IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes-Rated Animated Movies
Animated Movies blend artistic beauty, story, and musical prowess to create captivating adventures for children and adults with beautiful visuals, compelling plotlines, and emotional connections that transcend age groups and become pop culture mainstays. Over time, these animated films have received awards and become entertainment icons—undoubtedly true of animated cinema!
15. Toy Story (1995)
- Released: 1995
- Director: John Lasseter
- IMDb: 8.3/10 (100% Rotten Tomatoes)
Toy Story revolutionised computer-animated movies with its story of toys coming alive while their owners aren’t looking. The story centres on Woody the Cowboy toy and Buzz Lightyear the Space-Action Figure navigating hierarchy, friendship, and self-worth in a child’s bedroom. Whether you’re looking for classic or modern titles, animated movies provide a unique form of storytelling that can captivate audiences of all ages, making animated movies an essential part of any film lover’s collection
14. The Lion King (1994)
- Released: 1994
- Roger Allers & Rob Minkoff directed
- IMDb: 8.5/10 (93% Rotten Tomatoes)
The animated epic musical “The Lion King,” released in 1994, follows Simba’s coming-of-age throughout Africa’s savannah. Simba returns to his kingdom as an adult ready to retake his reign and face his history after childhood sorrow and deceit. “The Lion King” is a global classic with fascinating music by Elton John and Tim Rice, compelling characters, and life lessons for all ages.
13. Spirited Away
- Released: 2001
- Hayao Miyazaki directed
- 8.6/10 (96% Rotten Tomatoes)
After accidentally entering an abandoned amusement park that looks safe from people, little Chihiro gets stranded in this magical realm, abandoning her parents in an ordinary world! Whether you’re looking for classic or modern titles, animated movies provide a unique form of storytelling that can captivate audiences of all ages, making animated movies an essential part of any film lover’s collection
#12. Finding Nemo (2003)
- Released: 2003
- Directed by: Andrew Stanton
- Rating: 8.1/10 (IMDb) (99% Rotten Tomatoes)
Marlin (Albert Brooks), an overprotective clown fish, takes great pains with Nemo (Alexander Gould), who has an abnormality to his fin that requires extra caution when swimming close to the surface to demonstrate himself and is caught by divers. Whether you’re looking for classic or modern titles, animated movies provide a unique form of storytelling that can captivate audiences of all ages, making animated movies an essential part of any film lover’s collection
NO.11.Wall-E (2008)
- Released: 2008
- Directed by: Andrew Stanton
- Rating: 8.4/10 (IMDb) (95% Rotten Tomatoes)
“Wall-E” takes us back to an Earth where humans have abandoned it due to excessive waste and consumption, telling the emotional story of Wall-E, an emotional yet visually stunning waste-collecting robot who longs for companionship until meeting EVE, an advanced robot sent from space to assess Earth as habitable.
NO.10. Up (2009)
- Released: 2009
- Directed by: Pete Docter and Bob Peterson
- Rating: 8.2/10 (IMDb) (98% Rotten Tomatoes)
This 2009 animation tells a heartwarming tale about Carl Fredricksen, an elderly gentleman whose wife passed away and who decides after she is gone to tie thousands of balloons onto his house to fulfil their shared dream and reach South America together.
NO.9. Coco (2017)
- Released: 2017
- Directed by: Lee Unkrich and Adrian Molina
- Rating: 8.4/10 (IMDb) (97% Rotten Tomatoes)
Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz; determined to prove his talent, he travels into the gorgeous and colourful Land of the Dead, where he meets charming trickster Hector, who embarks with them on an extraordinary adventure to uncover Miguel’s true family story.
NO.8. Shrek (2001)
- Released: 2001
- Directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson
- Rating: 7.9/10 (IMDb) (88% Rotten Tomatoes)
DreamWorks’ animated masterpiece “Shrek” whisks audiences into a dark fairy tale world where an outlandish ogre takes centre stage as the protagonist. However, when numerous fairytale creatures disturb his solitude in his swamp and invade his solitude in pursuit of Princess Fiona to reclaim his land from them, Shrek embarks upon his rescue mission!
NO.7. The Incredibles (2004)
- Released: 2004
- Directed by: Brad Bird
- Rating: 8.0/10 (IMDb) (97% Rotten Tomatoes)
This groundbreaking 2004 animated hit blends superhero action with family dynamics to tell the tale of superheroes forced into retirement by society no longer appreciating their services. Follow along as the Parr family encounters new trials due to society no longer appreciating them!
NO.6. Ratatouille (2007)
- Released: 2007
- Directed by: Brad Bird
- Rating: 7.4/10(IMDb) (96% Rotten Tomatoes)
“Ratatouille (2007)” is an animated tale set in Paris’ culinary hub. Remy is an aspirational rat with refined tastes who longs for fame to become a chef despite human competition; to help him pursue this goal, he forms an unlikely partnership with Linguini (an attendant in a kitchen garbage department).
NO.5. Inside Out (2015)
- Released: 2015
- Directed by: Pete Docter
- Rating: 8.1/10 (IMDb) (98% Rotten Tomatoes)
This 2015 animated masterpiece dives deep into the complex world of human emotions by following Riley as she experiences growing up and its many trials. Inside Riley’s mind are five core emotions: Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust, which all attempt to help guide her during a dramatic life change.
NO.4. Moana (2016)
- Released: 2016
- Directed by: Ron Clements and John Musker
- Rating: 7.6/10 (IMDb) (95% Rotten Tomatoes)
Moana, a 2016 animated gem embracing Polynesian culture and mythology, embarks upon her mission of saving her island while searching for her true calling. Whether you’re looking for classic or modern titles, animated movies provide a unique form of storytelling that can captivate audiences of all ages, making animated movies an essential part of any film lover’s collection
NO.3.Zootopia (2016)
- Released: 2016
- Directed by Byron Howard and Rich Moore
- Rating: 8/10 (IMDb) (98% Rotten Tomatoes)
Zootopia is an animated feature set in a bustling metropolis inhabited by mammals of various species and sizes. This tale follows Judy Hopps – the first rabbit ever recruited into the Zootopia police force – as she works with Nick Wilde (an enterprising con artist fox) to unravel an intricate plot threatening their diverse metropolis’ harmony and peace.
NO.2. Your Name (2016)
- Released: 2016
- Directed by: Makoto Shinkai
- Rating: 8.4/10 (IMDb) (98% Rotten Tomatoes)
“Your Name” is a dynamic tale about an unusual friendship between Taki (from Tokyo) and Mitsuha from rural Japan, who are switching bodies and lives. Whether you’re looking for classic or modern titles, animated movies provide a unique form of storytelling that can captivate audiences of all ages, making animated movies an essential part of any film lover’s collection
NO.1.Kung Fu Panda (2008)
- Released: 2008
- Directed by: John Stevenson and Mark Osborne
- Rating: 7.6/10 (IMDb) (87% Rotten Tomatoes)
Po the Panda (Jack Black) dreams of becoming a master kung fu fighter like his idols from ancient prophecies: Furious Five. However, his dream becomes a reality when an unexpected circumstance forces him to fulfil an ancient prophecy and study these skills with them instead. With all his wisdom, strength, and ability on display to protect his people against an unsavory snow leopard threat, he must work his hardest as ever!
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