Riley's First Date?

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Riley's First Date? is a 2015 American computer-animated short film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. It is a sequel to the 2015 feature film Inside Out and features the same characters from the original film. The short film was directed by Josh Cooley and written by Cooley, Pete Docter, and Meg LeFauve.

Plot[edit | edit source]

The short film takes place a year after the events of Inside Out. Riley is now 12 years old and is visited by a boy named Jordan. Riley's parents, Jill and Bill, suspect that Jordan might be Riley's first date. The story humorously explores the emotions of Riley, her parents, and Jordan as they navigate this potentially awkward situation.

Characters[edit | edit source]

Riley Andersen - The main character, a 12-year-old girl whose emotions are the focus of the story.
Joy - One of Riley's primary emotions, always optimistic and cheerful.
Sadness - Another of Riley's emotions, often melancholic and thoughtful.
Fear - Riley's emotion that is always cautious and anxious.
Disgust - Riley's emotion that helps her avoid things she finds repulsive.
Anger - Riley's emotion that reacts strongly to perceived injustices.
Jill Andersen - Riley's mother, who is curious about Jordan.
Bill Andersen - Riley's father, who is protective of Riley.
Jordan - The boy who visits Riley, potentially her first date.

Production[edit | edit source]

Riley's First Date? was produced by Pixar Animation Studios and directed by Josh Cooley. The short film features the voice talents of Kaitlyn Dias as Riley, Amy Poehler as Joy, Phyllis Smith as Sadness, Bill Hader as Fear, Mindy Kaling as Disgust, Lewis Black as Anger, Diane Lane as Jill, and Kyle MacLachlan as Bill.

Release[edit | edit source]

The short film was released on November 3, 2015, as part of the Inside Out home media release. It was also included in the Pixar Short Films Collection, Volume 3.

Reception[edit | edit source]

Riley's First Date? received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. It was praised for its humor, animation quality, and the continuation of the beloved characters from Inside Out.