Your list of the best animated movies for children and adults alike, now streaming on Netflix. The 23 best animated movies on Netflix

Your list of the best animated movies for children and adults alike, now streaming on Netflix.

The 23 best animated movies on Netflix

Your list of the best animated movies for children and adults alike, now streaming on Netflix.

By Kevin Jacobsen

and Ilana Gordon

Ilana Gordon is an entertainment, culture, and comedy writer originally from Connecticut. She currently lives in Los Angeles.

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on August 15, 2025 05:47AM EDT

Kubo (voice: Art Parkinson) in 'Kubo and the Two Strings'; Pinocchio (voice: Gregory Mann) in 'Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio'; Maisie (voice: Zaris-Angel Hator) in 'The Sea Beast'. Credit:

Laika Studios/Focus Features; Netflix (2)

There's no limit to what the imagination can dream up — and, with animation, there's no limit to what filmmakers can accomplish on screen. From stealing the moon, to exploring the sea, to traveling through time, the medium is one of pure potential. Visually gripping, with art rendered in 2-D, 3-D, motion graphics, or stop motion, animation is for all ages. And Netflix has curated an impressive collection, including comedies, cartoons, and a few of the platform's original features.

Here are our picks for the best animated movies streaming on the site as of August 2025, including *Nimona*, *KPop Demon Hunters*, and some underrated classics.

Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood (2022)

Stanley (voice: Milo Coy) in 'Apollo 10 1/2'. Netflix

Richard Linklater returned to rotoscope animation following *Waking Life* (2001) and *A Scanner Darkly* (2006), with this nostalgic trip back to the summer of '69. Young Stanley is an imaginative young boy whose investment in the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon causes him to fantasize about being onboard the history-making spaceship. Jack Black voices the adult version of Stanley, looking back on his childhood memories with fondness.

Fans of Linklater's Oscar-nominated film *Boyhood* (2014) will find the director working in familiar territory here, exploring the coming-of-age process with a wistful eye. The dreamlike film earned widespread acclaim from critics, praising its dreamlike atmosphere and vivid animation. *—Kevin Jacobsen*

Where to watch *Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood*: Netflix

**Director: **Richard Linklater

**Cast: **Jack Black, Milo Coy, Glen Powell, Zachary Levi

Bee Movie (2007)

Barry B. Benson (voice: Jerry Seinfeld) and Adam Flayman (voice: Matthew Broderick) in 'Bee Movie'. DreamWorks Animation L.L.C.

From the twisted mind of Jerry Seinfeld came this oddball DreamWorks comedy about a talking bee (also voiced by Seinfeld) who is outraged by the exploitation of his species for honey and decides to sue the human race. Along the way, he also sort of falls in love with a human florist (Renée Zellweger). Despite (because of?) its wild premise, *Bee Movie* gets at some potent messaging about workers' rights and the differences between individualism and collectivism. In other words, as EW's critic notes, it's "nutty, ecological, antically funny, and moving, all at the same time." The film has subsequently inspired a surprising number of memes, adding to its bizarro lore. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Bee Movie*: Netflix

**Directors:** Simon J. Smith, Steve Hickner

**Cast:** Jerry Seinfeld, Renée Zellweger, Matthew Broderick, John Goodman, Patrick Warburton, Chris Rock**

Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017)

Captain Underpants (voice: Ed Helms) in 'Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie'. 20th Century Fox/Courtesy Everett Collection

The wildly popular *Captain Underpants* book series has kept kids entertained since 1997, but it wasn't until 20 years later that the tighty-whities-clad hero made it to the big screen. *The First Epic Movie* centers on George and Harold, fourth-grade best friends who create the *Captain Underpants* comic book and hypnotize their strict principal into becoming the superhero — who doesn't actually have superpowers.

Kid-friendly without being too mind-numbing to their parents, *Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie *has "charm to spare," praises EW's critic, noting it works "mostly because it never tries to be more or less than what it is." It also spawned a series on Netflix, *The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants*, which ran from 2018 to 2020. —*K.J.*

Where to watch* Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B+ (read the review)

**Director:** David Soren

**Cast:** Kevin Hart, Ed Helms, Nick Kroll, Thomas Middleditch, Jordan Peele, Kristen Schaal******

Grave of the Fireflies (1988)

Aunt (voice: Akemi Yamaguchi), Seita (voice: Tsutomu Tatsumi), and Setsuko (voice: Ayano Shiraishi) in 'Grave of the Fireflies'.

