10 Animated Movies That Aren’t Just For Kids

Animated films are usually marketed as movies for kids. But some of them are so compelling through their complex characters and stories lines, that we cannot but enjoy them as adults.

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1. Wall-E (Andrew Stanton, 2008)

In the distant future, a small waste-collecting robot inadvertently embarks on a space journey that will ultimately decide the fate of mankind.

2. Monsters, Inc.(Pete DocterDavid Silverman , 2001)

In order to power the city, monsters have to scare children so that they scream. However, the children are toxic to the monsters, and after a child gets through, 2 monsters realize things may not be what they think.

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3. Spirited Away (Hayao MiyazakiKirk Wise, 2001)

During her family’s move to the suburbs, a sullen 10-year-old girl wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches, and spirits, and where humans are changed into beasts.

4. Ratatouille (Brad BirdJan Pinkava, 2007)

A rat who can cook makes an unusual alliance with a young kitchen worker at a famous restaurant.

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5. Emperor’s New Groove (Mark Dindal, 2000)

Emperor Kuzco is turned into a llama by his ex-administrator Yzma, and must now regain his throne with the help of Pacha, the gentle llama herder.

6. Alice in Wonderland (Clyde GeronimiWilfred Jackson, 1951)

Alice stumbles into the world of Wonderland. Will she get home? Not if the Queen of Hearts has her way.

7. Madagascar (Eric DarnellTom McGrath, 2005)

Spoiled by their upbringing and unaware of what wildlife really is, four animals from the New York Central Zoo escape, unwittingly assisted by four penguins, and find themselves in Madagascar.

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8. The Jungle Book (Wolfgang Reitherman, 1967)

Bagheera the Panther and Baloo the Bear have a difficult time trying to convince a boy to leave the jungle for human civilization.

9. Coraline (Henry Selick, 2009)

An adventurous girl finds another world that is a strangely idealized version of her frustrating home, but it has sinister secrets.

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10. The Night Before Christmas (Henry Selick, 1993)

Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, but his attempts to bring Christmas to his home cause confusion.

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