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Piper

Play trailer Poster for Piper G,  2016,  6m,  Adventure/ Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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100% Tomatometer 6 Reviews 90% Popcornmeter 250+ Ratings
A baby sandpiper has to overcome his fear of the water.

Critics Reviews

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J. R. Jones Chicago Reader Apr 7, 2020
An adorable frolic. Go to Full Review
Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson Jul 23, 2025
4/5
The technical savvy and signature “Pixar Punch” merge with perfection. Go to Full Review
Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Dec 5, 2020
6/10
Even with its artistry and its family-friendly concepts, it's predominantly an experimentation in cuteness, not substance. Go to Full Review
Rachel Wagner Rotoscopers Feb 6, 2019
5/5
Not only is Piper an oceanic visual delight, but it also tells a sweet, wonderful story that will warm your heart. Go to Full Review
Benjamin Wang Film Inquiry Dec 8, 2016
Piper is effective and worth seeing because of the cinematography, and on the whole it makes a decent case for the expressive potential of photorealistic animation. Go to Full Review
Tim Brayton Antagony & Ecstasy Dec 4, 2016
9/10
Pixar has not released such a beguiling, immediately engaging little miniature in the sixteen years since For the Birds. Go to Full Review
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Audience Reviews

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Luke L Sep 13, 2018 Cautivador y bastante estetico , Piper es una expresión bastante limpia de la naturaleza humana, es de esos momentos en los que valoras gran parte de la belleza natural de las cosas y tomas una pausa bastante reflexiva de lo que realmente es esta en el presente absoluto. See more
Ron S Jun 12, 2018 Piper, a computer animated short film, is a fun loving, energetic piece by Disney Pixar. This film was better than past short films by Disney because it told a story and taught a lesson the all can relate to. Piper portrays a frequently used narrative in a new and glee filled way. The baby bird in this film is made to come to terms with the fact that it is to old to be completely dependent on his mother and now needs to fend for itself. This film also depicts the unpredictability of the world of adolescence and how you never who you'll meet and how greatly they will impact your life. After the film viewers are left with sense of warmth due to the cuteness factor of the characters in this film. The viewers experience is enhanced by the clarity and detail in the hyper- realism in the animations. See more
Jun 12, 2018 Piper, a short film by Disney Pixar is a coming of age story about a young bird who is too big to be fed by her parents and has to figure out how to be independent.  Coming into the film, I felt neutral in terms of my personal mood but the film is somewhat inspirational and helps you feel positive in a simple yet effective way. Talking to other peers during the film informed me that most viewers are drawn in by the cuteness factor of the animation of the animals. The hyperrealism used is very effective which is seen in the ruffling of Piper's feathers and the detail in the grains of sand. Without these details the film would seem to be rushed and a quick afterthought of a project but the specific textures enhance the viewing experience. The sound effects and music in the film was well selected because while having sadder or more intense music during the tougher parts of Piper's journey it is still appropriate for the audience of children. Overall the short film was very well made and brought up important themes for young children such as facing their fears and making unlikely friendships. See more
Abraham L Dec 6, 2017 'Piper' is one of the finest things I have ever watched on a screen, and its oozing charm and sense of fun is only possible due to its excellence in both technicality and cinematography. See more
Hermione S Aug 14, 2017 Piper is a generic short, yet an adorable one. Not much else to say.
Leia S Aug 12, 2017 Kinda cute but too meagre. The animation is great though.
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Movie Info

Synopsis A baby sandpiper has to overcome his fear of the water.
Director
Alan Barillaro
Screenwriter
Alan Barillaro
Production Co
Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Germany GmbH, Walt Disney Pictures
Rating
G
Genre
Adventure, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 25, 2016
Runtime
6m
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