30 Diverse Animated Stories You Need to Discover

High School of the Dead: Drifters of the Dead

2011 • 18 min

Comedy, Animation, Adventure

Fleeing a zombie apocalypse, a group of survivors reach a deserted island. Taking advantage of a brief calm, they relax and enjoy the beach with surfing, swimming, and swimwear.

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5.6

Abiogenesis

2011 • 5 min

Science Fiction, Animation

A mysterious machine descends upon a barren planet and begins a dramatic alteration of the world, triggering significant consequences throughout the galaxy.

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Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, Two

2011 • 5 min

Comedy, Animation

This animated film tells the story of Marcel, a small, shell-shaped creature with a big personality. After being separated from his family, Marcel goes on a journey to find them. He meets many different characters who help him along the…

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7.3

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Alois Nebel

2011 • 84 min

Animation, Drama

In the late 1980s, Alois Nebel, a solitary train dispatcher in a remote Czech village on the Polish border, finds his quiet life disrupted by unsettling visions. When fog rolls in, he hallucinates trains from the past, bringing with them…

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The Great Bear

2011 • 75 min

Adventure, Animation, Family

Eleven-year-old Jonathan usually enjoys solitary vacations with his grandfather, who lives near a forest filled with mythical creatures. This year, his younger sister Sophie comes along, and Jonathan tries hard to avoid her. Unfortunately for him, Sophie is kidnapped by…

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Kikoriki: Team Invincible

2011 • 90 min

Animation, Family, Comedy

The Kikoriki's world is disrupted when they discover a mysterious device they've only ever heard legends about – a television.

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Monster High: Fright On!

2011 • 46 min

Family, Animation, Fantasy

When the student bodies of a school exclusively for vampires and a school exclusively for werewolves integrate with Monster High, unexpected events unfold.

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Ivan Tsarevich & the Grey Wolf

2011 • 75 min

Animation, Family

A prince from a distant land sets out on a journey to win a princess. He's accompanied by a mischievous wolf as he pursues his goal.

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Thor: Tales of Asgard

2011 • 77 min • Box office $3M

Adventure, Animation, Action

Seeking adventure, Thor secretly sets off on a life-changing journey with his brother Loki, whose developing magical abilities cause unforeseen problems. They are joined by the Warriors Three, a group of boastful adventurers who are hesitant about anything truly dangerous.…

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The Garden of Sinners: Epilogue

2010 • 33 min

Mystery, Animation, Fantasy

In March 1999, Mikiya Kokutou encounters Shiki Ryougi once more at the very location of their initial meeting four years prior.

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LEGO Star Wars: The Padawan Menace

2011 • 22 min

Family, Animation, Science Fiction

Master Yoda is tasked with recovering vital battle plans. The mission takes an unexpected turn when a group of younglings joins him.

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7.0

The Ballad of Nessie

2011 • 6 min

Animation, Family, Fantasy

Nessie, a beloved and gentle creature, lives contentedly in a small pond with her companion, MacQuack, a rubber duck. Their peaceful life is disrupted when a wealthy developer acquires the pond and surrounding land to construct a miniature golf course.…

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The Maker

2011 • 6 min

Animation, Music, Fantasy

A peculiar being is in a desperate rush to complete a deeply meaningful and aesthetically stunning project.

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7.7

Wrinkles

2011 • 89 min • Budget $2M

Animation, Drama, Comedy

At a nursing home, a seasoned con man befriends a new resident showing early signs of Alzheimer's. He desperately tries to stop the friend from being moved to the facility's restricted care unit.

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Tales of the Night

2011 • 84 min • Box office $10K

Fantasy, Animation

Six stories, like exotic folktales, take place in different settings: Tibet, medieval Europe, an Aztec kingdom, the African savanna, and the Land of the Dead.

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Cars 2

2011 • 106 min • Budget $200M • Box office $559M

Animation, Family, Adventure

Racing superstar Lightning McQueen and his best friend Mater travel to Europe for the World Grand Prix. However, their pursuit of the championship takes an unexpected turn when Mater finds himself embroiled in a thrilling international espionage story.

