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Family Animation movies

All-ages animated movies with warmth, accessible stakes, and themes of friendship, family, and hope.

Robot Dreams

11. Robot Dreams

Animation Drama Comedy Science Fiction Family Animation
7.6

20231h 42min

France, Spain

Director: Pablo Berger

A lonely dog's friendship with his robot companion takes a sad turn when an unexpected malfunction forces him to abandon Robot at the beach. Will Dog ever meet Robot again?

Themes

Pursuit of connection, Loneliness and companionship, Found family across species, Attachment to artificial beings, Change and resilience, Loss and adaptation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Nimona

12. Nimona

Animation Family Action Science Fiction Adventure
7.5

20231h 39min

United States, United Kingdom

Director: Troy Quane

A knight framed for a tragic crime teams with a scrappy, shape-shifting teen to prove his innocence.

Themes

Class inequality, Loyalty under pressure, Evidence and accountability, Acceptance and belonging, Reform and change, Deception and authority

Available on

Netflix
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Marcel the Shell with Shoes On

13. Marcel the Shell with Shoes On

Animation Comedy Drama Family Family Animation
7.6

20221h 30min

United States

Director: Dean Fleischer Camp

Marcel is an adorable one-inch-tall shell who ekes out a colorful existence with his grandmother Connie and their pet lint, Alan. Once part of a sprawling community of shells, they now live alone as the sole survivors of a mysterious tragedy. When a documentarian discovers them amongst the clutter of his Airbnb, his resulting short film brings Marcel millions of passionate fans, as well as unprecedented dangers and a new hope at finding his long-lost family.

Themes

Caregiving under strain, Search for belonging, Fame vs privacy, Media spectacle vs family care, Creativity as connection, Digital attention risks

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Bad Guys 2

14. The Bad Guys 2

Family Comedy Crime Adventure Animation
7.0

20251h 44min

United States

Director: Pierre Perifel

The now-reformed Bad Guys are trying (very, very hard) to be good, but instead find themselves hijacked into a high-stakes, globe-trotting heist, masterminded by a new team of criminals they never saw coming: The Bad Girls.

Themes

Based on novel, Framed for crime, Globe-trotting heist, Anthropomorphism dynamics, Sequel tension, Governor alliance

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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Steven Universe: The Movie

15. Steven Universe: The Movie

TV Movie Adventure Animation Fantasy Music
7.7

20191h 23min

United States

Director: Rebecca Sugar

Two years after bringing peace to the galaxy, Steven Universe sees his past come back to haunt him in the form of a deranged Gem who wants to destroy the Earth.

Themes

Memory and identity, Leadership under pressure, Abandonment and belonging, Growth through change, Mind control and autonomy, Chosen family and loyalty

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Luca

16. Luca

Animation Comedy Fantasy Adventure Family
7.4

20211h 35min

United States

Director: Enrico Casarosa

Luca and his best friend Alberto experience an unforgettable summer on the Italian Riviera. But all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world just below the water’s surface.

Themes

Friendship under pressure, Acceptance of difference, Identity and disguise, Prejudice against outsiders, Teamwork in competition, Coming of age journey

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Zootopia

17. Zootopia

Animation Adventure Family Comedy Family Animation
8.0

20161h 49min

United States

Director: Byron Howard

Determined to prove herself, Officer Judy Hopps, the first bunny on Zootopia's police force, jumps at the chance to crack her first case - even if it means partnering with scam-artist fox Nick Wilde to solve the mystery.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Institutional cover-ups, Power and accountability, Prejudice under pressure, Duty and identity, Trust and partnership

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Inside Out

18. Inside Out

Animation Family Adventure Drama Comedy
8.1

20151h 35min

United States

Director: Pete Docter

When 11-year-old Riley moves to a new city, her Emotions team up to help her through the transition. Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness work together, but when Joy and Sadness get lost, they must journey through unfamiliar places to get back home.

Themes

Imagined childhood companion and resilience, Relocation stress and adaptation, Emotional regulation under change, Memory as identity anchor, Parental support during transition

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Toy Story 4

19. Toy Story 4

Family Comedy Animation Adventure Road Trip Family
7.6

20191h 40min

United States

Director: Josh Cooley

Woody has always been confident about his place in the world and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that's Andy or Bonnie. But when Bonnie adds a reluctant new toy called "Forky" to her room, a road trip adventure alongside old and new friends will show Woody how big the world can be for a toy.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Disruption from novelty, Belonging in transition, Leadership and collaboration, Purpose versus identity, Care versus autonomy

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood

20. Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood

Animation Comedy Drama Family Animation Coming-of-Age Drama
7.2

20221h 37min

United States, Netherlands

Director: Richard Linklater

A man narrates stories of his life as a 10-year-old boy in 1969 Houston, weaving tales of nostalgia with a fantastical account of a journey to the moon.

Themes

Coming of age under pressure, Secret mission secrecy, Cold war anxiety, Space age nostalgia, Technology optimism vs risk, Family resilience amid danger

Available on

Netflix
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