Animated Films to see
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1. The Secret of NIMH (1982)
G | 82 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
To save her ill son, a field mouse must seek the aid of a colony of rats, with whom she has a deeper link than she suspected.
Director: Don Bluth | Stars: Elizabeth Hartman, Derek Jacobi, Dom DeLuise, Arthur Malet
Votes: 45,216 | Gross: $10.14M
2. The Adventures of Toad (1996 TV Movie)
52 min | Animation, Family
Toad's life is just one big adventure. His home, Toad Hall, has been taken over by the wicked weasels and ferrets. It's now up to Toad and his riverbank friends to embark on the biggest adventure of all - the Great Battle of Toad Hall.
Director: Martin Gates | Stars: Richard Briers, Peter Davison, Paul Eddington, Hugh Laurie
Votes: 33
3. A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon (2019)
G | 86 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
When an alien with amazing powers crash-lands near Mossy Bottom Farm, Shaun the Sheep goes on a mission to shepherd the intergalactic visitor home before a sinister organization can capture her.
Directors: Will Becher, Richard Phelan | Stars: Justin Fletcher, John Sparkes, Amalia Vitale, Kate Harbour
Votes: 15,631
4. My Old School (2022)
104 min | Documentary, Comedy, Drama
In 1993, 16-year-old Brandon Lee enrolled at Bearsden Academy, a secondary school in a well-to-do suburb of Glasgow, Scotland. What followed over the next two years became the stuff of legend.
Director: Jono McLeod | Stars: Alan Cumming, Brandon Lee, Dawn Steele, Lulu
Votes: 1,704
5. The Killers feat. Dawes: Christmas in L.A. (2013 Music Video)
5 min | Animation, Short, Music
Music video starring Owen Willson as a struggling actor who's trying to have a conversation with Harry Dean Stanton in that tennis bar while he doesn't know if he can take another Christmas in L.A.
Director: Kelly Loosli | Stars: Owen Wilson, Harry Dean Stanton
Votes: 36
6. Saw Rebirth (2005)
TV-MA | 6 min | Animation, Short, Horror
This comic, set in the world of SAW goes back in time to explore the events that spurred the transformation of mild-mannered John into the monstrous Jigsaw.
Directors: Jeff Shuter, Daniel Viney | Stars: Whit Anderson, Stan Kirsch, Jeff Shuter, George Williams
Votes: 3,299
7. The Bad Guys (2022)
PG | 100 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
To avoid prison, a gang of notorious animal criminals pretends to seek being rehabilitated, only for their leader to realize that he genuinely wants to change his ways.
Director: Pierre Perifel | Stars: Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Awkwafina, Craig Robinson
Votes: 59,190 | Gross: $97.23M
8. Return to Zootopia (2017)
120 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
In Zootopia, Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde have spent six months as partners in the ZPD, catching criminals and being the best at what they do - but their relationship is slowly flourishing into something more than friendship.
Director: Mauricio Velazco | Stars: Mauricio Velazco, Angie, Anton Mabey, Matthew Iles
Votes: 209
9. The Tale of Beatrix Potter (1983 TV Movie)
60 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
Biography based on the life of the author Beatrix Potter.
Director: Bill Hays | Stars: Penelope Wilton, Holly Aird, James Campbell, John Woodvine
Votes: 104
10. The Boxtrolls (2014)
PG | 96 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A young orphaned boy raised by underground cave-dwelling trash collectors tries to save his friends from an evil exterminator.
Directors: Graham Annable, Anthony Stacchi | Stars: Ben Kingsley, Jared Harris, Nick Frost, Richard Ayoade
Votes: 61,555 | Gross: $50.84M
11. Mad God (2021)
Unrated | 83 min | Animation, Fantasy, Horror
The Assassin travels through a nightmare underworld of tortured souls, ruined cities and wretched monstrosities forged from the primordial horrors of the unconscious mind of Phil Tippett, the world's preeminent stop-motion animator.
Director: Phil Tippett | Stars: Alex Cox, Niketa Roman, Satish Ratakonda, Harper Taylor
Votes: 14,760
12. Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (2021)
PG | 90 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
A cash-strapped documentary maker decides to make his newest documentary about a mollusk shell he finds living in his Airbnb with his friends.
Director: Dean Fleischer Camp | Stars: Jenny Slate, Dean Fleischer Camp, Isabella Rossellini, Joe Gabler
Votes: 27,120 | Gross: $5.79M
13. Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)
PG | 87 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The untold story of one twelve-year-old's dream to become the world's greatest supervillain.
