Is The Incredibles right for your family?

Movie 2004 115 min Analyzed with methodology v1.1.0 — can be updated

Bob Parr has given up his superhero days to log in time as an insurance adjuster and raise his three children with his formerly heroic wife in suburbia. But when he receives a mysterious assignment, it's time to get back into costume.

What's inside

• ViolencePresent · 43
  Why this score?

  • 0:00–3:00Opening sequence depicts superheroes engaged in combat with armed opponents and destructive property damage during a bank robbery confrontation.clear
  • 30:00–35:00Bob fights against armed mercenaries in an underground facility, involving physical combat and gunfire exchanges.clear
  • 40:00–45:00Family members use their superpowers to defend themselves against armed guards and combat Syndrome's technology.clear

  Sample of identified scenes. Neutral descriptions, written by Zelari.

• Sexual contentAbsent · 0
• Romance & relationshipsPresent · 31
  Why this score?

  • 0:00–10:00Bob and Helen Parr are depicted as a married couple with an established family life together, including references to their shared superhero past and current domestic responsibilities.clear
  • 55:00–60:00A brief romantic moment occurs between Bob and Helen involving physical affection.mild

  Sample of identified scenes. Neutral descriptions, written by Zelari.

• Religion & spiritualityAbsent · 0
• Family themesSignificant · 67
  Why this score?

  • 0:00–25:00A formerly superhero couple has retired from active duty and is raising three children together in a suburban setting.clear
  • 25:00–115:00Family members navigate work-life balance challenges and interpersonal tensions while one parent is drawn back into superhero activities.clear

  Sample of identified scenes. Neutral descriptions, written by Zelari.

• Political & social messagingSignificant · 57
  Why this score?

  • 0:00–30:00The film depicts superheroes forced into hiding due to lawsuits and government restrictions, establishing a social context where heroic activities became legally prohibited.clear
  • 50:00–60:00A villain's plan centers on the idea that if everyone possesses superpowers, then no one will be special, presenting a commentary on equality and social stratification.clear
  • 75:00–115:00The narrative explores tensions between work and family life as the protagonist balances career responsibilities with raising children and maintaining relationships.mild

  Sample of identified scenes. Neutral descriptions, written by Zelari.

• Heavy emotional contentSignificant · 64
  Why this score?

  • 0:00–15:00A superhero family is forced into hiding due to legal consequences and must abandon their crime-fighting activities.mild
  • 40:00–60:00A family member is placed in mortal danger during a confrontation with a villain, creating a perilous situation requiring rescue.clear
  • 60:00–90:00The family faces escalating threats involving high-speed chases, explosions, and sustained combat situations with armed antagonists.clear

  Sample of identified scenes. Neutral descriptions, written by Zelari.

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Scores measure theme presence (0–100) — they never say whether content is good or bad. Different families have different thresholds.