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Spoiler-free premise

A retired superhero hides his former identity while raising a family whose members have powers of their own.

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Former superheroes Bob and Helen Parr live under government-mandated secrecy while raising three children with concealed powers. Frustrated by office work and nostalgic for action, Bob accepts a confidential assignment without telling his family who recruited him.

Why it belongs

Brad Bird makes superhero family conflict brilliantly physical, giving each power a personality and each action sequence domestic stakes.

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Ensemble action works only when the family coordinates. Mid-century design, stretch animation, force fields, speed trails, capes, tropical technology, and Michael Giacchino's brass score make the Parrs' powers expressions of temperament.

Major award record

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Academy Awards2 wins2005 · official ceremony record ↗

Plus 2 additional wins

No headline-category win to name

Totals include every recorded competitive win. Only Picture or top-film honors, Direction, Screenplay, and lead or supporting performances are named.

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Family
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Institutional reference ranks

Sight & Sound—IMDb Top 250235AFI 100—
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Great Cinema Master List scores

Greatness7.7
Engagement8.1
Ease8.0

English · PG
Animated Feature
Mood: Imaginative & Accessible