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The Greatest Animated Movies of All Time
Andrew Raker
September 24, 2021 1:00 pm
Since the dawn of Disney, animated films have been far more than just
family fare. Take 1940s “Fantasia,” for example, which boldly experiments
with both style and narrative against the backdrop of a classical score. Even
traditional counterparts such as “Pinnochio” and “Dumbo” are more
sophisticated than first meets the eye, exploring grim characters and poignant
themes within a kid-friendly paradigm. (On the flip side of that coin, here are
the worst animated Disney movies of all time).
To this day, the best animated films deliver lasting value to viewers of all
ages. For proof, look no further than the ample slate of masterpieces from
Pixar or Studio Ghibli. Not just visually exquisite, films such as “WALL·E”
and “Spirited Away” imbue their fantastical adventures with intelligent
commentary on humanity, nature, and the interplay between the two.
One can watch these films as a child and then watch them again as an adult,
picking up on different but equally impactful details and messages each time.
That’s the power of great animation. (Speaking of which, here are all 24
Pixar movies ranked).
Then we have the films aimed primarily or even exclusively at adolescents
and adults, which use animation as a gateway to boundless expression. Don
Hertzfeldt’s “It’s Such a Beautiful Day,” for example, relays the mental
breakdown of its protagonist through unique drawing styles and an offbeat
tone. The cyberpunk classic “Akira” is likewise best-suited for an older
crowd, as it dispenses with copious amounts of graphic violence. Needless to
say, you have your options.
Click here to see the greatest animated movies of all time
To determine the best animated movies of all time, 24/7 Tempo developed an
index based on several measures from the Internet Movie
Database and Rotten Tomatoes. The index is a composite of the movies’
IMDb rating, Rotten Tomatoes audience score, and Rotten Tomatoes
Tomatometer score. All ratings were weighted equally. Supplemental data on
acting and directing credits came from IMDb.
17. Up (2009)
> IMDb audience rating: 8.2/10 (948,630 votes)
> RT Tomatometer score: 98% (298 votes)
> RT audience score: 90% (1,204,243 votes)
> Directed by: Pete Docter, Bob Peterson
ALSO READ: All 24 Pixar Movies, Ranked
Source: Courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
6. Coco (2017)
> IMDb audience rating: 8.4/10 (399,934 votes)
> RT Tomatometer score: 97% (347 votes)
> RT audience score: 94% (28,311 votes)
> Directed by: Lee Unkrich, Adrian Molina
Source: Courtesy of Anime Limited
4. Wolfwalkers (2020)
> IMDb audience rating: 8.1/10 (20,881 votes)
> RT Tomatometer score: 99% (157 votes)
> RT audience score: 100% (46 votes)
> Directed by: Tomm Moore, Ross Stewart
Source: Courtesy of Fathom Events
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