Our team compiled the best animation movies and here is what they came up with
Animation movies are a popular genre that use a variety of techniques such as hand-drawn, computer-generated, stop-motion and more to bring characters and stories to life. These movies can be targeted towards children, adults or both. Many animation movies are based on popular comic books, video games and toy lines. Examples of popular animation movies include Disney classics such as “The Lion King,” Pixar’s “Toy Story,” and Dreamworks’ “Shrek.” Animation movies often have a wide appeal and are enjoyed by audiences of all ages. These movies allow for limitless creativity, as animators can bring impossible worlds and characters to life. Animation movies are also known for their ability to convey important messages and emotions in an entertaining way.
Here are the 27 best animation movies to check out on the streaming service.
1. Toy Story (1995)
This animated comedy film directed by John Lasseter, tells the story of a group of toys that come to life when their owner is not around. The film was the first full-length computer-animated film and was a commercial and critical success. MPAA Rating: G. Box office: $373 million worldwide. Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Don Rickles.
2. Up (2009)
This animated adventure film directed by Pete Docter and Bob Peterson, tells the story of an old man who fulfills his lifelong dream of traveling to South America by tying thousands of helium balloons to his house and flying away. The film received widespread critical acclaim and was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture. MPAA Rating: PG. Box office: $731 million worldwide. Starring: Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer and Jordan Nagai.
3. Finding Nemo (2003)
This animated adventure film directed by Andrew Stanton, tells the story of a clownfish who goes on a journey to rescue his son from a fish tank in a dentist’s office. The film was a commercial and critical success and won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. MPAA Rating: G. Box office: $940 million worldwide. Starring: Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, and Alexander Gould.
4. The Lion King (1994)
This animated musical film directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff, tells the story of a young lion prince who must regain his rightful place as king after his father’s murder. The film was a commercial and critical success and won the Academy Award for Best Original Score
5. Inside Out (2015)
This animated comedy-drama film directed by Pete Docter, tells the story of the emotions inside the mind of a young girl as they help guide her through a difficult family move. The film received widespread critical acclaim and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. MPAA Rating: PG. Box office: $857 million worldwide. Starring: Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, and Lewis Black.
6. Zootopia (2016)
This animated action-adventure film directed by Byron Howard and Rich Moore, tells the story of a rookie police officer rabbit who teams up with a con artist fox to solve a missing mammal case in a city of anthropomorphic animals. The film was a commercial and critical success, winning the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. MPAA Rating: PG. Box office: $1.03 billion worldwide. Starring: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, and Idris Elba.
7. The Incredibles (2004)
This animated superhero film directed by Brad Bird, tells the story of a retired superhero family who must come together to save the world. The film was a commercial and critical success, winning the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. MPAA Rating: PG. Box office: $633 million worldwide. Starring: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, and Samuel L. Jackson.
8. Shrek (2001)
This animated fantasy-comedy film directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, tells the story of an ogre who must rescue a princess for a selfish lord in order to reclaim his land. The film was a commercial and critical success, winning the first Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. MPAA Rating: PG. Box office: $484 million worldwide. Starring: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz.
9. How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
This animated action-fantasy film directed by Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders, tells the story of a young Viking who must confront his tribe’s tradition of dragon-slaying and befriend a young dragon in order to save his village. The film was a commercial and critical success, receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature. MPAA Rating: PG. Box office: $495 million worldwide. Starring: Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, and Craig Ferguson.
10. WALL-E (2008)
This animated science fiction film directed by Andrew Stanton, tells the story of a waste-collecting robot who embarks on a journey to save Earth and the human race. The film was a commercial and critical success, winning the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. MPAA Rating: G. Box office: $521 million worldwide. Starring: Ben Burtt, Elissa Knight, and Jeff Garlin.
11. Minions (2015)
This animated comedy film directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda, tells the story of the minions, small yellow creatures that have served various villains throughout history, as they search for a new master to serve. The film was a commercial success and received mixed reviews from critics. MPAA Rating: PG. Box office: $1.16 billion worldwide. Starring: Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm and Michael Keaton.
12. Toy Story 3 (2010)
This animated comedy-drama film directed by Lee Unkrich, tells the story of the toys as they are accidentally donated to a daycare center and must find a way to return home. The film was a commercial and critical success, winning the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. MPAA Rating: G. Box office: $1.06 billion worldwide. Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Joan Cusack.
13. Frozen (2013)
This animated musical fantasy film directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee, tells the story of a princess who sets out on a journey to find her sister, the Snow Queen, and put an end to the eternal winter she has caused. The film was a commercial and critical success and won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. MPAA Rating: PG. Box office: $1.276 billion worldwide. Starring: Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, and Jonathan Groff.
