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Big Hero 6 (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Big Hero 6 is a 2014 animated comedy directed by Chris Williams and Don Hall, starring Ryan Potter, Maya Rudolph and Jamie Chung. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $657.9 million worldwide on a $165 million budget. It won 1 Oscar, including Animated Feature Film. Critics gave it 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Directors
- Chris Williams and Don Hall
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $165M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story
What Is Big Hero 6 About?
The premise of Big Hero 6 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the vibrant, futuristic city of San Fransokyo, young robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada unexpectedly finds himself embarking on a dangerous mission. Following the loss of his older brother Tadashi, Hiro joins forces with Tadashi's friends—Go Go Tamago, Wasabi, Honey Lemon, and Fred—and their healthcare companion, Baymax. Together, they must use their unique skills and high-tech inventions to protect their city and confront a mysterious threat lurking within its depths.
Big Hero 6 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- robot
- superhero
- funeral
- martial arts
- teenager
- san fransokyo
- san francisco california
- faked death
- friendship
- cat
- sacrifice
- revenge
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- inventor
- chase
- hero
- villain
- orphan
- blockbuster
- tomboy
- big hero 6
- baymax character
- stan lee cameo
- falling from height
- voice over narration
- metropolis
- futuristic city
- technology
- family relationships
- science laboratory
- alternate future
- fanboy
- chemistry
- comic book fan
- chemist
- neurotic
- mechanical engineer
- japantown
- three word title
- masked man
- high tech
- fire
- laboratory
- group of friends
- cgi animation
- boy genius
- arrest
- good versus evil
- butler
- police station
- training
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Cast & crew
Big Hero 6 Cast
Ryan Potter leads the cast, with Maya Rudolph and Jamie Chung. Directed by Chris Williams and Don Hall; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Co-director Chris Williams - Co-director Don Hall
Also Starring in Big Hero 6
· 5 more From the directors
More from Chris Williams and Don Hall
More films directed by Chris Williams and Don Hall, best-rated first: Raya and the Last Dragon, Moana, The Sea Beast and Winnie the Pooh.
Ratings
Big Hero 6 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Big Hero 6 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
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IMDb 7.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 90% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 91%
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Metacritic 74 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 77% User score
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Letterboxd 3.8 /5
6.2K ratings
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Movie Insider 4.5 /5
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Plot
Big Hero 6 Plot Summary
What happens in Big Hero 6 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the futuristic city of San Fransokyo, 14-year-old robotics genius Hiro Hamada (Ryan Potter) has taken to competing in underground robot fights, where he cleverly deceives notorious gangster Yama (Paul Briggs) to up the stakes significantly. Hiro’s robot, designed for modular and versatile configurations, triumphs over Yama’s champion. However, Yama’s lackeys soon confront Hiro, only to be saved at the last moment by his older brother Tadashi (Daniel Henney), who arrives on his scooter.
Full summary
The whole story of Big Hero 6, scene by scene
Box office
Big Hero 6 Box Office & Budget
Big Hero 6 grossed $657.9 million worldwide on a $165 million budget, 4.0 times what it cost. $222.5 million came from the US and Canada and $435.3 million (66%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$657.9M
4.0× its budget
- US & Canada
- $222.5M
- International
- $435.3M
- Budget
- $165M
US & Canada 34%
Rest of the world 66%
Awards
Big Hero 6 Awards & Nominations
Big Hero 6 won 1 Oscar, including Animated Feature Film. Its biggest night was the Oscars 2015, with 1 win from 1 nomination.
1 win6 nominations6 ceremonies
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Oscars 2015 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Animated Feature Film
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Critics' Choice 2015 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Feature
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Artios Awards 2015 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Animation Feature
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Annie Awards 2015 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Feature
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BAFTA 2015 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Film
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Golden Globes 2015 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Feature Film
Videos
Big Hero 6 Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 5 trailers.
- Trailer Disney's Big Hero 6 Official US Teaser Trailer
- Trailer Disney's Big Hero 6 - Official US Trailer 1
- Trailer BIG HERO 6 | UK Trailer | Official Disney UK
- Trailer Disney's Big Hero 6 - Official US Trailer 2
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Big Hero 6?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What city is the setting for 'Big Hero 6'?
Cars
Cars in Big Hero 6
10 cars on screen, including the Piaggio Vespa and the 1948 Ford F-1.
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1948 Ford F-1 Minor role -
1962 Daihatsu CM Background role -
2006 Hino Pon'cho Background role
Details
Big Hero 6 Also Known As
39 alternative titles, including “Grandes Héroes” and “大英雄联盟”.
- Also known as
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- Grandes Héroes
- 大英雄联盟
- 6 Giborim
- 6 kangelast
- Les Nouveaux Heros
- 빅히어로
- ベイマックス
- Город героев
- 빅 히어로
- שש גיבורים
- שישה גיבורים
- 超能陆战队
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- 6 Super Qəhrəman
- Les Nouveaux Héros
- Baymax - Riesiges Robowabohu
- Big Hero 6 - Os Novos Heróis
- 6 גיבורים
- Οι Υπερέξι
- Hős6os
- Velká šestka
- Героичната шесторка
- Veľká šestka
- 6 Süper Kahraman
- Wielka Szóstka
- บิ๊กฮีโร่ 6
- Veličastnih 6
- Супер шістка
- شش قهرمان بزرگ
- Cei 6 super eroi
- Ekipa za 6
- Operação Big Hero
- 大英雄天團
- الأبطال الستة
- 6 Böyük Qehreman
- Galingasis 6
- Lielais 6
- Град хероја
- 大英雄聯盟
- Biệt Đội Big Hero 6, დიდი გმირი 6
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Articles About Big Hero 6
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FAQ
Big Hero 6 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Big Hero 6, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Big Hero 6?
Big Hero 6 runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Big Hero 6 released?
Big Hero 6 was released on November 7, 2014.
Who directed Big Hero 6?
Big Hero 6 was directed by Chris Williams and Don Hall.
More films by Chris Williams Who is in the cast of Big Hero 6?
Big Hero 6 stars Ryan Potter, Maya Rudolph and Jamie Chung, among 9 credited actors.
How much did Big Hero 6 make at the box office?
Big Hero 6 grossed $657.9 million worldwide ($222.5 million domestic, $435.3 million international) on a budget of $165 million.
How is Big Hero 6 rated?
Big Hero 6 has 7.8/10 on IMDb, 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic and 77% on TMDB.
What awards did Big Hero 6 win?
Big Hero 6 won 1 award from 6 nominations, including Animated Feature Film at the Oscars 2015.
Does Big Hero 6 have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Big Hero 6 has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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