50 Heartwarming Animated Gems from 2010–2020 You Might Have Missed

Happiness Is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown

2011 • 46 min

Animation, Comedy, Family

Linus faces a crisis when his grandmother announces a visit with the intention of taking away his beloved security blanket.

7.1

Stick Man

2015 • 27 min • Box office $1M

Animation, Family

Stick Man lives with his Stick Lady Love and their three stick children in a family tree, and he embarks on a grand journey through the changing seasons. Will he manage to return to his family in time for Christmas?

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Magic Camp

2020 • 100 min • Budget $24M

Family, Fantasy, Comedy

Andy, persuaded by his old mentor and Magic Camp owner Roy Preston, goes back to the camp where he started, hoping to revive his career. He unexpectedly finds inspiration in a group of inexperienced magicians.

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6.3

Windstorm 2

2015 • 103 min

Family, Adventure, Drama

It's summer, and Mika is thrilled to be reunited with Windstorm. However, she finds unusual wounds on Windstorm’s belly that no one can explain, at a time when Kaltenbach is on the brink of financial ruin. With a heavy heart,…

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Toast

2010 • 96 min

Drama, Comedy, History

Nigel Slater dreams of a career in cooking, a stark contrast to his mother's limited culinary skills. Following her death, his relationship with his father becomes complicated, particularly when he remarries a woman who captivates him with her lemon meringue…

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Made in Abyss: Journey's Dawn

2019 • 119 min • Box office $135K

Animation, Adventure, Mystery

This film collects the first eight episodes of the TV series, with new scenes added for an introduction. It follows Riko and her robot companion Reg as they descend into the Abyss, reaching the second layer. There, they encounter White…

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7.4

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Survival Family

2017 • 117 min

Comedy, Family, Drama

A global power outage plunges the world into darkness, halting all electrical systems. The city of Tokyo is severely impacted. Faced with this crisis, Yoshiyuki Suzuki chooses to flee Tokyo with his family.

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Elena and the Secret of Avalor

2016 • 54 min

Fantasy, Animation, Family

In the Kingdom of Avalor, Elena takes Naomi to a mountain to share her cherished view of the kingdom. Elena tells Naomi about being imprisoned in the Amulet of Avalor for forty-one years. She then shows Naomi a broken wand,…

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Revolting Rhymes

2017 • 60 min • Box office $245K

Family, Animation, Comedy

This collection features two half-hour animated films adapted from the beloved stories of Roald Dahl, with illustrations by Quentin Blake.

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7.1

Once I Was a Beehive

2015 • 119 min • Box office $732K

Comedy, Drama, Family

Following her father's death from cancer, a teenage girl agrees to go with her new step-cousin to a summer camp for young women in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Canvas

2020 • 9 min

Animation, Family, Drama

Following a devastating loss, a grandfather grapples with rediscovering his love for painting and finds the spark to create once more.

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Cosmic Scrat-tastrophe

2015 • 5 min

Science Fiction, Comedy, Animation

Scrat continues his desperate and ongoing pursuit to secure his prized acorn.

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6.8

Fatima

2015 • 79 min

Drama, Family

Fatima, originally from Algeria, now lives in France with her two teenage daughters, struggling to connect with them.

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Paperman

2012 • 7 min

Animation, Family, Romance

A city office worker discovers that paper airplanes unexpectedly become the key to connecting with a woman, leading to outcomes he never anticipated.

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The Heart of the World

2000 • 6 min

Science Fiction, Comedy, Romance

A fantastical story follows two brothers competing for the affection of a scientist who is researching the Earth's core. Their rivalry unfolds against the backdrop of a desperate race to save the world from a deadly heart attack. One brother…

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Chillar Party

2011 • 140 min

Drama, Comedy, Family

In the peaceful Chandan Nagar colony, a group of spirited children enjoy a simple life. Their world is turned upside down when one of their friends faces danger, forcing them to confront the complexities of local politics.

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7.5

LEGO Batman: The Movie - DC Super Heroes Unite

2013 • 71 min

Family, Animation, Adventure

The Joker and Lex Luthor form an alliance with the goal of destroying the world. Batman, Superman, and the Justice League must intervene to prevent their plan from succeeding.

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North 24 Kaatham

2013 • 125 min

Adventure, Comedy, Family

Harikrishnan, a software engineer with obsessive-compulsive disorder, travels to Trivandrum for a conference during a day of protest. Late at night, he finds himself at Paravur railway station with two strangers: Gopalan, a seasoned politician, and Narayani, a social worker.

