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Plot Summary:
In the Mexican town of Santa Clara, Salma, a 16 year-old orphan who never got to meet her biological parents, has spent most of her life searching for clues of their identities and whereabouts, that is until she discovers a special book that is filled with stories of the town's past and the history of it's people.
IMDB Rating: 4.8
IMDB Votes: 798
Genere: Animation, Family, Fantasy
Country: Mexico
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: atmospheric, light, humorous, non-linear, colorful, 2d animation, colourful
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An Elf's Story (2010)
Plot Summary:
The inspirational tale of Chippey, the young scout elf who is assigned by Santa to restore Taylor McTuttle's belief in Christmas magic. When the boy breaks the number one Elf on the Shelf rule, Chippey loses his Christmas magic; the entire McTuttle family loses is scout elf, and both Taylor and Chippey lose their self-respect. Through the power of love and forgiveness, both of them learn the most important lesson of all: that true belief cannot be taught.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 632
Genere: Animation, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 26 min
Plot tags: christmas special
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The Princess and the Dragon (2018)
Plot Summary:
On her 7th birthday, Princess Barbara discovers a magical book that transports her to Wonderland, an enchanted place filled with dragons and fantastic creatures.
IMDB Rating: 3.9
IMDB Votes: 351
Genere: Animation, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: Russia
Duration: 75 min
Plot tags: sincere, sweet, colorful, fairy tale, light, anime, colourful
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The Legend of Secret Pass (2010)
Plot Summary:
The 'Legend of Secret Pass' takes place in the mountains of the South West and involves Thunderbirds of Indian mythology and an animal refuge of mystical proportions. An unlikely troop of animals and humans are caught up in a clash of ageless magic. In this moment of crisis, the barest chance to avoid cataclysm falls into the hands of an Indian boy, Manu. Written by Erik Stoops.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 486
Genere: Animation, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: semi serious, exciting, humorous, suspenseful, anime, computer animated, offbeat
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Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie (2017)
Plot Summary:
An upcoming two-hour American animated television film split into two parts. Based on Craig Bartlett's Hey Arnold! TV series, it will serve as a sequel to the series finale in which Arnold found his father's journal and read about the life of his scientist parents, including their first meeting, birthing him, and a map showing the route they took to the San Lorenzo before they disappeared.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA, South Korea
Duration: 81 min
Plot tags: funny, sweet, semi serious, humorous, witty, light, feel good
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The Halloween Tree (1993)
Plot Summary:
Four children learn the origins of Halloween customs while trying to save the life of their friend.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
Country: USA, Taiwan, Philippines, Australia
Duration: 69 min
Plot tags: exciting, feel good, touching, sentimental, humorous
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Franklin and the Turtle Lake Treasure (2006)
Plot Summary:
When his Granny comes down with a mysterious ailment, Franklin and his friends must search for the treasure of Turtle Lake. This is said to be a talisman that can cure the illness.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 234
Genere: Animation, Family, Fantasy
Country: Canada, France, Germany, Luxembourg
Duration: 78 min
Plot tags: sentimental, touching, feel good, humorous, semi serious, anime
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The Gruffalo's Child (2011)
Plot Summary:
A follow up to the 2009 animated feature and adapted from the childrens' book by Julia Donaldson and Alex Scheffler. The Gruffalo's child explores the deep dark wood in search of the big bad mouse and meets the Snake, Owl and Fox in the process. She eventually finds the mouse, who manages to outwit her like the Gruffalo before!.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Animation, Family, Fantasy
Country: UK, Germany
Duration: 27 min
Plot tags: humorous, christmas special, light, captivating, entertaining, cult classic, not serious, fairy tale
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The Legend of the Mummies of Guanajuato (2014)
Plot Summary:
Leo San Juan returns to face the mummys.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 395
Genere: Animation, Family
Country: Mexico, Canada, China, USA
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags: light, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, anime
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Gnomes & Trolls: The Secret Chamber (2009)
Plot Summary:
Junior, a teenage gnome, wants nothing more than to invent gizmos and gadgets in his tree-house laboratory. But Junior's old school father, Jalle, the head gnome of the forest, would prefer his son follow in his footsteps and one day be in charge of his own forest. In spite of their differences, on the eve of the first winter storm Junior helps Jalle distribute food rations. Then disaster strikes.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Animation, Family, Fantasy
Country: Sweden
Duration: 70 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, semi serious, computer animated, captivating, anime
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Magic Arch 3D (2020)
Plot Summary:
A young dolphin with an active imagination saves Fish Town from evil Moray Eels and reunites with his father after discovering a magic arch that makes wishes come true.
