DreamWorks Animation Study Guide
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1. Antz (1998)
PG | 83 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A rather neurotic ant tries to break from his totalitarian society while trying to win the affection of the princess he loves.
Directors: Eric Darnell, Tim Johnson, Lawrence Guterman | Stars: Woody Allen, Sharon Stone, Gene Hackman, Sylvester Stallone
Votes: 163,958 | Gross: $90.76M
Directed by Eric Darnell & Tim Johnson
Written by Todd Alcott, Chris Weitz, & Paul Weitz
Starring:
Woody Allen as Z
Dan Aykroyd as Chip
Anne Bancroft as Queen
Jane Curtin as Muffy
Danny Glover as Barbatus
Gene Hackman as Mandible
Jennifer Lopez as Azteca
Sylvester Stallone as Weaver
Sharon Stone as Bala
Christopher Walken as Cutter
Cameos:
Jim Cummings as Additional Voices
Eric Darnell as Additional Voices
Composed by Harry Gregson-Williams & John Powell
2. The Prince of Egypt (1998)
PG | 99 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
Egyptian Prince Moses learns of his identity as a Hebrew and his destiny to become the chosen deliverer of his people.
Directors: Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner, Simon Wells | Stars: Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sandra Bullock
Votes: 146,086 | Gross: $101.22M
Directed by Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner, & Simon Wells
Written by Philip LaZebnik (Additional Material by Nicholas Meyer)
Starring:
Val Kilmer as Moses/God
Ralph Fiennes as Rameses
Michelle Pfeiffer as Tzipporah
Sandra Bullock as Miriam
Jeff Goldblum as Aaron
Danny Glover as Jethro
Patrick Stewart as Seti
Cameos:
Helen Mirren as The Queen
Steve Martin as Hotep
Martin Short as Huy
Mel Brooks as Voice
Composed by Hans Zimmer
Oscar Win for Best Original Song (When You Believe)
Oscar Nomination for Best Original Score
3. The Road to El Dorado (2000)
PG | 89 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Two swindlers get their hands on a map to the fabled city of gold, El Dorado.
Directors: Bibo Bergeron, Don Paul, Jeffrey Katzenberg | Stars: Kevin Kline, Kenneth Branagh, Rosie Perez, Armand Assante
Votes: 107,306 | Gross: $50.86M
Directed by Eric 'Bibo' Bergeron & Don Paul (& Jeffrey Katzenberg [Uncredited])
Written by Terry Rossio, Ted Elliott, & Karey Kirkpatrick
Starring:
Kevin Kline as Tulio
Kenneth Branagh as Miguel
Rosie Perez as Chel
Armand Assante as Tzekel-Kan
Edward James Olmos as Chief
Cameos:
Jim Cummings as Cortez
Frank Welker as Altivo
Tobin Bell as Zaragoza
Elton John as Narrator
Composed by John Powell & Hans Zimmer
4. Chicken Run (2000)
G | 84 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
When a cockerel apparently flies into a chicken farm, the chickens see him as an opportunity to escape their evil owners.
Directors: Peter Lord, Nick Park | Stars: Mel Gibson, Julia Sawalha, Phil Daniels, Lynn Ferguson
Votes: 212,114 | Gross: $106.83M
Directed by Peter Lord & Nick Park
Written by Peter Lord, Nick Park, Karey Kirkpatrick, Mark Burton, & John O'Farrell
Starring:
Mel Gibson as Rocky
Julia Sawalha as Ginger
Tony Haygarth as Mr. Tweedy
Miranda Richardson as Mrs. Tweedy
Cameos:
Timothy Spall as Nick
Imelda Staunton as Bunty
Composed by Harry Gregson-Williams & John Powell
5. Shrek (2001)
PG | 90 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A mean lord exiles fairytale creatures to the swamp of a grumpy ogre, who must go on a quest and rescue a princess for the lord in order to get his land back.