7.6

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A Little Game

2014 • 92 min

Family, Adventure

A ten-year-old girl, recently moved from downtown to a wealthy uptown school and grieving the loss of her grandmother, struggles to fit in. She finds an unexpected guide in a grumpy chess master. He uses chess to teach her about…

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Crayon Shin-chan: Invasion!! Alien Shiriri

2017 • 120 min • Box office $15M

Family, Animation, Comedy

When the enigmatic Shiriri transforms Shin-chan's parents back into children, Shin-chan embarks on a journey across Japan to restore them to their adult selves.

7.2

6.2

The Miracles of the Namiya General Store

2017 • 129 min

Fantasy, Drama, Mystery

In 2012, Atsuya and his two childhood friends commit a wrong act and seek refuge in an abandoned general store. They plan to wait until morning. While spending the night, Atsuya discovers a letter in the mailbox addressed to the…

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6.7

A Godwink Christmas

2018 • 90 min

TV Movie, Family, Romance

With Christmas near, Paula, an antique appraiser in St. Louis, hesitantly agrees to marry her boyfriend, Daniel, a driven lawyer. Her Aunt Jane notices Paula’s uncertainty and invites her to spend time at her home in Nantucket. While there, Paula…

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Penguins

2019 • 76 min

Documentary, Family

Steve, an Adélie penguin, journeys to find a mate and build a family. He befriends Wuzzo, an emperor penguin, but life in the Antarctic isn't without its challenges.

7.1

Zog

2018 • 27 min

Family, Animation, Adventure

Zog, a young dragon eager to master flying, roaring, and fire-breathing, attends Dragon School. He's determined to impress his teacher and earn a golden star, but his clumsy nature leads to frequent mishaps. Luckily, a kind girl is always there…

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7.3

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The Christmas Candle

2013 • 100 min • Box office $2M

Drama, Family

In the idyllic English village of Gladbury, an old legend persists: every 25 years, an angel visits the local candlemaker and blesses a single candle, granting a miracle on Christmas Eve to whoever lights it. But in 1890, as electricity…

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6.3

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Frankenweenie

2012 • 87 min • Budget $39M • Box office $81M

Animation, Comedy, Family

After a car accident injures his dog Sparky, young Victor attempts to revive him using unconventional methods. However, the resulting creature frightens Victor's neighbors, forcing Victor to prove Sparky is still the same loving companion he always was.

7.0

6.9

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Zootopia

2016 • 109 min • Budget $150M • Box office $1B

Animation, Adventure, Family

Officer Judy Hopps, the first rabbit on the Zootopia police force, is eager to prove herself. She gets her opportunity when she's assigned to a case and must team up with con artist fox Nick Wilde to solve it.

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8.0

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Incredibles 2

2018 • 118 min • Budget $200M • Box office $1B

Action, Adventure, Animation

Elastigirl rushes to the rescue as Mr. Incredible confronts his toughest challenge: managing the demands of his three children.

7.5

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Finding Dory

2016 • 97 min • Budget $200M • Box office $1B

Adventure, Animation, Comedy

Dory reunites with her friends Nemo and Marlin as they search for clues about her origins. She struggles to recall her past, questioning her parents' identity and the mysterious ability to communicate with whales.

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Hotel Transylvania 2

2015 • 89 min • Budget $80M • Box office $473M

Animation, Comedy, Family

When the very old vampire Vlad unexpectedly visits Hotel Transylvania for a family reunion, the hotel experiences a clash between traditional vampire ways and contemporary coolness.

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Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue

2010 • 76 min

Animation, Adventure, Family

While visiting the mainland for the summer, Tinker Bell is discovered by a little girl when she investigates her fairy house. As the other fairies, led by the impulsive Vidia, attempt a risky rescue during a powerful storm, Tink forms…

6.8

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Puss in Boots

2011 • 90 min • Budget $130M • Box office $554M

Animation, Family, Fantasy

Before he meets Shrek, Puss in Boots, a renowned fighter, lover, and outlaw, becomes a hero. He joins forces with the resourceful Kitty Softpaws and the cunning Humpty Dumpty to rescue his town. This is the story of the legendary…

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The Lego Movie

2014 • 100 min • Budget $60M • Box office $470M

Animation, Family, Adventure

A regular Lego mini-figure is mistaken for the legendary MasterBuilder and unexpectedly joins a mission to defeat a wicked Lego tyrant who threatens to take over the entire universe.

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Descendants 2

2017 • 111 min

Family, Fantasy, TV Movie

Feeling overwhelmed by expectations of royalty, Mal returns to the Isle of the Lost. There, her rival Uma, the daughter of Ursula, has seized power as the island's new queen.

