While trying to lead a quiet suburban life, a family of undercover superheroes are forced into action to save the world.While trying to lead a quiet suburban life, a family of undercover superheroes are forced into action to save the world.While trying to lead a quiet suburban life, a family of undercover superheroes are forced into action to save the world.
- Director
- Writer
- Stars
- Craig T. Nelson(voice)
- Samuel L. Jackson(voice)
- Holly Hunter(voice)
Top credits
- Director
- Writer
- Stars
- Craig T. Nelson(voice)
- Samuel L. Jackson(voice)
- Holly Hunter(voice)
- Won 2 Oscars
- 67 wins & 56 nominations total
Craig T. Nelson
- Bob Parr
- (voice)
- …
Samuel L. Jackson
- Lucius Best
- (voice)
- …
Holly Hunter
- Helen Parr
- (voice)
- …
Jason Lee
- Buddy Pine
- (voice)
- …
Dominique Louis
- Bomb Voyage
- (voice)
Jean Sincere
- Mrs. Hogenson
- (voice)
Eli Fucile
- Jack-Jack Parr
- (voice)
Maeve Andrews
- Jack-Jack Parr
- (voice)
Wallace Shawn
- Gilbert Huph
- (voice)
Lou Romano
- Bernie Kropp
- (voice)
Wayne Canney
- Principal
- (voice)
Sarah Vowell
- Violet Parr
- (voice)
Michael Bird
- Tony Rydinger
- (voice)
Elizabeth Peña
- Mirage
- (voice)
Bud Luckey
- Rick Dicker
- (voice)
Brad Bird
- Edna 'E' Mode
- (voice)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaLily Tomlin was considered for the part of Edna Mode, but turned it down when she heard Brad Bird's vocal performance, saying, "What do you need me for? You got it already."
- GoofsAt the end of the dinner fight the ceiling light is stationary, but when Dash opens the door for Lucius the light is swinging and Helen reaches up to stop it. That's because Dash zipped back to his seat after answering the door, and this caused the wind. This is not obvious without close inspection.
- Quotes
Lucius: Honey?
Honey: What?
Lucius: Where's my super suit?
Honey: What?
Lucius: WHERE - IS - MY - SUPER SUIT?
Honey: I, uh, put it away!
[helicopter explodes outside]
Lucius: *Where*?
Honey: *Why* do you *need* to know?
Lucius: I need it!
[Lucius rummages through another room in his condo]
Honey: Uh-uh! Don't you think about running off doing no derring-do! We've been planning this dinner for two months!
Lucius: The public is in danger!
Honey: My evening's in danger!
Lucius: YOU TELL ME WHERE MY SUIT IS, WOMAN! We are talking about the greater good!
Honey: 'Greater good?' I am your wife! I'm the greatest *good* you are ever gonna get!
- Crazy creditsThe credits are shown interacting with the film's characters and in stylized renditions of the film's key scenes.
- Alternate versionsIn the Argentinian version of the movie, not only the newspapers headlines are written in Spanish, but also streets names are changed: the characters make references to Buenos Aires City street names, such as Callao, Corrientes, and many others.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Disney Through the Decades (2001)
Top review
A Truly, Pardon the Pun, Incredible Movie
This is one of the finest animated films I have ever seen. Not only is it a fine animated film, it is a great film period. The film obviously takes its cue from several real life super hero comic books, especially The Fantastic Four and the Justice Society of America. The Fantastic Four comparison is obvious due to the fact that Elatigirl and Violet were obviously inspired by Mr. Fantastic (aka. Reed Richards) and the Invisible Woman (aka. Sue Storm Richards) respectively. The J.S.A. influence is a little more obscure. Several years ago, DC Comics issued a mini-series that attempted to explain the demise of the Justice Society by claiming that the group was forced to disband after their loyalty to America was questioned during the 1950's. In this film, all the heroes were forced into hiding after the government refused to pay for wrongful legal claims brought against the super heroes of this film. Also, there are many in jokes that the casual viewer might not get, but that made it enjoyable for comic book fans. This the island scenes look as if they could have been inspired by many of the series produced by Gerry Anderson of the 1960's (eg. the Thunderbirds and Captain Scarlet).
Another thing that made this film unique was its look. If you notice, the city where the story takes place looks like a fairly modern metropolis. However, if you look at the cars in the film, most of them look as if they would have been more at home in the mid to late 1960's. Also, the way that many of the characters were dressed also could have put them in that time.
However, the thing that I really loved about this film was the fact that even though it was geared primarily to children, it was dark enough in theme to appeal to adults. In fact, there are a couple of scenes that you wouldn't normally associate with a film geared towards children.
This film is definitely a classic of animation and once again Pixar shows why they are the masters of computer animation.
Another thing that made this film unique was its look. If you notice, the city where the story takes place looks like a fairly modern metropolis. However, if you look at the cars in the film, most of them look as if they would have been more at home in the mid to late 1960's. Also, the way that many of the characters were dressed also could have put them in that time.
However, the thing that I really loved about this film was the fact that even though it was geared primarily to children, it was dark enough in theme to appeal to adults. In fact, there are a couple of scenes that you wouldn't normally associate with a film geared towards children.
This film is definitely a classic of animation and once again Pixar shows why they are the masters of computer animation.
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- Sargebri
- Nov 13, 2004
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official sites
- Languages
- Also known as
- The Fantastics
- Filming locations
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $92,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $261,441,092
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $70,467,623
- Nov 7, 2004
- Gross worldwide
- $631,607,053
- Runtime1 hour 55 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
- 2.39 : 1 (CinemaScope)
- CinemaScope
- 2.35 : 1
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