Directors: Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson | Stars: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow
Votes: 733,195 | Gross: $267.67M
Directed by Andrew Adamson & Vicky Jensen
Written by Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Joe Stillman, Roger S.H. Schulman, Cody Cameron, Chris Miller, & Conrad Vernon
Starring:
Mike Meyers as Shrek
Eddie Murphy as Donkey
Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona
John Lithgow as Lord Farquaad
Cameos:
Vincent Cassel as Monsieur Hood
Jim Cummings as Captain of Guards
Chris Miller as Geppetto/Magic Mirror
Conrad Vernon as Gingerbread Man
Andrew Adamson as Duloc Mascot
Frank Welker as Dragon
Composed by Harry Gregson-Williams & John Powell
Oscar Win for Best Animated Feature
Oscar Nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay
6. Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002)
G | 83 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
A captured mustang remains determined to return to his herd no matter what.
Directors: Kelly Asbury, Lorna Cook | Stars: Matt Damon, James Cromwell, Daniel Studi, Chopper Bernet
Votes: 85,191 | Gross: $73.28M
Directed by Kelly Asbury & Lorna Cook
Written by John Fusco & Michael Lucker
Starring:
Matt Damon as Spirit
James Cromwell as The Colonel
Composed by Hans Zimmer
Oscar Nomination for Best Animated Feature
7. Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003)
PG | 86 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The sailor of legend is framed by the goddess Eris for the theft of the Book of Peace and must travel to her realm at the end of the world to retrieve it and save the life of his childhood friend Prince Proteus.
Directors: Patrick Gilmore, Tim Johnson | Stars: Brad Pitt, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Joseph Fiennes, Michelle Pfeiffer
Votes: 59,384 | Gross: $26.48M
Directed by Patrick Gilmore & Tim Johnson
Written by John Logan
Starring:
Brad Pitt as Sinbad
Catherine Zeta-Jones as Marina
Michelle Pfeiffer as Eris
Joseph Fiennes as Proteus
Cameos:
Jim Cummings as Luca
Conrad Vernon as Jed
Chris Miller as Tower Guard
Frank Welker as Spike
Composed by Harry Gregson-Williams
8. Shrek 2 (2004)
PG | 93 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Shrek and Fiona travel to the Kingdom of Far Far Away, where Fiona's parents are King and Queen, to celebrate their marriage. When they arrive, they find they are not as welcome as they thought they would be.
Directors: Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury, Conrad Vernon | Stars: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Julie Andrews
Votes: 504,237 | Gross: $436.47M
Directed by Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jensen, & Conrad Vernon
Written by Andrew Adamson, Joe Stillman, J. David Stem, David N. Weiss, Cody Cameron, Walt Dohrn, Chris Miller, David P. Smith, & Conrad Vernon
Starring:
Mike Meyers as Shrek
Eddie Murphy as Donkey
Cameron Diaz as Fiona
Julie Andrews as Queen
Antonio Banderas as Puss In Boots
John Cleese as King Harold
Rupert Everett as Prince Charming
Jennifer Saunders as Fairy Godmother
Cameos:
Conrad Vernon as Gingy/Cedric/Muffin Man /Mongo
Larry King as Ugly Stepsister
Chris Miller as Humphries/Magic Mirror
Joan Rivers as Herself
Andrew Adamson as Captain of the Guards
Composed by Harry Gregson-Williams
Oscar Nominations for Best Animated Feature & Best Original Song (Accidentally in Love)
9. Shark Tale (2004)
PG | 90 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
When a son of a gangster shark boss is accidentally killed while on the hunt, his would-be prey and his vegetarian brother decide to use the incident to their own advantage.
Directors: Bibo Bergeron, Vicky Jenson, Rob Letterman | Stars: Will Smith, Robert De Niro, Renée Zellweger, Angelina Jolie
Votes: 198,677 | Gross: $160.86M
Directed by Bibo Bergeron, Vicky Jenson, & Rob Letterman
Written by Michael J. Wilson & Rob Letterman
Starring:
Will Smith as Oscar
Robert De Niro as Don Lino
Renée Zellweger as Angie
Jack Black as Lenny
Angelina Jolie as Lola
Martin Scorsese as Sykes
Composed by Jared Lee Gosselin & Hans Zimmer
Oscar Nominated for Best Animated Feature
10. Madagascar (2005)
PG | 86 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A group of animals who have spent all their life in a New York zoo end up in the jungles of Madagascar, and must adjust to living in the wild.
