Inside Out Movie Guide (PG - 2015)

This Inside Out Movie Guide (PG – 2015) is a must have if you are showing this movie in class. Challenge your students to think about how their emotions affect their behavior. Discover the hidden gems and important life lessons in this film!

Check the thumbnails for for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 13 high-level, short answer reflection and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.

This resource is meant to supplement the viewing of the film on IMDb. See the Parents Guide for content details.

Inside Out for the Classroom | Quick Facts

Movie Plot (for teachers)

Inside 11‑year‑old Riley’s mind, Joy and Sadness get lost from Headquarters after a family move, leaving Fear, Anger, and Disgust to manage. The journey back reveals why mixed emotions matter—perfect for lessons on emotional literacy and cause‑and‑effect.

Teacher Guidance

1. Print one guide per student and preview the next question before resuming playback.
2. Use designated pause points to analyze rhetoric, audience, and media framing.
3. Encourage debate and collaboration; require cite‑and‑explain responses—discourage copying.
4. Rewind key scenes to model close viewing and evidence gathering.

What’s Included

• Student movie guide (PDF digital fillable)
• Student movie guide (PDF print, 5 pages)
• Google Slides version (make-a-copy link)
• Google Forms (self-graded quiz)
• Answer Key (5 pages)
• CCSS alignment one-pager (PDF, 1 page)

This independent educational resource is not affiliated with or endorsed by the film’s producers or distributors. Teachers are responsible for previewing content to ensure suitability for their students.