Soul (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 2020, Soul is a comedy, fantasy, drama and adventure film directed by Pete Docter, running about 101 minutes. “Is all this living really worth dying for?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Joe Gardner is a middle school teacher with a love for jazz music. After a successful audition at the Half Note Club, he suddenly gets into an accident that separates his soul from his body and is transported to the You Seminar, a center in which souls develop and gain passions before being transported to a newborn child. Joe must enlist help from the other souls-in-training, like 22, a soul who has spent eons in the You Seminar, in order to get back to Earth.
Who’s in it. Soul stars Jamie Foxx as Joe Gardner (voice), Tina Fey as 22 (voice), Questlove as Curly (voice) and Phylicia Rashād as Libba Gardner (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Soul sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $121M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Soul page.
If you liked it. Fans of Soul tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Soul (2020)?
- In US, Soul is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Soul worth watching?
- Soul holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Soul?
- Soul stars Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Questlove, Phylicia Rashād and Daveed Diggs.
- When was Soul released?
- Soul was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.