Studio Ghibli/Kobal/Shutterstock

WARNING: Of all the films on this list, this anime tragedy is unsuitable to watch with little ones.

Set during the Pacific War, *Grave of the Fireflies* follows two orphaned siblings, Seita and Setsuko, struggling to survive amid harsh conditions. In the aftermath of the bombing of Kobe, rations run scarce and the children desperately try to sustain themselves through dire circumstances. This Studio Ghibli classic certainly isn't for the faint of heart, but it's one of the most powerful, unflinching looks at the devastating effects of war. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Grave of the Fireflies*: Netflix

**Director:** Isao Takahata

**Cast:** Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, Yoshiko Shinohara, Akemi Yamaguchi

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022)

Pinocchio (center; voice: Gregory Mann) in 'Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio'. Netflix

Codirectors Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson transport the classic story of Pinocchio to World War II-era Italy in this meticulously crafted stop-motion animated film. Following the death of his young son, carpenter Geppetto cuts down a tree and carves a wooden boy, who is subsequently brought to life and dubbed Pinocchio. As the boy ventures to the outside world, he is met with dark forces that attempt to use and corrupt him, all against the backdrop of Benito Mussolini's reign as leader of Fascist Italy.

*Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio* is a darker take on the tale compared to the well-known Disney adaptation (which also received a far-inferior live-action remake in 2022). From the fraught setting to the detailed creature designs, del Toro and Gustafson create a distinct world while providing valuable life lessons to viewers of all ages. The film became the first Netflix production to win the Oscar for Best Animated Feature. *—K.J.*

Where to watch *Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio*: Netflix

**Directors: **Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson

**Cast:** Ewan McGregor, David Bradley, Gregory Mann, Burn Gorman, Ron Perlman, John Turturro, Finn Wolfhard, Cate Blanchett, Tim Blake Nelson, Christoph Waltz, Tilda Swinton******

I Lost My Body (2019)

Naoufel (voice: Hakim Faris) in 'I Lost My Body'. Netflix

A severed hand goes on a perilous journey to reunite with its owner in this French animated drama. When we're not following the hand's quest, we get to know its owner, Naoufel, who accidentally caused his parents' death and now lives with his uncle in Paris. Working as a pizza delivery driver, Naoufel is also hopelessly infatuated with Gabrielle, a librarian. We ultimately come to learn the series of events that led Naoufel's hand to be severed.

*I Lost My Body* was a huge critical success when it was released in 2019, winning a prize at the Cannes Film Festival and earning an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature. Its eccentric story combined with its striking 2-D animation make for an unforgettable experience. *—K.J.*

Where to watch *I Lost My Body*: Netflix

**Director: **Jérémy Clapin

**Cast: **Hakim Faris, Victoire du Bois, Patrick d'Assumçao

Klaus (2019)

Klaus (voice: J.K. Simmons) and Jasper (voice: Jason Schwartzman) in 'Klaus'. Netflix

Regardless of whether or not 'tis the season, *Klaus* is a Santa Claus origin story that's enjoyable any time of the year. Starring J.K. Simmons as the film's eponymous hero, *Klaus *tells the tale of a widowed Norwegian lumberman who is recruited by the town's new postman Jesper (Jason Schwartzman) to make toys for him to deliver in an effort to prove his father, the postmaster general, wrong. But, when Klaus' toys begin to cheer up the children of Smeerensburg — a town whose inhabitants are perpetually engaged in a feud between two familial clans — Jesper and Klaus must step out of their comfort zones to help save the town from itself.

*Klaus* isn't just another feel-good film; it's also a film that looks great. Employing unique technology to transform 2-D animation into what looks like 3-D, the film is well-deserving of its Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature (the first of Netflix's original animated features to receive that distinction). *—Ilana Gordon*

Where to watch *Klaus*: Netflix

**Director: **Sergio Pablos

**Cast: **Jason Schwartzman, J.K. Simmons, Rashida Jones, Will Sasso, Neda Margrethe Labba, Sergio Pablos, Norm Macdonald, Joan Cusack********

KPop Demon Hunters (2025)

The Saja Boys in 'KPop Demon Hunters'.