Directors: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath | Stars: Chris Rock, Ben Stiller, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith
Votes: 437,004 | Gross: $193.60M
Directed by Eric Darnell & Tom McGrath
Written by Mark Burton, Billy Frolick, Eric Darnell, & Tom McGrath
Starring:
Ben Stiller as Alex
Chris Rock as Marty
David Schwimmer as Melman
Jada Pinkett Smith as Gloria
Sacha Baron Cohen as King Julian
Cedric the Entertainer as Maurice
Tom McGrath as Skipper
Christopher Knights as Private
Chris Miller as Kowalski
Andy Richter as Mort
Cameos:
Conrad Vernon as Mason
Eric Darnell as Fossa
John DiMaggio as Rico
Composed by Hans Zimmer
11. Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)
G | 85 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Wallace and his loyal dog, Gromit, set out to discover the mystery behind the garden sabotage that plagues their village and threatens the annual giant vegetable growing contest.
Directors: Steve Box, Nick Park | Stars: Peter Sallis, Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, Peter Kay
Votes: 145,996 | Gross: $56.11M
Directed by Steve Box and Nick Park
Written by Nick Park, Steve Box, Mark Burton, & Bob Baker
Starring:
Peter Sallis as Wallace/Hutch
Ralph Fiennes as Victor Quartermaine
Helena Bonham Carter as Lady Campanula Tottington
Composed by Julian Not
Oscar Win for Best Animated Feature
12. Over the Hedge (2006)
PG | 83 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A scheming raccoon fools a mismatched family of forest creatures into helping him repay a debt of food, by invading the new suburban sprawl that popped up while they were hibernating...and learns a lesson about family himself.
Directors: Tim Johnson, Karey Kirkpatrick | Stars: Bruce Willis, Garry Shandling, Steve Carell, Wanda Sykes
Votes: 189,258 | Gross: $155.02M
Directed by Tim Johnson & Karey Kirkpatrick
Written by Len Blum, Lorne Cameron, David Hoselton, & Karey Kirkpatrick
Starring:
Bruce Willis as RJ
Garry Shandling as Vern
Steve Carell as Hammy
Wanda Sykes as Stella
William Shatner as Ozzie
Nick Nolte as Vincent
Thomas Haden Church as Dwayne
Allison Janney as Gladys
Eugene Levy as Lou
Avril Lavigne as Heather
Composed by Rupert Gregson-Williams
13. Flushed Away (2006)
PG | 85 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The story of an uptown rat that gets flushed down the toilet from his penthouse apartment, ending in the sewers of London, where he has to learn a whole new and different way of life.
Directors: David Bowers, Sam Fell | Stars: Hugh Jackman, Kate Winslet, Ian McKellen, Jean Reno
Votes: 138,537 | Gross: $64.67M
Directed by David Bowers and Sam Fell
Written by Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais, Christopher Lloyd, Joe Keenan, & William Davies
Starring:
Hugh Jackman as Roddy
Kate Winslet as Rita
Ian McKellen as The Toad
Jean Reno as Le Frog
Bill Nighy as Whitey
Andy Serkis as Spikes
Shane Richie as Sid
Cameos:
Conrad Vernon as Take Out
Tom McGrath as Action Figure
Sam Fell as Liam/Prophet/Ladykiller/Fanseller
David Bowers as Goldfish/Fly/Shocky/Henchfrog #1/Tadpole
Composed by Harry Gregson-Williams
14. Shrek the Third (2007)
PG | 93 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Reluctantly designated as the heir to the land of Far, Far Away, Shrek hatches a plan to install the rebellious Artie as the new king while Princess Fiona tries to fend off a coup d'état by the jilted Prince Charming.
Directors: Chris Miller, Raman Hui | Stars: Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, Antonio Banderas
Votes: 332,058 | Gross: $320.71M
Directed by Chris Miller
Co-Directed by Raman Hui
Written by Jeffrey Price, Peter S. Seaman, Chris Miller, Aron Warner, & Andrew Adamson
Starring:
Mike Meyers as Shrek
Eddie Murphy as Donkey
Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona
Antonio Banderas as Puss in Boots
Julie Andrews as Queen
Justin Timberlake as Artie
Rupert Everett as Prince Charming
Cameos:
John Cleese as King
Larry King as Doris
John Krasinski as Lancelot
Regis Philbin as Mabel
Amy Poehler as Snow White
Seth Rogen as Ship Captain
Amy Sedaris as Cinderella
Maya Rudolph as Rapunzel
Composed by Jared Lee Gosselin & Harry Gregson-Williams
15. Bee Movie (2007)
PG | 91 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Barry B. Benson, a bee just graduated from college, is disillusioned at his lone career choice: making honey. On a special trip outside the hive, Barry's life is saved by Vanessa, a florist in New York City. As their relationship blossoms, he discovers humans actually eat honey and subsequently decides to sue them.
