Many Animated Films are designed for kiddies, though not always, but if you look back and think of Animated films your first thought it often Disney, so when we think about Animated films out there, what arent Disney that are still very good? That’s the question in our household, and what’s in my top 5, there are plenty to choose from!

So with my list, I did my normal of asking what other peoples were, but I included the kiddies as many Animated films are designed for kids, though we as adults still enjoy them, I’m not a big Manga or Anime fan, which is what some of my friends had on their list, im sure there great buts it just for me, and I did quickly think that I would discount Xmas and seasonal its harsh but though films have there own time and place, including Rising of the guardians which were a good film but its a bit seasonal for me, there a are a few sequels so ive banded them together for sake of ease, and the last animation like Wallace and Gromit is included I do think its a bit harsh for them not to be in this list but they arent, their short stories dont quite count, and even though piglet enjoys them alot and I dont mind watching them its no, ive also discounted ones with Live action and a splash of CGI, like Paddington, great film but not counted.
Shrek
In the turn of the Millenium Disney seemed to be going through a bad spell of quality films, something I’ve already documented, they seemed to had peaked after so long and were finding it difficult after dominating Animation films for so long but with Computors etc coming so far it allowed many companies to produce films, and TV, Dreamworks Pictures were one of those companies that stood up and in 2001 made a different story to a classic and done everything different to a traditional Disney film, and you could argue was a big part of the surge of new Animation back in the day (along with Pixar)Shrek was a fairly big-time cast for an Animation film and was such a success spawned sequels, musicals and one of the most recognisable characters out there, I actually prefer number 2, but the first two are really good, the last 2 not as much.

Spiderman | Into the Spiderverse
Sony Pictures Animation managed to do what seemingly no other company could do other than Marvel themselves, and that does a decent and successful Super Hero film with a Marvel Character, though Disney now owns Marvel, and Marvel had inputs into this film, much like the Live action versions of Spiderman, Disney didn’t have an input thus on my list. Going forward maybe Disney will want more input but hey ho, this film was done so differently, the story was good but the way it was done, the idea of it all was fantastic and had such a modern-day feel to it, not a normal animation film but even for me one of the best Superhero films, and probably the best Spiderman film, which says a lot.

How to Train Your Dragon
This was a tough one, I think the HTTYD series is as good as some of the other series of Films produced by Dreamworks etc, so you could easily exchange these for any of those others, but I love Dragons, and the kids always enjoyed these films, all 3 have been good, I still think the first is perhaps the best but it did very well, it spawned series, books all sorts, it created its own Lore etc, but over last 20 years it’s definitely one of the best.

Despicable me
This like Shrek was a very different animated film, though it started in 2010 it started Illumination Entertainment to start surging on there films, but this was their main franchise, and with two more sequels and a separate spin-off series with the Minions, one due next year! But this focusing around family and being the bad guys is a great story, and full of funny momenta that kids and adults remember.

Lego Movie
It’s not a shock that I like this, as I love Lego, but let’s be honest, when this came out in 2014 who thought it would be as successful as what it was, yes Lego had a following and there were some famous people voicing it, but many actors have given their voices to animation nowadays, but the story was good and very clever in its creativity and delivery. Tigger and I really enjoyed it and it did so well it spawned some more from the Studio, though I don’t think they have hit the heights of this film, I wasn’t a huge fan of the second or the Lego Batman film.

Overall
Even though Disney and animation are synonymous there are plenty of top quality Animated films out there that are just as good, and in some peoples eyes better, these are varied and shows some really funny and memorable moments. Their arent always for kids they can often be for adults, and I’m sure many of us will have looked at these films with great fondness for ourselves and our kiddies.
Below is some alternatives that could have been on the list
Kung Fu panda | much like HTTYD this could have been in the list, but I like it less, it’s ok and still fun to watch
Horton Hears a Who | I really like this, big fan of Dr Seuss, and this is very good with a great cast and captures the unique world.
Madagascar | This is one of the most well known and no doubt would be on a list.
Megamind | I liked this but it gets forgotten about a lot with a solid cast.
Happy Feet | The first is great with lots of musical numbers
Cloudy with a chance of meatballs | A favourite in our house, both films and the series is enjoyable.
Surfs up | I really like this, and again underrated a lot, its so clever and filmed very different compared to normal animation, great idea.

