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- The Little Mermaid. Jodi Benson, Pat Carroll, Christopher Daniel Barnes. 392 votes. The Little Mermaid captured the hearts of audiences worldwide with its stunning animation, iconic characters, and unforgettable soundtrack, making it a quintessential representation of the animation genre in the '80s.
- The Land Before Time. Gabriel Damon, Candace Hutson, Judith Barsi. 353 votes. A poignant exploration of childhood nostalgia and a mesmerizing tribute to the beauty of the natural world, The Land Before Time stands as a testament to the sheer wonder and creativity of '80s animation.
- The Fox and the Hound. Mickey Rooney, Kurt Russell, Pearl Bailey. 311 votes. The Fox and the Hound is a heartwarming tale that showcases the powerful bond of friendship amidst the harsh realities of societal expectations and prejudices.
- An American Tail. Cathianne Blore, Laura Carson, Dom DeLuise. 318 votes. Combining the charm of anthropomorphic animal characters with a rich historical setting, An American Tail serves as a prime example of the '80s penchant for using animation to tell poignant, thought-provoking stories.
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Heavy Metal Magazinewas a major underground hit when it first dropped in 1977, giving a platform to many science fiction and fantasy artists who would otherwise have been ignored by mainstream media outlets. An animated film was inevitable, and in 1981 it hit screens courtesy of producer Ivan Reitman. The film is an anthology series of stories adap...
During an age when the threat of nuclear exchange was still on the table, director Jimmy Murakami made this tale about a rural Sussex couple who keep abreast of escalating tensions during the Soviet-Afghan war. Relatively naive and very traditional, they mistakenly believe themselves ready for a possible nuclear war involving Britain. When the wors...
Disney took a stab at an animated retelling of Lloyd Alexander's 1965 novel The Black Cauldron,and its signature style is widely regarded as the go-to standard beyond its original source material. The story focuses on a young pig keeper named Taran and his friends who set out to destroy a mythical cauldron with enormous powers before it can be abus...
In the 1980s, Don Bluth seemed to be on top of the world, rivaling even Disney when it came to the strength of his animated films. An American Tailis no exception. The film is remarkably unapologetic in how it tackles the vicious antisemitism prominent in Eastern Europe during the 1880s. RELATED: 5 Cartoons From the '80s That Should Get A Reboot (A...
This classic animated film ended up spawning 13 sequels right up to 2016, proving how timeless a story it is. The original is by far the best; a tale of multiple dinosaur species forced to migrate to the legendary Great Valley after a famine strikes their land. The film is beloved for its adorable child dinosaur designs, an excellent story (even if...
At a time when Transformershype was at an all-time high, Hasbro decided to release a full length animated feature film that would serve as the bridge between seasons 2 and 3 of the cartoon TV series. It ended up becoming a colossal hit with fans, not to mention notorious for its killing off of several major characters such as Optimus Prime. By the ...
Disney would adapt yet another property into animated form in 1989 with Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid. It would close out the 1980s and pave the way for Disney's hot-streakof 1990s animated hits that were soon to follow. The original movie is a timeless classic centered around a young mermaid named Ariel who is keen to explore the hu...
This Japanese anime film is perhaps the most popular entry in the entire genre, standing the test of time as the defacto standard for manga-inspired epics. Akirais a psychological thriller that takes place in a turbulent, commercialized future focusing on Tetsuo, a member of a bike gang who suddenly develops terrifying telekinetic abilities. As his...
Peter S. Beagle's beloved novel got the Rankin/Bass animated treatment in this timeless 1982 classic film about a lone unicorn who sets out from the safety of her forest to find out what has become of her kind. She soon learns that the outside world is full of danger, none more so than the villainous King Haggard and his terrifying Red Bull. RELATE...
Few animated films can match the wonder, splendor, and imagination of Don Bluth's signature 1980s classic The Secret Of Nimh. A far cry from the happy-go-lucky Disney films that preceded it, Nimhcentered around a much darker tale involving a mother mouse named Mrs. Brisby trying desperately to move her family's home away from a dangerous farmer's p...
Along with her black cat Jiji, Kiki settles in a seaside town and starts a high-flying delivery service. Here begins her magical encounter with independence and responsibility, making lifelong friends and finding her place in the world ...
- My Neighbor Totoro 1988, 86 min. Hayao Miyazaki • Starring: Noriko Hidaka, Chika Sakamoto, Shigesato Itoi. Adventure • Animation • Anime. find this movie on ►
- Grave of the Fireflies 1988, 89 min. Isao Takahata • Starring: Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, Yoshiko Shinohara. Animation • Anime • Drama. find this movie on ►
- Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind 1984, 117 min. Hayao Miyazaki • Starring: Sumi Shimamoto, Ichirô Nagai, Mahito Tsujimura. Adventure • Animation • Anime.
- Castle in the Sky 1986, 124 min. Hayao Miyazaki • Starring: Keiko Yokozawa, Mayumi Tanaka, Kotoe Hatsui. Adventure • Animation • Anime. find this movie on ►
- The Little Mermaid (1989) Walt Disney’s The Little Mermaid explored the world “under the sea” unlike Disney had ever done before. The movie stars Ariel, a young mermaid who wants to know what it is like to live on land.
- Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) The live-action and animated comedy-mystery film that was directed by acclaimed director Robert Zemeckis, Who Framed Roger Rabbit was a crossover hit, combining both live-action humans and animated cartoons together on the big screen.
- The Land Before Time (1988) Before Jurassic Park became all the rage, The Land Before Time was a glorified hit about dinosaurs in its own right. This was another film directed and produced by Don Bluth, but was also executive produced by iconic directors Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, among others.
- An American Tail (1986) Fievel Mousekewitz is a mouse on a search to find his family. In the process, he comes as a Jewish immigrant to the United States from Russia and goes on an epic adventure.
Highest-grossing animated films of the 1980s. Figures are given in U.S. dollars (USD). Walt Disney Animation Studios is the most represented studio with 5 feature films. Top 20. Rank. Title. Country. Production Company.
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While emigrating to the United States, a young Russian mouse gets separated from his family and must locate them while trying to survive in a new country. Director Don Bluth Stars Dom DeLuise Christopher Plummer Erica Yohn. 6. Angel's Egg.
