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Family Animation movies

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

Incredibles 2

31. Incredibles 2

Action Adventure Animation Family Superhero Action
7.5

20181h 58min

United States

Director: Brad Bird

Elastigirl springs into action to save the day, while Mr. Incredible faces his greatest challenge yet – taking care of the problems of his three children.

Themes

Villain control via screens, Super power legalization, Married couple dynamics, Sequel status effects, Family dynamics under pressure, Colorful presentation

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Sea Beast

32. The Sea Beast

Animation Adventure Action Family Fantasy
7.0

20221h 55min

United States

Director: Chris Williams

When a young girl stows away on the ship of a legendary sea monster hunter, they launch an epic journey into uncharted waters — and make history to boot.

Themes

Power and accountability, Coexistence with beasts, Propaganda by authority, Outsiders and kinship, Beliefs vs evidence, Challenge to tradition

Available on

Netflix
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The Bob's Burgers Movie

33. The Bob's Burgers Movie

Animation Music Comedy Crime Mystery
7.0

20221h 42min

United States

Director: Bernard Derriman

When a ruptured water main creates an enormous sinkhole right in front of Bob's Burgers, it blocks the entrance indefinitely and ruins the Belchers’ plans for a successful summer. While Bob and Linda struggle to keep the business afloat, the kids try to solve a mystery that could save their family's restaurant. As the dangers mount, these underdogs help each other find hope and fight to get back behind the counter, where they belong.

Themes

Family resilience under pressure, Grassroots investigation, Economic strain from loan, Hidden danger awareness, Collaborative problem-solving, Community risk management

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Ron's Gone Wrong

34. Ron's Gone Wrong

Animation Science Fiction Family Comedy Family Animation
7.1

20211h 47min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Sarah Smith

In a world where walking, talking, digitally connected bots have become children's best friends, an 11-year-old finds that his robot buddy doesn't quite work the same as the others do.

Themes

Technology-mediated friendship, Privacy vs profit, Corporate control over childhood, Belonging and social longing, Authentic connection vs engineered companionship, Surveillance capitalism

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Elio

35. Elio

Family Comedy Adventure Animation Science Fiction
6.6

20251h 38min

United States

Director: Madeline Sharafian

Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination, finds himself on a cosmic misadventure where he must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be.

Themes

Interspecies friendship, Coming of age pressures, Leadership and responsibility, Belonging vs isolation, Deception and diplomacy, Family duty vs personal yearning

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Turning Red

36. Turning Red

Animation Family Comedy Fantasy Family Animation
6.9

20221h 40min

United States

Director: Domee Shi

Thirteen-year-old Mei is experiencing the awkwardness of being a teenager with a twist – when she gets too excited, she transforms into a giant red panda.

Themes

Coming of age, Generational tension, Parental control, Ancestor heritage, Temple duties vs self, Peer acceptance

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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DC League of Super-Pets

37. DC League of Super-Pets

Family Comedy Adventure Animation Science Fiction
6.9

20221h 45min

United States, Canada

Director: Jared Stern

When Superman and the rest of the Justice League are kidnapped, Krypto the Super-Dog must convince a rag-tag shelter pack - Ace the hound, PB the potbellied pig, Merton the turtle and Chip the squirrel - to master their own newfound powers and help him rescue the superheroes.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Loyalty under pressure, Duty vs personal life, Emergent teamwork, Power through empowerment, Inclusion through shared purpose

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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The Bad Guys

38. The Bad Guys

Family Comedy Crime Adventure Animation
6.9

20221h 40min

United States

Director: Pierre Perifel

When the Bad Guys, a crew of criminal animals, are finally caught after years of heists and being the world’s most-wanted villains, Mr. Wolf brokers a deal to save them all from prison.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Societal expectations, Loyalty versus betrayal, Group cohesion under pressure, Public perception vs reform, Agency through action

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Moana

39. Moana

Adventure Comedy Family Animation Maritime Adventure
7.6

20161h 47min

United States

Director: John Musker

In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by Maui reaches an impetuous Chieftain's daughter's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek out the demigod to set things right.

Themes

Deception and trust, Power and responsibility, Duty vs exploration, Island life resilience, Abandonment and belonging, Identity through wayfinding

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Mufasa: The Lion King

40. Mufasa: The Lion King

Adventure Family Animation Adventure Epic Animal Companion Family
6.6

20241h 58min

United States

Director: Barry Jenkins

Mufasa, a cub lost and alone, meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of a group of misfits searching for their destiny.

Themes

Trust and betrayal dynamics, Power and legitimacy, Found family bonds, Belonging under pressure, Outsider prejudice and loyalty, Leadership through lineage, Prophecy shaping choices

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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