The 9 best and 9 worst Pixar movies of all time

Meghan CookMar 4, 2021, 22:38 IST

"Onward" is one of Pixar's newer films.Disney/Pixar

Pixar has produced 23 films since 1995, and nearly all of them have gained critical acclaim.
"Toy Story" and its sequels dominate the top of the list with perfect and near-perfect scores.
"Cars" (2006) and its sequels have received lower critic scores than most other Pixar films.

Throughout the years, Pixar's 23 feature-length animated films have made audience members of all ages laugh and cry.

Even though most of the studio's works are widely viewed as masterpieces, not every movie is unanimously beloved by critics.

Here are the nine best and the nine worst Pixar animated films ever made, according to critic scores on Rotten Tomatoes:

Note: All scores were current on the date of publication and are subject to change.

"Toy Story" (1995) earned love from critics for its unique story and boundless humor.

Tim Allen and Tom Hanks voiced the main characters in "Toy Story." Disney/Pixar

"Toy Story 2" (1999) is tied for the highest-rated Pixar film of all time.

Joan Cusack joined the cast of "Toy Story 2" as Jessie the Yodeling Cowgirl. Disney/Pixar

"Finding Nemo" (2003) created a visual spectacle, according to critics.

Albert Brooks voiced Marlin and Ellen DeGeneres voiced Dory in "Finding Nemo." Disney / Pixar

Critics called "Inside Out" (2015) one of Pixar's most heart-warming stories.

Phyllis Smith, Bill Hader, Lewis Black, Mindy Kaling, and Amy Poehler voiced the emotions in "Inside Out." Disney/Pixar

"Up" (2009) moved many critics to tears.

Edward Asner voiced Carl in "Up." Disney/Pixar

Critics loved the poignant heart at the center of "Toy Story 3" (2010).

Woody, Buzz, and the gang go to Sunnyside Daycare in "Toy Story 3." Disney/Pixar

"Toy Story 4" (2019) surpassed expectations for many critics.

Tony Hale voiced new toy Forky in "Toy Story 4." Disney/Pixar

"Coco" (2017) was praised as a visual gem full of warmth.

Anthony Gonzalez voiced Miguel in "Coco." Disney/Pixar

Critics loved Pixar's superhero film, "The Incredibles" (2004).

"The Incredibles" is an original superhero story by Pixar. Disney/Pixar

On the other hand, "Finding Dory" (2016) lacked some of the depth of more well-received Pixar films.

Fans take a look into Dory's forgotten youth in "Finding Dory." Disney

"A Bug's Life" (1998) gained some positive reception for its allegorical story.

Dave Foley voiced the ambitious worker ant Flik in "A Bug's Life." Disney / Pixar

Critics weren't totally blown away by Pixar's "Onward" (2020).

Tom Holland and Chris Pratt voiced the lead characters in "Onward." Disney/Pixar

"Monsters University" (2013) paled in comparison to the original but still earned some love from critics.

"Monster's University" takes fans back to Mike and Sulley's college days. Disney/Pixar

Critics enjoyed "Brave" (2012), even though they called it one of Pixar's less creative endeavors.

Kelly Macdonald voiced Princess Merida in "Brave." Disney / Pixar

Critics thought "The Good Dinosaur" (2015) was a cute, if trite, animated picture.

Raymond Ochoa voiced Arlo the Apatosaurus in "The Good Dinosaur." Disney/Pixar

For many critics, "Cars" (2006) was the first Pixar movie that they didn't immediately fall in love with.

Owen Wilson voiced speed-racer Lightning McQueen in "Cars." Disney/Pixar

Critics considered "Cars 3" (2017) a by-the-numbers family film.

Owen Wilson voiced Lightning McQueen and Cristela Alonzo voiced Cruz Ramirez in "Cars 3." Disney/Pixar

Called uninspired by critics, "Cars 2" (2011) is Pixar's lowest-rated film.

Mater becomes an international spy in "Cars 2." Disney/Pixar

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