While the popular 2015 Pixar movie Inside Out tells a moving story about young Riley's (Kaitlyn Dias) scary move to a new city, the dad from Inside Out is also a memorable character. Kyle MacLachlan, who also starred in Desperate Housewives, How I Met Your Mother, and the mysterious David Lynch series Twin Peaks, voiced this important character who goes on an emotional journey of their own.
While there are many reasons to enjoy Inside Out, from the clever discussion of emotions to the all-star cast, the dad from Inside Out has a relatable storyline that makes him one of the best parts of the film.
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Riley's Dad's Anger, Explained
The dad from Inside Out mostly feels Anger, although he also experiences Fear, who gets bossed around by Anger since that is his primary emotion. The emotions in Inside Out are some of the most iconic Pixar characters as they are hilarious and honest. Riley and her parents leave Minnesota behind for San Francisco because of a work opportunity for Riley's dad. While Riley is upset and scared of her new environment, the dad from Inside Out tries to pretend that everything is okay and that his family is happy about the big change in their lives. At times, Inside Out is one of the saddest Pixar movies because Riley's storyline is so endearing. She hates everything about her new city, even the fact that she is served pizza with broccoli on it.
Who Stars In Inside Out?
- Diane Lane: Mom
- Kyle MacLachlan: Dad
- Kaitlyn Dias: Riley
- Mindy Kaling: Disgust
- Bill Hader: Fear
- Phyllis Smith: Sadness
- Richard Kind: Bing Bong
- Amy Poehler: Joy
In one memorable scene, the dad from Inside Out lets Anger get the best of him when he's sitting at the dinner table with Riley and Riley's mom. When Riley says "School was great, all right?" Riley's mom asks if she's alright. Riley sighs, and the dad's Fear tells Anger "Sir, she just rolled her eyes at us!"
The dad's Anger gets ready to act and tells the other emotions:
"All right, make a show of force, I don't want to have to put the foot down."
When the dad from Inside Out says "Riley, I do not like this new attitude," the dad's Anger says:
"Take it to DEFCON 2!"
This is one of the most crucial scenes in Inside Out as it shows that Riley feels disconnected from her parents since the big move. When Riley's dad tells her, "I don't know where this disrespectful attitude came from. That's it! Go to your room!" It's clear that he feels terrible about the way that he has spoken to her. They aren't talking to each other properly and, instead, have drifted apart.
Inside Out 2's storyline is clever and will definitely build on what young Riley goes through in the first movie and feature the character as a teenager. Thankfully, by the end of the movie, the dad from Inside Out tells Riley that he also misses their home, and they reconnect.
What Happens To The Dad From Inside Out?
Just like Riley learns that every emotion is important and that she shouldn't be ashamed of how she feels, the dad in Inside Out realizes that it's okay for him to talk about his feelings by the end of the movie. Inside Out has some hilarious quotes and talks about difficult subjects in a relatable and entertaining way.
Anyone who has moved while a child, teenager, or college student, or been a parent who feels badly about uprooting their family can relate to the dad from Inside Out's character arc. Riley's dad becomes so angry because he's adjusting to a new job and because he feels guilty about how upset his daughter has been.
In an interview with Comingsoon.net, Kyle MacLachlan talked about the dinner table scene featuring his popular character, the dad from Inside Out. He said:
"He’s had a hard day working and he’s kind of vegging out at the dinner table, running a hockey game in his head. He’s jolted out of that by the mother, who I think is much more connected emotionally to Riley in that moment. You see that dynamic, which I think we can all relate to completely. It’s just done so beautifully and that’s such a hard thing, to capture those common moments that speak to people in the audience, particularly adults."
MacLachlan added, "It’s like any Pixar movie. There’s a lot of knock-down all-out crazy stuff for kids and there’s lots of thoughtful things for the adults."