K-pop has been a worldwide sensation since the 2010s, with its winning combination of earworm melodies, catchy Korean lyrics, and swoon-worthy boy bands and girl groups. Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans harnessed that X-factor with this highly entertaining sci-fi musical, which centers on a girl group called Huntr/x whose members moonlight as demon hunters, with their target set on the demonic Saja Boys boy band. Exploding with vibrant energy and propelled by instantly memorable pop songs, *KPop Demon Hunters* also makes room for character-driven emotional drama, delving into themes of identity, shame, and resilience. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *KPop Demon Hunters*: Netflix

**Directors:** Maggie Kang, Chris Appelhans

**Cast:** Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, May Hong, Ji-young Yoo, Yunjin Kim, Daniel Dae Kim, Ken Jeong, Lee Byung-hun

Kubo and the Two Strings (2016)

Beetle (voice: Matthew McConaughey), Kubo (voice: Art Parkinson), and Monkey (voice: Charlize Theron) in 'Kubo and the Two Strings'.

Focus Features/Courtesy Everett Collection

Kubo (Art Parkinson), a 12-year-old boy with a missing eye, goes on a mission to protect himself against his predatory relatives in this vibrant stop-motion animated film. Kubo's ailing mother cautions him about her twin sisters and father, who are eager to take Kubo's other eye, instructing him to find his missing father's armor. A wild adventure unfolds from there as the film tackles potent themes about family and memory. EW's critic calls *Kubo and the Two Strings* "a marvel — a visually stunning, richly imagined oasis in a sea of candy-colored safety." —*K.J.***

Where to watch *Kubo and the Two Strings*: Netflix

**Director:** Travis Knight

**Cast:** Art Parkinson, Charlize Theron, Ralph Fiennes, Rooney Mara, George Takei, Matthew McConaughey

Leo (2023)

Squirtle the Turtle (voice: Bill Burr) and Leo (voice: Adam Sandler) in 'Leo'.

Courtesy of Netflix

Produced by Adam Sandler's company Happy Madison, this playful comedy centers on a 74-year-old tuatara named Leo (voiced by Sandler). Serving as a class pet over several decades, Leo panics upon learning his lifespan may be coming to an end. Multiple students bring him home during the school year, with Leo imparting his decades of wisdom upon them to help with each of their individual needs. Perfectly attuned to today's anxiety-riddled youth, *Leo* is a well-observed charmer about how everyone is going through something. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Leo*: Netflix

**Directors: **Robert Marianetti, Robert Smigel, David Wachtenheim

**Cast: **Adam Sandler, Bill Burr, Cecily Strong, Jason Alexander

The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021)

Katie (voice: Abbi Jacobson), Linda (voice: Maya Rudolph), Rick (voice: Danny McBride), and Aaron (voice: Mike Rianda) in 'The Mitchells vs. the Machines'. Sony Pictures Animation

Every family has problems, but the Mitchell family has big problems — robot apocalypse-type problems. In this animated comedy, a dysfunctional family's already messy road trip is thrown into further chaos when robots attempt to take over the world. As the only people left to fight them off, it's up to the Mitchells (voiced by Abbi Jacobson, Danny McBride, Maya Rudolph, and director Mike Rianda) to take out the machines and save humanity. But, to do that, they'll have to ensure their family's connection to each other is stronger than their connection to their phones and iPads.

In an ironic twist, *The Mitchells vs. the Machines *— whose message warns of the dangers of relying too much on technology — employs both hand-drawn and CGI animation to create its visuals. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *The Mitchells vs. the Machines*: Netflix

**Director: **Mike Rianda

**Cast: **Abbi Jacobson, Danny McBride, Maya Rudolph, Mike Rianda, Eric André, Olivia Colman

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Nimona (2023)

Nimona (voice: Chloë Grace Moretz) in 'Nimona'. Netflix

Blending medieval folklore and futuristic fantasy, this high-spirited, Oscar-nominated adaptation of the 2015 graphic novel is more timely now than ever. Chloë Grace Moretz gives voice to Nimona, a mischievous shapeshifter who comes to the aid of Ballister Boldheart (Riz Ahmed), a knight who has since been ostracized by the kingdom due to his background as a commoner. Naturally, Nimona has her own history with being outcast, and the pair unravel a conspiracy that resulted in the queen's death.

