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Plot Summary:
When Hercules misuses his might, Zeus banishes him from Mt. Olympus. In order to return home, he must prove his worth by facing four perilous tasks on earth. Because he has abused his mighty powers, Young Hercules is banished from Mt. Olympus by his father Zues. In order to return he must prove himself worth by facing challenges of Earth. Follow the perils and adventures of Hercules and his sidekick Falina, a princess who's been turned into a sable. Hercules defeats the Stymphalian birds, which are drawn as robots, and the Hydra, a clumsy three-headed dragon. He also tangles with a Gorgon (borrowed from the legend of Perseus) and goes after some golden apples.
IMDB Rating: 4.8
IMDB Votes: 53
Genere: Animation, Short, Adventure, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 31 min
Plot tags: mockbuster, surprise ending, independent film
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The Black Arrow (1988)
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One plotting politician, Sir Daniel Brackley, is using the royal unrest to his advantage and unwittingly giving rise to the arrival of a medieval hero, Black Arrow, whose steel cross bow and stout heart are pitted against the kingdom's villains. Black Arrow is saving one final arrow for the assassin who murdered his good friend, Harry Shelton, and left young Richard Shelton fatherless. Join the exciting adventures of Richard Shelton and the mysterious Black Arrow, brought together through turmoil and tragedy to begin the adventure of a lifetime.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 61
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Family
Country: Australia
Duration: 55 min
Plot tags: 2d animation
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Leo is the lion king of the jungle, but unfortunately he doesn't know well what a king's job is. He believes it is his right to do as he pleases, even if it means disrupting the peace of others or being plain rude to them, as a king, Leo thinks everyone should look out for his well-being and comfort. One day, Leo meets a lion cub named Tooey whose mother has been recently taken away and who comes to Leo for help, being as selfish as he is, Leo turns the young lion away. However, after several different adventures, Leo learns what his place as a king is and how he must behave and treat the creatures who have almost lost all faith in him. Leo rallies the jungle animals to the rescue, and in the epilogue, the narrator Michael Donovan says that Leo asked Tooey's mother to be his queen, and the cub himself grew into a strong young lion, now called Leo II and one day he would be the Jungle King.
IMDB Rating: 4.7
IMDB Votes: 245
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Family
Country: USA, Japan
Duration: 46 min
Plot tags: mockbuster, independent film, clever, humorous, semi serious
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Based on the novel by Sir Walter Scott, Ivanhoe's 12th-century England comes to life in Burbank Film's classic animated film.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 116
Genere: Animation, Adventure
Country: Australia
Duration: 55 min
Plot tags: surprise ending
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The Amazing Zorro (2002)
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The exciting tale of Don Diego Vega, a lazy young aristocrat in early California living a secret life as Zorro, the mysterious masked avenger and, defender of the oppressed. Zorro appears when least expected by the authorities, always bearing a sure sword, a swift horse, and a wicked sense of humor. Based on "The Curse of Capistrano," the story that established Zorro as an international hero.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 132
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 72 min
Plot tags: captivating, entertaining, tense
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IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 178
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration:
Plot tags: exciting, serious, captivating, suspense
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Dear Dracula (2012)
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Sam loves scary movies, especially the ones with Dracula. This year, instead of writing to Santa for Christmas, Sam writes to Dracula, telling Dracula that he wants to be a real vampire on Halloween this year. Sam is in for quite a surprise as the most famous of all vampires himself responds, in this fun and fanciful romp through a young boy's imagination, drawn in an engaging style that will delight young and old alike!.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 354
Genere: Animation, Short, Adventure, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 42 min
Plot tags: light, humorous, captivating, contemplative, gothic, spooky
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Moses: Egypt's Great Prince (1998)
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The adopted prince of Egypt, Moses eventually learns the truth behind his identity, and must make a decision whether to follow his heart away from Egypt, or remain as prince. Journey back in time with young Moses from the moment he is adopted by the powerful Pharaoh of Egypt through his amazing discovery of his true identity. Aiding Moses in his journey of self-discovery is his trusty dog Tut who constantly battles the naughty Niffer-kitty. Will Moses follow his heart to the prophesied promised land or remain the reigning prince who enjoys big profits? MOSES, EGYPT'S GREAT PRINCE combines the action and humor of ALADDIN with the spirit and richness of THE TEN COMMANDMENTS. It will entertain and inspire the entire family.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 88
Genere: Animation, Biography, Drama, Family, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 51 min
Plot tags: mockbuster, surprise ending, independent film
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IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 261
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: anime
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Taro the Dragon Boy (1979)
Plot Summary:
Patterned after Japanese art and silk screens, Taro, The Dragon Boy is an animated feature about Japanese mythology and cultures, focusing on Taro, a young boy who has to make a voyage to a distant lake to save his mother, who has been turned into a dragon.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 896
