20 Best Animation movies like Pinocchio (1940)


List of the best animation movies like Pinocchio (1940): Onward, The Lion King, The Three Caballeros, Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV, La luna, A Christmas Carol, Dumbo, Dreambuilders, Natsume's Book of Friends: Ephemeral Bond, Shrek Forever After.

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Markimdb: 7.4
Genrefantasy, comedy, adventure, family, cartoon
CountryUSA

In a suburban fantasy world, two teenage elf brothers embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little magic left out there.

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.

Markimdb: 6.3
Genrefantasy, comedy, musical, family, cartoon, music
CountryUSA, Brazil, Bolivia
Duration01:12

For Donald's birthday he receives a box with three gifts inside. The gifts, a movie projector, a pop-up book, and a pinata, each take Donald on wild adventures through Mexico and South America.

Markimdb: 6.8
Genrefantastic, action, fantasy, drama, adventure, family, cartoon
CountryJapan, USA
Duration01:43

The magical kingdom of Lucis is home to the world’s last remaining Crystal, and the menacing empire of Niflheim is determined to steal it. King Regis of Lucis commands an elite force of soldiers called the Kingsglaive. Wielding their king’s magic, they fight to protect Lucis. As the overwhelming military might of the empire bears down, King Regis is faced with an impossible ultimatum – to marry his son, Prince Noctis to Princess Lunafreya of Tenebrae, captive of Niflheim, and surrender his lands to Niflheim rule. Although the king concedes, it becomes clear that the empire will stop at nothing to achieve their devious goals, with only the Kingsglaive standing between them and world domination.

Markimdb: 7.9
Genrefantasy, drama, family, cartoon, short
CountryUSA
Duration00:07

A young boy comes of age in the most peculiar of circumstances. Tonight is the very first time his Papa and Grandpa are taking him to work. In an old wooden boat they row far out to sea, and with no land in sight, they stop and wait. A big surprise awaits the boy as he discovers his family's most unusual line of work. Should he follow the example of his Papa, or his Grandpa? Will he be able to find his own way in the midst of their conflicting opinions and timeworn traditions?

Markimdb: 6.8
Genrefantasy, comedy, drama, adventure, family, cartoon
CountryUSA
Duration01:36

Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Scrooge is faced with his own story of growing bitterness and meanness, and must decide what his own future will hold: death or redemption.

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: 6
Genrefantasy, comedy, drama, adventure, family, cartoon
CountryDenmark

Minna, a young girl, misuses her newfound ability to create and control other people’s dreams to teach her bothersome stepsister a lesson. When her stepsister can no longer wake up, Minna has to enter the dream world to save her.

Markimdb: 7.1
Genrefantasy, drama, family, cartoon, anime
CountryJapan
Duration02:51

The movie of Natsume's Book of Friends series. Natsume has been busy, navigating between humans and Yokai when he coincidentally reunites with an old classmate, Yuki. It brings back painful memories of a certain Yokai. Meanwhile, Natsume also became acquainted with Yorie Tsumura, a woman in the memories of a Yokai whose name he had returned. Yorie knew much about Reiko, but now lived a peaceful life with her only son, Mukuo. Being with this family was comforting for Natsume, but apparently a mysterious Yokai has been lurking in their town. On the way back from investigating, a "Yokai seed" that had latched itself to Nyanko Sensei drops into the Fujiwaras' garden and grows overnight into a fruit tree. When Nyanko Sensei eats a fruit that is somehow shaped like himself, he suddenly splits into three!

Markimdb: 6.3
Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama, adventure, family, cartoon
CountryUSA, Japan
Duration01:30

    A bored and domesticated Shrek pacts with deal-maker Rumpelstiltskin to get back to feeling like a real ogre again, but when he's duped and sent to a twisted version of Far Far Away—where Rumpelstiltskin is king, ogres are hunted, and he and Fiona have never met—he sets out to restore his world and reclaim his true love.

    Markimdb: 7.5
    Genrefantasy, drama, family, cartoon
    CountryFrance, United Kingdom
    Duration01:20

    A French illusionist travels to Scotland to work. He meets a young woman in a small village. Their ensuing adventure in Edinburgh changes both their lives forever.

    Markimdb: 6.9
    Genrefantasy, comedy, adventure, family, cartoon, short
    CountryUSA
    Duration00:05

    A legendary and friendly creature named Nessie lives happily in a small pond with her friend MacQuack, a rubber duck. When a rich developer takes the pond and land surrounding it to build a miniature golf course, Nessie is forced to search for a new home.

    Markimdb: 7.5
    Genrefantastic, action, fantasy, drama, family, cartoon
    CountryJapan

    A spin-off scenario taking place after the events of the TV special Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku, in which Bardock survives the destruction of Planet Vegeta and is sent into the past, combating Frieza's ancestor Chilled and turning into a Super Saiyan.

    Markimdb: 7.1
    Genrefantasy, adventure, family, cartoon
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:16

    An ancient myth of a massive creature sparks the curiosity of Tinker Bell and her good friend Fawn, an animal fairy who’s not afraid to break the rules to help an animal in need. But this creature is not welcome in Pixie Hollow — and the scout fairies are determined to capture the mysterious beast, who they fear will destroy their home. Fawn must convince her fairy friends to risk everything to rescue the NeverBeast.

    Markimdb: 6.7
    Genrefantasy, comedy, drama, adventure, family, cartoon
    CountryUSA
    Duration02:22

    An epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend.