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Polar Express
30 June 2020 at 9:40 amTrolls
25 July 2020 at 6:14 pmMeet the Robinsons
30 June 2020 at 9:46 amFrozen
30 June 2020 at 9:48 amAvatar
11 July 2020 at 9:31 amFor me it has to be Jungle Book. A personal link in something that happened with 2 of the characters when Baloo lifts Mogli off his feet is a happy memory with ny late husband. How we laughed when we seen it
12 July 2020 at 2:20 pmFrozen
15 July 2020 at 8:03 pmBrave 😊
26 July 2020 at 9:23 pmSpirited Away
30 June 2020 at 10:01 amPolar Express
30 June 2020 at 10:15 amToy Story
30 June 2020 at 10:30 amfinding nemo
30 June 2020 at 10:45 amZootropolis
30 June 2020 at 10:53 amUp
30 June 2020 at 11:10 amCars, quickly followed by Barnyard.
30 June 2020 at 11:19 amFrozen 2 😀
30 June 2020 at 11:43 amWall-E
30 June 2020 at 11:51 amShrek and despicable me are my absolute favourite films 😊 never mind the kids
1 July 2020 at 8:58 amPinocchio
30 June 2020 at 11:52 ampolar express
30 June 2020 at 11:57 amToy Story
30 June 2020 at 12:00 pmFrozen
30 June 2020 at 12:20 pmThe Lion King.
30 June 2020 at 1:07 pmBeauty and the Beast.
30 June 2020 at 1:27 pmToy Story
30 June 2020 at 1:28 pmLove Horton Hears a Who
30 June 2020 at 1:53 pmThe land before time
30 June 2020 at 2:28 pmThe Incredibles 🙂
30 June 2020 at 3:17 pmi love Despicable Me –some very funny adult humour mixed in with the kids stuff
30 June 2020 at 3:46 pmToy story
30 June 2020 at 5:07 pmlittle mermaid is my fave all time film ever
30 June 2020 at 5:07 pmToy Story
30 June 2020 at 5:18 pmDespicable Me
30 June 2020 at 6:08 pmFrozen
30 June 2020 at 6:48 pmMonsters Inc.
30 June 2020 at 7:08 pmAntz
30 June 2020 at 7:14 pmI loved into the Spider-verse, thought it was done well.
30 June 2020 at 7:20 pmI’ve been enjoying the little animated shorts that disney have released on Disney+ too
zootropolis but also a big lego movie fan!
30 June 2020 at 7:57 pmFinding Nemo
30 June 2020 at 7:57 pmMonsters inc! I love it so much!!!
30 June 2020 at 7:58 pmWe loved Lego movie.
30 June 2020 at 8:22 pmFor me I love Wreck it Ralph! It’s all the details from the pixilated him in the arcade machine, to the sweets and the car glitches. Fantastic.
30 June 2020 at 8:45 pmMy top Disney is Beauty and the Beast my top non-Disney is Ice Age
30 June 2020 at 9:18 pmThe Little Mermaid! <3
30 June 2020 at 9:48 pmI love the Polar Express
1 July 2020 at 6:01 amThe lion king
1 July 2020 at 6:47 amI actually do love Lego movie, the adult jokes are funny too!
1 July 2020 at 7:00 amWreck It Ralph
1 July 2020 at 7:19 amI love all the movies listed, but my favourite animated movie has to be Shrek!
1 July 2020 at 7:38 amall the toy storys, i love the aliens!
1 July 2020 at 8:41 amSpiderman the multiverse
1 July 2020 at 8:52 amLove the lego movie its a family all rounder!
1 July 2020 at 9:19 amShreak and lego movie have got to come out top! Can’t argue with despicable me either!
1 July 2020 at 9:20 amAlso well worth a watch is The Lego Batman Movie, as it is extremely funny; jokes for all the family.
1 July 2020 at 9:28 amFrozen
1 July 2020 at 9:30 amFrozen
1 July 2020 at 11:37 amAladdin
1 July 2020 at 12:07 pmUP
1 July 2020 at 12:37 pmWe love Shrek in our house!
1 July 2020 at 3:07 pmThe Aristocats
1 July 2020 at 3:15 pmThe Addams Family
1 July 2020 at 4:12 pmFinding Nemo
1 July 2020 at 5:25 pmToy Story for Sure! 🙂
1 July 2020 at 6:34 pmThe Lion King
2 July 2020 at 5:07 amUp
2 July 2020 at 2:14 pmSword in the Stone.
