80 animation movies for learning English + Video!
Learning English, especially idioms and slang is always challenging and many people want to try different and fun ways to do it! So learning from movies can help us to improve our listening skills and also vast our vocabulary.
1. “Elemental” (2023)
the story follows fire element Ember Lumen and water element Wade Ripple, who meet and fall in love after Wade is summoned by a plumbing accident at a convenience store owned by Ember’s father, Bernie
2. “Shaun the Sheep Movie” (2015)
A delightful animated comedy based on the popular TV series “Shaun the Sheep,” following Shaun and his flock as they venture into the big city to rescue their farmer.
3. “Paddington” (2014)
A heartwarming family film about the lovable bear Paddington, who travels from Peru to London and finds a new home with the Brown family.
4. “Arthur Christmas” (2011)
A festive animated movie that reveals the high-tech operation behind Santa Claus’s gift delivery and follows Arthur, Santa’s youngest son, on a mission to deliver a forgotten present.
5. “The Pirates! Band of Misfits” (2012)
A comedic adventure featuring a bumbling Pirate Captain and his quirky crew as they set out on a quest for treasure and fame.
6. “Fantastic Mr. Fox” (2009)
A stop-motion animated film based on Roald Dahl’s book, following the clever Mr. Fox as he outsmarts three greedy farmers.
7. “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” (2023)
The film features an origin story for the brothers Mario and Luigi, Italian-American plumbers who are transported to an alternate world and become entangled in a battle between the Mushroom Kingdom, led by Princess Peach, and the Koopas, led by Bowser.
8. “Peter Rabbit” (2018)
A family-friendly movie that brings Beatrix Potter’s beloved characters to life, as Peter Rabbit and his friends have playful adventures in Mr. McGregor’s vegetable garden.
9. “Early Man” (2018)
A prehistoric animated comedy about a plucky caveman named Dug and his tribe as they challenge a more advanced civilization in a game of soccer.
10. “The Secret of Kells” (2009)
An enchanting animated film inspired by Irish mythology, following a young boy named Brendan on a quest to complete the magical Book of Kells.
11. “The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!” (2012)
A hilarious adventure featuring the Pirate Captain and his crew as they encounter Charles Darwin and battle their rivals.
12. “A Matter of Loaf and Death” (2008)
A short animated film from the “Wallace & Gromit” series, where the duo investigates a series of bakery murders.
13. “Valiant” (2005)
An animated comedy set during World War II, where a small but brave pigeon named Valiant joins the Royal Homing Pigeon Service to deliver important messages.
14. “Chicken Little” (2005)
A comedic animated film about a young chicken who becomes a town hero when he believes the sky is falling, but must prove it’s true to save his reputation.
15. “Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit” (2005)
An animated comedy featuring the eccentric inventor Wallace and his intelligent dog Gromit, as they encounter a mysterious creature threatening a vegetable competition in their town.
16. “Watership Down” (1978)
An adventure film based on Richard Adams’ novel, following a group of rabbits as they search for a new home and face numerous challenges.
17. “Postman Pat: The Movie” (2014)
An animated comedy where Postman Pat enters a TV talent show to save his town from an evil entrepreneur’s schemes.
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18. “The Adventures of Tintin” (2011)
An action-adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg, bringing Hergé’s iconic character Tintin to life in a thrilling mystery.
19. “The Magic Roundabout” (2005)
An animated adventure featuring Dougal the dog, who goes on a quest to save the magical roundabout from an evil ice sorcerer.
20. “Robbie the Reindeer” (1999–2007)
A series of Christmas animated films following Robbie, a reindeer with a red nose, on his adventures in the North Pole.
21. “The Snowman” (1982)
A heartwarming short film about a young boy’s magical journey with a snowman that comes to life.
22. “The Tale of Despereaux” (2008)
An enchanting animated tale about a brave mouse named Despereaux who embarks on a quest to rescue a princess.
23. “Ethel & Ernest” (2016)
An animated adaptation of Raymond Briggs’ graphic novel, chronicling the life of a couple from the 1920s to the 1970s.
24. “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” (2016)
A delightful animated adaptation of the children’s book by Michael Rosen, following a family’s journey to find a bear.
