Kids Movies About Animals

From Directors: Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff, starring Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, James Earl Jones, Whoopi Goldberg
Rated G

The Lion King is a 1994 American animated musical drama film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The film is the 32nd Disney animated feature film and is based on the Bible stories of Joseph and Moses, and William Shakespeare's play Hamlet. It tells the story of Simba, a young lion who is to succeed his father, Mufasa, as King of the Pride Lands. However, after Simba's uncle Scar murders Mufasa, Simba is manipulated into thinking he was responsible, and abandons his home. Simba is later taken in by Pumbaa and Timon, and grows up in the jungle before eventually reuniting with his childhood friend Nala, and returning to the Pride Lands to take back his rightful place as king and seek revenge against Scar. Along the way, Simba learns valuable life lessons, and with the help of his friends, defeats Scar and becomes the new King of the Pride Lands.

From Directors: Andrew Stanton, Lee Unkrich, starring Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Alexander Gould, Willem Dafoe
Rated G

Finding Nemo is a 2003 American computer-animated adventure film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The film follows the journey of a timid clownfish named Marlin, who, along with a regal blue tang named Dory, searches for his son Nemo, who was kidnapped and taken to Sydney, Australia. Along their journey, they meet many interesting ocean creatures and must fight their way through the dangers of the sea in order to reunite father and son. Ultimately, Marlin is able to find Nemo and, with the help of his newfound friends, musters the courage to confront his own fears and reunite with his son. Finding Nemo is both a heartwarming tale of family and friendship and an exciting action-adventure.

From Directors: Brad Bird, Jan Pinkava, starring Brad Garrett, Lou Romano, Patton Oswalt, Ian Holm
Rated G

Ratatouille is a 2007 Pixar animated film directed by Brad Bird and Jan Pinkava. The story follows a rat named Remy, who dreams of becoming a great chef, despite his family's wishes and the obvious problem of being a rat in a decidedly rodent-phobic profession. When fate places Remy in the Parisian restaurant of his culinary hero, Auguste Gusteau, he finds himself torn between his loyalty to his family and his dreams of becoming a master chef. With the help of his friend Linguini, Remy embarks on an amazing journey to fulfill his dreams and show the world that anyone can cook. Along the way, Remy's courage and ingenuity are put to the test as he struggles to reconcile his family's wishes and his own culinary ambitions.

From Wes Anderson, starring George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman
Rated PG

Fantastic Mr. Fox is a 2009 animated comedy film directed by Wes Anderson and based on the Roald Dahl novel of the same name. The film revolves around a fox named Mr. Fox who is determined to outwit three farmers who are trying to shoot him and his family out of their home. With the help of his family and friends, Mr. Fox devises a plan to steal food from the farmers every night, leading to a showdown between the foxes and their adversaries. Through his mischievous antics, Mr. Fox proves that he is indeed a fantastic creature. The film is filled with Anderson's signature style, witty dialogue, colorful animation, and an all-star cast that includes George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Bill Murray, and others.

From Directors: Chris Wedge, Carlos Saldanha, starring Denis Leary, John Leguizamo, Ray Romano, Goran Visnjic
Rated PG

Ice Age is a 2002 American computer-animated comedy adventure film directed by Chris Wedge and Carlos Saldanha. The film tells the story of three unlikely friends—a woolly mammoth, a sloth, and a saber-toothed tiger—who come together to return a human infant to its family. Along the way, they must battle the fierce elements of the Ice Age and survive a dangerous journey that leads them to a buried valley of dinosaurs. Along the way, they encounter a host of colorful characters, from a scheming rhino to a fast-talking weasel, and must use their wits to survive the many challenges the Ice Age throws at them. With courage and teamwork, the unlikely trio triumphs over all obstacles in a thrilling adventure that is sure to entertain the whole family.

From Don Bluth, starring Pat Hingle, Gabriel Damon, Helen Shaver, Bill Erwin
Rated G

From Directors: Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske, Wolfgang Reitherman, starring Rod Taylor, Betty Lou Gerson, J. Pat O'Malley, Martha Wentworth
Rated G

From Directors: Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske, Jack Cutting, starring Barbara Luddy, Larry Roberts, Peggy Lee, Bill Thompson
Rated G

From Directors: James Algar, Samuel Armstrong, David Hand, Graham Heid, Bill Roberts, Paul Satterfield, Norman Wright, Arthur Davis, Clyde Geronimi, starring Hardie Albright, Stan Alexander, Bobette Audrey, Peter Behn
Rated G

From Directors: Kelly Asbury, Lorna Cook, starring Matt Damon, James Cromwell, Daniel Studi, Chopper Bernet
Rated G

From Directors: John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, starring Kevin Spacey, David Foley, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Hayden Panettiere
Rated G

From Directors: Ted Berman, Richard Rich, Art Stevens, David Hand, Wolfgang Reitherman, starring Mickey Rooney, Kurt Russell, Pearl Bailey, Jack Albertson
Rated G

From Directors: Ron Clements, Burny Mattinson, David Michener, John Musker, starring Vincent Price, Barrie Ingham, Val Bettin, Susanne Pollatschek
Rated G

From Directors: Samuel Armstrong, Norman Ferguson, Wilfred Jackson, Jack Kinney, Bill Roberts, Ben Sharpsteen, John Elliotte, starring Sterling Holloway, Edward Brophy, Herman Bing, Billy Bletcher
Rated G

From Wolfgang Reitherman, starring Phil Harris, Eva Gabor, Sterling Holloway, Scatman Crothers
Rated G

From Directors: Peter Lord, Nick Park, starring Mel Gibson, Julia Sawalha, Phil Daniels, Lynn Ferguson
Rated G

From Zack Snyder, starring Jim Sturgess, Hugo Weaving, David Wenham, Emily Barclay
Rated PG

From Directors: Charles A. Nichols, Iwao Takamoto, starring Debbie Reynolds, Henry Gibson, Paul Lynde, Rex Allen
Rated G

From Carlos Saldanha, starring Jesse Eisenberg, Anne Hathaway, George Lopez, Karen Disher
Rated G

From Directors: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath, starring Chris Rock, Ben Stiller, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith
Rated PG

From Don Bluth, starring Dom DeLuise, Christopher Plummer, Erica Yohn, Nehemiah Persoff
Rated G

From Directors: John Lounsbery, Wolfgang Reitherman, Art Stevens, starring Bob Newhart, Eva Gabor, Geraldine Page, Joe Flynn
Rated G

From Directors: Byron Howard, Chris Williams, starring John Travolta, Miley Cyrus, Susie Essman, Mark Walton
Rated PG

From Directors: Jimmy Hayward, Steve Martino, starring Jim Carrey, Steve Carell, Carol Burnett, Will Arnett
Rated G

From Directors: Don Bluth, Gary Goldman, Dan Kuenster, starring Dom DeLuise, Burt Reynolds, Loni Anderson, Judith Barsi
Rated G