Stars: Please check the Motion Picture Rating and Parents Guide for details. Animation, Adventure, Comedy. Eddie Izzard, | Animation, Adventure, Comedy. A scheming raccoon fools a mismatched family of forest creatures into helping him repay a debt of food, by invading the new suburban sprawl that popped up while they were hibernating...and learns a lesson about family himself. Stars: An adolescent lion is accidentally shipped from the New York Zoo to Africa. Here are the 10 best animal movies of all time according to IMDb. David Hand, Chris Rock, Brittany Murphy, Astro. Tigger's bouncy quest will appeal to younger viewers. Into the world of the Emperor Penguins, who find their soul mates through song, a penguin is born who cannot sing. 24,273 78 min 100 min There's no shortage of cartoon movies featuring talking (and singing and wisecracking) animals. Directors: Wolfgang Reitherman Director: Chopper Bernet, Votes: Cute animated tale with some mild peril and scary bugs. 94,943 Appealing kid-friendly comedy; some scary scenes. Sharon Stone, Julianna Margulies, Garry Shandling, Julia Sawalha, | Gross: James Earl Jones, Jeff Bridges, Votes: Directors: | Please note: This list contains both child-friendly and adult-oriented movies. Jim Broadbent, Votes: | Gross: Stars: Delightful sequel promotes teamwork; some sadness, scares. Mel Gibson, Directors: 95 min 154,275 40 Hilarious Cartoons That Prove Animals Are Funnier Than Humans Reader's Digest Editors Updated: Jun. $27.10M, G $176.39M, G | | Animation, Adventure, Family. Stars: animals in movies gendered, animated male female, animation animals female male, female male animated designs, gendered animals, male and female animals Judith Barsi, Visually dazzling adventure is earnest, sometimes intense. $193.60M, PG Hamilton Luske, 17 of 35. | Gross: Eric Darnell, Shia LaBeouf, | Gene Hackman, Janeane Garofalo, Votes: Stars: | 81 min From real-life stars like Lassie to animated legends like Dug (the talking dog) from Up, there is quite a variety to choose from when it comes to onscreen animals. Cute story has some crude humor and innuendo. Ralph Zondag | The ending might not exactly be cheerful, but Old Yeller is still a classic. Clyde Geronimi $380.84M, PG Super-dog adventure is fun, age-appropriate for kids. 80,537 96 min 82 min Directors: Wanda Sykes, Votes: $37.68M, G 648,271 Votes: 169,303 | … STREAM NOW. | $206.45M, PG Old Yeller. Animation, Adventure, Comedy. Betty Lou Gerson, Searching for streaming and purchasing options ... Common Sense is a nonprofit organization. | Gross: Brave dog saves kids in fun but tense fact-based film. Best of Rotten Tomatoes. Woody Allen, | Gross: Animation, Adventure, Comedy. | Lee Unkrich Directors: 146,966 Directors: Zack Snyder $63.46M, G | The canine star of a fictional sci-fi/action show that believes his powers are real embarks on a cross country trek to save his co-star from a threat he believes is just as real. | | Gross: Joey Lawrence, Judith Barsi, Animation, Adventure, Comedy. Animation, Drama, Family. | Gross: Jimmy Hayward, 85,590 Now running free, his zoo pals must put aside their differences to help bring him back. | Stars: Directors: 74 min Tracey Ullman, Votes: Intense animated adventure has peril, drinking, smoking. David Schwimmer, A rather neurotic ant tries to break from his totalitarian society while trying to win the affection of the princess he loves. | Mark Walton, Votes: Art Stevens, Tim Johnson Paul Lynde, Dave Foley, 87 min Robyn Moore, Animation, Adventure, Comedy. 114,521 | 78 min Clyde Geronimi, Zach Braff, Animation, Adventure, Comedy. $162.80M, G Stars: $198.00M, Not Rated | Joan Cusack, Stars: Ted Berman, | Directors: George Miller, Warren Coleman, Judy Morris | Stars: Elijah Wood, Brittany Murphy, Hugh Jackman, Robin Williams. | Gross: After his home is destroyed by deforestation, Blinky Bill sets out on a quest to find his displaced mother. $83.03M, G | $71.22M, G Ridiculed because of his enormous ears, a young circus elephant is assisted by a mouse to achieve his full potential. | Gross: Peggy Lee, Stunning, but can be dark and scary in places. Adorable big-screen Pooh adaptation is short and sweet. Thrilling adventure sends brains-over-brawn message. Pearl Bailey, | Willem Dafoe, Votes: Animation, Action, Adventure. An outcast Husky risks his life with other sled dogs to prevent a deadly epidemic from ravaging Nome, Alaska. Sylvester Stallone, Votes: Stars: Norman Wright, Hardie Albright, Directed by: James Algar, Samuel Armstrong, Paul Satterfield, Bill Roberts, Norman Wright. | | 10 Animated Movies To Watch If You Loved Dumbo. | A choice of 161 of the best animated movies released between 2000 and 2021. Kurt Russell, Susie Essman, Nick Park Two mice of the Rescue Aid Society search for a little girl kidnapped by unscrupulous treasure hunters. 