Next Gen
A lively animated adventure that balances playful robot action with genuine emotional stakes, easy to watch but with a heartfelt core.
Warm, brisk · about grief and friendship · animated
Big Hero 6
A warm, funny adventure that balances superhero action with a tender story about loss and healing.
About 2014 animated film directed by Don Hall and Chris Williams
Genres fantasy, action, science fiction, buddy, teen
Directed by Chris Williams, Don Hall
Written by Dan Gerson, Robert L. Baird
Music Henry Jackman
Runtime 102 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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