Directors: Simon J. Smith, Steve Hickner | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Renée Zellweger, Matthew Broderick, Patrick Warburton
Votes: 179,584 | Gross: $126.63M
Directed by Simon J. Smith & Steve Hickner
Written by Jerry Seinfeld, Spike Feresten, Barry Marder, & Andy Robin
Starring:
Jerry Seinfeld as Barry B. Benson
Renée Zellweger as Vanessa Bloome
Matthew Broderick as Adam Flayman
Patrick Warburton as Ken
Kathy Bates as Janet Benson
Barry Levinson as Martin Benson
Cameos:
John Goodman as Layton T. Montgomery
Chris Rock as Mooseblood
Larry King as Bee Larry King
Ray Liotta as Ray Liotta
Sting as Sting
Oprah Winfrey as Judge Bumbleton
Rip Torn as Lou Lo Duca
Jim Cummings as Title Narrator
Conrad Vernon as Freddy
Composed by Rupert Gregson-Williams
16. Kung Fu Panda (2008)
PG | 92 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
To everyone's surprise, including his own, Po, an overweight, clumsy panda, is chosen as protector of the Valley of Peace. His suitability will soon be tested as the valley's arch-enemy is on his way.
Directors: Mark Osborne, John Stevenson | Stars: Jack Black, Ian McShane, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman
Votes: 520,942 | Gross: $215.43M
Directed by Mark Osborne & John Stevenson
Written by Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger, Ethan Reiff, & Cyrus Voris
Starring:
Jack Black as Po
Dustin Hoffman as Shifu
Angelina Jolie as Tigress
Ian McShane as Tai Lung
Jackie Chan as Monkey
Seth Rogen as Mantis
Lucy Liu as Viper
David Cross as Crane
Randall Duk Kim as Oogway
James Hong as Mr. Ping
Cameos:
Dan Fogler as Zeng
Michael Clarke Duncan as Commander Vachir
Kyle Gass as KG Shaw
JR Reed as JR Shaw
Composed by Hans Zimmer & John Powell
Oscar Nominated for Best Animated Feature
17. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)
PG | 89 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The Madagascar animals fly back to New York City, but crash-land on an African nature reserve in Kenya, where they meet others of their own kind, and Alex especially discovers his royal heritage as prince of a lion pride.
Directors: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath | Stars: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith
Votes: 247,158 | Gross: $180.01M
Directed by Eric Darnell & Tom McGrath
Written by Etan Cohen, Eric Darnell & Tom McGrath
Starring:
Ben Stiller as Alex
Chris Rock as Marty
David Schwimmer as Melman
Jada Pinkett Smith as Gloria
Sacha Baron Cohen as King Julian
Cedric the Entertainer as Maurice
Tom McGrath as Skipper
Christopher Knights as Private
Chris Miller as Kowalski
Andy Richter as Mort
Bernie Mac as Zuba
Alec Baldwin as Makunga
Will.i.am as Moto Moto
Cameos:
Eric Darnell as Joe the Witch Doctor
Conrad Vernon as Mason
Willow Smith as Baby Gloria
Fergie as Hippo Girlfriend
Composed by Hans Zimmer & Heitor Pereira
18. Monsters vs. Aliens (2009)
PG | 94 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A woman transformed into a giant after she is struck by a meteorite on her wedding day becomes part of a team of monsters sent in by the U.S. government to defeat an alien mastermind trying to take over Earth.
Directors: Rob Letterman, Conrad Vernon | Stars: Reese Witherspoon, Rainn Wilson, Stephen Colbert, Seth Rogen
Votes: 175,886 | Gross: $198.35M
Directed by Rob Letterman & Conrad Vernon
Written by Maya Forbes, Wallace Wolodarsky, Rob Letterman, Jonathan Aibel, & Glenn Berger
Starring:
Reese Witherspoon as Susan Murphy/Ginormica
Seth Rogen as B.O.B.
Hugh Laurie as Dr. Cockroach Ph.D.