Featuring a powerful queer allegory, both Nimona and Ballister try to overcome prejudice from their community while forging a bond due to their circumstances. As EW's critic writes, "The story admiringly delves into how such monsters are in fact created by a society that refuses to accept their differences." —*K.J.*

Where to watch* Nimona*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B+ (read the review)

**Directors:** Nick Bruno and Troy Quane

**Cast:** Chloë Grace Moretz, Riz Ahmed, Eugene Lee Yang, Frances Conroy, Lorraine Toussaint, Beck Bennett, RuPaul, Indya Moore, Julio Torres, Sarah Sherman******

Orion and the Dark (2024)

Dark (voice: Paul Walter Hauser) and Orion (voice: Jacob Tremblay) in 'Orion and the Dark'.

DreamWorks Animation

Based on the 2014 children's book of the same name by Emma Yarlett, *Orion and the Dark* is an inventive exploration of what it means to face your fears. Adapted by surrealist extraordinaire Charlie Kaufman, the film follows 11-year-old Orion (Jacob Tremblay), who suffers from debilitating fears. One night, the power goes out, and the personification of the dark (Paul Walter Hauser) arrives to take him on a journey that will help quell his anxieties. Along the way, he meets other personified nighttime beings such as Sleep and Unexpected Noises, coming to understand their functions.

As the film goes on, however (and as adult viewers have come to expect from Kaufman), it becomes clear that there are many layers to this story. Beneath the colorful animation and lively voice performances, *Orion and the Dark* offers a thought-provoking message for all ages. —*K.J.***

Where to watch* Orion and the Dark*: Netflix**

**Director:** Sean Charmatz

**Cast:** Jacob Tremblay, Paul Walter Hauser, Colin Hanks, Angela Bassett, Ike Barinholtz, Natasia Demetriou, Golda Rosheuvel, Nat Faxon, Aparna Nancherla, Carla Gugino******

Over the Moon (2020)

Bungee, Fei Fei (voice: Cathy Ang), and Chin (voice: Robert G. Chiu) in 'Over the Moon'. Netflix

Netflix's original animated feature, *Over the Moon *is one of the platform's most stunning visual works of art. Directed by Oscar-winner Glen Keane (the Disney animator behind *The Little Mermaid*, *Aladdin*, and *Beauty and the Beast*), this vibrant film tells the story of Fei Fei (Cathy Ang), a young Chinese girl mourning the death of her mother. A passionate scientist, Fei Fei finds solace in a story her parents told her about Chang'e (Phillipa Soo) — a goddess who lives on the moon — and decides to build a rocket ship so she can visit her.

A vibrant exploration of Chinese culture, grief, and believing in the face of adversity, the film features gorgeous animated sequences, memorable songs, and the voices of John Cho, Ken Jeong, and Sandra Oh. An ambitious feature lovingly crafted by a pedigreed production team, *Over the Moon* is a family film that will haunt you long after the credits have rolled. *—I.G*.

Where to watch *Over the Moon*: Netflix

**Director: **Glen Keane

**Cast: **Cathy Ang, Phillipa Soo, Ken Jeong, John Cho, Ruthie Ann Miles, Margaret Cho, Sandra Oh

The Prince of Egypt (1998)

Moses (voice: Val Kilmer) in 'The Prince of Egypt'.

DreamWorks/Courtesy Everett

If there was any animated film to challenge the high quality of the Disney Renaissance in the '90s, it was this epic retelling of the Book of Exodus. The film centers on Moses (Val Kilmer), the Egyptian pharaoh's adopted son, as he makes a hero's journey to become the eventual savior of the enslaved Hebrew people. Underscored by a haunting, memorable soundtrack and a powerful message about never giving up hope, *The Prince of Egypt* succeeds in its aims to resurrect and enliven an ancient story for a new generation. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *The Prince of Egypt*: Netflix

**Directors:** Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner, Simon Wells

**Cast:** Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sandra Bullock, Jeff Goldblum, Danny Glover, Patrick Stewart, Helen Mirren, Steve Martin, Martin Short

The Sea Beast (2022)

Jacob (voice: Karl Urban) and Maisie (voice: Zaris-Angel Hator) in 'The Sea Beast'. Netflix

A brave orphan girl named Maisie stows away aboard a ship of sea monster hunters in *The Sea Beast*, helmed by *Big Hero 6'*s co-director Chris Williams. The sailors are renowned for their hunting abilities, though their status is threatened by their society's admiral, who wishes to replace them. They go out on one last hunt to track down a powerful sea beast called the Red Bluster, but, as Maisie soon discovers, the creatures may not have the kind of malicious intent for which they've come to be known.

