Top Family-Friendly Animated Gems from 2008 You Need to See

Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II

2008 • 23 min

Science Fiction, Animation, Comedy

Seth Green and Matthew Senreich deliver more laugh-out-loud Star Wars parody in this collection of sketches from Adult Swim's "Robot Chicken." This time, Stormtrooper Gary faces off against a grumpy Darth Vader on Take Your Daughter to Work Day, and…

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Tripping the Rift: The Movie

2008 • 75 min

Animation, Comedy, Science Fiction

A simple mission to protect a princess takes a dark turn for Chode and his team. They find themselves in a chaotic battle involving dismembered royalty, relentless clown assassins, and unexpected encounters with desperate women.

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A Miser Brothers' Christmas

2008 • 48 min

TV Movie, Animation, Family

Santa Claus and the mischievous Heat Miser and Snow Miser face a threat to Christmas when the North Wind attempts to replace Santa.

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Garfield's Fun Fest

2008 • 79 min • Box office $3M

Family, Comedy, Adventure

Garfield's impressive 29-year run as champion of the annual Fun Fest talent show is challenged by Ramone, a charming newcomer. Worried about his comedic abilities fading, Garfield embarks on a journey to find Freddy Frog's legendary pond. Legend says a…

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Impy's Wonderland

2008 • 84 min

Animation, Adventure, Family

A baby dinosaur with wings lives on an island with a group of friendly animals. Their peaceful world is disrupted when a clumsy dinosaur hunter arrives. He tricks the winged dinosaur into returning with him, intending to capture it for…

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4.5

Genius Party Beyond

2008 • 81 min

Animation

Studio 4°C, a leading animation studio, presents a collection of five short films by five acclaimed directors. Each director brings a unique style and approach, united by a shared commitment to maximum creativity. The films range from classic anime to…

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Hells

2008 • 117 min

Action, Animation, Comedy

After a fatal accident on her way to school, Amagane Rinne unexpectedly finds herself in a strange school – in Hell, populated by demons. As she struggles to cope and longs for her old life, she forms an unusual connection…

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Ani*Kuri15

2008 • 17 min

Adventure, Animation, Comedy

Ani*Kuri15 is a collection of 15 one-minute animated shorts crafted by a diverse group of artists from Japan's animation industry. The title itself is a shortened form of "anime creators."

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El Materdor

2008 • 3 min

Animation

In Spain, Mater, a matador, faces off against a herd of bulldozers. The situation escalates when Lightning McQueen arrives, and the bulldozers fixate on him because of his distinctive red paint.

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Rescue Squad Mater

2008 • 3 min

Animation, Family, Comedy

While cruising through Radiator Springs, Lightning McQueen and Mater encounter Red, who is watering plants near Stanley. Mater shares with Lightning that he once served as a firetruck, but Lightning is skeptical.

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Sebastian's Voodoo

2008 • 4 min • Budget $2K

Animation, Horror

A voodoo doll must find the courage to save his friends from being pinned to death.

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The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning

2008 • 77 min

Family, Animation

This is the story of Ariel's life before she chose a human life. When she wasn't with her sisters, Ariel spent time with her mother, Queen Athena. Ariel is heartbroken when Athena is killed by pirates, and then King Triton…

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French Roast

2008 • 8 min

Animation

At a sophisticated café in Paris, a meticulous businessman realizes he's forgotten his wallet. He patiently waits, ordering additional coffee as he figures out a solution.

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Oktapodi

2008 • 2 min

Animation, Comedy, Family

Two octopuses struggle to survive, enlisting the help of a determined restaurant cook in a humorous escape across the streets of a quaint Greek village.

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Skhizein

2008 • 13 min

Drama, Animation, Fantasy

After being hit by a 150-ton meteorite, Henry finds himself with a peculiar new reality: he must maintain a distance of exactly ninety-one centimeters from his own body.