Directors: Kyle Balda, Brad Ableson, Jonathan del Val | Stars: Steve Carell, Pierre Coffin, Alan Arkin, Taraji P. Henson
Votes: 85,672 | Gross: $369.70M
14. Tom and Jerry (II) (2021)
PG | 101 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A chaotic battle ensues between Jerry Mouse, who has taken refuge in the Royal Gate Hotel, and Tom Cat, who is hired to drive him away before the day of a big wedding arrives.
Director: Tim Story | Stars: Chloë Grace Moretz, Michael Peña, Colin Jost, Tom
Votes: 39,902 | Gross: $46.54M
15. 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: 107,546 | Gross: $50.86M
16. Wolfwalkers (2020)
PG | 103 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A young apprentice hunter and her father journey to Ireland to help wipe out the last wolf pack. But everything changes when she befriends a free-spirited girl from a mysterious tribe rumored to transform into wolves by night.
Directors: Tomm Moore, Ross Stewart | Stars: Honor Kneafsey, Eva Whittaker, Sean Bean, Simon McBurney
Votes: 38,716
17. Hey Arnold: The Jungle Movie (2017 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 81 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Picking up where Hey Arnold! (1996) left off, this tells the story of what happened to Arnold's parents.
Directors: Raymie Muzquiz, Stu Livingston | Stars: Mason Cotton, Benjamin Flores Jr., Francesca Marie Smith, Craig Bartlett
Votes: 3,659
18. The Animatrix (2003)
Unrated | 100 min | Animation, Action, Sci-Fi
A collection of nine short films featuring stories related to The Matrix (1999).
Stars: James Arnold Taylor, Julia Fletcher, Dwight Schultz, Kevin Michael Richardson
Votes: 82,093
19. Prep & Landing: Tiny's Big Adventure (2011 Video)
1 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A short film in Tiny, Magee's assistant, destroys the break room while attempting to make a pot of coffee.
Directors: Kevin Deters, Stevie Wermers | Star: Sarah Chalke
Votes: 268
20. Moonrise Kingdom: Animated Book Short (2012)
5 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
This is a preview to the movie Moonrise Kingdom, In which Bob Balaban describes Suzy's books and Suzy reads from them. There is also some animation involved when Suzy reads from each book.
Directors: Christian De Vita, Wes Anderson | Stars: Bob Balaban, Kara Hayward
Votes: 5,660
21. The Wild Thornberrys (2002)
PG | 85 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
After losing a cheetah cub to ruthless poachers, Eliza must redeem her folly and go on a quest to save him.
Directors: Cathy Malkasian, Jeff McGrath | Stars: Tim Curry, Rupert Everett, Flea, Lacey Chabert
Votes: 15,268 | Gross: $40.11M
22. Underworld: Endless War (2011)
18 min | Animation, Short, Action
Follows Selene across 3 separate periods in history as she hunts a group of Lycan brothers.
Stars: Laura Harris, Trevor Devall, Brian Dobson, Paul Dobson
Votes: 1,857
23. Balenciaga (2021)
10 min | Short, Animation
When Homer forgets to buy Marge a birthday present, he contacts Balenciaga begging for help in supplying an extravagant gift which leads to all the inhabitants of Springfield being flown to Paris to take part in modeling at Fashion week.
Director: David Silverman | Stars: Hank Azaria, Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright
Votes: 152
24. The Lego Ninjago Movie (2017)
PG | 101 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Shunned by everyone for being the son of an evil warlord, a teenager seeks to defeat him with the help of his fellow ninjas.
Directors: Charlie Bean, Paul Fisher, Bob Logan | Stars: Jackie Chan, Dave Franco, Fred Armisen, Kumail Nanjiani
Votes: 29,963 | Gross: $59.28M
25. Raya and the Last Dragon (2021)
PG | 107 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
In a realm known as Kumandra, a re-imagined Earth inhabited by an ancient civilization, a warrior named Raya is determined to find the last dragon.
Directors: Don Hall, Carlos López Estrada, Paul Briggs, John Ripa | Stars: Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwafina, Gemma Chan, Izaac Wang
Votes: 172,002 | Gross: $54.72M
26. Snoopy Presents: For Auld Lang Syne (2021 TV Special)
TV-G | 38 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
After finding out her grandmother won’t be visiting for Christmas, Lucy decides to cheer herself up by throwing the ultimate New Year’s Eve party. Meanwhile, Charlie Brown tries to fulfill one of his resolutions before midnight.