Genere: Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Animation
Country: Japan
Duration: 75 min
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Plot Summary:
Get ready for a magical, fun-filled journey of adventure, fantasy and friendship! Tom Sawyer and his best buddy Huck Finn love going fishing, daydreaming about pirates and stolen gold, and thinking about Becky Thatcher - the pretty new girl at school. But when these pals set out on a quest for buried treasure, they end up face to face with the town's most "grizzly" bear, Injurin' Joe. Giving Joe the slip, they find themselves in the middle of a fantastic adventure that takes them from the mighty Mississippi to the mysterious caverns of a secret hideout where they discover fun, excitement... and a fortune beyond their wildest dreams! Featuring the voices of Don Knotts, Betty White, and country music superstars Rhett Akins, Mark Wills, Lee Ann Womack, Hank Williams Jr. and more, Tom Sawyer is an enchanting, music-filled family adventure.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 417
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Family, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, entertaining, feel good, independent film, retro, 2d animation
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Plot Summary:
Kom is from a tribe of monkeys who live in a canopy. He rejects elders' authority as well as the superstition that the lower world would be inhabited by demons. But he accidentally falls from the trees….
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 516
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Family
Country: France, UK, Germany, Hungary
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: anime, exciting, feel good, semi serious
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Camelot (1998)
Plot Summary:
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IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 82
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Country: USA
Duration: 48 min
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IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 77 min
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Plot Summary:
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IMDB Rating: 3.9
IMDB Votes: 717
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA, India, South Korea
Duration: 77 min
Plot tags: computer animated, semi serious, sentimental, exciting, captivating, anime
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Hercules and Xena - The Animated Movie: The Battle for Mount Olympus (1998)
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Mighty Zeus brings Hercules' mother, Alcmene, to Mount Olympus, and Hercules, believing she has been kidnapped, leads a rescue mission to save her. Zeus' jealous wife, Hera, decides that it should now be her time to rule the universe. Hera steals the Chronos Stone, source of the God's power, and unleashes the four Titans from their eons of imprisonment. With these angry behemoths on the loose, only the combined forces of Hercules and Xena, together with their trusty sidekicks Iolaus and Gabrielle, can save Mount Olympus.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 995
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA, South Korea
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: exciting, feel good, humorous, semi serious, independent film
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IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 150
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Country: USA
Duration: 46 min
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IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 314
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IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 18000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: USA, France
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IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 7000
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Country: USA, Philippines, Australia, Taiwan
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Hercules (1997)
Plot Summary:
Bestowed with superhuman strength, a young mortal named Hercules sets out to prove himself a hero in the eyes of his father, the great god Zeus. Along with his friends Pegasus, a flying horse, and Phil, a personal trainer, Hercules is tricked by the hilarious, hotheaded villain Hades, who's plotting to take over Mount Olympus!.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 250000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical, Romance
Country: USA, Japan
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: feel good, fairy tale, exciting, touching, epic, anime, mythical, humorous, sincere, romantic
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Plot Summary:
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IMDB Rating: 7.6
IMDB Votes: 6000
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Country: USA
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IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 16000
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IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 40000
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Plot Summary:
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IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 5000
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IMDB Rating: 3.3
IMDB Votes: 2000
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IMDB Rating: 3.5
IMDB Votes: 172
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IMDB Rating: 2.5
IMDB Votes: 435
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IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 145000
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Country: USA, Japan
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IMDB Rating: 7.8
IMDB Votes: 357000
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Plot Summary:
The sailor of legend is framed by the goddess Eris for the theft of the Book of Peace, and must travel to her realm at the end of the world to retrieve it and save the life of his childhood friend Prince Proteus.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 58000
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Country: USA, Canada
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