25. “The Highway Rat” (2017)
An animated short film based on Julia Donaldson’s book, featuring a greedy rat’s adventures as he steals food from other creatures.
26. “Horrid Henry: The Movie” (2011)
A family comedy following the mischievous adventures of Horrid Henry as he tries to win a writing competition.
27. “The Canterville Ghost” (1996)
An animated adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s classic ghost story, combining humor and spookiness.
28. “Storks” (2016)
An animated comedy about a stork and a human girl teaming up to deliver a baby to its family.
29. “Pirate’s Passage” (2015)
An animated adventure film about a young boy who befriends an enigmatic sailor and learns about courage, friendship, and the power of storytelling.
30. “The Secret World of Arrietty” (2010)
While not British in origin, the English-language version of this Japanese animated film features British voice actors and tells the story of tiny borrowers living secretly among humans.
31. “The Adventures of Mark Twain” (1985)
A unique and surreal animated movie that brings to life Mark Twain’s literary characters and explores themes of life, death, and human nature.
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32. “Jackboots on Whitehall” (2010)
A satirical animated comedy set in an alternative history where the Nazis invade Britain during World War II, featuring a star-studded British cast.
33. “The Little Prince” (2015)
While not originally British, the English-language version features British actors and tells the story of a young girl who discovers the magical world of the Little Prince.
34. “Fantastic Planet” (1973)
A French-Czechoslovakian animated film with an English-language version, exploring a distant planet where humans are kept as pets by giant blue aliens.
35. “Jungle Beat: The Movie” (2020)
An animated adventure about an alien who lands in the jungle and befriends the animals, leading to unexpected discoveries and friendships.
36. “A Monster in Paris” (2011)
An animated musical set in 1910s Paris, featuring a giant flea and a cabaret singer who must stop a monster terrorizing the city.
37. “When the Wind Blows” (1986)
A poignant animated drama about an elderly British couple trying to survive a nuclear attack, based on Raymond Briggs’ graphic novel.
38. “The Wrong Trousers” (1993)
Another classic short film from the “Wallace & Gromit” series, where the duo faces a penguin thief and a high-speed train chase.
39. “Paddington 2” (2017)
The sequel to “Paddington,” where the lovable bear gets involved in a new adventure involving a stolen pop-up book.
40. “Mary Poppins Returns” (2018)
A musical fantasy film that serves as a sequel to the original “Mary Poppins,” featuring a magical nanny and new adventures for the Banks family.
41. “The Jungle Book” (1967)
The classic Disney animated film inspired by Rudyard Kipling’s book, following Mowgli, a young boy raised by wolves in the jungle.
42. “The Star” (2017)
An animated Christmas film that tells the story of the first Christmas from the perspective of the animals involved.
43. “Flushed Away” (2006)
An animated comedy about a pampered pet rat named Roddy who ends up in the sewer world of Ratropolis, where he embarks on a thrilling adventure.
44. “The Book of Life” (2014)
A vibrant animated musical inspired by the Mexican Day of the Dead celebration, with themes of love, friendship, and family.
45. “The Plague Dogs” (1982)
A powerful animated drama about two dogs who escape from a research laboratory and seek refuge in the wild, facing numerous challenges.
46. “The Magic Roundabout” (2005)
An animated adventure featuring Dougal the dog, who goes on a quest to save the magical roundabout from an evil ice sorcerer.
47. “The Queen’s Corgi” (2019)
An animated comedy about the misadventures of a pampered corgi named Rex, who becomes lost and must find his way back to the Queen’s palace.
48. “Winnie the Pooh” (2011)
A heartwarming animated film featuring the beloved characters from A.A. Milne’s stories, as they embark on a quest to find Eeyore’s missing tail.
49. “Stardog and Turbocat” (2019)
An animated sci-fi adventure about a dog and a cat who gain superpowers and become unlikely heroes.
50. “The Wind in the Willows” (1983)
An adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s classic tale, following the adventures of Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger in the English countryside.
51. “Astro Boy” (2009)
An action-packed animated film about a young robot boy with incredible powers who searches for his identity and purpose.
52. “Moomins and the Comet Chase” (2010)
An animated fantasy film based on Tove Jansson’s beloved Moomin characters, as they set out on a journey to stop a comet from hitting their valley.
