June 14, 2024
Good — moderately questionable elements; discernment for young children.
Released
June 14, 2024
Director
Kelsey Mann
Cast
Amy Poehler, Maya Hawke, Kensington Tallman, Liza Lapira, Tony Hale, Lewis Black, and more
Directed by Kelsey Mann, rated PG, released June 14, 2024. Riley's mind welcomes new emotions as adolescence hits — Anxiety, Envy, Ennui, and Embarrassment — in a vivid map of growing up.
Starring Amy Poehler, Maya Hawke, Kensington Tallman, Liza Lapira, Tony Hale, among others.
It normalizes the messy new emotions of growing up and shows that self-compassion — not perfect control — is how we keep our sense of self.
Critics have been especially enthusiastic—91% on the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer—with audiences largely in agreement at 95% on the Popcornmeter. IMDb users rate it about 7.6/10.
Pair the scores with the MovieGuide content breakdown and the source reviews linked on this page to decide if it fits your night in.
It normalizes the messy new emotions of growing up and shows that self-compassion — not perfect control — is how we keep our sense of self.
Summaries based on each site's scores and typical coverage — open the source for full reviews.
Family content & quality
Entertainment quality ★★★★ (4/4). Family content +2 — good for families with minor cautions. Coverage tends to spotlight redemptive or moral themes and relatively light advisories, positioning it as a stronger shared-family option when ages match the rating.
Critics & audience
Critics are overwhelmingly positive at 91% on the Tomatometer, clustering around praise for craft, emotion, and rewatch value. Audience scores are even warmer on the Popcornmeter (95%), a sign of strong word-of-mouth. Open the full page for critic and audience quotes.
User scores & reviews
Users place it around 7.6/10, reflecting strong broad-audience regard. Reviews there usually dig into performances, emotional payoff, pacing, and genre expectations—a useful counterweight to professional critics. Open the score above to read the full conversation.