Will Arnett as The Missing Link
Kiefer Sutherland as General W.R. Monger
Rainn Wilson as Galaxhar
Stephen Colbert as President Hathaway
Paul Rudd as Derek Dietl
Cameos:
Julie White as Wendy Murphy
Jeffrey Tambor as Carl Murphy
Amy Poehler as Computer
Ed Helms as News Reporter
Renée Zellweger as Katie
John Krasinski as Cuthbert
Rob Letterman as Secret Service #1/Lieutenant
Tom McGrath as Wilson
Chris Miller as Advisor Cole/Army Commander Jones
Mike Mitchell as Advisor Wedgie
Composed by Henry Jackman
19. How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
PG | 98 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A hapless young Viking who aspires to hunt dragons becomes the unlikely friend of a young dragon himself, and learns there may be more to the creatures than he assumed.
Directors: Dean DeBlois, Chris Sanders | Stars: Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Craig Ferguson
Votes: 799,332 | Gross: $217.58M
Directed by Dean DeBlois & Chris Sanders
Written by William Davies, Dean DeBlois & Chris Sanders
Starring:
Jay Baruchel as Hiccup
Gerard Butler as Stoick
Craig Ferguson as Gobber
America Ferrera as Astrid
Jonah Hill as Snotlout
Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Fishlegs
T.J. Miller as Tuffnut
Kristen Wiig as Ruffniut
Cameo:
David Tennant as Spitelout
Composed by John Powell
Oscar Nominations for Best Animated Feature & Best Original Score (John Powell)
20. Shrek Forever After (2010)
PG | 93 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Rumpelstiltskin tricks a mid-life crisis burdened Shrek into allowing himself to be erased from existence and cast in a dark alternate timeline where Rumpelstiltskin rules supreme.
Director: Mike Mitchell | Stars: Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, Antonio Banderas
Votes: 224,278 | Gross: $238.37M
Directed by Mike Mitchell
Written by Josh Klausner & Darren Lemke
Starring:
Mike Meyers as Shrek
Eddie Murphy as Donkey
Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona
Antonio Banderas as Puss in Boots
Jon Hamm as Brogan
Jane Lynch as Gretched
Craig Robinson as Cookie
Walt Dohrn as Rumpelstiltskin
Cameos:
Julie Andrews as Queen
John Cleese as King
Lake Bell as Patrol Witch
Kristen Schaal as Pumpkin Witch
Ryan Seacrest as Father of Butter Pants
Larry King as Doris
Regis Philbin as Mabel
Conrad Vernon as Gingerbread Man
Composed by Harry Gregson-Williams
21. Megamind (2010)
PG | 95 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Evil genius Megamind finally defeats his do-gooder nemesis, Metro Man, but is left without a purpose in a superhero-free world.
Director: Tom McGrath | Stars: Will Ferrell, Jonah Hill, Brad Pitt, Tina Fey
Votes: 295,312 | Gross: $148.42M
Directed by Tom McGrath
Written by Alan Schoolcraft & Brent Simons
Starring:
Will Ferrell as Megamind
Brad Pitt as Metro Man
Tina Fey as Roxanne Ritchie
Jonah Hill as Titan
David Cross as Minion
Ben Stiller as Bernard
Cameos:
Justin Theroux as Megamind's Father
Tom McGrath as Lord Scott
J.K. Simmons as Warden
Mike Mitchell as Father in Crowd
Composed by Hans Zimmer & Lorne Balfe
22. Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)
PG | 90 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Po and his friends fight to stop a peacock villain from conquering China with a deadly new weapon, but first the Dragon Warrior must come to terms with his past.
Director: Jennifer Yuh Nelson | Stars: Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Dustin Hoffman
Votes: 319,836 | Gross: $165.25M
Directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson
Written by Jonathan Aibel & Glenn Berger
Starring:
Jack Black as Po
Dustin Hoffman as Shifu
Angelina Jolie as Tigress
Jackie Chan as Monkey
Seth Rogen as Mantis
Lucy Liu as Viper
David Cross as Crane
Gary Oldman as Shen
James Hong as Mr. Ping
Cameos:
Michelle Yeoh as Soothsayer
Danny McBride as Wolf Boss
Dennis Haysbert as Master Ox
Jean-Claude Van Damme as Master Croc
Victor Garber as Master Rhino
Composed by John Powell & Hans Zimmer
Oscar Nominated for Best Animated Feature
23. Puss in Boots (2011)
PG | 90 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
An outlaw cat, his childhood egg-friend, and a seductive thief kitty set out in search for the eggs of the fabled Golden Goose to clear his name, restore his lost honor, and regain the trust of his mother and town.
