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Emotional Turning Red Quotes

Turning Red packs an emotional punch as one of the best Pixar movies to date. While the whole film is not a sob fest, because it’s sprinkled with humor and relatability, it’s still heartwarming and endearing. Here are some of the most emotional Turning Red quotes from Mei, Ming, Jin, Miriam, Abby, Priya, and more!

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Best Turning Red Quotes

Mei Lee is a 13-year-old girl who is torn between being her mother’s obedient daughter and the chaos of her youth. As if that were not enough, when she gets too excited, she turns into a big red panda.

Turning Red tackles an emotional period in a teen’s life including puberty! Did I miss any of your favorite Turning Red movie quotes? Drop them in the comments below.

Also check out this Turning Red Parents Guide for age recommendations if you’re wondering if it’s ok for kids. Also, enjoy these free, printable Turning Red coloring pages!

The number one rule in my family: Honor your parents. -Mei

Go become women without me. -Mei

The least you can do is by doing every single thing they ask. -Mei

I accept and embrace all labels. -Mei

The ancestors would be so proud. -Ming

Red is a lucky color. -Jin

It’s just some inconvenient genetic thingy I got from my mom. -Mei

Best Mei Quotes Turning Red

Look at those glittering delinquents with their gyrations. -Ming

I’m a furry ticking time bomb. -Mei

Maybe we should trust her. -Jin

Who are you? I love it! -Miriam
Fight the power! -Abby

You manipulated her for a bunch of tacky delinquents?

What do you think Jessie smells like?
Milk chocolate and wet rocks.

People have all kinds of sides to them, Mei, and some sides are messy.

Emotional Turning Red Quotes

I’ve been obsessed with my mom’s approval my whole life. I couldn’t risk losing it. But losing you guys is worse. -Mei

I’m finally figuring out who I am. But I’m scared it will take me away from you. -Mei

Don’t hold back. For anyone.

Honoring your parents sounds great, but if you take it too far, well, you might forget to honor yourself. -Mei

Pixar Turning Red Quotes