​8 Animated movies you must watch

Sep 11, 2024

By: Kapil Yadav

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​Spirited Away

Directed by Hayao Miyazaki, Spirited Away follows the story of Chihiro, a young girl who enters the spirit world, loses her parents, and embarks on a journey to find herself and save her family.

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​Up

Up follows Carl, an elderly widower, who ties balloons to his house to fulfil his dream of visiting Paradise. Along the way, he befriends a young boy named Russel. It is a heartwarming film by Pixar studios, which explores themes of friendship and the fulfilment of dreams.

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​Finding Nemo

Based on the story of a clownfish named Marlin, ‘Finding Nemo’ is about his journey across the ocean to find his son Nemo. The themes involved in this story are friendship and bravery.

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​Ratatouille

One of the most interesting animated movies of recent times, Ratatouille is based on the story of Remy, a mouse who has a dream of becoming a chef. On this journey, Remy teams up with a young chef and their bond helps them achieve greatness.

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​Inside Out

Based on the complex working of Riley’s mind, this movie highlights the essential roles of human emotions. The story is crafted in such a way that it is exceptionally simple to understand even for younger audiences.

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Despicable Me

Despicable Me features Gru, a supervillain who adopts three orphans, leading to unexpected emotional growth.

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​Toy Story

Toy Story follows the story of Woody and Buzz Lightyear, toys that compete for their owner Andy's affection. The story grows interesting when their rivalry turns into friendship.

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​Klaus

The story of this movie revolves around a postman, who after failing as a student, is sent to a cold northern town and finds an introverted toymaker named Klaus. Together they work for the happiness of others.

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