Director: Chris Miller | Stars: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Bob Thornton
Votes: 191,994 | Gross: $149.26M
Directed by Chris Miller
Written by Tom Wheeler, Brian Lynch, & William Davies
Starring:
Antonio Banderas as Puss in Boots
Salma Hayek as Kitty Softpaws
Zach Galifianakis as Humpty Alexander Dumpty
Billy Bob Thornton as Jack
Amy Sedaris as Jill
Constance Marie as Imelda
Cameos:
Guillermo del Toro as Moustache Man
Mike Mitchell as Andy Beanstalk
Conrad Vernon as Raoul/Soldier
Tom McGrath as Bar Thief
Bob Persichetti as Ohhh Cat
Composed by Henry Jackman
Oscar Nominated for Best Animated Feature
24. Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012)
PG | 93 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The Madagascar animals join a struggling European circus to get back to New York, but find themselves being pursued by a psychotic animal-control officer.
Directors: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath, Conrad Vernon | Stars: Ben Stiller, Jada Pinkett Smith, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer
Votes: 197,689 | Gross: $216.39M
Directed by Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath, & Conrad Vernon
Written by Eric Darnell, Noah Baumbach, Marc Hyman, & Matt Shire
Starring:
Ben Stiller as Alex
Chris Rock as Marty
David Schwimmer as Melman
Jada Pinkett Smith as Gloria
Sacha Baron Cohen as King Julian
Cedric the Entertainer as Maurice
Tom McGrath as Skipper
Christopher Knights as Private
Chris Miller as Kowalski
Frances McDormand as Captain Chantal Dubois
Jessica Chastain as Gia
Bryan Cranston as Vitaly
Martin Short as Stefano
Cameos:
Vinnie Jones as Freddie the Dog
Frank Welker as Sonya
Composed by Hans Zimmer
25. Rise of the Guardians (2012)
PG | 97 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
When the evil spirit Pitch launches an assault on Earth, the Immortal Guardians team up to protect the innocence of children all around the world.
Director: Peter Ramsey | Stars: Hugh Jackman, Alec Baldwin, Isla Fisher, Chris Pine
Votes: 192,380 | Gross: $103.41M
Directed by Peter Ramsey
Written by David Lindsay-Abaire
Starring:
Chris Pine as Jack Frost
Alec Baldwin as North
Jude Law as Pitch
Isla Fisher as Tooth
Hugh Jackman as Bunny
Composed by Alexandre Desplat
26. The Croods (2013)
PG | 98 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
After their cave is destroyed, a caveman family must trek through an unfamiliar fantastical world with the help of an inventive boy.
Directors: Kirk DeMicco, Chris Sanders | Stars: Nicolas Cage, Ryan Reynolds, Emma Stone, Catherine Keener
Votes: 231,764 | Gross: $187.17M
Directed by Kirk DeMicco & Chris Sanders
Written by John Cleese, Kirk DeMicco & Chris Sanders
Starring:
Nicolas Cage as Grug
Emma Stone as Eep
Ryan Reynolds as Guy
Catherine Keener as Ugga
Cloris Leachman as Gran
Clark Duke as Thunk
Chris Sanders as Belt
Randy Thom as Sandy
Composed by Alan Silvestri
Oscar Nominated for Best Animated Feature
27. Turbo (2013)
PG | 96 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A freak accident might just help an everyday garden snail achieve his biggest dream: winning the Indy 500.
Director: David Soren | Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Paul Giamatti, Maya Rudolph, Samuel L. Jackson
Votes: 110,467 | Gross: $83.03M
Directed by David Soren
Written by Darren Lemke, Robert Siegel, & David Soren
Starring:
Ryan Reynolds as Turbo
Paul Giamatti as Chet
Michael Peña as Tito
Samuel L. Jackson as Whiplash
Luis Guzmán as Angelo
Bill Hader as Guy Gagné
Snoop Dogg as Smoove Move
Maya Rudolph as Burn
Ben Schwartz as Skidmark
Cameos:
Richard Jenkins as Bobby
Ken Jeong as Kim Ly
Michelle Rodriguez as Paz
Kurtwood Smith as Indy CEO
Composed by Henry Jackman
28. Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014)
PG | 92 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Sherman, a young boy, misuses a time machine made by his scientist father Mr. Peabody and causes the world history to go haywire. It is now up to Mr. Peabody to rescue his son and the world.