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Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs

2019 • 92 min • Budget $20M • Box office $10M

Animation, Fantasy, Family

To break a curse that has transformed them into Dwarfs, princes must find red shoes belonging to a woman. The quest will be difficult.

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The Lego Batman Movie

2017 • 104 min • Budget $80M • Box office $311M

Animation, Action, Comedy

Bruce Wayne faces his ongoing battles against Gotham's criminal underworld, as various factions plot to seize control of the city. He also unexpectedly finds himself responsible for a teenage orphan who is eager to join him as a partner.

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The Secret World of Arrietty

2010 • 94 min • Budget $23M • Box office $149M

Fantasy, Animation, Family

Arrietty, a 14-year-old Borrower, lives a quiet life with her family, building a home from things they take from the human world. Their peaceful existence is disrupted when a boy discovers Arrietty.

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7.6

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ParaNorman

2012 • 93 min • Budget $60M • Box office $107M

Family, Animation, Adventure

In the quiet town of Blithe Hollow, Norman Babcock has a secret: he can talk to ghosts. However, only his unusual new friend believes him. When Norman's quirky uncle reveals a ritual Norman must perform, it’s to safeguard the town…

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Coco

2017 • 105 min • Budget $175M • Box office $814M

Family, Animation, Music

Miguel's family has a strict, generations-old rule against music, but he dreams of being a musician like his hero, Ernesto de la Cruz. After a strange series of events, Miguel unexpectedly arrives in the vibrant Land of the Dead. There,…

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My Little Pony: The Movie

2017 • 99 min • Budget $6M • Box office $61M

Family, Animation, Adventure

A dangerous darkness emerges, threatening Ponyville. Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, and Rarity – the Mane 6 – journey beyond Equestria to find new allies and face thrilling obstacles. They must use the power of friendship to…

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6.1

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Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants

2013 • 89 min • Budget $19M • Box office $30M

Animation, Adventure, Family

A forgotten picnic in a quiet clearing ignites a war between two ant tribes. A brave young ladybug finds himself caught between them. He befriends Mandible, the leader of the black ants, and helps him defend their anthill from the…

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7.1

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Barbie Mariposa & the Fairy Princess

2013 • 75 min

Animation, Family, Fantasy

Mariposa and her new friend, Princess Catania, embark on a magical adventure to save the fairy land of Shimmervale. The girls discover that friendship allows them to achieve anything.

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Doraemon: Nobita and the New Steel Troops: Winged Angels

2011 • 108 min

Animation, Adventure, Family

Nobita and Doraemon discover a large robot in pieces and eventually put it back together. They soon learn it's a powerful weapon, and now they have to stop an impending invasion of Earth.

7.3

8.1

The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!

2012 • 88 min • Budget $60M • Box office $123M

Animation, Adventure, Family

A spirited pirate captain and his unconventional crew embark on a quest to defeat their longtime enemies. Their unpredictable journey takes them from faraway lands to Victorian London, encountering everything from an unlucky scientist in love to a villainous queen.

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Missing Link

2019 • 94 min • Budget $100M • Box office $26M

Family, Animation, Comedy

Sir Lionel Frost is a brilliant but unrecognized investigator of myths and monsters. His fellow wealthy adventurers dismiss his work. Determined to gain their respect, Sir Lionel journeys to the Pacific Northwest to find evidence of a legendary creature –…

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Colorful

2010 • 127 min

Animation, Drama, Family

At the train station to die, a disheartened man is told he's been granted a second chance. He's reborn as 14-year-old Kobayashi Makoto, who recently died by suicide. Guided by a spirit named Purapura, the soul must uncover his biggest…

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7.3

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The Legend of Mor'du

2012 • 6 min

Animation, Family, Fantasy

In Pixar's *Brave*, the witch uses enchanted drawings to recount a tale of a prince consumed by a desire for power. He seeks a spell to seize control of his kingdom from his brothers, but his ambition ultimately leads to…

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6.1

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McFarland, USA

2015 • 128 min • Box office $45M

Drama, Family

In a small California town, a track coach guides a group of athletes to become serious contenders for a championship.

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7.4

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The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales

2017 • 83 min • Budget $3M • Box office $19M

Family, Animation, Comedy

Beneath the surface of idyllic farm life, things are surprisingly chaotic. A mother fox secretly raises a brood of chicks, a rabbit fakes a delivery, and a duck dreams of becoming Santa Claus.

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7.4

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Monster High: Frights, Camera, Action!

2014 • 72 min

Family, Animation, Fantasy

Believing she's the rightful heir to the vampire throne, Draculaura and her ghoulfriends are sent to Transylvania for a royal coronation. But their quest for the queen doesn't end there. They must find an ancient artifact, the Vampire's Heart, to…

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