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Family Animation movies

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

251. Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
Family Comedy Adventure Animation Science Fiction
6.1
20011h 22minUnited States
Director: John A. Davis

Overview

Jimmy Neutron is a boy genius and way ahead of his friends, but when it comes to being cool, he's a little behind. All until one day when his parents, and parents all over Earth are kidnapped by aliens, it's up to him to lead all the children of the world to rescue their parents.

Themes

Youthful ingenuity under pressure, Leadership and responsibility, Parental abduction as motivator, Intelligence versus authority, Teamwork across peers, Resilience through adversity

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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252. Monsters, Inc.

Monsters, Inc.
Animation Comedy Family Family Animation Buddy Comedy
8.1
20011h 32minUnited States
Director: Pete Docter

Overview

Lovable Sulley and his wisecracking sidekick Mike Wazowski are the top scare team at Monsters, Inc., the scream-processing factory in Monstropolis. When a little girl named Boo wanders into their world, it's the monsters who are scared silly, and it's up to Sulley and Mike to keep her out of sight and get her back home.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Energy from laughter, Corporate conspiracy, Risk of human contact, Containment and rescue, System adaptation

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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253. Osmosis Jones

Osmosis Jones
Adventure Animation Action Comedy Family
6.3
20011h 35minUnited States
Director: Bobby Farrelly

Overview

A white blood cell policeman, with the help of a cold pill, must stop a deadly virus from destroying the human they live in, Frank.

Themes

Body as battleground, Deception between appearances, Health vs appetite, Duty under stress, Cooperation across roles, Institutional failure and oversight

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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254. Shrek

Shrek
Animation Comedy Fantasy Adventure Family
7.9
20011h 30minUnited States
Director: Andrew Adamson

Overview

It ain't easy bein' green -- especially if you're a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to retrieve a gorgeous princess from the clutches of a fire-breathing dragon, Shrek teams up with an unlikely compatriot -- a wisecracking donkey.

Themes

Loyalty through alliance, Power through marriage, Exile and relocation, Appearance versus judgment, Trust overcoming fear, Love as catalyst

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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255. Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase

Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase
Animation Adventure Comedy Family Animation Adventure Epic
7.0
20011h 13minUnited States
Director: Jim Stenstrum

Overview

When Scooby and the gang get trapped in a video game created for the gang, they must fight against the 'Phantom Virus.' To escape the game they must go level by level and defeat the game once and for all.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Jealousy and ambition, Video game competition, Reality versus simulation, Technology-driven conflict, Competition for recognition

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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256. Recess: School's Out

Recess: School's Out
Family Animation Comedy Family Animation Ensemble Comedy
6.5
20011h 22minUnited States
Director: Chuck Sheetz

Overview

The school year is finally ending, and T.J. Detweiler is looking forward to summer. But boredom quickly sets in when his friends leave for camp — until T.J. uncovers an evil plot to do away with summer vacation! A crazy former principal, Dr. Benedict, is planning to use a laser beam to alter the weather and create permanent winter. Faced with the dire threat of year-round school, T.J. rounds up the RECESS gang and bands together with some unexpected allies — Miss Finster and Principal Prickly — in a nonstop adventure to save everyone's summer break. As the kids discover the heroes inside themselves, a platoon of wacky characters, far-out music, and sci-fi surprises turn this madcap mission into a major victory for fun!

Themes

Political ambition, Education power, Institutional rivalry, Protecting summer break, Collective youth action, Policy vs rebellion

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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257. Rugrats in Paris: The Movie

Rugrats in Paris: The Movie
Family Comedy Adventure Animation Vacation Family
6.2
20001h 19minUnited States
Director: Stig Bergqvist

Overview

A group of rambunctious toddlers travel a trip to Paris. As they journey from the Eiffel Tower to Notre Dame, they learn new lessons about trust, loyalty and love.

Themes

Collective resistance, Absence of maternal figures, Corporate ambition and manipulation, Belonging in blended families, Trust within families, Deception for promotion

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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258. Digimon: The Movie

Digimon: The Movie
Fantasy Animation Science Fiction Family Family Animation
6.1
20001h 29minJapan, United States
Director: Mamoru Hosoda

Overview

When a powerful new Internet Digimon hatches and begins to consume data at an alarming rate, the Digidestined - kids chosen to save the digital world - must put an end to the destruction before the damage becomes irreversible and worldwide communication halts forever. As computer-based missiles are launched, and a wayward Digimon kidnaps the Digidestined, only the combined efforts of a worldwide network of kids and a new group of "Digidestined" can rescue the others and stop global disaster.

Themes

Digital threat response, Data integrity vs disruption, Global youth collaboration, Internet chaos, Protecting information networks, Collective audience influence


259. Help! I'm a Fish

Help! I'm a Fish
Adventure Animation Comedy Family Drama
6.0
20001h 20minDenmark, France
Director: Stefan Fjeldmark

Overview

Three children are accidentally transformed into fish after consuming a potion made by an eccentric scientist. The kids end up in the sea, with one problem: they must find and drink the antidote within 48 hours, or forever remain as fish.

Themes

Transformation under pressure, Family resilience under crisis, Science ethics and responsibility, Emergent intelligence in nature, Human-nature boundary, Collaboration under threat

Available on

Amazon Video
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260. Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders

Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders
Animation Family Comedy Mystery Science Fiction
6.8
20001h 14minUnited States
Director: Jim Stenstrum

Overview

A cosmic case of flying saucers, intergalactic intrigue and out-of-this-world romance launches Scooby-Doo! and the Mystery Inc., Gang into their most unearthly adventure ever.

Themes

Deception and disguise, Loyalty under pressure, Secrecy and concealment, Pursuit of wealth, Science versus authority, Misdirection and manipulation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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