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The Incredibles (2004)
Pixar's The Incredibles tells the story of a super-family forced to conceal their powers. Years after superheroes were outlawed, the superpowered Parr family live a normal life. However, after his secret vigilante work uncovers a conspiracy that points to the rise of a new supervillain, Mr. Incredible must rely on the help of his wife Elastigirl and their children, Violet and Dash, to save the world from the evil Syndrome.
The Incredibles
- Director
- Brad Bird
- Release Date
- November 5, 2004
- Studio(s)
- Disney
- Distributor(s)
- Disney
- Cast
- Sarah Vowell , Samuel L. Jackson , Craig T. Nelson , Spencer Fox , Holly Hunter , Jason Lee
- Writers
- Brad Bird
- Runtime
- 115 minutes
- Franchise(s)
- Disney
- Sequel(s)
- The Incredibles 2
- Budget
- $92 million
- Franchise
- The Incredible
Summary
A family of undercover superheroes, while trying to live the quiet suburban life, are forced into action to save the world.
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