    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: 7.4
    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: 4.8
    Genrefantasy, comedy, musical, adventure, family, cartoon
    CountryFrance, United Kingdom, Germany, China, Canada, USA

    Marla is forced to abandon her carefully structured life to embark on an epic journey to find her younger brother Charlie who has disappeared into the vast and wondrous animated world of Playmobil toys.

    Markimdb: 6.7
    Genrefantasy, comedy, adventure, family, cartoon
    CountryUSA, Republic of Ireland
    Duration01:42

    A teenager finds herself transported to a deep forest setting where a battle between the forces of good and the forces of evil is taking place. She bands together with a rag-tag group characters in order to save their world -- and ours.

    Markimdb: 5
    Genrefantasy, comedy, adventure, family, cartoon
    CountryUSA, Canada
    Duration01:34

    The humans and animals believe a werewolf is on the loose, and former hunter Shaw uses the opportunity to re-open the season. Boog, Elliot, and Mr. Weenie have to face their fears and find the werewolf to get the season closed permanently.

    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: 7.5
    Genrefantasy, adventure, family, cartoon, short
    CountryUSA
    Duration00:22

    The Viking town of Berk, now enjoying its new alliance with the dragons, is preparing for its annual winter holiday of Snoggletog. However, that spirit is threatened when all the dragons, except Toothless who needs Hiccup to help him, suddenly fly away for some reason. While Astrid ineffectually tries to salvage the occasion, Hiccup decides to build Toothless a new prosthetic to allow him to fly independently, only to have the dragon take off as well. However, as the holiday approaches, Hiccup finds himself swept up to learn the dragons' secret the hard way and to find a solution to bring them home early.

    Markimdb: 6.1
    Genrefantasy, melodrama, drama, family, cartoon
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:14

    Return to the forest and join Bambi as he reunites with his father, The Great Prince, who must now raise the young fawn on his own. But in the adventure of a lifetime, the proud parent discovers there is much he can learn from his spirited young son.

    Markimdb: 6
    Genrefantastic, fantasy, comedy, drama, musical, adventure, family, cartoon
    CountryGermany, Estonia, Spain, United Kingdom, Canada, France, USA, Denmark, Republic of Ireland, Latvia
    Duration01:20

    Three children accidentally get turned into fish after drinking a potion made by an eccentric scientist. The kids end up in the sea, with one problem. They must find and drink the antidote within 48 hours, or forever remain as fish.

    Markimdb: 7.7
    Genrethriller, fantasy, drama, family, cartoon
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:40

    When Coraline moves to an old house, she feels bored and neglected by her parents. She finds a hidden door with a bricked up passage. During the night, she crosses the passage and finds a parallel world where everybody has buttons instead of eyes, with caring parents and all her dreams coming true. When the Other Mother invites Coraline to stay in her world forever, the girl refuses and finds that the alternate reality where she is trapped is only a trick to lure her.

    Markimdb: 8.1
    Genrefantastic, action, fantasy, comedy, drama, adventure, family, cartoon
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:36

    Five unlikely teenage heroes and their flying robot lions unite to form the megapowerful Voltron and defend the universe from evil.

    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: 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
    Genrefantasy, musical, adventure, family, cartoon
    CountryItaly, Luxembourg, France, Belgium

    Geppetto the carpenter carves the object of his hidden desires out of a log: a puppet that will keep him company and will be like a son to him. He will call him Pinocchio. Imagine his surprise when he discovers that the puppet moves, as if by magic, and is gifted with a life on its own.

    Markimdb: 7.5
    Genrefantasy, comedy, adventure, family, cartoon
    CountryUSA

    Luca and his best friend Alberto experience an unforgettable summer on the Italian Riviera. But all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world just below the water’s surface.

    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: 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: 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: 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: 6.4
    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: 8
    Genrefantasy, comedy, drama, adventure, family, cartoon
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:51

      A rat named Remy dreams of becoming a great French chef despite his family's wishes and the obvious problem of being a rat in a decidedly rodent-phobic profession. When fate places Remy in the sewers of Paris, he finds himself ideally situated beneath a restaurant made famous by his culinary hero, Auguste Gusteau. Despite the apparent dangers of being an unlikely - and certainly unwanted - visitor in the kitchen of a fine French restaurant, Remy's passion for cooking soon sets into motion a hilarious and exciting rat race that turns the culinary world of Paris upside down.

      Markimdb: 7.1
      Genrefantasy, comedy, musical, family, cartoon, music
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:14

      Blending lively music and brilliant animation, this sequel to the original 'Fantasia' restores 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice' and adds seven new shorts.

      Markimdb: 6.5
      Genrecomedy, family
      CountryUSA

      Ivan is a 400-pound silverback gorilla who shares a communal habitat in a suburban shopping mall with Stella the elephant, Bob the dog, and various other animals. He has few memories of the jungle where he was captured, but when a baby elephant named Ruby arrives, it touches something deep within him. Ruby is recently separated from her family in the wild, which causes him to question his life, where he comes from and where he ultimately wants to be.

      Markimdb: 7.1
      Genrefantasy, drama, musical, adventure, family, cartoon
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:34

      This animated adventure retells the story of the lost daughter of Russia's last czar. The evil Rasputin places a curse on the Romanov family, and Anastasia and her grandmother, Empress Maria, get separated. After growing up in an orphanage, Anastasia encounters two Russian men seeking a reward offered by Empress Maria for the return of her granddaughter. The trio travels to Paris, where they find that the empress has grown skeptical of imposters.

      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?

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