Top 30 Family Movies Ranked | #23: The Incredibles (2004) | Pixar Superhero Film Review & Letterboxd Rating

The Movies at Grandma's House Top 30 Family Movie Countdown is on Day 8 — and today's pick is one of the greatest superhero films ever made. Not just animated films. Not just kids movies. Superhero films — period. 30 days, 30 nostalgic family films, one episode every single day through November as Isaac and Seth count down from #30 to #1 across all five seasons of the podcast. Coming in at #23 is The Incredibles (2004) — the Pixar masterpiece that somehow out-superhero'd most of Marvel and DC while telling one of the most heartfelt family stories in animation history. 🎬 Film Facts: Released: November 5, 2004 Budget: $100+ million | Box Office: $631.6 million Letterboxd Community Rating: 4.1 IMDB Rating: 8.0 | Rotten Tomatoes: 97% MAGH Rating: ⭐ 4.0 🦸 Why It Made the Top 30: The Incredibles is one of those rare films that works on every single level simultaneously. The action is genuinely thrilling. The family dynamic is warm and real. The humor lands for kids and adults alike. And the animation — directed by Brad Bird , the same creative mind behind The Iron Giant — has a visual identity so distinct and specific that you know you are watching The Incredibles the moment it appears on screen. In an era of increasingly homogenized CGI animation, that kind of standalone style is something truly special. Isaac saw it in theaters with a group and remembers being genuinely blown away. He makes the argument confidently — The Incredibles belongs in the conversation with the best superhero films ever made regardless of studio or franchise. Marvel and DC included. Seth agrees wholeheartedly, and both note that seeing it ranked at #23 on the list only signals how strong the films ahead of it are going to be. The music is another standout — composer Michael Giacchino's score is a character unto itself, driving the adventure forward with a big band jazz energy that perfectly matches the film's retro-spy aesthetic. Seth specifically called it out as one of the key elements that elevates the storytelling beyond what the visuals alone could achieve. For the full family film analysis — deep dive into the animation style, Brad Bird's creative vision, the complete voice cast breakdown, and all the fun facts — go back and listen to Episode 26 , part of MAGH's beloved Peak Pixar season. Day 9 is coming tomorrow — what lands at #22? Stay tuned! 📬 Connect With Us: 🎬 Follow our Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/grandmashouse/ 🎥 Get 15% off at MoviePosters.com — use code: grandmashouse 📧 Newsletter: https://moviesatgrandmashouse.beehiiv.com/ ❤️ Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/MoviesatGrandmasHousePodcast Find us on YouTube, Threads, Facebook, Instagram | TikTok: LADXMedia Email: moviesatgrandmashouse@gmail.com 🎥 Remember to be kind and rewind. Hello hello! We'd love to hear your thoughts, send us a voice note!