Riley's First Date?
AnimationFamilyparent child relationshiprock musicboyfriendfirst dateemotionsoverprotective fathershort film
A warm, playful short about parental anxiety and growing up, told through the lens of Riley's parents' competing emotions as they navigate their daughter's first date.
Riley, now 12, who is hanging out with her parents at home when potential trouble comes knocking. Mom's and Dad's Emotions find themselves forced to deal with Riley going on her first "date."
Essence
Ensemble
Kaitlyn Dias
Riley (voice)
Ben Cox
Jordan (voice)
Kyle MacLachlan
Dad (voice)
Diane Lane
Mom (voice)
Pete Docter
Dad's Anger (voice)
Carlos Alazraqui
Dad's Fear (voice)
Josh Cooley
Dad's Sadness (voice)
Patrick Seitz
Dad's Joy / Alarm (voice)
Amy Poehler
Joy (voice)
Phyllis Smith
Sadness (voice)
Lewis Black
Anger (voice)
Mindy Kaling
Disgust (voice)
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