IMDB Rating: 4.2
IMDB Votes: 403
Genere: Animation, Family, Fantasy
Country: Russia, USA, Hungary
Duration: 82 min
Plot tags: funny, light, enigmatic, feel good, humorous, sweet, captivating, entertaining, colorful, anime
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Ghosthunters: On Icy Trails (2015)
Plot Summary:
They couldn't be more different, the members of the trio that allies in the fight against an Ancient Ice Ghost (AIG): Tom, an easily scared boy, Hetty, a professional ghosthunter and the loveable, but pretty slimy Hugo - a ghost. Will the team manage to save their town from the next ice age?.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: Germany, Austria, Ireland
Duration: 99 min
Plot tags: light, entertaining, feel good, humorous, touching
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Moomins and the Winter Wonderland (2017)
Plot Summary:
This winter is extraordinary; Moomintroll decides to stay awake to explore the winter instead of hibernating as usually. And winters are certainly totally different than he had imagined. Strangest creatures wander amidst the snowdrifts; midwinter darkness surrounds the Moominvalley, and on top of that, an eccentric guest is soon to appear. This guest requires many measures, and is called Christmas, Hemulen tells to a surprised Moomintroll.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 455
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: Finland, Poland
Duration: 82 min
Plot tags: fairy tale, funny, light, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, semi serious, anime
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The Swan Princess Christmas (2012)
Plot Summary:
Princess Odette, Prince Derek and their trusted woodland friends reunite in this all-new adventure for their first Christmas celebration together! As the kingdom prepares for a festive holiday, the villainous Rothbart plots to destroy Christmas. Will the castle friends be able to stop Rothbart and save the day? Told in beautiful CG animation for the very first time and featuring music by Anna Graceman from TV’s America’s Got Talent, The Swan Princess Christmas is an enchanting musical holiday treat the whole family will enjoy!.
IMDB Rating: 3.1
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical, Romance
Country: USA, India, South Korea
Duration: 83 min
Plot tags: feel good, light, humorous, fairy tale, serious, 3d animation, computer animated
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The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus (2000)
Plot Summary:
Based on the popular book by L. Frank Baum, the beloved author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, comes the incredible story of The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus. Many centuries ago, long before toys had even been invented, a baby abandoned at the edge of an enchanted forest was adopted and raised by a beautiful wood nymph, thus beginning the life story of Santa Claus. From his first truly magical childhood through the discovery of his life's work of making children happy, discover the origin of every tradition surrounding Santa Claus, from toys, stockings and lighted trees to reindeer and sleigh. Journey back to a time of magic and wonder, and experience this heartwarming tale that will bring joy each holiday season.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 549
Genere: Animation, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 75 min
Plot tags: fairy tale, funny, light, humorous, captivating, entertaining, folk tale
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Casper's Haunted Christmas (2000)
Plot Summary:
Kibosh, supreme ruler of all ghosts, decrees that casper must scare at least one person before Christmas Day so Casper visits Kriss, Massachusetts where he meets the Jollimore family and sets out to complete his mission. As usual, kindhearted Casper has a ghastky time trying to scare anyone; so The Ghostly Trio, fed up with his goody-boo-shoes behavior, secretly hires Casper's look-alike cousin Spooky to do the job-with hilarious results.
IMDB Rating: 4.5
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Horror
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, christmas horror, sweet, funny, semi serious
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Christmas Carol: The Movie (2001)
Plot Summary:
The film begins with a live-action sequence set in Boston in 1857, the site of a live reading by renowned novelist Dickens. As he begins his 'story of ghosts' a woman in the audience screams because she has seen a mouse and Dickens points out that this is appropriate since his story begins with a mouse. At this point the story turns into the animated version and Dickens explains that the mouse, na.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Animation, Family, Fantasy
Country: UK, Germany
Duration: 81 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, christmas special, captivating, entertaining, exciting, light, melancholic, christmas horror, anime
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Scooby-Doo! Return to Zombie Island (2019)
Plot Summary:
Scooby-Doo and his pals win an all-expense paid vacation and embark on a trip of a lifetime to a tropical paradise. Their destination however, turns out to be Zombie Island. As soon as they arrive, they realize the place looks strangely familiar and is reminiscent of a trip they took years ago, in which they became wrapped up in a mystery involving zombies. The gang soon learns that their trip to paradise comes with a price when the zombies re-emerge and attack their hotel. Will Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang finally solve the mystery behind Zombie Island?.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
Country: USA
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: funny, light, feel good, captivating, surprise ending, humorous, entertaining, twist ending, not serious, 2d animation
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Legend Quest: The Legend of La Nahuala (2007)
Plot Summary:
Leo San Juan, an insecure child of nine years old, lives eternally frightened by horror stories that Nando tells his older brother. Within these stories it is 'The Legend of Nahuala', according to which, an old abandoned Casona is possessed by the spirit of an evil witch known as the Nahuala.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 657
Genere: Animation, Family, Fantasy
Country: Mexico, USA
Duration: 82 min
Plot tags: sincere, touching, sweet, captivating, colorful, colourful
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The Book of Life (2014)
