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51. The Bad Guys 2 (2025)
Animation, Adventure, Comedy | Pre-production
The Bad Guys are struggling to find trust and acceptance in their newly minted lives as Good Guys, when they are pulled out of retirement and forced to do 'one last job' by an all-female squad of criminals.
Directors: Pierre Perifel, JP Sans | Stars: Sam Rockwell, Zazie Beetz, Awkwafina, Anthony Ramos
52. The Ant Bully (2006)
PG | 88 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
After Lucas Nickle floods an ant colony with his water gun, he's magically shrunken down to insect size and sentenced to hard labor in the ruins.
Director: John A. Davis | Stars: Paul Giamatti, Nicolas Cage, Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep
Votes: 41,922 | Gross: $28.14M
53. Frog and Toad (2023– )
TV-Y | Animation, Short, Adventure
Follows two amphibian friends striving to balance the great outdoors and home pleasure, as they are thrown from one optimistic adventure to another.
Stars: Nat Faxon, Kevin Michael Richardson, Tom Kenny, Cole Escola
Votes: 256
54. That Christmas (2024)
PG | Animation, Comedy, Family
Tells charming family stories which take place in the run-up to Christmas.
Director: Simon Otto | Stars: Bill Nighy, Brian Cox, Guz Khan, Jack Wisniewski
55. Dog Man (2025)
Animation, Comedy, Fantasy | Pre-production
Dog Man, half dog and half man, he is sworn to protect and serve as he doggedly pursues the feline supervillain Petey the Cat.
Director: Peter Hastings
56. A Kind of Spark (2023– )
24 min | Drama, Family
Addie, an autistic girl tries to get her village to make a memorial to the women who were put on trial for witchcraft there whom she believes were likely just autistic like her.
Stars: Lola Blue, Georgia de Gidlow, Cait Hamilton, Geoffrey Austin Newland
Votes: 239
57. Little Bear (1995–2003)
TV-Y | 24 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Based upon a series of children's books, a grizzly cub has many misadventures with his friends.
Stars: Kristin Fairlie, Andrew Sabiston, Jennifer Martini, Tracy Ryan
Votes: 4,551
58. Pete the Cat (2017–2022)
TV-Y | 22 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
A musically driven series about exploring one's world and trying new things while being smart, accepting and optimistic.
Stars: Don Was, Alyson Stoner, Atticus Shaffer, Jacob Tremblay
Votes: 422
59. Clifford the Big Red Dog (2000–2003)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
The adventures of a larger-than-life red dog on Bridwell Island.
Stars: John Ritter, Grey Griffin, Kel Mitchell, Cree Summer
Votes: 5,568
60. The Gruffalo (2009 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 27 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
A cunning mouse goes for a walk in the forest, and outwits a succession of predators.
Directors: Max Lang, Jakob Schuh | Stars: Helena Bonham Carter, Rob Brydon, Robbie Coltrane, James Corden
Votes: 7,736
61. Horrid Henry: The Movie (2011)
PG | 93 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Horrid Henry finds himself doing things he never ever thought he'd do, and then some.
Director: Nick Moore | Stars: Theo Stevenson, Richard E. Grant, Parminder Nagra, Mathew Horne
Votes: 3,084
62. Green Eggs and Ham (2019–2022)
TV-Y7 | 26 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
An animated series based on the popular Dr. Seuss story "Green Eggs and Ham."
Stars: Michael Douglas, Adam Devine, Ilana Glazer, Keegan-Michael Key
Votes: 3,176
63. Horrid Henry (2006–2021)
TV-Y7 | 11 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Horrible Henry, he lives an unfair life and feels that the rest of the world is against him and maintains a constant war with the adults.
Stars: Lizzie Waterworth, Tamsin Heatley, Emma Tate, Aidan Cook
Votes: 1,299
64. Max & Ruby (2002–2021)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Family
The adventures of two little bunnies, three-year-old Max and seven-year-old Ruby, as they try to get along in day-to-day life.
