Here's what we found in Elemental. Every family is different — get a report that reflects yours.
Screen for YOUR familyElemental is a 2023 animated romantic comedy-drama from Pixar Animation Studios, set in a vibrant metropolis called Element City where personified fire, water, earth, and air elements live. The narrative centers on Ember Lumen, a spirited fire elemental, and Wade Ripple, a compassionate water elemental, who discover an unexpected connection despite their inherent differences and societal expectations. The film beautifully explores themes of immigration, the challenges of cultural assimilation, generational family duties, and the universal journey of self-discovery and acceptance. Through its visually inventive world and heartfelt storytelling, "Elemental" aims to deliver a poignant message about bridging divides and embracing diversity for a broad family audience.
PG - Parental Guidance Suggested for viewers under 8, due to some mild peril, brief thematic elements, and mild suggestive humor that may require parental discussion.
The film primarily focuses on themes of family, cultural understanding, and overcoming prejudice, drawing inspiration from the director's own immigrant experience. The representation of the non-binary character, while a first for Pixar, is brief and non-speaking, which some might find to be a minimal effort.
What are you watching next?
Screen any title in seconds — even ones no one else has reviewed.
No credit card required — join hundreds of families