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Family Animation movies

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

141. The House of Magic

The House of Magic
Family Fantasy Animation Adventure Family Animation
6.2
20131h 25minBelgium, France
Director: Ben Stassen

Overview

Thunder, an abandoned young cat seeking shelter from a storm, stumbles into the strangest house imaginable, owned by an old magician and inhabited by a dazzling array of automatons and gizmos. Not everyone welcomes the new addition to the troupe as Jack Rabbit and Maggie Mouse plot to evict Thunder. The situation gets worse when the magician lands in hospital and his scheming nephew sees his chance to cash in by selling the mansion. Our young hero is determined to earn his place and so he enlists the help of some wacky magician's assistants to protect his magical new home.

Themes

Automatons and gizmos, Greedy relative vs guardianship, Old magician protection, Abandoned young cat, Plot to evict, Selling the mansion

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
The Roku Channel
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142. Walking with Dinosaurs

Walking with Dinosaurs
Animation Family Adventure Family Animation Coming-of-Age Adventure
5.2
20131h 27minAustralia, India
Director: Neil Nightingale

Overview

In a time when dinosaurs rule the Earth, the smallest dinosaur of the herd, a playful Pachyrhinosaurus named Patchi, embarks on the biggest adventure of his life. As he tries to find his place in a spectacular world filled with fun-loving friends and a few dangerous foes, Patchi will discover the courage he needs to become the leader of the herd and a hero for the ages.

Themes

Loss and resilience, Loyalty under threat, Survival through cooperation, Mentor-mentee dynamics, Leadership pressure, Inter-group conflict

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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143. Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants

Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants
Animation Adventure Family Family Animation Survival Adventure
7.1
20131h 29minBelgium, France
Director: Hélène Giraud

Overview

In a peaceful little clearing, the remains of a hastily abandoned picnic sparks a battle between two tribes of ants. A bold young ladybug finds himself caught in the middle. He befriends the leader of the black ants, Mandible, and helps him save the anthill from the assault of the terrible red ant warriors, led by the fearful Butor. A fantastic journey at ground level.

Themes

Survival through collaboration, Group alliance under pressure, External threats and resilience, Leadership and coalition building, Resource competition between groups, Intergroup aggression and defense

Available on

Google Play Movies
YouTube
Plex Channel
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144. Free Birds

Free Birds
Animation Comedy Family Holiday Family Family Animation
5.8
20131h 31minUnited States
Director: Jimmy Hayward

Overview

Two turkeys from opposite sides of the tracks must put aside their differences and team up to travel back in time to change the course of history—and get turkey off the holiday menu for good.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Time travel ethics, Collective action and allegiance, Outsider leadership, Freedom under threat, Tradition vs progress

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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145. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
Animation Family Comedy Family Animation High-Concept Comedy
6.3
20131h 35minUnited States
Director: Cody Cameron

Overview

After the disastrous food storm in the first film, Flint and his friends are forced to leave the town. Flint accepts the invitation from his idol Chester V to join The Live Corp Company, which has been tasked to clean the island, and where the best inventors in the world create technologies for the betterment of mankind. When Flint discovers that his machine still operates and now creates mutant food beasts like living pickles, hungry tacodiles, shrimpanzees and apple pie-thons, he and his friends must return to save the world.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Unintended consequences, Public risk from invention, Scientific responsibility, Corporate pressure, Ambition vs caution

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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146. Justin and the Knights of Valour

Justin and the Knights of Valour
Animation Adventure Family Animation Coming-of-Age Adventure
6.0
20131h 30minSpain, United Kingdom
Director: Manuel Sicilia

Overview

A heart-warming tale about friendship, honor & courage, which sees a young boy become a man as he embarks on a quest to become a knight.

Themes

Knighthood vs law, Deception and imposture, Honor under pressure, Loyalty and betrayal, Restoring social order, Mentorship under threat

Available on

Apple TV
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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147. Planes

Planes
Animation Family Adventure Comedy Family Animation
5.7
20131h 31minUnited States
Director: Klay Hall

Overview

Dusty is a cropdusting plane who dreams of competing in a famous aerial race. The problem? He is hopelessly afraid of heights. With the support of his mentor Skipper and a host of new friends, Dusty sets off to make his dreams come true.

Themes

Mentorship and growth, Deception in alliances, Sportsmanship under pressure, Rival competition dynamics, Collective support and resourcefulness

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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148. The Smurfs 2

The Smurfs 2
Fantasy Family Comedy Animation Parent-Child Family
5.3
20131h 45minUnited States, Canada
Director: Raja Gosnell

Overview

The evil wizard Gargamel creates a couple of mischievous Smurf-like creatures called the Naughties that he hopes will let him harness the all-powerful, magical Smurf-essence. But when he discovers that only a real Smurf can give him what he wants, and only a secret spell that Smurfette knows can turn the Naughties into real Smurfs, Gargamel kidnaps Smurfette and brings her to Paris, where he has been winning the adoration of millions as the world¹s greatest sorcerer. It's up to Papa, Clumsy, Grouchy, and Vanity to return to our world, reunite with their human friends Patrick and Grace Winslow, and rescue her! Will Smurfette, who has always felt different from the other Smurfs, find a new connection with the Naughties Vexy and Hackus or will the Smurfs convince her that their love for her is True Blue?

Themes

Adventure under pressure, Child friendly humor, Family comedy, Fantasy magic, Interdimensional travel, Teamwork and resilience

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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149. Underdogs

Underdogs
Animation Adventure Romance Family Animation Rescue Mission Adventure
6.4
20131h 47minArgentina, Spain
Director: Juan José Campanella

Overview

All seems well for Amadeo, a shy but talented foosball player who's in love with the free-spirited Laura. Trouble strikes when Grosso, the world's best soccer player, returns home with plans to destroy the village and turn it into a new sports stadium. When Grosso kidnaps Laura, Amadeo receives the ultimate surprise when the figurines from his foosball table spring to life to help him save his beloved and reclaim the town.

Themes

Community resilience under pressure, Family vs employer conflict, Loyalty under rival pressure, Economic strain from relocation, Ownership and rights disputes, Romantic tension amid competition

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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150. Khumba

Khumba
Animation Adventure Family Family Animation Animal Companion Family
5.6
20131h 25minSouth Africa
Director: Anthony Silverston

Overview

A half-striped zebra is blamed for the drought and leaves his herd in search of his missing stripes. He is joined on his quest by an overprotective wildebeest and a flamboyant ostrich; they defeat the tyrannical leopard and save his herd.

Themes

Unlikely alliances, Collective resilience, Leadership and responsibility, Ostracism and belonging, Diversity as strength, Self-discovery through journey

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
The Roku Channel
Fandango at Home Free
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