When it comes to animated movie suggestions, the sky's the limit. The possibilities are endless as animated films can break any rules they want to create incredible things. We suggest 5 of the thousands of best animated movies to watch this weekend, suitable for every member of the family even if it's not a genre they usually prefer.
"The Boy and the Heron" (2023)
Based on the novel of the same name, this film tells the story of a boy who discovers a fantastic world with a gray creature sleeping near his house. The film was a huge success among Japanese audiences upon release and won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2024.
"Your Name" (2016)
For adults, this film depicts the strange relationship between a girl named Mitsuha, who lives in a small village, and a boy named Taki, who lives in the city. When they start dreaming about each other, they have to figure out if what they are seeing is happening in real life or not.
"The Little Prince" (2015)
The Little Prince is an adaptation of the beloved children's book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The film uses stop motion and computer animation in innovative ways.
"Fantastic Mr. Fox" (2009)
In this adaptation of parts from the beloved children's book of the same title by Roald Dahl, every detail in this film seems to have been made by hand with such care that you feel like you are playing in the world's most elaborate dollhouse. instead of watching a movie.
Spirited Away (2001)
Spirited Away is another Oscar winner for Best Animated Feature, from Hayao Miyazaki, which follows the adventures of a girl named Chihiro.
When her parents are suddenly transformed into pigs, she battles spirits, witches, and other magical beings to discover how to turn them back to what they were.
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