Bao
An aging Chinese mother suffering from empty nest syndrome gets another chance at motherhood when one of her dumplings springs to life as a lively, giggly dumpling boy.
Where to watch Bao in United States
Can I watch Bao in United States? Yes — you can stream Bao in United States on Disney Plus, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Bao there. Availability last verified on September 10, 2026.
Where is Bao streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | — |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Disney Plus | — |
| Germany | Disney Plus | — |
| France | Disney Plus | — |
| Spain | Disney Plus | — |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | — |
| South Korea | Disney Plus | — |
About Bao
Bao is a 2018 English-language animation, family and fantasy film directed by Domee Shi. The cast is led by Daniel Kailin, Sindy Lau, Sharmaine Yeoh. It has a runtime of 0h 8m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 1300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.
Bao was produced by Pixar and made in United States of America. It was released on June 15, 2018, and carries a G certification.
- Director
- Domee Shi
- Writers
- Domee Shi
- Release date
- June 15, 2018
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Pixar
Bao cast & crew
Bao was directed by Domee Shi and written by Domee Shi.
The cast features Daniel Kailin as TV Son (voice), Sindy Lau as Mom (voice), Sharmaine Yeoh as (voice), and Tim Zhang as Dad (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Toby Chu, cinematography is by Ian Megibben, and it was produced by John Lasseter and Pete Docter.
Is Bao worth watching?
Bao holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 1,329 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation films.
At 0h 8m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation, family, and fantasy, Bao is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Bao
In United States, you can stream Bao on Disney Plus, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Bao
Daniel Kailin
TV Son (voice)
Sindy Lau
Mom (voice)
Sharmaine Yeoh
(voice)
Tim Zhang
Dad (voice)
Bao — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Bao in United States?
Bao is streaming on Disney Plus in United States.
▸Is Bao on Disney Plus?
Yes — Bao is currently available on Disney Plus in United States.
▸What language is Bao in?
Bao is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Bao?
Bao runs 0 hours 8 minutes (8 minutes).
▸What is Bao rated?
Bao is rated G. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 1,329 ratings.
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