20 Animated Movies That Are Larger Than Life

The child in us never dies. It may play hide and go seek every once in a while, but it's always there. Life is messy and it may keep getting worse. But at least that kid in you would know how to have fun with it.

 

I know adulting is hard, but what's even harder is living without your inner child. And from the looks of your busy schedule, I can see that kid leaving already.

 

Well, I will not let that happen. Let's bring it back with these 20 super-entertaining animated films that you can watch online.

 

1. Coco (2017)

 

Watch On: Disney+ Hotstar

 

IMDb Rating: 8.4/10

Image Courtesy: NewYorker.com

 

A young star of Pixar Animation Studios, Coco, is the story of a 12-year-old boy, Miguel struggling to keep his music alive despite his family's disapproval. But after ending up on the "Land Of Dead" by accident, he seeks the help of his deceased great-great-grandfather to return him to his family among the living and overturn the ban. Little did he know that a life-changing truth wrapped around an endearing adventure and heart-warming music was waiting for him alongside the dead. 

 

 

2. Wall-E (2008)

 

Watch On: Disney+ Hotstar

 

IMDb Rating: 8.4/10

Image Courtesy: Pinterest

 

The very last Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-class or WALL-E (Yes, a machine) wandering around the deserted Earth encounters the landing of a spaceship carrying a sleek and dangerous probe called EVE ― sent to find a living plant in the dumpster our planet has become. As their paths cross, our little worn down Wall-E falls in love with the advance and shiny Eve. This will be your one-way journey to experience a love story out of this world, literally!  

 

 

3. Inside Out (2015)

 

Watch On: Disney+ Hotstar

 

IMDb Rating: 8.1/10

Image Courtesy: The New Yorker

 

Set inside the mind of a young girl Riley, there is a headquarters operated by five personified emotions ― joy, sadness, anger, fear and disgust. While Riley tries to deal with moving away from her old house, friends and school, these personified emotions responsible for her decision-making strives to keep her happy and going. It's an adventure ride restricted to our minds that you will definitely love. One of the best animated films you can't afford to miss. 

 

 

4. The Adventures Of Tintin (2011)

 

Watch On: Amazon Prime

 

IMDb Rating: 7.3/10

Image Courtesy: Google Play

 

A Steven Spielberg masterpiece, this animated film is the perfect example of killer graphics meets awesome storyline. The story follows Tintin, a young journalist and his dog Snowy who gets involved in a thrilling adventure of finding the sunken treasure of Sir Francis. The film is based on Belgian cartoonist Hergé's comic book series of the same name and honestly, it's nothing short of a treasure when talking about best-animated movies you can watch online.

 

 

5. The Lion King (1994)

 

Watch On: Disney+ Hotstar

 

IMDb Rating: 8.5/10

Image Courtesy: The Hollywood Reporter

 

The Lion King we grew up watching is undoubtedly one of the best-animated films of all time. There's a wonderful storyline that will surely make you laugh, cry and sing along with a lot of fun characters. Scar, a wicked lion conspires against his own brother, the king of the Jungle - Mufasa for the throne. The young heir and Mufasa's son, Simba becomes the bait. What happens next is the whole reason you need to watch this film ASAP. 

 

 

6. Minions (2015)

 

Watch On: Amazon Prime

 

IMDb Rating: 6.4/10

Image Courtesy: The Atlantic

 

A spin-off prequel to the Despicable Me movie series, Minions is a super-cute animated film worth watching. Stacked with adorable gibberish, pratfall comedy and endearing yellow creatures, this film is a search for a master who minions can serve. Spoilers alert, they find one. However, what happens on the way is extremely funny and TBH quite unexpected. Watch this animated movie online when looking for a comedy film to watch with friends or family. 

 

 

7. Up (2009)

 

Watch On: Disney+ Hotstar

 

IMDb Rating: 8.2/10

Image Courtesy: Empire

 

Get ready to grab every tissue in your house because this animated film is a total sob fest. With a heartfelt storyline and impeccable character development, Up is one such animated movie that will surely win your heart. The film revolves around a retired, stubborn and tired Carl Fredricksen and his life. Watch this beautiful film with your boo on movie night. 

 

 

8. Zootopia (2016)

 

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IMDb Rating: 8/10

Image Courtesy: Vocal

 

If you were an animal, which one would you be? Well, this animated film will answer your question. An action, buddy cop film, Zootopia is a world of anthropomorphic mammals living their lives in peace until a series of maddening disappearances unfurls. An underestimated cop ― rabbit Judy Hopps along with a con artist ― fox Nick Wilde work together (at first by accident), to solve the mystery. 

 

 

9. Tom & Jerry (2021)

 

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IMDb Rating: 5.3/10

Image Courtesy: Deadline

 

The most popular and the greatest animated duo from our childhood is here. Everything has changed. The city, their lives, the addresses. However, the chase still continues. Starring in a live-action comedy film, the famous cat and mouse are still making each other's life miserable and fun while the hotel they currently hold residence in is hosting a big fat wedding. The staff wishes to get rid of the rodent ― Jerry. And guess who did they hire to help? The natural predator ― Tom. Join the fun and follow the chaos because this is going to be a helluva ride to nostalgia-Ville!