Stars: Lorraine Parsloe, Lynn Cleckner, Loretta Jafelice, Julie-Ann Dean
Votes: 3,016
65. Unicorn Academy (2023– )
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
When a dark force threatens to destroy Unicorn Island, a brave teen and her five schoolmates must rise up to protect their beloved magical academy.
Stars: Sara Garcia, Sadie Laflamme-Snow, Kamaia Fairburn, Gabbi Kosmidis
Votes: 271
66. Little Lord Fauntleroy (1936)
Passed | 102 min | Drama, Family
An American boy turns out to be the long-lost heir of a British fortune. He is sent to live with the cold and unsentimental lord who oversees the trust.
Director: John Cromwell | Stars: Freddie Bartholomew, Dolores Costello, C. Aubrey Smith, Guy Kibbee
Votes: 2,534
67. How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 26 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
A grumpy hermit hatches a plan to steal Christmas from the Whos of Whoville.
Directors: Chuck Jones, Ben Washam | Stars: Boris Karloff, June Foray, Dal McKennon
Votes: 59,124
68. Angelo Rules (2010– )
TV-Y7 | 11 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Angelo is a sweet-talking genius with a knack for getting out of trouble.
Stars: Cynthia de Graaff, Cassandra Lee Morris, Jennifer Visalli, Aaron Conley
Votes: 1,815
69. My Father's Dragon (2022)
PG | 99 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Elmer Elevator searches for a captive Dragon on Wild Island and finds much more than he could ever have anticipated.
Director: Nora Twomey | Stars: Leighton Meester, Charlyne Yi, Judy Greer, Ian McShane
Votes: 3,573
70. Monster Family (2017)
PG | 93 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Despite the title, the Wishbone family are far from happy. In an attempt to reconnect as a family, Mum and Emma plan a fun night out. However, her plan backfires when an evil witch curses them, and they're all turned into Monsters.
Director: Holger Tappe | Stars: Dirk Stollberg, Emily Watson, Jason Isaacs, Jan Makino
Votes: 5,420 | Gross: $0.13M
71. PJ Masks (2015–2024)
TV-Y | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
When young friends Connor, Amaya, and Greg put on their pajamas and activate their animal amulets, they turn into their alter egos: Catboy, Owlette, and Gekko as they embark on adventures that are filled with action.
Stars: Addison Holley, Juan Luis Bonilla, Kyle Breitkopf, Brianna Daguanno
Votes: 1,592
72. Ronja, the Robber's Daughter (2014–2015)
TV-Y7-FV | 25 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
The story follows Ronja, a young girl whose father is the chief of a tribe of bandits. They live in a huge castle in the forest with the bandits. In this story Ronja encounters mystical ... See full summary »
Stars: Gillian Anderson, Teresa Gallagher, Rasmus Hardiker, Giles New
Votes: 966
73. Madeline (1989–2001)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Family
A young girl embarks on a series of misadventures, causing her friends and teachers to be worrisome. Based on the children's books.
Stars: Christopher Plummer, Tracey Lee Smythe, Stevie Louise Vallance, Vanessa King
Votes: 1,825
74. The Berenstain Bears (1985–2004)
TV-Y | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
We follow a family of bears, known as the Berenstain Bears, as they figure out life together. With friendly neighbors and close friends, the journey is never boring. Inspired by the book series written by Stan and Jan Berenstain.
Stars: David Mendenhall, Ben Campbell, Tajja Isen, Camilla Scott
Votes: 3,692
75. The Who Was? Show (2018)
TV-PG | 25 min | Short, Adventure, Comedy
Fresh voices bring some of the most famous names in history to life. A live-action sketch comedy show based on the series of best-selling books.