Plot Summary:
The journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 76000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical, Romance
Country: Mexico, USA
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: touching, exciting, romantic, suspenseful, stylized, atmospheric, colorful, computer animated, entertaining, 3d animation
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We Bare Bears: The Movie (2020)
Plot Summary:
When Grizz, Panda, and Ice Bear's love of food trucks and viral videos get out of hand, the brothers are chased away from their home and embark on a trip to Canada, where they can live in peace.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 69 min
Plot tags: sweet, funny, light, humorous, entertaining, buddy comedy, 2d animation
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Eleanor's Secret (2009)
Plot Summary:
Natanaël, seven, still doesn't know how to read. His eccentric old aunt bequeaths her house to his parents and her book collection to the young boy. Nat discovers that the books serve as a shelter for all the heroes found in children's literature. They are the original characters and are counting on him for protection. For if they leave the library, they will disappear along with their stories forever! When his parents start selling off the books, Nathanaël, who is shrunk by the evil witch Carabosse, braves everything to save his tiny friends.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 982
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: France, Italy
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: feel good, captivating, entertaining, light, sincere, anime, touching, humorous, semi serious, fairy tale
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Happiness Is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown (2011)
Plot Summary:
Linus is pushed to his limits when he learns Grandma is coming to visit and plans on ridding him of his childish security blanket.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Animation, Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 46 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, funny, light, captivating, entertaining, 2d animation
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Knight Rusty (2013)
Plot Summary:
Rusty lives with his dragon Cole and faithful friend Bo in the kingdom of Scrapland, a magical world completely made of scrap-metal. With dreams of winning the great knights' tournament, Rusty acquires a speedy engine for his horse Chopper that propels them into first place. But when the engine turns out to be stolen from ambitious Prince Novel, brave Rusty must redeem his knightly honor, save the kingdom and prove that true friends always stick together.
IMDB Rating: 4.7
IMDB Votes: 323
Genere: Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: Germany
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, light, captivating, exciting, anime, semi serious
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The Strawberry Shortcake Movie: Sky's the Limit (2009)
Plot Summary:
A sudden storm leaves Berry Bitty City with a gigantic problem. Strawberry Shortcake and her friends will have to move their whole tiny town unless they find a way to safely remove a huge boulder that threatens everything they hold dear.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 136
Genere: Animation, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 69 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, captivating, light, anime, exciting, sentimental, semi serious
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Ivan Tsarevich & the Grey Wolf (2011)
Plot Summary:
New adventures, dangers, and funny situations are waiting for the heroes of Russian fairy tales.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: Russia
Duration: 75 min
Plot tags: fairy tale, light, folk tale, entertaining, humorous, anime, heroic
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The Magic Crystal (2011)
Plot Summary:
A magic crystal causes double the number of gifts Santa can deliver all over the world and this makes for many happy gezinnetjes. His criminal assistant Basil however has a diabolical plan: he wants to steal the crystal so as to gain control over the minds of the children. The brave boy Yotan act to prevent and concocts a plan.
IMDB Rating: 3.9
IMDB Votes: 269
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: Finland, Belgium
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: exciting, feel good, captivating, light, humorous, anime, semi serious
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My Little Pony: The Princess Promenade (2006)
Plot Summary:
Wysteria is beaming with pride! Her gardens are in bloom, her little Breezie friends are in town, and it's time for Ponyville's fanciest spring parade, the ultimate celebration of flowers, flowers, flowers! But things don't go according to plan when Wysteria accidentally awakens Spike the Dragon, a sleepy, silly, 1,000-year-old dragon!.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Animation, Family, Fantasy
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 50 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, light, feel good, sweet
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The Grinch (2018)
Plot Summary:
The Grinch hatches a scheme to ruin Christmas when the residents of Whoville plan their annual holiday celebration.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 84000
Genere: Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: France, USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: light, 3d animation, touching, entertaining, fairy tale, humorous, computer animated, sad, anime, smart
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A Christmas Carol (2009)
Plot Summary:
Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Scrooge is faced with his own story of growing bitterness and meanness, and must decide what his own future will hold: death or redemption.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 126000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: feel good, christmas special, 3d animation, colorful, light, computer animated, humorous, sentimental, fairy tale, motion capture
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Coco (2017)
Plot Summary:
Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.
IMDB Rating: 8.4
IMDB Votes: 568000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Music, Mystery
Country: USA, Mexico
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: touching, feel good, sincere, sweet, atmospheric, fairy tale, captivating, funny, 3d animation, sad