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The Painting

2011 • 80 min • Box office $11K

Fantasy, Animation

Three figures inhabiting an incomplete painting journey into the real world. Their goal: to find the artist and persuade him to complete his artwork.

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7.3

Mardock Scramble: The Second Combustion

2011 • 64 min

Animation, Science Fiction

The second film in the Mardock Scramble series follows Balot and the severely injured Oeufcoque as they are pursued by the obsessive Boiled. Dr. Easter intervenes, and the trio flees to a place called "Paradise." There, they uncover many secrets…

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Buddha: The Great Departure

2011 • 111 min

Adventure, Animation, Drama

Prince Siddhartha, heir to the kingdom of Shakya, lives under the shadow of constant warfare with the stronger Kosala kingdom. His father attempts to mold him into a warrior king and protect him from the world's hardships. A relationship with…

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6.3

Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom

2011 • 96 min • Box office $28M

Animation, Family, Adventure

Once, the People of the Earth ruled the land, but now only the Sword of the Earth remains, found in the city of Eindoak. While visiting Eindoak for the Pokémon Tournament during the harvest festival, Satoshi, Iris, and Dent encounter…

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TEKKEN: Blood Vengeance

2011 • 100 min

Action, Animation, Science Fiction

In the world of Tekken, Xiaoyu Ling, a skilled martial artist and high school student, is sent by the G Corporation to investigate Shin Kamiya, a mysterious student at an international school in Kyoto. Her investigation is interrupted when Shin…

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5.8

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Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos

2011 • 110 min • Box office $7M

Adventure, Fantasy, Animation

A fugitive alchemist with unusual skills guides the Elric brothers to a remote valley of slums, home to the Milos, a people resisting harsh government control. Ed and Al are drawn into a growing rebellion as the Milos fight back…

6.8

Hop

2011 • 95 min • Budget $63M • Box office $183M

Animation, Comedy, Family

E.B., the Easter Bunny’s son, travels to Hollywood with the goal of joining a rock band as a drummer. In Los Angeles, he is taken in by Fred after Fred accidentally hits E.B. With his car while driving.

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Batman: Year One

2011 • 64 min

Action, Animation, Crime

Bruce Wayne, a wealthy playboy, and Jim Gordon, a Chicago police officer, find their lives unexpectedly crossing paths when they both return to Gotham City.

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7.3

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Barbie: A Perfect Christmas

2011 • 74 min

Animation, Family

Barbie and her sisters' vacation is disrupted by a snowstorm. Stuck in Tannenbaum town, they become involved in a holiday project and discover a meaningful lesson.

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Happy Feet Two

2011 • 99 min • Budget $130M • Box office $150M

Animation, Comedy, Family

Mumble the penguin faces a challenge when his son Erik resists dancing and meets the extraordinary Sven, a penguin who can fly. Mumble's difficulties escalate as powerful forces disrupt the penguin world, compelling him to unite the penguin nations and…

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Case Closed: Countdown to Heaven

2001 • 100 min • Box office $23M

Animation, Action, Crime

Just before the opening of two new towers in Tokyo, a series of murders targeting those linked to the project occur. Conan suspects the enigmatic Syndicate may be behind the crimes.

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7.6

13+

The Adventures of Tintin

2011 • 107 min • Budget $130M • Box office $373M

Adventure, Animation, Mystery

Young reporter Tintin and his dog Snowy find themselves in a thrilling adventure when they uncover a ship concealing a dangerous secret. Drawn into a mystery spanning centuries, Tintin becomes the suspect of a priceless treasure thief, Ivan Ivanovitch Sakharine.…

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Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked

2011 • 87 min • Budget $75M • Box office $342M

Comedy, Fantasy, Family

While playing on a cruise ship, the Chipmunks and Chipettes accidentally fall overboard and wash up on a deserted tropical island. They soon realize they are not alone.

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Kung Fu Panda 2

2011 • 91 min • Budget $150M • Box office $665M

Animation, Family, Comedy

Po and his friends must stop a villainous peacock from taking over China using a dangerous new weapon. But before they can do that, the Dragon Warrior must confront his history.

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