Stars: Lilla Crawford, Haley Tju, Andy Daly, H. Jon Benjamin
Votes: 703
76. Charlie and Lola (2005–2008)
TV-Y | 22 min | Animation, Family
Animation following a boy's efforts to get his stubborn little sister to try new things.
Stars: Morgan Gayle, Ryan Harris, Daniel Mayers, Clementine Cowell
Votes: 2,333
77. Jumanji (1996–1999)
TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Sister and brother Judy Shepherd (Debi Derryberry) and Peter Shepherd (Ashley Johnson) move to a new house with Aunt Nora Shepherd (Melanie Chartoff). In the attic, they find an unusual ... See full summary »
Stars: Debi Derryberry, Ashley Johnson, Bill Fagerbakke, Melanie Chartoff
Votes: 2,050
78. The Stinky & Dirty Show (2015–2019)
TV-Y | 11 min | Animation, Family
Stinky the garbage truck and Dirty the backhoe loader are best friends who have lots of adventures together. They find themselves in some strange situations, and try to find resourceful solutions to problems.
Stars: Issac Ryan Brown, Jet Jurgensmeyer, Darin De Paul, Tom Kenny
Votes: 365
79. Lost Ollie (2022)
TV-PG | 45 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
A lost toy, searching across the countryside for the boy who lost him, and the story of the boy who lost more than a best friend.
Stars: Jake Johnson, Gina Rodriguez, Kesler Talbot, Jonathan Groff
Votes: 1,948
80. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (2015–2021)
TV-Y | 22 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
In the If You Give a Mouse a Cookie series, based on the book series by Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond, the main characters are Mouse, Pig, Moose, Dog and Cat and several humans. The episodes revolve around their adventures.
Stars: Roger Craig Smith, Jessica DiCicco, Jeff Bennett, Mason Mahay
Votes: 235
81. Babar (1989–2002)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The adventures of the King of the elephants, his family, and friends.
Stars: Richard Binsley, Gordon Pinsent, Dawn Greenhalgh, Stuart Stone
Votes: 5,538
82. The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday (2023 TV Special)
TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
In this new adventure set before the events of the feature, there's nothing the Bad Guys love more than Christmas morning, because while everyone is home opening presents, it's the perfect ... See full summary »
Directors: Christo Stamboliev, Bret Haaland | Stars: Michael Godere, Ezekiel Ajeigbe, Raul Ceballos, Chris Diamantopoulos
Votes: 1,618
83. The Lorax (1972 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 25 min | Animation, Drama, Family
A ruined industrialist tells his tale of his environmentally self-destructive greed despite the warnings of an old forest creature.
Director: Hawley Pratt | Stars: Eddie Albert, Bob Holt, Athena Lorde, Harlen Carraher
Votes: 3,398
84. Pretty Freekin Scary (2023)
TV-G | Comedy, Family, Horror
Follows 14-year old Frankie Ripp, who appears to have a perfect life, until she dies. She is then allowed to return home, but only with her new Underworld guardians, while having to adapt to her 'once-dead' status in Middle School.
Stars: Eliana Sua, Yonas Kibreab, Kyan Samuels, Leah Mei Gold
Votes: 230
85. Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (1966)
G | 25 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Christopher Robin's bear attempts to raid a beehive in a tall tree.
Director: Wolfgang Reitherman | Stars: Sterling Holloway, Junius Matthews, Ralph Wright, Barbara Luddy
Votes: 4,735
86. Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey! (2009)
G | 80 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
George embarks on a cross-country trip to reunite a baby elephant with her family.
Director: Norton Virgien | Stars: Frank Welker, Amy Hill, Ed O'Ross, Jeff Bennett
Votes: 1,452
87. Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat (2001–2004)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A young cat living in a magistrate's palace in ancient China, learns the values and importance of family and loyalty.
Stars: Holly Gauthier-Frankel, Oliver Grainger, Jesse Vinet, Hiro Kanagawa
Votes: 1,391
88. Curious George 3: Back to the Jungle (2015)
G | 81 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Curious George goes on an epic adventure to space that crash lands in the jungles of Africa leading to an unforgettable journey with some new animal friends.
