Out (2020 film)

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Directed by	Steven Clay Hunter
Written by	Steven Clay Hunter
Produced by	Max Sachar
Music by	Jake Monaco
Production; company	Pixar Animation Studios
Distributed by	Disney+
Release date	May 22, 2020
Running time	9 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

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Out is a 2020 American computer-animated short film directed by Steven Clay Hunter, produced by Pixar Animation Studios, and distributed by Disney+. The film is part of the SparkShorts series and was released on May 22, 2020.

Plot[edit | edit source]

The story follows Greg, a young man who is preparing to move to the city with his boyfriend, Manuel. Greg has not yet come out to his parents, who unexpectedly visit to help him pack. Through a magical twist, Greg's mind is swapped with his dog's, Jim. As Greg navigates the situation in his dog's body, he learns to embrace his true self and comes out to his parents.

Production[edit | edit source]

Out was directed and written by Steven Clay Hunter, who has worked on various other Pixar projects. The film's music was composed by Jake Monaco. Out is notable for being one of the first Pixar films to feature a LGBTQ+ main character.

Release[edit | edit source]

The film was released on Disney+ on May 22, 2020, as part of the SparkShorts series, which aims to discover new storytellers and explore new storytelling techniques.

Reception[edit | edit source]

Out received positive reviews for its heartfelt story and representation of the LGBTQ+ community. Critics praised the film for its emotional depth and the quality of its animation.