1. Toy Story 1995，IMDB Rating: 8.3, IMDB Votes: 1079229, ID: 0114709 Photo by bp.blogspot.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Toy Story, the groundbreaking first feature made entirely by computer, offers a delightful blend of humor and excitement, creating a whimsical universe from a child’s bedroom, a gas station, and suburban highways. Its charming heroes—the toys that come to life when unseen—deliver an engaging story that’s perfect for young audiences seeking fun and laughter.
2. The Incredibles 2004，IMDB Rating: 8.0, IMDB Votes: 819049, ID: 0317705 Photo by popkult.blog.hu, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 The Incredibles is a superhero spoof that alternates breakneck action with satire of suburban sitcom life. It’s a funny, heartwarming, dazzlingly animated adventure. Despite some action sequences and themes around death, it’s suitable for children.
3. Up 2009，IMDB Rating: 8.3, IMDB Votes: 1136951, ID: 1049413 Photo by fanpop.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Up is a wonderful film with characters who are believable and spend much of their time floating above the rain forests of Venezuela. It tells a story as tickling to the imagination as the magical animated films of my childhood. Despite themes around death, it’s suitable for children.
4. Onward 2020，IMDB Rating: 7.4, IMDB Votes: 172576, ID: 7146812 Photo by gwigwi.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Onward emerges from a deeply personal narrative, built on the poignant idea of spending just one more day with a lost parent, presenting a mix of humor and heart in its dazzling animation. Despite its themes of death and grief, Onward remains suitable for kids, resonating with universal emotions that children can understand.
5. Lightyear 2022，IMDB Rating: 6.1, IMDB Votes: 125744, ID: 10298810 Photo by newqualitipedia.telepedia.net, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Lightyear is another shining example of Pixar’s ability to tell captivating and grounded stories no matter how innovative their setting is. Its plot is slightly predictable on occasion and there are a couple of jokes that fall flat. Despite the MPAA not recommending children under eight seeing Lightyear without a parent or guardian, the film is very suitable for children to watch.
6. Elemental 2023，IMDB Rating: 7.0, IMDB Votes: 133968, ID: 15789038 Photo by wikipedia.org, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Elemental, a vibrant Pixar creation, captivates with its stunning visuals and explores the fascinating social dynamics between different elemental beings, though it faces challenges in its world-building and conventional storytelling. Rated PG for mild peril, brief language, and thematic elements, Elemental is still appropriate for children, offering valuable life lessons amid its enchanting narrative.
7. Finding Nemo 2003，IMDB Rating: 8.2, IMDB Votes: 1122971, ID: 0266543 Photo by bp.blogspot.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Finding Nemo is a timeless Pixar classic that beautifully immerses viewers in the vibrant undersea world, following the touching tale of Marlin, a clown fish on a mission to rescue his son, Nemo. Packed with humor, adventure, and emotional depth, it resonates with audiences of all ages, making it a must-watch for families.
8. Inside Out 2015，IMDB Rating: 8.1, IMDB Votes: 814501, ID: 2096673 Photo by popkult.blog.hu, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Inside Out is a Pixar film set inside the mind of a young girl named Riley. It explores complex themes like emotions and life changes with humor and sensitivity. The film is a creative masterpiece that offers a deep and meaningful look at our inner emotional world.
9. Coco 2017，IMDB Rating: 8.4, IMDB Votes: 603223, ID: 2380307 Photo by geekblast.com.br, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Coco is a visually magnificent film that honors Mexican culture and folklore, telling the enchanting story of a young boy’s journey to the Land of the Dead in search of his family’s roots. With its heartwarming themes of family, legacy, and the transformative power of music, Coco strikes a chord with both kids and adults alike.
10. Soul 2020，IMDB Rating: 8.0, IMDB Votes: 386617, ID: 2948372 Photo by xtthnee.tistory.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Soul is a thought-provoking Pixar film about a jazz pianist who finds himself in the afterlife. The film explores themes of passion, purpose, and the meaning of life. While it offers deep contemplation, it falls short of capturing the emotional depth of other Pixar films.
11. Luca 2021，IMDB Rating: 7.4, IMDB Votes: 198596, ID: 12801262 Photo by wikipedia.org, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Luca, a coming-of-age story set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, is a delightful Pixar creation. The film, which tells the tale of a young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta, and endless scooter rides, is full of energy and charm. Despite its simple plot, Luca is praised for its beautiful animation and sweet fish-out-of-water story. It’s a film that’s not only visually stunning but also tells a heartwarming story that’s suitable for children.
12. Turning Red 2022，IMDB Rating: 7.0, IMDB Votes: 156065, ID: 8097030 Photo by media-amazon.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Turning Red is a radical, brazenly hormonal PG movie that fills a huge void in the lives of awkward, novel female teens. It’s a film that deals with themes around death and grief, and a few references to sex are made that kids could pick up on. Despite these mature themes, the film is very suitable for children to watch, and, like most Disney Pixar movies, contains important life lessons surrounded by a fun and heartwarming narrative.
13. Brave 2012，IMDB Rating: 7.1, IMDB Votes: 446749, ID: 1217209 Photo by blogspot.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Brave, a Pixar film, tells the story of Merida, a spunky princess who defies an age-old tradition. Despite not being as groundbreaking as other Pixar films, Brave is still a good movie, packed with smart humor and presented with animation that is always enjoyable to watch. It’s a film that’s suitable for children, containing important life lessons surrounded by a fun and heartwarming narrative.
14. Ratatouille 2007，IMDB Rating: 8.1, IMDB Votes: 838484, ID: 0382932 Photo by coyotepr.uk, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Ratatouille stands out as a clever film, showcasing breathtaking animation despite a somewhat weak plot. It centers on a rat aspiring to become a chef, illustrating the sensuality of food and the joy of pursuing one’s dreams. Rated PG, Ratatouille is definitely suitable for children, like many Disney Pixar films, imparting essential life lessons through a fun and heartwarming story.
15. Monsters, Inc. 2001，IMDB Rating: 8.1, IMDB Votes: 989461, ID: 0198781 Photo by popkult.blog.hu, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Monsters, Inc. is an energetic and uplifting film that exemplifies how Pixar has raised the bar for all-ages animation. It amusingly reveals that while kids fear monsters, those very monsters are just as scared of kids! With its PG rating, Monsters, Inc. remains perfectly suitable for children, weaving important life lessons into its joyful narrative.
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