Director: Phil Weinstein | Stars: Frank Welker, Jeff Bennett, Gwendoline Yeo, John Goodman
Votes: 701
89. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2017–2022)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Prequel to the 2009 film, with inventor boy Flint Lockwood and reporter girl Sam Sparks as best friends during high school.
Stars: Mark Robert Edwards, Katie Griffin, Seán Cullen, David Berni
Votes: 871
90. Go, Dog, Go (2021– )
TV-Y | 24 min | Animation, Family
Young pup Tag Barker and her adventures in Pawston, a colorful community of dogs on the go.
Stars: Michela Luci, Callum Shoniker, Lyon Smith, Linda Ballantyne
Votes: 282
91. The Shrinking of Treehorn (2024)
82 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy | Post-production
This follows a young man who begins shrinking in size after playing a strange board game, which goes largely unnoticed by his parents.
Director: Ron Howard | Star: Mezi Atwood
92. Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year (2002)
G | 65 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
Ring in the season with Winnie The Pooh in a holiday adventure.
Directors: Gary Katona, Ed Wexler, Jamie Mitchell | Stars: Jim Cummings, Peter Cullen, John Fiedler, Michael Gough
Votes: 3,097
93. Not Quite Narwhal (2023– )
TV-Y | 13 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Not Quite Narwhal follows curious and fun-loving Kelp, who has always believed he's a narwhal like the rest of his family under the sea, until the day he makes the most amazing discovery - he's actually a unicorn.
Stars: Nevin Kar, Scarlett Kate Ferguson, Sasha Knight, Micaiah Chen
Votes: 128
94. The Little Engine That Could (1991 Video)
TV-Y | 27 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
A little switch engine named Tillie must help the birthday train reach a town that holds a kid's upcoming birthday party. Unfortunately, it is past by a treacherous mountain.
Director: Dave Edwards | Stars: Kath Soucie, Frank Welker, B.J. Ward, Neil Ross
Votes: 414
95. Famous 5: On the Case (2008)
TV-Y7 | 21 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
A new and modern adaptation of the Famous Five books written by Enid Blyton.
Stars: Alexandra Pic, Shridhar Solanki, Hervé Grull, Ciara Janson
Votes: 136
96. The Highway Rat (2017 TV Movie)
25 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A greedy rat travels the highway in search of other animals' food.
Director: Jeroen Jaspaert | Stars: David Tennant, Rob Brydon, Frances de la Tour, Tom Hollander
Votes: 1,184
97. The Robber Hotzenplotz (2022)
106 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime
When the robber Hotzenplotz steals a grandmother's coffee grinder, Kasperl and his friend Seppel set out to get it back from him.
Director: Michael Krummenacher | Stars: Hedi Kriegeskotte, Nicholas Ofczarek, Hans Marquardt, Benedikt Jenke
Votes: 369
98. Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends (2004–2008)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A young green spider named Squirt - one of the many children of the caring arachnid, Miss Spider - experiences life from a bug's perspective.
Stars: Kristin Davis, Scott Beaudin, Rebecca Brenner, Julie Lemieux
Votes: 601
99. Horton Hears a Who! (1970 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 26 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Horton The Elephant struggles to protect a microscopic community from his neighbours who refuse to believe it exists.
Directors: Chuck Jones, Ben Washam | Stars: Hans Conried, June Foray, Chuck Jones, Thurl Ravenscroft
Votes: 2,093
100. Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day (1968)
G | 25 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Winnie the Pooh and his friends experience high winds, heavy rains, and a flood in Hundred Acre Wood.
Directors: Wolfgang Reitherman, Ben Sharpsteen | Stars: Sebastian Cabot, Sterling Holloway, John Fiedler, Jon Walmsley
Votes: 5,461