damianimated:

• Multiple female characters with different personalities
  
• Women/girl characters on screen outnumber male ones 2/3 at any given time
• Basically a traditional Pixar “Buddy Comedy” but with women
  
• The main girl is not stereotypically feminine (she’s into hockey and dresses gender-neutrally) but never downs or knocks femininity in being so (she also likes princess ponies and boybands)
  
• Explains how depression works in like two minutes (you can’t force happy on the person but instead let them express how they feel)
• Depthy psychological research went into it (and it’s all pretty accurate)
• No villain
  
• Character battles their own feelings and emotions rather than fighting some huge fantastical monster/villain
  
• A male character is pink and is marketed on gender neutral products
• 90% of Inside Out products are gender neutral, even the rings and scented chap-sticks
• The talking dolls are aimed at both boys and girls and include both female and male characters
  
• Has a 98% on RottenTomatoes and a 93% on MetaCritic
• It’s the biggest original film (not sequel) opening of all time
• Proves children and families can enjoy heavier content
• Proves people can enjoy a primarily female-driven film
  
• It’s funny but will also make you cry