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Updated 1 year ago,March 18, 2024
Animation is far more than just kids stuff.
From poignant art films to epic adventures, here are 10 animated movies that transcend age.
The movie also features subversive takes on fairy tale tropes that adult viewers can appreciate.

Cameron Diaz, Mike Myers, and Eddie Murphy in Shrek (2001) | IMDb
The supernatural fantasy highlights complex themes of greed and moral decay that adult viewers can appreciate.
The Incredibles (2004) |Disney+
The Incrediblestackles surprisingly mature themes.
The dark fantasy mixes disturbing imagery with emotional resonance asCoralinenavigates a sinister, parallel realm.

It explores familial relations, neglect, and finding your voice with artful stop-motion animation and imaginative creativity.
The whimsical film balances child-like wonder with grown-up scares and timeless messages that stick with audiences.
Both silly and serious,Upcombines a heartwarming story about personal growth and fulfilling promises.
The film modernizes the Spider-Man mythos through Miles Morales while incorporating alternate multiverse versions of him.
Both children and adults will find something to marvel at with this critically acclaimed animated fresh take on theSpider-Manlegacy.