Once one of the world's top masked crime-fighters, Bob Parr – known to all as "Mr. Incredible" – fought evil and saved lives on a daily basis. But now, fifteen years later, Bob and his wife – a famous superhero in her own right – have adopted civilian identities and retreated to the suburbs to live normal lives with their three kids. Now he's a clock-punching, insurance claims adjuster, fighting boredom and a bulging waistline. Itching to get back into action, Bob gets his chance when a mysterious communication summons him to a remote island for a top-secret assignment.
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