Pete Docter

Pete Docter

Peter Hans Docter (born October 9, 1968) is an American filmmaker and animator who has served as Pixar’s chief creative officer (CCO)  since 2018. He has directed the company’s animated films Monsters, Inc. (2001), Up (2009), Inside Out (2015), and Soul (2020). From his nine Academy Award nominations, he is a record-three-time recipient of Best Animated Feature for Up, Inside Out and Soul. Docter has also won six Annie Awards from nine nominations, a BAFTA Children’s Film Award and a Hochi Film Award. He describes himself as a “geeky kid from Minnesota who likes to draw cartoons”.

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Pete Docter Movies

Discover the best movies directed by Pete Docter. Explore the complete filmography, including critically acclaimed masterpieces, box office hits, and top-rated Pete Docter films ranked by score.

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Soul

Soul (2020)

Animation Drama Family
Joe Gardner has spent years teaching middle school band while dreaming of his big break as a jazz pianist. When a surprise audition finally opens the door, a freak accident...
Score 8.1
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Inside Out

Inside Out (2015)

Adventure Animation Comedy
Eleven-year-old Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life when her family relocates to San Francisco, and the real drama unfolds not on the streets outside but deep within her mind....
Score 7.9
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Up

Up (2009)

Adventure Animation Comedy
Carl Fredricksen is 78 years old, recently widowed, and about to be relocated to a retirement home when he does something no one sees coming: he ties thousands of balloons...
Score 8.0
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Monsters, Inc.

Monsters, Inc. (2001)

Animation Comedy Family
In the city of Monstropolis, screams are currency, and Sulley and Mike Wazowski are the best in the business of harvesting them. But when a tiny human girl named Boo...
Score 7.8

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles directed by Pete Docter are Soul, Inside Out, and Up.
How many movies and TV shows has Pete Docter directed? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 4 titles directed by Pete Docter, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
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Yes! The overall filmography directed by Pete Docter maintains a strong average user rating of 8 out of 10 across all tracked titles.