53. “A Christmas Carol” (2009)
An adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas tale, using motion-capture animation and featuring Jim Carrey as Ebenezer Scrooge.
54. “The Land Before Time” (1988)
A heartwarming animated adventure about a group of young dinosaurs who journey together to find the Great Valley, a land of safety and plenty.
55. “The Nut Job” (2014)
An animated comedy about a mischievous squirrel named Surly who plans a heist on a nut store with his friends.
56. “High-Rise” (2015)
While not a traditional animated movie, this film uses animation sequences to depict the dystopian world inside a high-rise building.
57. “Valiant” (2005)
An animated comedy set during World War II, where a small but brave pigeon named Valiant joins the Royal Homing Pigeon Service to deliver important messages.
58. “The Croods” (2013)
An animated comedy-adventure about a prehistoric family who must navigate a changing world and discover new perspectives.
59. “Rise of the Guardians” (2012)
A fantasy adventure film that brings together iconic childhood characters like Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, and the Easter Bunny to protect children from evil forces.
60. “Yellow Submarine” (1968)
An animated musical fantasy featuring The Beatles, as they journey to Pepperland to save it from the Blue Meanies.
61. “Robots” (2005)
An animated comedy about a young robot named Rodney Copperbottom who dreams of becoming an inventor and changing the world.
62. “The Little Polar Bear” (2001)
An animated adventure about a young polar bear named Lars who sets out on a journey to find new friends and his missing father.
63. “The Sheep Pig” (1995)
Also known as “Babe,” this heartwarming film follows a pig who becomes a sheepdog with the help of his newfound friends on the farm.
64. “The Adventures of Robin Hood” (1973)
A Disney animated adaptation of the classic tale of Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men in Sherwood Forest.
65. “Happy Feet” (2006)
An animated musical featuring a tap-dancing penguin named Mumble who finds his place in the world and uses his unique talent to save his community.
66. “Gnomeo & Juliet” (2011)
A fun and quirky retelling of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” set in the world of garden gnomes.
67. “The Illusionauts” (2012)
An animated adventure that combines live-action and animation, following a boy and his friends as they explore the world of dreams.
68. “The Gruffalo” (2009)
An animated adaptation of Julia Donaldson’s beloved children’s book, featuring a clever mouse on a journey through the deep, dark woods.
69. “The Lorax” (2012)
An animated musical based on Dr. Seuss’ book, advocating for environmental conservation and the importance of nature.
70. “Frankenweenie” (2012)
A stop-motion animated film directed by Tim Burton, about a young boy who brings his deceased dog back to life with unintended consequences.
71. “The Canterville Ghost” (1996)
An animated adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s classic ghost story, combining humor and spookiness.
72. “A Turtle’s Tale: Sammy’s Adventures” (2010)
An animated adventure following the journey of a sea turtle named Sammy as he explores the ocean and encounters various challenges.
73. “Peter Rabbit” (2018)
A family-friendly movie that brings Beatrix Potter’s beloved characters to life, as Peter Rabbit and his friends have playful adventures in Mr. McGregor’s vegetable garden.
74. “Justin and the Knights of Valour” (2013)
An animated adventure about a young boy named Justin who dreams of becoming a knight and embarks on a quest to fulfill his destiny.
75. “The Red Turtle” (2016)
A beautifully animated and dialogue-free film about a man stranded on a deserted island and his encounters with a mysterious red turtle.
76. “Persepolis” (2007)
A critically acclaimed animated drama based on Marjane Satrapi’s graphic novel, recounting her coming-of-age during the Iranian Revolution.
77. “The Breadwinner” (2017)
An animated drama set in Afghanistan, telling the story of a young girl who disguises herself as a boy to support her family under Taliban rule.
78. “The BFG” (2016)
An adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic tale, following a young girl named Sophie and her friendship with a Big Friendly Giant.
79. “The Snowman and the Snowdog” (2012)
A heartwarming sequel to “The Snowman,” where a young boy builds a snowman and a snowdog that come to life.
80. “Rango” (2011)
A quirky animated Western film about a chameleon who becomes the sheriff of a desert town and faces various challenges. It’s won an Oscar for best animation and is actually one of my favorites!