2 July 2020 at 6:11 pmSpirited Away
2 July 2020 at 7:34 pmMonsters Inc.
2 July 2020 at 7:53 pmFinding Nemp
2 July 2020 at 10:59 pmI love Fantasia
3 July 2020 at 8:10 amPeter Pan!
3 July 2020 at 2:15 pmFantasia, loved it since I was little. Thanks
3 July 2020 at 3:48 pmI love Up. I particularly love Dug the dog.
3 July 2020 at 8:19 pmHow to Train Your Dragon
4 July 2020 at 7:35 amSING
4 July 2020 at 1:20 pmFrozen
5 July 2020 at 10:59 amDefinitely inside out. I loved that movie and also what it was trying to explain to children
5 July 2020 at 2:49 pmOoooh, I think it’s Shrek 2, I liked the Soundtrack! Thanks for the chance!
5 July 2020 at 3:57 pmwe love moana
6 July 2020 at 7:15 ambee movie
8 July 2020 at 4:01 pmThe Lion King for the music too
9 July 2020 at 12:47 pmDefinitely TROLLS! I pretty much beg my 6 year old Daughter to watch it with me!
9 July 2020 at 3:37 pmI think the best animation I’ve seen in a film was Sing – I really managed to suspend disbelief and get as involved in it as if the characters were real
10 July 2020 at 9:18 amI must say I really like inside out
10 July 2020 at 7:21 pmDumbo
12 July 2020 at 10:29 pmmine is the lion king
14 July 2020 at 5:28 pmI have tweeted this on twitter too https://twitter.com/moonlightlady2/status/1283091537702932482 but this rafflecopter wont register this step for me
14 July 2020 at 5:37 pmBig hero 6! One of the best animated films in my opinion and so underrated
16 July 2020 at 3:41 pmIts all about toy story in our house
16 July 2020 at 11:00 pmMinions
17 July 2020 at 7:38 pmSing
18 July 2020 at 10:49 amIt’s a close one, but I think it has to e Shrek!
18 July 2020 at 5:12 pmLion King
20 July 2020 at 10:28 amThe Lion King
21 July 2020 at 7:18 pmToy Story
21 July 2020 at 10:29 pmSnow White and the seven dwarfs 🙂
22 July 2020 at 10:37 amToy Story
23 July 2020 at 12:04 amFrozen
23 July 2020 at 7:13 amI love Lady and the Tramp
24 July 2020 at 6:38 amToy story 4
24 July 2020 at 9:32 amDumbo
24 July 2020 at 3:41 pmBambi
25 July 2020 at 3:34 pmthis is fab, my grandson would love this as he is ‘Lego crazy’
25 July 2020 at 3:53 pmExcellent question! My favourite is the first computer animated film : Toy Story!
25 July 2020 at 4:01 pmso many beauty and the beast, lil mermaid, from my childhood
25 July 2020 at 4:13 pmSnow White x
25 July 2020 at 5:18 pmThe Lion King was great but also Mohanna, Frozen 2 so many!
25 July 2020 at 7:32 pmMoana
25 July 2020 at 7:55 pmWe really love UP! love the characters and the storyline.
25 July 2020 at 9:48 pmLego movie
25 July 2020 at 11:04 pmMy favourite animated film is probably either pocahontas, brother bear or dumbo
26 July 2020 at 5:53 amthe lion king 🦁
26 July 2020 at 8:05 amFrozen
26 July 2020 at 8:15 amI actually really love The Lorax, it’s a great family movie
26 July 2020 at 8:26 amBambi
26 July 2020 at 9:22 ammoana
26 July 2020 at 9:24 amMonsters Inc
26 July 2020 at 10:20 amLion king
26 July 2020 at 10:57 amMonsters, Inc.
26 July 2020 at 12:13 pmToy Story 3
26 July 2020 at 6:22 pmThe Lion King
26 July 2020 at 7:20 pmI love The Little Mermaid.
26 July 2020 at 7:30 pmI love Smallfoot. Great soundtrack and a lovely moral.
26 July 2020 at 8:32 pmIncredible
26 July 2020 at 8:33 pmWe all love Beauty and The Beast 🙂
26 July 2020 at 9:06 pmToy story
26 July 2020 at 9:13 pmWe love Snow White
26 July 2020 at 9:16 pmFinding Nemo
26 July 2020 at 10:00 pmPolar Express
26 July 2020 at 10:14 pmLove Coco great film
26 July 2020 at 10:33 pm