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Turning Red

Directed by Domee Shi

2022•100 min
Where to watch
Genre
Animation
Topic
Coming of Age
Mood
Playful
Language
English
Featured in
Merry & Bright

Synopsis

Growing up is a beast.

Thirteen-year-old Mei is experiencing the awkwardness of being a teenager with a twist – when she gets too excited, she transforms into a giant red panda.

Trailer

Selected Awards

Winner

Critics Choice Award

(2023)

Nominee

Academy Award

Best Animated Feature (2023)

Nominee

BAFTA

Best Animated Feature (2023)

Nominee

Golden Globe

Best Animated Feature (2023)

Nominee

Annie Award

Best Animated Feature (2023)

Footnote

  1. First

    Domee Shi is the first woman to solely direct a Pixar feature film — following her short Bao, which made her the first woman of color to win the Best Animated Short Oscar

Main Cast

Rosalie ChiangRosalie ChiangMeilin Lee (voice)
Sandra OhSandra OhMing (voice)
Ava MorseAva MorseMiriam (voice)
Hyein ParkHyein ParkAbby (voice)
Maitreyi RamakrishnanMaitreyi RamakrishnanPriya (voice)
Orion LeeOrion LeeJin Lee (voice)
Wai Ching HoWai Ching HoGrandma (voice)
Tristan Allerick ChenTristan Allerick ChenTyler (voice)

Director

Domee ShiRegionCanadaIn archive2 filmsHeritageChinaCanadaMore→

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