Best movies like The AristoCats
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Plot Summary:
When Madame Adelaide Bonfamille leaves her fortune to Duchess and her children -- Bonfamille's prize family of domesticated house cats -- the butler plots to steal the money and kidnaps the heirs, leaving them out on a country road. All seems lost until the wily Thomas O'Malley Cat and his jazz-playing alley cats come to the Aristocats's rescue.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 112000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 78 min
Plot tags: fairy tale, entertaining, sweet, feel good, humorous, touching, cute, anime, funny, retro
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The Pebble and the Penguin (1995)
Plot Summary:
A bashful bachelor penguin named Hubie, who's partial to a pretty female named Marina. Ancient penguin ritual dictates that males present a pebble to their intended, then mate for life. Hubie finds a spiffy stone, but before he can bestow it on Marina, dastardly rival Drake tosses him into the churning sea, and Hubie gets swept away.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Musical
Country: Ireland, USA
Duration: 74 min
Plot tags: sentimental, cult classic, touching, feel good, humorous, semi serious, buddy comedy, independent film, 2d animation, cult film
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Home on the Range (2004)
Plot Summary:
When a greedy outlaw schemes to take possession of the "Patch Of Heaven" dairy farm, three determined cows, a karate-kicking stallion and a colorful corral of critters join forces to save their home. The stakes are sky-high as this unlikely animal alliance risk their hides and match wits with a mysterious band of bad guys.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 25000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Musical, Western
Country: USA, Japan
Duration: 76 min
Plot tags: humorous, exciting, semi serious, entertaining, road movie, 3d animation, fairy tale, funny, sexy, clever
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All Dogs Go to Heaven (1989)
Plot Summary:
When a casino owning dog named Charlie is murdered by his rival Carface, he finds himself in Heaven basically by default since all dogs go to heaven. However, since he wants to get back at his killer, he cons his way back to the living with the warning that doing that damns him to Hell. Once back, he teams with his old partner, Itchy to prep his retaliation. He also stumbles on to an orphan girl who can talk to the animals, thus allowing him to get the inside info on the races to ensure his wins to finance his plans. However, all the while, he is still haunted by nightmares on what's waiting for him on the other side unless he can prove that he is worthy of Heaven again.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 45000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: Ireland, UK, USA
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags: touching, sad, sweet, sentimental, entertaining, bleak, southern gothic, cult classic, crying, exciting
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Oliver & Company (1988)
Plot Summary:
This animated take on Oliver Twist re-imagines Oliver as an adorable orphaned kitten who struggles to survive in New York City and falls in with a band of canine criminals led by an evil human. First, Oliver meets Dodger, a carefree mutt with street savoir faire. But when Oliver meets wealthy Jenny on one of the gang's thieving missions, his life changes forever.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 52000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 74 min
Plot tags: sentimental, funny, feel good, light, entertaining, melancholic, touching, humorous, emotional, anime
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The Fox and the Hound (1981)
Plot Summary:
When a feisty little fox named Tod is adopted into a farm family, he quickly becomes friends with a fun and adorable hound puppy named Copper. Life is full of hilarious adventures until Copper is expected to take on his role as a hunting dog -- and the object of his search is his best friend!.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 100000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 83 min
Plot tags: touching, emotional, tear jerker, sad, sentimental, sweet, semi serious, fairy tale, heartbreaking, anime
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Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure (2001)
Plot Summary:
Lady and Tramp's mischievous pup, Scamp, gets fed up with rules and restrictions imposed on him by life in a family, and longs for a wild and free lifestyle. He runs away from home and into the streets where he joins a pack of stray dogs known as the "Junkyard Dogs." Buster, the pack's leader, takes an instant disliking to the "house-dog" and considers him a rival. Angel, a junkyard pup Scamp's age, longs for the safety and comfort of life in a family and the two become instant companions. Will Scamp choose the wild and free life of a stray or the unconditional love of his family?.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 13000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Musical, Romance
Country: Australia, USA
Duration: 69 min
Plot tags: sweet, feel good, humorous, semi serious, cute, touching, cult classic, fairy tale, romantic, splatter
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The Prince of Egypt (1998)
Plot Summary:
