internal chaos during adjustment.
Do you ever look at someone and wonder, what is going on inside their head?
From Inside Out (2015) (Opening narration)
Joy
Sets the film’s core premise, developing Joy’s leadership while exploring themes of empathy and emotional complexity.
Crying helps me slow down and obsess over the weight of life’s problems
From Inside Out (2015) (Journey through Riley’s mind)
Sadness
Reveals Sadness’s purpose, marking her development and the theme that all emotions contribute to personal resilience.
I just wanted Riley to be happy
From Inside Out (2015) (Core memory crisis)
Joy
Exposes Joy’s overprotectiveness, leading to her growth in accepting sadness for true emotional health.
Take her to the moon for me
From Inside Out (2015) (Bing Bong’s farewell)
Bing Bong
Carries deep emotional weight of letting go, symbolizing childhood loss and Riley’s maturation.
Congratulations San Francisco, you’ve ruined pizza!
From Inside Out (2015) (Trying new pizza)
Anger
Expresses frustration with change, highlighting Anger’s role in venting and the theme of adapting to new environments.
All right! We did not die today, I call that an unqualified success
From Inside Out (2015) (First day at school)
Fear
Underscores Fear’s protective nature, adding humor while connecting to themes of overcoming daily anxieties.
I’m positive that you’ll get lost in there
From Inside Out (2015) (Abstract Thought scene)
Joy
Shows Joy’s determination amid chaos, developing her adaptability and the theme of navigating mental challenges.
We should lock the door and scream that curse word we know
From Inside Out (2015) (Reacting to bad news)
Anger
Illustrates Anger’s impulsive side, emphasizing emotional outbursts as part of processing disappointment.
You can’t focus on what’s going wrong. There’s always a way to turn things around
From Inside Out (2015) (Motivating the team)
Joy
Promotes optimism, showcasing Joy’s growth in leadership and the broader theme of resilience.
This is ridiculous! We can’t even get a good night’s sleep anymore
From Inside Out (2015) (Nighttime worries)
Fear
Captures insomnia from stress, linking to Riley’s development and the impact of unaddressed emotions.
Maybe this is what happens when you grow up. You feel less joy
From Inside Out 2 (2024) (Struggling with Anxiety)
Joy
Reflects on maturation’s challenges, adding emotional depth to Joy’s arc and themes of evolving feelings.
I’m not good enough
From Inside Out 2 (2024) (Sense of self crisis)
Riley
Carries heavy emotional weight of self-doubt, highlighting teenage insecurity and the need for balanced self-perception.
Can I say that cursed word now?
From Inside Out (2015) (Frustrated outburst)
Anger
Humorously shows Anger’s restraint breaking, connecting to themes of expressing suppressed emotions.
Oh, sweetie… We’re not mad. You know what? I miss Minnesota too
From Inside Out (2015) (Family hug moment)
Dad
Provides a peaceful resolution, emphasizing family support and Riley’s emotional healing through connection.
Joy, you’ve made a lot of mistakes, and you’ll make a whole lot more in the future
From Inside Out 2 (2024) (Encouraging Joy)
Anger
Demonstrates Anger’s unexpected wisdom, aiding Joy’s development and the theme of learning from errors.
My job is to protect her from the scary stuff she can’t see
From Inside Out 2 (2024) (Anxiety’s introduction)
Anxiety
Introduces protective worry, exploring new emotional layers in puberty and broader growth themes.
You don’t get to choose who Riley is. Anxiety, you need to let her go
From Inside Out 2 (2024) (Panic attack climax)
Joy
Climactic moment of acceptance, showing Joy’s maturity and the theme of integrated emotional identity.
I saw a really hairy guy, he looked like a bear
From Inside Out (2015) (Observing San Francisco)
Anger
Adds levity to cultural shock, reflecting Anger’s bluntness and adaptation struggles.
Come on, group hug! You too, Anger
From Inside Out (2015) (Trailer moment with Bing Bong)
Bing Bong
Encourages unity, highlighting Anger’s reluctance and the theme of emotional teamwork.
These are my kind of people
From Inside Out (2015) (Angry crowd imagination)
Anger
Reveals Anger’s affinity for conflict, tying into his development and balancing intense emotions.
I’m a good person
From Inside Out 2 (2024) (Rebuilding sense of self)
Riley
Affirms positive identity amid turmoil, concluding with emotional growth and self-acceptance themes.
