Produced by Jonas Rivera, it was directed by Pete Docter from a screenplay co-written with Meg LeFauve and Josh Cooley.

The film stars the voices of Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Richard Kind, Bill Hader, Lewis Black, Mindy Kaling, Kaitlyn Dias, Diane Lane, and Kyle MacLachlan.

Inside Out follows the inner workings of the mind of Riley, a young girl who adapts to her family's relocation as five personified emotions administer her thoughts and actions.

[2] Inside Out debuted out of competition at the 68th Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2015,[3] and was released in the United States on June 19.

[8] Inside Out garnered awards and nominations in various categories with particular recognition for its writing and musical score.