20 Best Animation movies like Anastasia (1997)


List of the best animation movies like Anastasia (1997): Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart, The Smurfs: The Legend of Smurfy Hollow, My Little Pony: The Movie, The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning, Rise of the Guardians, Bolt, Pete's Dragon, Kubo and the Two Strings, The Aristocats, So Dear to My Heart.

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Markimdb: 6.9
Genrefantasy, melodrama, drama, musical, adventure, family, cartoon
CountryFrance, Belgium
Duration01:30

In Scotland 1874, Jack is born on the coldest day ever. Because of the extreme cold, his heart stops beating. The responsible midwife in Edinburgh finds a way to save him by replacing his heart with a clock. So he lives and remains under the midwife's protective care. But he must not get angry or excited because that endangers his life by causing his clock to stop working. Worse than that, when he grows up, he has to face the fact he cannot fall in love because that too could stop his delicate heart.

Markimdb: 6.1
Genrefantasy, comedy, drama, adventure, family, cartoon, short
CountryUSA

When Brainy Smurf is favored to win the annual Smurfberry Hunt for the ninth year in a row, Gutsy Smurf sets out to discover how Brainy wins every year. Gutsy’s investigation takes him into spooky Smurfy Hollow–and right into Gargamel’s trap! Can Brainy and Gutsy, with the help of Smurfette, put aside their rivalry before Gargamel captures them–or worse, they come face-to-face with the legendary ghost, the Headless Horseman?

Markimdb: 6.2
Genrefantasy, comedy, drama, musical, adventure, family, cartoon
CountryUSA, Canada
Duration02:28

A new dark force threatens Ponyville, and the Mane 6 – Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy and Rarity – embark on an unforgettable journey beyond Equestria where they meet new friends and exciting challenges on a quest to use the magic of friendship and save their home.

Markimdb: 6.1
Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama, drama, musical, adventure, family, cartoon
CountryUSA
Duration01:18

Follow Ariel's adventures before she gave up her fins for true love. When Ariel wasn't singing with her sisters, she spent time with her mother, Queen Athena. Ariel is devastated when Athena is kidnapped by pirates, and after King Triton outlaws all singing. Along with pals Flounder and Sebastian, Ariel sets off in hopes of changing her father's decision to ban music from the kingdom.

Markimdb: 7.3
Genrefantastic, action, fantasy, comedy, drama, adventure, family, cartoon
CountryUSA
Duration01:37

When an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs and imagination of children all over the world.

Markimdb: 6.8
Genrecomedy, drama, adventure, family, cartoon, crime
CountryUSA
Duration01:36

Bolt is the star of the biggest show in Hollywood. The only problem is, he thinks it's real. After he's accidentally shipped to New York City and separated from Penny, his beloved co-star and owner, Bolt must harness all his "super powers" to find a way home.

Markimdb: 6.3
Genrefantasy, comedy, musical, adventure, family, cartoon
CountryUSA
Duration02:08

Pete, a young orphan, runs away to a Maine fishing town with his best friend a lovable, sometimes invisible dragon named Elliott! When they are taken in by a kind lighthouse keeper, Nora, and her father, Elliott's prank playing lands them in big trouble. Then, when crooked salesmen try to capture Elliott for their own gain, Pete must attempt a daring rescue.

Markimdb: 7.8
Genreaction, fantasy, adventure, family, cartoon
CountryUSA, Japan
Duration02:23

Kubo mesmerizes the people in his village with his magical gift for spinning wild tales with origami. When he accidentally summons an evil spirit seeking vengeance, Kubo is forced to go on a quest to solve the mystery of his fallen samurai father and his mystical weaponry, as well as discover his own magical powers.

Markimdb: 7.1
Genrecomedy, musical, adventure, family, cartoon
CountryUSA
Duration01:18

When Madame Adelaide Bonfamille leaves her fortune to Duchess and her children -- Bonfamille's prize family of domesticated house cats -- the butler plots to steal the money and kidnaps the heirs, leaving them out on a country road. All seems lost until the wily Thomas O'Malley Cat and his jazz-playing alley cats come to the Aristocats's rescue.

Markimdb: 6.8
Genredrama, musical, family, cartoon
CountryUSA
Duration01:19

The tale of Jeremiah Kincaid and his quest to raise his 'champion' lamb, Danny. Jeremiah's dream of showing Danny at the Pike County Fair must overcome the obstinate objections of his loving, yet strict, grandmother Granny. Jeremiah's confidant, Uncle Hiram, is the boy's steady ally.