This is the extraordinary tale of two brothers named Moses and Ramses, one born of royal blood, and one an orphan with a secret past. Growing up the best of friends, they share a strong bond of free-spirited youth and good-natured rivalry. But the truth will ultimately set them at odds, as one becomes the ruler of the most powerful empire on earth, and the other the chosen leader of his people! Their final confrontation will forever change their lives and the world.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 143000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 99 min
Plot tags: biblical, uplifting, captivating, christian film, exciting, fairy tale, stylized, cliffhanger, spiritual, inspirational
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Robin Hood (1973)
Plot Summary:
With King Richard off to the Crusades, Prince John and his slithering minion, Sir Hiss, set about taxing Nottingham's citizens with support from the corrupt sheriff - and staunch opposition by the wily Robin Hood and his band of merry men.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 136000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Musical, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 83 min
Plot tags: fairy tale, humorous, sweet, cute, feel good, suspenseful, avant garde, anime, exciting, stylized
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An American Tail (1986)
Plot Summary:
A young mouse named Fievel and his family decide to migrate to America, a "land without cats," at the turn of the 20th century. But somehow, Fievel ends up in the New World alone and must fend off not only the felines he never thought he'd have to deal with again but also the loneliness of being away from home.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 57000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: fairy tale, sweet, sentimental, touching, retro, dark, sad, claymation, crying, exciting
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The Rescuers (1977)
Plot Summary:
What can two little mice possibly do to save an orphan girl who's fallen into evil hands? With a little cooperation and faith in oneself, anything is possible! As members of the mouse-run International Rescue Aid Society, Bernard and Miss Bianca respond to orphan Penny's call for help. The two mice search for clues with the help of an old cat named Rufus.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 69000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 77 min
Plot tags: light, touching, feel good, colorful, semi serious, crying, sweet, cute, inspirational, retro
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101 Dalmatians (1961)
Plot Summary:
When a litter of dalmatian puppies are abducted by the minions of Cruella De Vil, the parents must find them before she uses them for a diabolical fashion statement.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 179000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 79 min
Plot tags: fairy tale, entertaining, sweet, light, feel good, humorous, retro, anime, black and white, hilarious
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Anastasia (1997)
Plot Summary:
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.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 133000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Musical, Mystery, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: touching, exciting, sweet, fairy tale, captivating, romantic, retro, surprise ending, sentimental, sincere
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The Sword in the Stone (1963)
Plot Summary:
Wart is a young boy who aspires to be a knight's squire. On a hunting trip he falls in on Merlin, a powerful but amnesiac wizard who has plans for him beyond mere squiredom. He starts by trying to give him an education, believing that once one has an education, one can go anywhere. Needless to say, it doesn't quite work out that way.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 105000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 79 min
Plot tags: fairy tale, humorous, entertaining, arthurian, stylized, sentimental, mystical, mythical, retro, spiritual
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Cats Don't Dance (1997)
Plot Summary:
Danny, an ambitious singing/dancing cat, goes to Hollywood and overcomes several obstacles to fulfill his dream of becoming a movie star.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 8000
Genere: Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 75 min
Plot tags: anime, sentimental, cult classic, touching, feel good, humorous, epic, semi serious, spoof, parody
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The Fox and the Hound 2 (2006)
Plot Summary:
Best friends Tod, a fox kit, and Copper, a hound puppy, visit a country fair when they see a band of dogs called "The Singin' Strays". The band has five members: Dixie, Cash, Granny Rose, and twin brothers Waylon and Floyd. It is important that they perform well because a talent scout is visiting.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Musical
Country: USA, Australia
Duration: 69 min
Plot tags: sentimental, touching, feel good, humorous, semi serious, 2d animation
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The Jungle Book (1967)
Plot Summary:
The boy Mowgli makes his way to the man-village with Bagheera, the wise panther. Along the way he meets jazzy King Louie, the hypnotic snake Kaa and the lovable, happy-go-lucky bear Baloo, who teaches Mowgli "The Bare Necessities" of life and the true meaning of friendship.
IMDB Rating: 7.6
IMDB Votes: 195000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 78 min
Plot tags: fairy tale, funny, touching, feel good, sentimental, light, sweet, cute, humorous, sincere
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The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue (1998)
Plot Summary:
Timmy meets a girl mouse and they set off to find the Great Owl.