Director: Clay Kaytis | Stars: Hattie Kragten, Etienne Kellici, Rob Tinkler, Katie Griffin
Votes: 695
27. Shaun the Sheep Movie (2015)
PG | 85 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
When Shaun decides to take the day off and have some fun, he gets a little more action than he bargained for. A mix up with the Farmer, a caravan and a very steep hill lead them all to the Big City and it's up to Shaun and the flock to return everyone safely to the green grass of home.
Directors: Mark Burton, Richard Starzak | Stars: Justin Fletcher, John Sparkes, Omid Djalili, Richard Webber
Votes: 43,463 | Gross: $19.38M
28. The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974 TV Movie)
TV-G | 51 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
When a weary and discouraged Santa Claus considers skipping his Christmas Eve run one year, Mrs. Claus and his elves set out to change his mind.
Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr. | Stars: Shirley Booth, Mickey Rooney, Dick Shawn, George S. Irving
Votes: 11,645
29. The Dog Who Saved Christmas (2009 TV Movie)
PG | 89 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The Bannister family's new addition, Zeus (voiced by Mario Lopez of TV's SAVED BY THE BELL), the yellow Labrador, appears to be less than the dependable guard dog the family needs. However,... See full summary »
Director: Michael Feifer | Stars: Dean Cain, Gary Valentine, Mario Lopez, Elisa Donovan
Votes: 1,037
30. The Wind in the Willows (I) (1983 TV Movie)
TV-G | 79 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Toad, Rat, Mole, and Badger follow animal etiquette in this version of Kenneth Grahame's classic, in stop-motion model animation.
Director: Mark Hall | Stars: Richard Pearson, Ian Carmichael, David Jason, Michael Hordern
Votes: 1,704
31. 'Twas the Night Before Christmas (1974 TV Movie)
TV-G | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
When a town learns that Santa Claus has struck it off his delivery schedule due to an insulting letter, a way must be found to change his mind.
Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr. | Stars: Joel Grey, Tammy Grimes, John McGiver, George Gobel
Votes: 3,786
32. Father Christmas and the Missing Reindeer (1998 TV Movie)
25 min
Fantasy animation. When Christmas Eve falls Father Christmas is horrified to learn that his reindeer have vanished. He enlists the help of a young friend to track them down.
Director: Jon Doyle | Stars: David Jason, Jimmy Hibbert, Susan Sheridan
Votes: 21
33. An All Dogs Christmas Carol (1998 Video)
G | 73 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Three canines itch and scratch their way through everything and anything in an effort to save Christmas from an evil spirit (Carface) who wants to use dogs from all over the world to ruin Christmas.
Directors: Paul Sabella, Gary Selvaggio | Stars: Ernest Borgnine, Dom DeLuise, Sheena Easton, Taylor Emerson
Votes: 1,588
34. Brer Rabbit's Christmas Carol (1992 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 58 min | Animation, Family
When Brer Rabbit learns that Brer Fox is planning to evict Brer Bear on Christmas, he decides to teach the fox a lesson. Brer Rabbit gets the townspeople to stage their own version of "A ... See full summary »
Directors: Al Guest, Jean Mathieson | Stars: Ginny Tyler, Christopher Corey Smith, Tom Hill, David Knell
Votes: 64
35. Christmas Carol: The Movie (2001)
PG | 77 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
Old bitter miser Ebenezer Scrooge (Simon Callow) who makes excuses for his uncaring nature learns real compassion when three ghosts visit him on Christmas Eve.
Director: Jimmy T. Murakami | Stars: Simon Callow, Kate Winslet, Nicolas Cage, Jane Horrocks
Votes: 2,176
36. A Christmas Carol (1997 Video)
PG | 72 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
Misanthropic miser Ebenezer Scrooge is haunted by his deceased business partner, Jacob Marley. Marley's ghost is followed by three more spirits from Christmases Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Each has a lesson Scrooge must learn.
Director: Stan Phillips | Stars: Tim Curry, Whoopi Goldberg, Michael York, Edward Asner
Votes: 931
37.
The Jetsons (1962–1963)
Episode:
A Jetson Christmas Carol
(1985)
TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
What do Santa Claus and George Jetson have in common? They both have to work on Christmas eve! That mean old Mr. Spacely forces George to work late, while the family wonders what has ... See full summary »
Directors: Arthur Davis, Oscar Dufau, Carl Urbano, Rudy Zamora, Alan Zaslove, Ray Patterson | Stars: George O'Hanlon, Penny Singleton, Daws Butler, Janet Waldo
Votes: 223
38. Loving Vincent (2017)
PG-13 | 94 min | Animation, Drama, Mystery
In a story depicted in oil painted animation, a young man comes to the last hometown of painter Vincent van Gogh to deliver the troubled artist's final letter and ends up investigating his final days there.