Markimdb: 7.4
Genrefantasy, comedy, musical, adventure, family, cartoon
CountryUSA
Duration01:15

On a golden afternoon, young Alice follows a White Rabbit, who disappears down a nearby rabbit hole. Quickly following him, she tumbles into the burrow - and enters the merry, topsy-turvy world of Wonderland! Memorable songs and whimsical escapades highlight Alice's journey, which culminates in a madcap encounter with the Queen of Hearts - and her army of playing cards!

Markimdb: 6.1
Genrefantastic, action, fantasy, comedy, drama, adventure, family, cartoon
CountryUSA

Lilo, Stitch, Jumba and Pleakley have finally caught all of Jumba's genetic experiments and found the one true place where each of them belongs. Stitch, Jumba and Pleakley are offered positions in the Galactic Alliance, turning them down so they can stay on Earth with Lilo. But Lilo realizes her alien friends have places where they belong, and it's finally time to say "aloha."

Markimdb: 6.6
Genrefantasy, comedy, musical, adventure, family, cartoon
CountryUSA
Duration01:40

    When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.

    Markimdb: 5.8
    Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama, musical, adventure, family, cartoon
    CountryUSA, Canada, United Kingdom, Singapore, Australia, Thailand
    Duration02:28

      A love potion works its devious charms on fairies, elves and the swamp-dwelling Bog King as they all try to possess the potion for themselves.

      Markimdb: 5.8
      Genrecomedy, drama, musical, adventure, family, cartoon, detective
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:18

      Follow the clues to fun and excitement as the beloved little mouse takes on a big monster in this charming, full-length adventure. When a ferocious, mouse-nabbing creature puts fear into the hearts of New York City's rodents, Fievel and his friends team up with a reporter to chase after the scoop of the century and -- just maybe -- get a close-up look at the bad guy himself!

      Markimdb: 7.2
      Genrefantasy, drama, musical, adventure, family, cartoon
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:04

      Dumbo is a baby elephant born with over-sized ears and a supreme lack of confidence. But thanks to his even more diminutive buddy Timothy the Mouse, the pint-sized pachyderm learns to surmount all obstacles.

      Markimdb: 5.4
      Genrefantastic, action, adventure, family, cartoon
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:28

      When Martians suddenly abduct his mom, mischievous Milo rushes to the rescue and discovers why all moms are so special.

      Markimdb: 5
      Genrefantasy, comedy, musical, adventure, family, cartoon
      CountryUSA, China, Canada, Thailand
      Duration01:23

      In the adorably different town of Uglyville, weirdness is celebrated, strangeness is special and beauty is embraced as more than meets the eye. After traveling to the other side of a mountain, Moxy and her UglyDoll friends discover Perfection -- a town where more conventional dolls receive training before entering the real world to find the love of a child.

      Markimdb: 6.4
      Genrefantastic, fantasy, comedy, musical, adventure, family, cartoon
      CountryChina, USA

      In this animated musical, a girl builds a rocket ship and blasts off, hoping to meet a mythical moon goddess.

      Markimdb: 8.2
      Genrecomedy, drama, adventure, family, cartoon
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:36

      Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. But at age 78, life seems to have passed him by, until a twist of fate (and a persistent 8-year old Wilderness Explorer named Russell) gives him a new lease on life.

      Markimdb: 6.6
      Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama, musical, adventure, family, cartoon
      CountryUSA

      Gulliver washes ashore on Lilliput and attempts to prevent war between that tiny kingdom and its equally-miniscule rival, Blefiscu, as well as smooth the way for the romance between the Princess and Prince of the opposing lands. In this he is alternately aided and hampered by the Lilliputian town crier and general fussbudget, Gabby. A life-threatening situation develops when the bumbling trio of Blefiscu spies, Sneak, Snoop, and Snitch, manage to steal Gulliver's pistol.

      Markimdb: 8.1
      Genrefantasy, drama, adventure, family, cartoon
      CountryRepublic of Ireland, Denmark, Belgium, Luxembourg, France
      Duration01:33

      The story of the last Seal Child’s journey home. After their mother’s disappearance, Ben and Saoirse are sent to live with Granny in the city. When they resolve to return to their home by the sea, their journey becomes a race against time as they are drawn into a world Ben knows only from his mother’s folktales. But this is no bedtime story; these fairy folk have been in our world far too long. It soon becomes clear to Ben that Saoirse is the key to their survival.

      Markimdb: 7
      Genrefantastic, action, fantasy, drama, adventure, family, cartoon
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:54

      Tara Markov is a girl who has power over earth and stone; she is also more than she seems. Is the newest Teen Titan an ally or a threat? And what are the mercenary Deathstroke's plans for the Titans?

      Markimdb: 3.3
      Genrefantastic, fantasy, comedy, drama, musical, adventure, family, cartoon, detective
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:19

      Timmy meets a girl mouse and they set off to find the Great Owl.