14. The Secret Life of Pets (2016)
This animated comedy film directed by Chris Renaud and Yarrow Cheney, tells the story of a group of pets who discover what their owners do all day while they’re away. The film was a commercial success and received mixed reviews from critics. MPAA Rating: PG. Box office: $875 million worldwide. Starring: Louis C.K, Eric Stonestreet and Kevin Hart
15. The Lego Movie (2014)
This animated action-comedy film directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, tells the story of an ordinary Lego minifigure who is tasked with saving the Lego universe from an evil tyrant. The film was a commercial and critical success, receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song. MPAA Rating: PG. Box office: $469 million worldwide. Starring: Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell, and Elizabeth Banks.
16. Big Hero 6 (2014)
This animated action-comedy film directed by Don Hall and Chris Williams, tells the story of a young robotics prodigy who teams up with a group of friends to form a superhero team and stop a dangerous villain. The film was a commercial and critical success, winning the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. MPAA Rating: PG. Box office: $657 million worldwide. Starring: Ryan Potter, Scott Adsit, and Jamie Chung
17. Despicable Me (2010)
This animated comedy film directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud, tells the story of a super-villain who adopts three orphan girls to use as part of his latest scheme. The film was a commercial and critical success, launching the franchise that includes sequels and spin-offs. MPAA Rating: PG. Box office: $543 million worldwide. Starring: Steve Carell, Jason Segel, and Russell Brand
18. Kung Fu Panda (2008)
This animated action-comedy film directed by Mark Osborne and John Stevenson, tells the story of a clumsy, overweight panda who is unexpectedly chosen to become the Dragon Warrior and save the valley from a powerful villain. The film was a commercial and critical success, receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature. MPAA Rating: PG. Box office: $631 million worldwide. Starring: Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, and Jackie Chan
19. The Road to El Dorado (2000)
This animated adventure-comedy film directed by Don Paul and Eric “Bibo” Bergeron, tells the story of two con artists who stumble upon the legendary city of gold, El Dorado, and must navigate the challenges and temptations of their newfound wealth and power. The film was a commercial success and received mixed reviews from critics. MPAA Rating: PG. Box office: $76 million worldwide. Starring: Kevin Kline, Kenneth Branagh, and Rosie Perez
20. Tangled (2010)
This animated musical fantasy film directed by Nathan Greno and Byron Howard, tells the story of a long-haired princess who is kidnapped as a baby and raised by a rogue, and must navigate her way back to her kingdom and her true identity. The film was a commercial and critical success, and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song. MPAA Rating: PG. Box office: $592 million worldwide. Starring: Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi, and Donna Murphy
21. Monsters, Inc. (2001)
This animated comedy-adventure film directed by Pete Docter and David Silverman, tells the story of a world of monsters that generate power by scaring human children and the unlikely friendship between a monster and a human child. The film was a commercial and critical success and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay. MPAA Rating: G. Box office: $577 million worldwide. Starring: John Goodman, Billy Crystal, and Mary Gibbs
22. The Iron Giant (1999)
This animated science fiction film directed by Brad Bird, tells the story of a young boy who befriends a giant robot from outer space and helps him save the world from the military. The film was a commercial failure but received widespread critical acclaim and has since gained a cult following. MPAA Rating: PG. Box office: $23 million worldwide. Starring: Eli Marienthal, Vin Diesel, and Jennifer Aniston
23. The Little Mermaid (1989)
This animated musical fantasy film directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, tells the story of a mermaid princess who falls in love with a human prince and makes a deal with a sea witch to gain legs and win his love. The film was a commercial and critical success and marked a resurgence in Disney’s animation division. MPAA Rating: G. Box office: $211 million worldwide. Starring: Jodi Benson, Christopher Daniel Barnes, and Pat Carroll
24. Beauty and the Beast (1991)
This animated musical fantasy film directed by Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise, tells the story of a young woman who is held captive in a castle by a cursed prince and learns to see beyond his beastly exterior. The film was a commercial and critical success and is considered a Disney classic. MPAA Rating: G. Box office: $425 million worldwide. Starring: Paige O’Hara, Robby Benson, and Richard White
25. Aladdin (1992)
This animated musical fantasy film directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, tells the story of a street urchin who uses a genie’s magic to become a prince and win the heart of a princess. The film was a commercial and critical success and is considered a Disney classic. MPAA Rating: G. Box office: $504 million worldwide. Starring: Scott Weinger, Robin Williams, and Linda Larkin
26. Toy Story 2 (1999)
This animated comedy-adventure film directed by John Lasseter, tells the story of Woody, Buzz, and the other toys as they go on a rescue mission to save Woody from a toy collector. The film was a commercial and critical success and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song. MPAA Rating: G. Box office: $485 million worldwide. Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Joan Cusack
27. Ice Age (2002)
This animated comedy-adventure film directed by Chris Wedge and Carlos Saldanha, tells the story of a group of prehistoric animals who must work together to return a human baby to its tribe. The film was a commercial and critical success and launched a successful franchise. MPAA Rating: PG. Box office: $383 million worldwide. Starring: Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, and Denis Leary