Director: Rob Minkoff | Stars: Ty Burrell, Max Charles, Stephen Colbert, Leslie Mann
Votes: 77,681 | Gross: $111.51M
Directed by Rob Minkoff
Written by Craig Wright
Starring:
Ty Burrell as Mr. Peabody
Max Charles as Sherman
Ariel Winter as Penny Peterson
Stephen Colbert as Paul Peterson
Leslie Mann as Patty Peterson
Cameos:
Stephen Tobolowsky as Principal Purdy
Allison Janney as Ms. Grunion
Karan Brar as Mason
Dennis Haysbert as Judge
Stanley Tucci as Leonardo da Vinci
Lake Bell as Mona Lisa
Patrick Warburton as Agamemnon
Tom McGrath as Odysseus
Mel Brooks as Albert Einstein
Composed by Danny Elfman
29. How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)
PG | 102 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
When Hiccup and Toothless discover an ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the center of a battle to protect the peace.
Director: Dean DeBlois | Stars: Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett, Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson
Votes: 363,592 | Gross: $177.00M
Directed by Dean
Written by
Starring:
Jay Baruchel as Hiccup
Cate Blanchett as Valka
Gerard Butler as Stoick
Craig Ferguson as Gobber
America Ferrera as Astrid
Jonah Hill as Snotlout
Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Fishlegs
T.J. Miller as Tuffnut
Kristen Wiig as Ruffnut
Djimon Hounsou as Drago
Kit Harington as Eret
Composed by John Powell
Oscar Nominated for Best Animated Feature
30. Penguins of Madagascar (2014)
PG | 92 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private join forces with undercover organization The North Wind to stop the villainous Dr. Octavius Brine from destroying the world as we know it.
Directors: Eric Darnell, Simon J. Smith | Stars: Tom McGrath, Chris Miller, Christopher Knights, Conrad Vernon
Votes: 101,968 | Gross: $83.35M
Directed by Eric Darnell & Simon J. Smith
Written by Michael Colton, John Aboud, Brandon Sawyer, Alan Schoolcraft, & Brent Simons
Starring:
Tom McGrath as Skipper
Chris Miller as Kowalski
Christopher Knights as Private
Conrad Vernon as Rico
John Malkovich as Dave
Benedict Cumberbatch as Classified
Ken Jeong as Short Fuse
Annet Mahendru as Eva
Peter Stormare as Corporal
Cameos:
Andy Richter as Mort
Danny Jacobs as King Julien
Werner Herzog as Documentary Filmmaker
Chris Sanders as Antarctic Penguin
Mike Mitchell as Antarctic Penguin
Billy Eichner as New York Reporter
Dee Bradley Baker as Zoo Patron
Composed by Lorne Balfe
31. Home (II) (2015)
PG | 94 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
An alien on the run from his own people makes friends with a girl. He tries to help her on her quest, but can be an interference.
Director: Tim Johnson | Stars: Jim Parsons, Rihanna, Steve Martin, Jennifer Lopez
Votes: 111,403 | Gross: $177.40M
Directed by Tim Johnson
Written by Tom J. Astle & Matt Ember
Starring:
Jim Parsons as Oh
Rihanna as Gratuity 'Tip' Tucci
Steve Martin as Captain Smek
Jennifer Lopez as Lucy Tucci
Composed by Lorne Balfe & Stargate
32. Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016)
PG | 95 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Continuing his "legendary adventures of awesomeness", Po must face two hugely epic, but different threats: one supernatural and the other a little closer to home.