      Markimdb: 7.7
      Genrefantasy, drama, adventure, family, cartoon
      CountryFrance, Canada, Italy, USA, China
      Duration02:38

      Based on the best-seller book 'The Little Prince', the movie tells the story of a little girl that lives with resignation in a world where efficiency and work are the only dogmas. Everything will change when accidentally she discovers her neighbor that will tell her about the story of the Little Prince that he once met.

      Markimdb: 7.7
      Genrefantastic, action, fantasy, comedy, adventure, family, cartoon
      CountryUSA, Mexico, Canada
      Duration02:18

      After crash-landing on Earth, two royal teen aliens on the run struggle to blend in with humans as they evade intergalactic bounty hunters.

      Markimdb: 6.1
      Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama, musical, adventure, family, cartoon
      CountryUSA

      Queen Poppy and Branch make a surprising discovery — there are other Troll worlds beyond their own, and their distinct differences create big clashes between these various tribes. When a mysterious threat puts all of the Trolls across the land in danger, Poppy, Branch, and their band of friends must embark on an epic quest to create harmony among the feuding Trolls to unite them against certain doom.

      Markimdb: 7.2
      Genrefantasy, melodrama, musical, family, cartoon, short, music
      CountryUSA
      Duration00:07

      The story follows the love story of two volcanoes, Uku and Lele. It features a song, "Lava", which is written by Murphy and performed by Kuana Torres Kahele and Napua Greig, who voice the two volcanoes.

      Markimdb: 5.8
      Genrecomedy, melodrama, musical, adventure, family, cartoon, music
      CountryUSA, Australia, New Zealand
      Duration01:40

      Mumble the penguin has a problem: his son Erik, who is reluctant to dance, encounters The Mighty Sven, a penguin who can fly! Things get worse for Mumble when the world is shaken by powerful forces, causing him to brings together the penguin nations and their allies to set things right.

      Markimdb: 6.1
      Genrefantasy, comedy, musical, adventure, family, cartoon
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:07

      Russia is being terrorized by an evil witch known as Baba Yaga; the only one who is not afraid of her is Bartok the Magnificent. Bartok, an albino bat, has just arrived in Moscow and is impressing everyone with his performances, including Prince Ivan Romanov. However, one person is not impressed; Ludmilla finds Bartok annoying and naive. After Bartok's show, a violent bear suddenly attacks. Bartok must save everyone by stunning the bear with dust and then knocks him over and traps him in a wagon.

      Markimdb: 6.7
      Genrefantasy, musical, adventure, family, cartoon
      CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
      Duration01:19

      When the young orphan boy James spills a magic bag of crocodile tongues, he finds himself in possession of a giant peach that flies him away to strange lands.

      Markimdb: 7.1
      Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama, musical, adventure, family, cartoon
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:37

        A waitress, desperate to fulfill her dreams as a restaurant owner, is set on a journey to turn a frog prince back into a human being, but she has to face the same problem after she kisses him.

        Markimdb: 7.6
        Genrefantasy, comedy, musical, adventure, family, cartoon
        CountryUSA
        Duration02:35

        In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by Maui reaches an impetuous Chieftain's daughter's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek out the demigod to set things right.

        Markimdb: 6.5
        Genrefantasy, drama, musical, adventure, family, cartoon, biography, history
        CountryUSA, France, United Kingdom
        Duration01:15

        In this animated retelling of the story from the Bible's Book of Genesis, Joseph's gift of dream interpretation and his brilliantly colored coat inspires jealousy in his brothers.

        Markimdb: 6.4
        Genrefantasy, comedy, drama, musical, adventure, family, cartoon
        CountryUSA, France, Japan
        Duration01:26

        A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.

        Markimdb: 7.3
        Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama, musical, adventure, family, cartoon
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:35

        The journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears.

        Markimdb: 8.4
        Genrefantasy, comedy, adventure, family, cartoon, detective, music
        CountryUSA, Mexico
        Duration01:27

        Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.

        Markimdb: 7.2
        Genrefantasy, comedy, musical, adventure, family, cartoon
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:19

        Wart is a young boy who aspires to be a knight's squire. On a hunting trip he falls in on Merlin, a powerful but amnesiac wizard who has plans for him beyond mere squiredom. He starts by trying to give him an education, believing that once one has an education, one can go anywhere. Needless to say, it doesn't quite work out that way.

        Markimdb: 6.8
        Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama, musical, adventure, family, cartoon
        CountryUSA, Norway
        Duration02:13

        Elsa, Anna, Kristoff and Olaf are going far in the forest to know the truth about an ancient mystery of their kingdom.

        Markimdb: 6.8
        Genredrama, musical, adventure, family, cartoon
        CountryUSA, United Kingdom, South Africa
        Duration01:58

        Simba idolises his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar, Mufasa's brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.

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