IMDB Rating: 3.3
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 66 min
Plot tags: independent film, touching, feel good, humorous, semi serious
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The Great Mouse Detective (1986)
Plot Summary:
When the diabolical Professor Ratigan kidnaps London's master toymaker, the brilliant master of disguise Basil of Baker Street and his trusted sidekick Dawson try to elude the ultimate trap and foil the perfect crime.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 53000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Family, Musical, Mystery
Country: USA
Duration: 74 min
Plot tags: light, detective, stylized, exciting, feel good, humorous, retro, anime, cult classic, biting
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101 Dalmatians 2: Patch's London Adventure (2002)
Plot Summary:
Being one of 101 takes its toll on Patch, who doesn't feel unique. When he's accidentally left behind on moving day, he meets his idol, Thunderbolt, who enlists him on a publicity campaign.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 10000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Musical
Country: USA, Japan
Duration: 74 min
Plot tags: touching, feel good, humorous, semi serious, surprise ending, 2d animation
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The Care Bears Movie (1985)
Plot Summary:
The Care Bears have their work cut out for them, because Nicolas, a lonely magician's assistant, is about to fall under the evil influence of a bad spirit who lives in an ancient magic book -- it seems Nicolas will do just about anything for friends. Aside from Nicolas, Kim and Jason are in trouble because they are starting not to trust people after suffering many disappointments.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 77 min
Plot tags: feel good, sweet, stylized, touching, humorous, semi serious, independent film, scary, fairy tale, romantic
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Bolt (2008)
Plot Summary:
Bolt is the star of the biggest show in Hollywood. The only problem is, he thinks it's real. After he's accidentally shipped to New York City and separated from Penny, his beloved co-star and owner, Bolt must harness all his "super powers" to find a way home.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 225000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Family, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, Japan
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: exciting, light, entertaining, touching, sweet, humorous, computer animated, fairy tale, 3d animation, feel good
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The Road to El Dorado (2000)
Plot Summary:
After a failed swindle, two con-men end up with a map to El Dorado, the fabled "city of gold," and an unintended trip to the New World. Much to their surprise, the map does lead the pair to the mythical city, where the startled inhabitants promptly begin to worship them as gods. The only question is, do they take the worshipful natives for all they're worth, or is there a bit more to El Dorado than riches?.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 105000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, entertaining, road movie, witty, colorful, exciting, semi serious, sentimental, sweet
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Beauty and the Beast (1991)
Plot Summary:
Follow the adventures of Belle, a bright young woman who finds herself in the castle of a prince who's been turned into a mysterious beast. With the help of the castle's enchanted staff, Belle soon learns the most important lesson of all -- that true beauty comes from within.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 474000
Genere: Animation, Family, Fantasy, Musical, Romance
Country: USA, Japan
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags: fairy tale, romantic, feel good, touching, sweet, colorful, humorous, sentimental, cute, mystical
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Rio 2 (2014)
Plot Summary:
It's a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids after they're hurtled from Rio de Janeiro to the wilds of the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in, he goes beak-to-beak with the vengeful Nigel, and meets the most fearsome adversary of all: his father-in-law.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 98000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Music, Musical
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: exciting, entertaining, scenic, funny, humorous, colorful, 3d animation, computer animated, anime, cult classic
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The Lion King (1994)
Plot Summary:
A young lion cub named Simba can't wait to be king. But his uncle craves the title for himself and will stop at nothing to get it.
IMDB Rating: 8.5
IMDB Votes: 11000000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Drama, Family, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: touching, sentimental, inspirational, humorous, emotional, sad, sweet, cute, crying, feel good
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The Rescuers Down Under (1990)
Plot Summary:
A lawless poacher wants to capture a majestic and rare golden eagle, so he kidnaps the boy who knows where to find the bird. Not to worry -- the Rescue Aid Society's top agents, heroic mice Miss Bianca and Bernard, fly to Australia to save the day. Accompanying the fearless duo are bumbling albatross Wilbur and local field operative Jake the Kangaroo Rat.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 46000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA, Japan
Duration: 77 min
Plot tags: sweet, humorous, entertaining, melancholic, intense, exciting, feel good, semi serious, sentimental, cute
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Rio (2011)
Plot Summary:
Captured by smugglers when he was just a hatchling, a macaw named Blu never learned to fly and lives a happily domesticated life in Minnesota with his human friend, Linda. Blu is thought to be the last of his kind, but when word comes that Jewel, a lone female, lives in Rio de Janeiro, Blu and Linda go to meet her. Animal smugglers kidnap Blu and Jewel, but the pair soon escape and begin a perilous adventure back to freedom -- and Linda.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 244000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Music, Musical
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: touching, humorous, funny, exciting, entertaining, computer animated, colorful, light, witty, 3d animation
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Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002)
Plot Summary:
As a wild stallion travels across the frontiers of the Old West, he befriends a young human and finds true love with a mare.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 83000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Drama, Family, Western
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 83 min
Plot tags: inspirational, feel good, touching, sentimental, emotional, light, exciting, sweet, anime, realistic
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Finding Nemo (2003)
Plot Summary:
Nemo, an adventurous young clownfish, is unexpectedly taken from his Great Barrier Reef home to a dentist's office aquarium. It's up to his worrisome father Marlin and a friendly but forgetful fish Dory to bring Nemo home -- meeting vegetarian sharks, surfer dude turtles, hypnotic jellyfish, hungry seagulls, and more along the way.
IMDB Rating: 8.2
IMDB Votes: 11000000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family
Country: USA, Japan
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, funny, sweet, touching, sentimental, entertaining, fairy tale, computer animated, 3d animation
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Madagascar (2005)
Plot Summary:
Alex the lion is the king of the urban jungle, the main attraction at New York's Central Park Zoo. He and his best friends -- Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo -- have spent their whole lives in blissful captivity before an admiring public and with regular meals provided for them. Not content to leave well enough alone, Marty lets his curiosity get the better of him and makes his escape -- with the help of some prodigious penguins -- to explore the world.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 429000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: entertaining, funny, feel good, humorous, computer animated, hilarious, sweet, 3d animation, fairy tale, colorful