 

 

10. Toy Story (1995-2019)

 

Watch On: Disney+ Hotstar

 

IMDb Rating: 8.3/10

Image Courtesy: What's on Netflix

 

Animation knows no boundaries and the living proof of the statement is the Toy Story film series. You won't be able to move on to a new film until you spend the next 6 hours 19 minutes watching the entire franchise back to back. It's an action-packed, emotion-infested, life-changing four-part movie starring the magical duo Woody and Buzz Lightyear, voiced by Tom Hanks and Tim Allen through their adventure underlining friendship and sacrifice. The best part; all our favourite characters will be toys!

 

 

11. Dumbo (2019)

 

Watch On: Disney+ Hotstar

 

IMDb Rating: 6.3/10

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An elephant that can fly! It's a live-action animated film about an elephant, Dumbo. Bullied all his childhood, separated from his mother and neglected by the circus ― his caretakers, a family of three helps him find himself. The film is packed with action, emotions and a heart-felt sequence of events hard to forget. 

 

 

12. Finding Nemo (2003)

 

Watch On: Disney+ Hotstar

 

IMDb Rating: 8.1/10

Image Courtesy: Insider

 

Finding Nemo is an ocean of imagination, unforgettable characters and an earnest storyline. The film is the heroic story of Marlin, a cautious little clownfish who sets on a dangerous journey to find his son, Nemo. One of the best animated movies of our time ― Finding Nemo, lives in our hearts rent-free. It's funny, it's emotional and a whole lot of fun.

 

 

13. The Good Dinosaur (2015)

 

Watch On: Disney+ Hotstar

 

IMDb Rating: 6.7/10

Image Courtesy: The Daily Beast

 

In an alternate history, the asteroid that would have caused the extinction of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago passes safely over Earth. And millions of years later, meet two strangers - the good dinosaur, Arlo and a little cave-kid, Spot. Separated from their families in different tragedies, both of them find a friend in each other. One of the most underrated animated films, The Good Dinosaur is an adorable tale of love, friendship and compassion.  

 

 

14. Kubo And The Two Strings (2016)

 

IMDb Rating: 7.8/10

Image Courtesy: Medium

 

A stop-motion animated fantasy film based on the life of young Kobu who is sent on a quest to find his dead father, a samurai's armour by his own mother. Wielding a magical shamisen (a Japanese stringed instrument), he continues his journey with an anthropomorphic snow monkey and a friendly beetle and discovers more than what he was looking for. 

 

15. Kung Fu Panda (2008)

 

Watch On: Netflix

 

IMDb Rating: 7.6/10

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There is no escaping destiny and there is certainly no escaping a beautiful story brought to life by DreamWorks Animation. A Kung fu enthusiast panda called Po is chosen to be a "Dragon Warrior" as prophesied by Master Oogway (the enlightened one) during an event in Jade Palace. Confused and untalented, the funny panda (voice by Jack Black) struggles to earn his place in the hearts of a disappointed teacher of the Furious Five, Master Shifu and other trained warriors. The only purpose is to protect the Valley of Peace from evil forces. There are more laughter and life lessons per minute than in any other animated movie. 

 

16. Moana (2016)

 

Watch On: Disney+ Hotstar

 

IMDb Rating: 7.6/10

Image Courtesy: Theme Raider

 

When a blight strikes her island, Moana, a strong-willed daughter of the clan's chief, Tui sets off to search the missing heart of a goddess Te Fitti from Maui, a demigod ― to save her people. Stopped by her parents' fear of the unknown, chosen by the ocean itself and hindered by the sea's majestic creatures ― her life turns into a dangerous adventure worth watching. 

 

 

17. The Smurfs (2011)

 

Watch On: Amazon Prime

 

IMDb Rating: 5.4/10

Image Courtesy: Deseret News

 

An adaptation of one of the most popular Saturday-morning cartoons in the U.S, The Smurfs is a mix of animation and real-life actors like Neil Patrick Harris and Hank Azaria who embark on a journey to find missing friends. Or in this case, missing smurfs. It's a light-hearted comedy animated film perfect for the days when you're feeling blue! (Pun intended)

 

 

18. My Neighbor Totoro (1988)

 

Watch On: Netflix

 

IMDb Rating: 8.2/10

Image Courtesy: Providence Children's Film Festival

 

This film is a gateway to the universe of anime. Based in Japan, it is a story of two young daughters Satsuki and Mei of a professor who moves to an old house just to be near her wife who is spending her days of illness in a hospital in the area. It's only later that the sisters discover friendly wood spirits living in the camphor tree in the yard. Their further interactions unfurl the beauty of friendship and happy endings you didn't know existed. 

 

19. Raya And The Last Dragon (2021)

 

Watch On: Disney+ Hotstar

 

IMDb Rating: 7.4/10

Image Courtesy: CNBC

 

With an almost-entirely Asian American cast, Disney has amazed the viewers with an animated action-adventure fantasy about magic, trust and of course... dragons. The story revolves around Raya, who along with her pet pill big companion has been on a journey to save her land from the monsters who have returned after 500 years. There's plenty of adventure, magic and lessons to keep you company. 

 

 

20. The Incredibles (2004)

 

Rent On TataSky @INR 120

 

IMDb Rating: 8/10

Image Courtesy: Cinema Blend

 

Saving one of the best for the last, The Incredibles is another great animated film from our childhood that belongs in our top 20 list. The story follows a family of superheroes turned regulars... turned superheroes saving the world from an evil supervillain. It's a hilarious animated movie every kid should watch. I mean, I saw this film as a child and I still can't get over the superpowers that the toddler possessed. 

 

 

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Where imagination rests, the animation begins. Watch these best animated movies online today. Happy streaming!

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