With dazzling colors, fast-paced thrills, and classical storytelling, it's easy to see why *The Sea Beast* became Netflix's most watched animated original film as of October 2022, according to the streamer. The film also earned a Best Animated Feature nomination at the Oscars, following a wave of critical praise. *—K.J.*

Where to watch *The Sea Beast*: Netflix

**Director: **Chris Williams

**Cast: **Karl Urban, Zaris-Angel Hator, Jared Harris, Marianne Jean-Baptiste

A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon (2019)

Shaun (voice: Justin Fletcher), Bitzer (voice: John Sparkes), Timmy (voice: Justin Fletcher) in 'A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon'.

Netflix/courtesy Everett

This Oscar-nominated claymation delight from the cheeky minds at Aardman Animation finds the titular sheep crossing paths with an extraterrestrial. Shaun the Sheep encounters the alien, Lu-La, a friendly but impish entity who hopes to find a way home. As Shaun helps Lu-La, the Ministry of Alien Detection is hot on their tail — as is Bitzer the sheepdog. The brilliance of *Farmageddon*, like most Aardman films, is its visual inventiveness, playing in familiar sci-fi tropes without much need for dialogue, making for a universally enjoyable watch. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon*: Netflix

**Directors:** Richard Phelan, Will Becher

**Cast:** Justin Fletcher, John Sparkes, Amalia Vitale

Suzume (2022)

Suzume (voice: Nanoka Hara) in 'Suzume'. Crunchyroll

This critically acclaimed anime film is yet another visual feast from celebrated writer-director Makoto Shinkai (*Your Name*, *Weathering With You*). Suzume is a 17-year-old orphaned girl who meets a man named Souta, who has a curious mission that involves shutting doors at various locations to prevent a giant worm from wreaking havoc throughout Japan. But things take a turn when a mystical cat magically turns Souta into a chair, in one of the more inspired bits of animation in recent years.

Despite its epic scope, *Suzume* is emotionally intimate in its storytelling, as Shinkai told EW: "While there is this massive backdrop of a large-scale disaster, I look at how it affects people on an individual and personal level." —*K.J.***

Where to watch *Suzume*: Netflix

**Director:** Makoto Shinkai

**Cast:** Nanoka Hara, Hokuto Matsumura, Eri Fukatsu, Shota Sometani, Sairi Ito, Kotone Hanase, Kana Hanazawa, Matsumoto Hakuō II, Ryunosuke Kamiki

Vivo (2021)

Vivo (voice: Lin-Manuel Miranda) and Gabi (voice: Ynairaly Simo) in 'Vivo'.

Sony Pictures Animation

Viva la Vivo! Lin-Manuel Miranda partnered with Netflix for this computer-animated original that starts in Havana and ends in Miami, with stops in Key West and the Everglades along the way. Underscored by Latin beats, propelled by a fast-moving story, and even featuring some rapping, *Vivo* is a buoyant celebration of Caribbean culture.

Miranda stars as Vivo, a kinkajou living in Havana as one half of a street-performing act. When his partner Andrés (voiced by Juan de Marcos González) passes away, Vivo resolves to deliver a song Andrés wrote for his long-lost love Marta (Gloria Estefan), who is about to perform her retirement show in Miami. Aided by Andrés' great-niece Gabi (Ynairaly Simo), Vivo hits all the wrong notes in his quest to keep love alive, but his journey is a delight to watch. Musically, *Vivo *combines mambo, hip-hop, and EDM, and, while it's not Miranda's best-known work, earworms like "My Own Drum" are sure to lodge themselves deep into your subconscious. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Vivo*: Netflix

**EW grade: **B (read the review)

**Director: **Kirk DeMicco

**Cast: **Lin-Manuel Miranda, Zoe Saldaña, Juan de Marcos, Brian Tyree Henry, Michael Rooker, Nicole Byer, Ynairaly Simo, Gloria Estefan******

Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)

Wallace (voice: Peter Sallis), a rabbit, and Gromit in 'Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit'.

