5 Most Heartwarming Animated Movies to Watch With Your Kids on a Cozy Evening
Cute works from Pixar and Disney and the story of Santa's son.
Long ago, at the beginning of the 21st century, major animation studios realized that full-length animations could be made to appeal not only to children, but to adults as well.
This gave a new impetus to the development of animation and led to the creation of true masterpieces.
1. Luca, 2021
13-year-old Luca lives underwater with his parents and other sea monsters. They do not harm anyone and are very afraid of fishermen.
One day, the teenager meets Alberto, and together they go to the land and turn into humans. The two boys meet a girl named Giulia and want to fulfill her dream – to participate in a race where you can win a scooter.
2. Arthur Christmas, 2011
It turns out that Santa Claus is a hereditary position. And presents are no longer delivered by sleigh, but by high-tech gadgets.
Soon, the current Santa will be succeeded by his eldest son, Steve, a businesslike and rather cold man. But then the youngest, Arthur, discovers that a little girl will not receive a present due to a mistake. Together with his grandfather, he decides to correct the situation personally.
This is a simple and very funny adventure story with a festive atmosphere. And also a reminder that everyone who deserves a gift should get it.
3. The Good Dinosaur, 2015
65 million years ago, no meteorite hit the Earth and the dinosaurs did not die out. They evolved into intelligent creatures, herding and fighting pests – primitive humans.
Apatosaurus Arlo has a hard time adjusting to the world and is afraid of everything. But one day he falls into a river and is swept away far from home. Now he must find the courage to return to his family. And a boy nicknamed Spot will help him.
4. Smallfoot, 2018
Somewhere in the mountains of Nepal live the yetis, who think humans are just a scary legend. But one day Migo sees a plane crash, and his relatives descend into the clouds to see if the Smallfoots really exist. This is how the yetis meet the documentary filmmaker Percy.
The movie amusingly turns the myths about snowmen on their head, showing that they, in turn, think we are imaginary monsters. And that, in fact, these creatures are more cute and funny than scary.
5. Song of the Sea, 2014
Lighthouse keeper Conor raises his son Ben and daughter Saoirse on his own. The mother of both children is a magical selkie. The girl inherited her unusual abilities, and the boy turned out to be an ordinary person.
The young characters must save the world from a witch who turns everyone to stone. To do this, they have to go through difficult trials.
The movie by Irishman Tomm Moore plays on the myths of his native country about the amazing Selkie creatures. But the plot is based on the adventures of children who grow closer to each other.