Directors: DK Welchman, Hugh Welchman | Stars: Douglas Booth, Jerome Flynn, Robert Gulaczyk, Helen McCrory
Votes: 63,706 | Gross: $6.74M
39. Finding Santa (2016)
80 min | Animation, Family
Eight year old Julius lives at an orphanage and secretly believes in Santa Claus until he loses not only his belief in Santa but also himself. But then something strange happens, and suddenly Julius finds himself in a magic world.
Director: Jacob Ley | Stars: Dennis Storhøi, Bodil Jørgensen, Albert Rudbeck Lindhardt, Flora Ofelia Hofmann Lindahl
Votes: 76
40. FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992)
G | 76 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
The magical inhabitants of a rainforest fight to save their home, which is threatened by logging and a polluting force of destruction called Hexxus.
Director: Bill Kroyer | Stars: Samantha Mathis, Christian Slater, Robin Williams, Tim Curry
Votes: 33,965 | Gross: $24.65M
41. Kensuke's Kingdom (2023)
85 min | Animation, Adventure
Young Michael, shipwrecked on a remote island, must adapt to life alone. Over time, he feels another presence, learning that this world is home to both unimaginable danger and beauty. A gripping animated adaptation of a beloved novel.
Directors: Neil Boyle, Kirk Hendry | Stars: Cillian Murphy, Sally Hawkins, Ken Watanabe, Raffey Cassidy
Votes: 154
42. Wish (II) (2023)
PG | 95 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A young girl named Asha wishes on a star and gets a more direct answer than she bargained for when a trouble-making star comes down from the sky to join her.
Directors: Chris Buck, Fawn Veerasunthorn | Stars: Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine, Alan Tudyk, Angelique Cabral
Votes: 34,972 | Gross: $0.00M
43. Cat and Dog (2024)
TV-MA | 86 min | Adventure, Comedy
A cat and a dog escape their cages in the airport, their owners must work together to recover their prized pets.
Director: Reem Kherici | Stars: Franck Dubosc, Reem Kherici, Philippe Lacheau, Inès Reg
Votes: 600
44. Song of the South (1946)
G | 94 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The kindly story-teller Uncle Remus tells a young boy stories about trickster Br'er Rabbit, who outwits Br'er Fox and slow-witted Br'er Bear.
Directors: Harve Foster, Wilfred Jackson | Stars: Ruth Warrick, Bobby Driscoll, James Baskett, Luana Patten
Votes: 15,242 | Gross: $63.72M
45. Lightyear (2022)
PG | 105 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
While spending years attempting to return home, marooned Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear encounters an army of ruthless robots commanded by Zurg who are attempting to steal his fuel source.
Director: Angus MacLane | Stars: Chris Evans, Keke Palmer, Peter Sohn, Taika Waititi
Votes: 123,983 | Gross: $118.31M
46. The Willows in Winter (1996 TV Movie)
74 min | Family, Animation
Mole disappears while answering what he thinks is an urgent summons from Rat, forcing Badger to enlist Toad and his new airplane in a frantic search party.
Directors: Dave Unwin, Dennis Abey | Stars: Alan Bennett, Michael Palin, Michael Gambon, Rik Mayall
Votes: 475
47. The Wind in the Willows (1995 TV Movie)
73 min | Animation, Family
When three close friends Mole, Ratty and Badger find out that the infamous Mr. Toad of Toad Hall has been up to no good, they must find him and change his ways for good.
Directors: Dave Unwin, Dennis Abey | Stars: Alan Bennett, Michael Palin, Michael Gambon, Rik Mayall
Votes: 1,182
48. Wind in the Willows (1988 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 50 min | Animation, Family
Mole, Water Rat, Badger and Mr. Toad pursue merry adventures in a charming adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's tale of animals who behave like Edwardian gentlemen in a world gone slightly mad. ... See full summary »
Stars: Caz Adams, John Derum, Wallas Eaton, Graham Matters
Votes: 169
49. The Wind in the Willows (III) (1983 TV Movie)
TV-G | 96 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Badger, Rat and Mole are trying to save Toad Hall and its owner, their rich irresponsible airhead playboy friend Toad, from himself, as well as financial ruin, the court and a gang of conspiratorial weasels who have their eye on the place.
Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr. | Stars: Charles Nelson Reilly, Roddy McDowall, José Ferrer, Eddie Bracken
Votes: 545
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