Directors: Alessandro Carloni, Jennifer Yuh Nelson | Stars: Jack Black, Bryan Cranston, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie
Votes: 188,322 | Gross: $143.53M
Directed by Alessandro Carloni & Jennifer Yuh Nelson
Written by Jonathan Aibel & Glenn Berger
Starring:
Jack Black as Po
Dustin Hoffman as Shifu
Angelina Jolie as Tigress
Jackie Chan as Monkey
Seth Rogen as Mantis
Lucy Liu as Viper
David Cross as Crane
Bryan Cranston as Li
J.K. Simmons as Kai
Kate Hudson as Mei Mei
James Hong as Mr. Ping
Cameos:
Randall Duk Kim as Oogway
Fred Tatasciore as Master Bear
Mike Mitchell as Male Palace Goose
Jean-Claude Van Damme as Master Croc
Composed by Hans Zimmer
33. Trolls (2016)
PG | 92 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
After the Bergens invade Troll Village, Poppy, the happiest Troll ever born, and the curmudgeonly Branch set off on a journey to rescue her friends.
Directors: Mike Mitchell, Walt Dohrn | Stars: Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Zooey Deschanel, Christopher Mintz-Plasse
Votes: 91,875 | Gross: $153.71M
Directed by Mike Mitchell
Co-Directed by Walt Dohrn
Written by Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger, & Erica Rivinoja
Starring:
Anna Kendrick as Poppy
Justin Timberlake as Branch
Zooey Deschanel as Bridget
Christopher Mintz-Plasse as King Gristle
Christine Baranski as Chef
Russell Brand as Creek
Gwen Stefani as DJ Suki
John Cleese as King Gristle Sr.
James Corden as Biggie
Jeffrey Tambor as King Peppy
Cameos:
Quvenzhané Wallis as Harper
Mike Mitchell as Darius
Walt Dohrn as Smidge/Fuzzbert
Composed by Christophe Beck
Oscar Nominated for Best Original Song (Can't Stop the Feeling)
34. The Boss Baby (2017)
PG | 97 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A suit-wearing, briefcase-carrying baby pairs up with his 7-year old brother to stop the dastardly plot of the CEO of Puppy Co.
Director: Tom McGrath | Stars: Alec Baldwin, Steve Buscemi, Jimmy Kimmel, Lisa Kudrow
Votes: 141,002 | Gross: $175.00M
Directed by Tom McGrath
Written by Michael McCullers
Starring:
Miles Bakshi as Tim
Alec Baldwin as Boss Baby
Steve Buscemi as Francis Francis
Jimmy Kimmel as Dad
Lisa Kudrow as Mom
Cameos:
Tobey Maguire as Adult Tim/Narrator
James McGrath as Wizzie/Elvis Impersonator
Conrad Vernon as Eugene
David Soren as Jimbo
Walt Dohrn as Photographer
Tom McGrath as TV Chef
Chris Miller as Captain Ross
Composed by Steve Mazzaro & Hans Zimmer
Oscar Nominated for Best Animated Feature
35. Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017)
PG | 89 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Two overly imaginative pranksters named George and Harold hypnotize their principal into thinking he's a ridiculously enthusiastic, incredibly dimwitted superhero named Captain Underpants.
Director: David Soren | Stars: Kevin Hart, Thomas Middleditch, Ed Helms, Nick Kroll
Votes: 32,302 | Gross: $73.92M
Directed by David Soren
Written by Nicholas Stoller & David Soren
Starring:
Ed Helms as Captain Underpants/Mr. Krupp
Kevin Hart as George
Nick Kroll as Professor Poopypants
Thomas Middleditch as Harold
Jordan Peele as Melvin
Kristen Schaal as Edith
Composed by Theodore Shapiro
36. How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019)
PG | 104 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
When Hiccup discovers Toothless isn't the only Night Fury, he must seek the Hidden World, a secret Dragon Utopia before a hired tyrant named Grimmel finds it first.
Director: Dean DeBlois | Stars: Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera, F. Murray Abraham, Cate Blanchett
Votes: 150,260 | Gross: $160.80M
37. Abominable (2019)
PG | 97 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Three teenagers must help a Yeti return to his family while avoiding a wealthy man and a zoologist who want him for their own needs.
Directors: Jill Culton, Todd Wilderman | Stars: Chloe Bennet, Albert Tsai, Tenzing Norgay Trainor, Joseph Izzo
Votes: 42,378 | Gross: $60.72M
38. Trolls World Tour (2020)
PG | 91 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
When the Queen of the Hard Rock Trolls tries to take over all the Troll kingdoms, Queen Poppy and her friends try different ways to save all the Trolls.
Directors: Walt Dohrn, David P. Smith | Stars: Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Rachel Bloom, James Corden
Votes: 28,853
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