DreamWorks/Courtesy Everett Collection

Following the success of their universally acclaimed shorts, Aardman Animations brought Wallace and Gromit to the big screen for this humorous tale in which the eccentric inventor and his loyal dog are tasked with hunting down a rabbit who's been eating the town's crop of vegetables. But this proves easier said than done, as the pair realizes that the dreaded Were-Rabbit may be closer to home than they suspected.**** Packed with the studio's trademark British wit, and lovingly crafted with stop-motion claymation, the Oscar-winning film is a total delight. As EW's critic writes, "*The Curse of the Were-Rabbit* bestows generous blessings on all that's good in Englishness, in moviedom, and, of course, in cheese." —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit*: Netflix

**EW grade:** (Read the review)

**Directors:** Nick Park, Steve Box

**Cast:** Peter Sallis, Ralph Fiennes, Helena Bonham Carter

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024)

Gromit, Norbot (voice: Reece Shearsmith), and Wallace (voice: Ben Whitehead) in 'Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl'.

Courtesy of Netflix

Feathers McGraw is back, and he's looking for revenge against our plucky heroes. The criminal mastermind penguin was last seen being locked up (at the local zoo) in the 1993 short *The Wrong Trousers*, having tried to steal a precious blue diamond. *Vengeance Most Fowl* features bumbling inventor Wallace and his trusty dog Gromit trying to apprehend the slippery villain, though Feathers' army of evil robot gnomes won't make it easy.

As reliably entertaining as all *Wallace & Gromit* installments, this second feature film in the franchise creatively tackles the perilousness of modern technology and lampoons numerous crime films with its signature cheeky wit. —*K.J.***

Where to watch *Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl*: Netflix

**Directors:** Nick Park, Merlin Crossingham

**Cast:** Ben Whitehead, Peter Kay, Lauren Patel, Reece Shearsmith

A Whisker Away (2020)

Miyo Sasaki (voice: Mirai Shida) in 'A Whisker Away'. Netflix

Who among us hasn't pretended to be something we're not, to attract the attention of a crush? In the 2020 Japanese anime film *A Whisker Away*, a middle-school girl named Miyo struggles with unrequited love as she yearns for her classmate, Kento, who continues to reject her romantic advances. Upon receiving a magical mask capable of turning her into a cat, Miyo is able to spend time with Kento without fear of rejection — but it's a risky proposition, as one day, the transformation could become permanent.

The film's Japanese title, which literally translates to *Wanting to Cry, I Pretend to be a Cat,* tells you all you need to know about the simplicity and heart of the narrative. Packed with sumptuous visuals and a universally relatable core, this winsome coming-of-age story is intended for teens and young adults, but is also a must-see for anime enthusiasts, magical realism fans, and those looking to have their faith in love renewed. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *A Whisker Away*: Netflix

**Directors: **Junichi Sato, Tomotaka Shibayama

**Cast: **Mirai Shida, Natsuki Hanae, Hiroaki Ogi

The Wild Robot (2024)

Roz (voice: Lupita Nyong'o) and Brightbill (voice: Kit Connor) in 'The Wild Robot'.

DreamWorks Animation

Adapted from the 2016 novel of the same name, *The Wild Robot* is a gorgeously animated adventure that parents can enjoy just as much as their kids. Set in the future, the DreamWorks film tells the story of an advanced service robot nicknamed Roz (Lupita Nyong'o) that becomes stranded on an island. The robot soon becomes a maternal figure to an orphaned goose named Brightbill (Kit Connor), forging an unbreakable bond as she becomes a force for good for the other animals on the island amid environmental disasters.**** EW's critic ranks *The Wild Robot* as the third-best DreamWorks film of all time (behind only *Shrek* and *The Prince of Egypt*), calling it "an unexpected gem and bonafide tear-jerker, reaching emotional and comic beats that call to mind the best of Pixar." —*K.J.*

Where to watch *The Wild Robot*: Netflix

**Director:** Chris Sanders

**Cast:** Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor, Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu, Mark Hamill, Catherine O'Hara, Matt Berry, Ving Rhames

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