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Kung Fu Panda

2008 • 90 min • Budget $130M • Box office $632M

Animation, Family, Comedy

The peaceful Valley of Peace faces danger, and Po the panda unexpectedly learns he's destined to be a hero. He begins training in kung fu, but changing the clumsy slacker into a brave warrior proves difficult. Master Shifu and the…

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The Garden of Sinners: Remaining Sense of Pain

2008 • 58 min

Crime, Animation, Action

July 1998. When a group of troubled teenagers are discovered dead, their bodies grotesquely mutilated, detective Aozaki Touko is asked to investigate. She seeks assistance from Shiki, and the prime suspect emerges: Asagami Fujino. Fujino was recently involved with the…

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Futurama: Bender's Game

2008 • 88 min

Animation, Comedy, Science Fiction

After being insulted by some rough space characters, Leela enters a demolition derby aboard the Planet Express ship and wins. However, when she returns the damaged vessel, Professor Farnsworth is furious about the impending cost of refueling. The crew must…

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7.2

Killer Bean Forever

2008 • 85 min • Budget $1M • Box office $2M

Comedy, Animation, Action

When trouble arises in Boston, the skilled assassin Killer Bean is brought in to resolve the situation. Detective Cromwell finds himself caught between Killer Bean and the powerful mob boss Cappuccino.

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Scooby-Doo! and the Goblin King

2008 • 75 min

Adventure, Animation, Comedy

Scooby-Doo and Shaggy venture into the Goblin King's realm to thwart The Amazing Krudsky. Krudsky, a mortal, seeks power and poses a danger to Scooby-Doo's friends: Fred, Velma, and Daphne.

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Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow

2008 • 78 min • Box office $3M

Animation, Family, Action

The children of the Avengers learn to control their abilities and confront the force that caused their parents' deaths.

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Igor

2008 • 87 min • Budget $25M • Box office $30M

Animation, Comedy, Family

A stereotypical hunchbacked villain's assistant dreams of becoming a scientist in his own right, a desire that clashes with the expectations of the nefarious scientific community.

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The Tale of Despereaux

2008 • 93 min • Budget $60M • Box office $87M

Adventure, Animation, Family

In the distant kingdom of Dor, a courageous and honorable mouse with unusually large ears aspires to be a knight. Exiled for his ambitious dreams, Despereaux embarks on a remarkable journey with his kind rat companion, Roscuro. Roscuro guides him…

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Bleach the Movie: Fade to Black

2008 • 94 min • Box office $6M

Action, Animation, Fantasy

A strange spiritual explosion destroys the heart of Seireitei in the Soul Society. At the same moment, Rukia Kuchiki experiences a significant change, losing something vital to her. Urahara Kisuke dispatches Ichigo Kurosaki to investigate the disturbance. Upon arriving in…

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A Matter of Loaf and Death

2008 • 30 min

Family, Animation, Comedy

Wallace and Gromit start a bakery and unexpectedly find themselves caught up in a murder investigation. While Wallace is distracted by romance, Gromit must solve the crime on his own.

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7.6

The Flight Before Christmas

2008 • 80 min • Budget $6M • Box office $21M

Animation, Family, Adventure

Niko, a young reindeer, longs to fly like his father, a man he's never known. He faces ridicule from his peers but secretly seeks flying lessons from Julius, a flying squirrel, venturing out of his home valley to learn.

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Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Bonds

2008 • 90 min • Box office $10M

Fantasy, Animation, Action

A secretive group of ninjas launches a devastating surprise attack on Konohagakure, causing significant destruction. The threat of a major Shinobi war looms. Sasuke, a former Konoha ninja still seeking revenge against his brother Itachi, reappears before Naruto at a…

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Ponyo

2008 • 100 min • Budget $34M • Box office $202M

Animation, Fantasy, Family

Young Sosuke, who lives by the sea, rescues a goldfish named Ponyo and finds his life changed forever. Ponyo is a lively and curious creature who dreams of becoming human. While she brings playful chaos to Sosuke's home, her father…

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Bolt

2008 • 98 min • Budget $150M • Box office $309M

Animation, Family, Adventure

Bolt is a celebrated star in Hollywood, but he genuinely believes he possesses superpowers. When he's mistakenly sent to New York City and separated from Penny, his owner and co-star, Bolt must rely on his perceived abilities to journey back…

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WALL·E

2008 • 98 min • Budget $180M • Box office $521M

Animation, Family, Science Fiction

After humanity abandons Earth, a lone robot named WALL•E continues his programmed work for centuries. His life changes when he encounters EVE, a sophisticated search robot. EVE discovers that WALL•E has found something vital for the future of the planet…

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