161,208 | Gross: | But as Copper grows into a hunting dog, their unlikely friendship faces the ultimate test. An unusually brave mouse helps to restore happiness to a forlorn kingdom after making friends with a gentleman rat. Your purchase helps us remain independent and ad-free. Edward Brophy, $154.53M. John Travolta, 04, 2020 These funny cartoons about fuzzy, four-legged, and other animals … Robin Williams, Votes: Animated thriller's action makes it best for older kids. Peter Behn, Votes: Ash Brannon, | Gross: $1.60M, See titles to watch instantly, titles you haven't rated, etc, Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole. How Technology Is Reshaping Democracy and Our Lives, National Reading Month: Get free read-alouds, stories, poems, and more on Wide Open School, Online Playdates, Game Nights, and Other Ways to Socialize at a Distance, Keeping Kids Motivated for Online Learning, 5 Tips to Make Family Movie Night a Success. $155.02M, G | Steve 'Spaz' Williams Steve Martino The movie has sequels, and each part sends out a great message. Mark Dindal Musical king-of-the-beasts blockbuster is powerful, scary. | | Lynn Ferguson, Votes: | Gross: | Directors: Stars: Animation, Adventure, Comedy. Stars: 16,998 Musical has great songs, slapstick laughs, mixed messages. Joe Flynn, Votes: © Common Sense Media. | Swashbuckling adventure features irresistible warrior cat. Rod Taylor, $38.60M. Paul Giamatti, Animation, Adventure, Comedy. John Leguizamo, Tom McGrath | Animation, Adventure, Comedy. $114.05M, G Emma Watson, Clever, funny, touching; like a great road movie. 208,103 70 min Into the world of the Emperor Penguins, who find their soul mates through song, a penguin is born who cannot sing. $11.35M, G Susanne Pollatschek, Votes: Stars: Stars: Bill Thompson, Votes: Animation, Comedy, Drama. | Basil, the rodent Sherlock Holmes, investigates the kidnapping of a toy maker and uncovers its link to his archenemy, Professor Ratigan. Carlos Saldanha Adventure is clever and engaging, despite animals in peril. | $102.80M, G Animation, Adventure, Comedy. 69,931 Directors: | Gross: Animation, Adventure, Comedy. | Gross: | | A kung fu warrior panda? Directors: $21.00M. Directors: Scatman Crothers, Votes: PG 40,189 | Animation, Adventure, Comedy. Bob Hoskins, Animation, Adventure, Comedy. Henry Gibson, Ross Higgins, G Bill Roberts, | Gross: | 94 min John Musker Director: | Gross: Steve Carell, Don Bluth 87 min | Brad Bird, 88 min Pat Hingle, Geraldine Page, Animated elephant adventure has some peril. Keith Scott, | An urbane fox cannot resist returning to his farm raiding ways and then must help his community survive the farmers' retaliation. Stars: Sweet father-son tale has some very scary moments. 952,571 | David Michener, | Gross: 76 min | $48.09M, PG 78,643 Ben Sharpsteen, | Dumbo is a beloved work of animation, but fans might also want to check out some similar Disney cartoons that feature anthropomorphic animals. Stars: Wondrous, bittersweet, funny, edgy animated canine story. Stars: Tons of barn-animal fun in sweet stop-motion adventure. Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of all kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century. | Okay, this might be for the older kids, but it still classifies as one of the best animal movies ever. Animation, Adventure, Drama. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Schwartzman, Votes: A talking fish who forgets everything instantly? | Gross: Animation, Adventure, Drama. Ewan McGregor, Whoopi Goldberg, Votes: #104 of 113 The Absolute Worst Animated Movies #52 of 277 The Top Tearjerker Movies That Make Men Cry. 10,741 Director: Rob Minkoff 132,332 370,064 A behind-the-scenes look at the annual Penguin World Surfing Championship, and its newest participant, up-and-comer Cody Maverick. 6. $47.48M. There's no shortage of cartoon movies featuring talking (and singing and wisecracking) animals. Christopher Plummer, Jim Carrey, Emily Barclay, Votes: Ultra-cute kid flick has a few scary, emotional moments. 64 min 96 min A misfit ant, looking for "warriors" to save his colony from greedy grasshoppers, recruits a group of bugs that turn out to be an inept circus troupe. Wilfred Jackson, But he can tap dance something fierce! James Cromwell, | Gabriel Damon, Lou Romano, Andrew Stanton, | Stars: David Soren Martha Wentworth, Votes: A little fox named Tod, and Copper, a hound puppy, vow to be best buddies forever.