Are you ready to step through the magical door of the animation world? We've compiled a list of 10 animated films that are vibrant, entertaining, and sometimes emotional. Dive into the enchanting realm of animation with this curated collection. Explore the limitless possibilities of storytelling and visual artistry that these legendary animated films have to offer. 🌟🎬
IMDb: 8
Zootopia, directed by Byron Howard, unfolds a detective story set in a city inhabited by civilized animals. The film centers around the witty fox Nick's struggle to clear his name of a crime. Zootropolis, the metropolis where the story takes place, is a unique city that brings together different natural environments and animals. Optimistic police officer Judy Hopps discovers the challenges of being a cop here and partners with the fox Nick Wilde to prove herself. The film, featuring renowned voices like Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Idris Elba, J.K. Simmons, and Octavia Spencer, reflects the familiar Disney charm.
IMDb: 8.1
In the Viking village of Berk, young Viking Hiccup aspires to join the fight against dragons that constantly raid his town. However, his powerful but rough father and village chief Stoick forbids his clumsy yet creative son from doing so. Regardless, Hiccup enters the battle and accidentally downs a mysterious Night Fury dragon with his invention but can't bring himself to kill it. Instead, Hiccup initiates a friendship that reveals the observer boy's world, learning he misjudged the species. As they both take flight in their own ways, they realize they must confront the destructive ignorance affecting their worlds.
IMDb: 8.1
Plump rat Remy has a single dream due to his love for food: to become a chef! To achieve this dream, the adorable rat heads to Paris and accidentally finds himself in the sewers of the city's top restaurant. Here, by striking an interesting deal with the new garbage boy, he reaches the magical kitchen where he can showcase all his skills. However, challenges arise for Remy; in a world disgusted by rats, becoming a chef is not easy. Remy, facing the reactions of humans and other animals, also battles the expectations of his own kind. Ratatouille tells an impressive story of pursuing a single dream and shows that even a challenging journey can lead to success.
IMDb: 8.1
The story follows a young girl named Riley. Riley's actions are controlled by personified emotions: Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust, and Anger. When Riley moves from Minnesota to San Francisco, Joy and Sadness go missing, leaving only Anger, Fear, and Disgust in the Control Center. Riley's personality starts to crumble without essential memories. With the help of an imaginary friend named Bing Bong, Joy and Sadness try to return to the Control Center to restore emotional balance. They realize the importance of Sadness in Riley's well-being. Ultimately, Riley accepts her new life, creating a balanced perspective with the combined efforts of her emotions.
IMDb: 8.2
Marlin, an overprotective clownfish, embarks on a journey across the ocean to find his son Nemo, who has been captured by a scuba diver and placed in a fish tank. Accompanied by Dory, a forgetful fish with a big heart, Marlin faces numerous challenges and meets a variety of marine creatures. As the two navigate the vast ocean, Marlin learns to trust others and let Nemo explore the world on his own. Finding Nemo is a heartwarming tale of love, trust, and the importance of letting go.
IMDb: 8.3
In Toy Story, Andy is an affectionate child who values his toys greatly. However, he is unaware of a secret: his toys come to life under the leadership of Woody, a cowboy. When Andy gets a new toy, Buzz Lightyear, tensions arise among the toys. Toy Story not only solidified Pixar's position in the industry as a visually stunning animated film but also became a phenomenon deeply impacting a generation of children.
IMDb: 8.4
Coco tells the adventure of 12-year-old Miguel in the Land of the Dead. Miguel idolizes the legendary Mexican guitarist Ernesto de la Cruz, but Cruz is no longer alive, and Miguel can't meet him. Listening to his songs every day, Miguel one day finds Cruz's guitar. Playing it transports him to the Land of the Dead! As he seeks a way out, Miguel meets the trickster Hector, and together, they embark on a fantastic adventure to uncover the truths of Miguel's family history. Coco, voiced by Latin actors including Anthony Gonzalez, Benjamin Bratt, Gael García Bernal, Renee Victor, Alanna Ubach, Jaime Camil, Alfonso Arau, Herbert Siguenza, won multiple awards, including the 16th Visual Effects Society Awards and 45th Annie Awards.
IMDb: 8.4
In the future, Earth has become a dump with waste from the colossal corporation Buy N Large, and a lonely waste-collecting robot named WALL-E remains. This film tells the story of emotional connection, dazzling adventures, and plenty of comedy! WALL-E is a robot who loves historical traces and songs, with his only companion being a cockroach. One day, a discovery robot named EVE sent to find evidence of the planet's habitability appears. WALL-E falls in love with EVE and does his best to protect her, not understanding what is happening. Eventually, WALL-E, EVE, the ship's captain, and other rundown robots rebel to save humanity's future when the autopilot tries to prevent humans from returning to Earth.
IMDb: 8.5
A young lion prince is ousted from his pride by his cruel uncle. The uncle, claiming to have killed the prince's father, rules with an iron paw while the young prince grows with a philosophy beyond the Savannah: Hakuna Matata. However, when his past troubles him, the young prince must decide: will he remain an outcast, or will he confront his demons and become who he's meant to be?
IMDb: 8.6
Hayao Miyazaki's masterpiece Spirited Away begins with little Chihiro moving to a new town with her family. As they enter a tunnel, they find themselves in a magical world that enchants them, but this enchantment will be short-lived. Losing her family, Chihiro embarks on a fearful adventure to save her father. The film won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature at the 75th Academy Awards and the Golden Bear at the 52nd Berlin International Film Festival. Considered one of the most successful films in Japanese cinema history, Spirited Away is a significant example of the animation genre.