Top 10 Most Underrated Animated Movies

by tristandetwiler | created - 15 Nov 2013 | updated - 15 Nov 2013 | Public

These are the animated films, from any movie studio, that I feel are heavily underrated and aren't rated fairly. Just to be perfectly, I think all of these films are great as well.

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1. Anastasia (1997)

G | 94 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama

61 Metascore

The last surviving child of the Russian Royal Family joins two con men to reunite with her grandmother, the Dowager Empress, while the undead Rasputin seeks her death.

Directors: Don Bluth, Gary Goldman | Stars: Meg Ryan, John Cusack, Christopher Lloyd, Kelsey Grammer

Votes: 136,094 | Gross: $58.41M

This is, in my opinion, the most underrated film probably ever made, besides Stuart Little. It's one of the greatest animated films out there... and almost nobody remembers it, except for that small handful of those who are film geeks, like myself. With it's once again, incredible score, and very unique and great-looking animation, it's a fantastic version of an old legend that many people retold over the ages. Check it out if you haven't!

2. The Prince of Egypt (1998)

PG | 99 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama

64 Metascore

Egyptian Prince Moses learns of his identity as a Hebrew and his destiny to become the chosen deliverer of his people.

Directors: Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner, Simon Wells | Stars: Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sandra Bullock

Votes: 146,444 | Gross: $101.22M

With an amazing score by Hans Zimmer, this retelling of a classic Bible story is great, even if you're not the religious type. It's very well done in terms of animation and editing. Something you don't want to miss.

3. The Iron Giant (1999)

PG | 86 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

85 Metascore

A young boy befriends a giant robot from outer space that a paranoid government agent wants to destroy.

Director: Brad Bird | Stars: Eli Marienthal, Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Aniston, Vin Diesel

Votes: 227,590 | Gross: $23.16M

The movie does have a cult following, even to this day, but it's not heavily-recognized by the General Public, and it really should be. It's one of the greatest stories ever told and it's one of my favorite films of all time.

4. Titan A.E. (2000)

PG | 94 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

48 Metascore

A young man learns that he has to find a hidden Earth ship before an enemy alien species does in order to secure the survival of humanity.

Directors: Don Bluth, Gary Goldman | Stars: Matt Damon, Drew Barrymore, Bill Pullman, Jim Breuer

Votes: 63,965 | Gross: $22.75M

With a great mix of 2-D Animation and CGI Rendering, Titan A.E offers a unique and interesting story mixed with great action scenes mixed with well-developed stories. Great humor that you'll definitely be quoting for a while is present too.

5. The Princess and the Frog (2009)

G | 97 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

73 Metascore

A waitress, desperate to fulfill her dreams as a restaurant owner, is set on a journey to turn a frog prince back into a human being, but she has to face the same problem after she kisses him.

Directors: Ron Clements, John Musker | Stars: Anika Noni Rose, Keith David, Oprah Winfrey, Bruno Campos

Votes: 166,934 | Gross: $104.40M

Now, the only reason I think this movie was underrated was because of actually the marketing campaign. Seriously, this film had some of the worst commercials I've ever seen for any movie ever. Just look up the Teaser online... and you'll see what I mean.

6. Bolt (2008)

PG | 96 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

67 Metascore

The canine star of a fictional sci-fi/action show that believes his powers are real embarks on a cross country trek to save his co-star from a threat he believes is just as real.

Directors: Byron Howard, Chris Williams | Stars: John Travolta, Miley Cyrus, Susie Essman, Mark Walton

Votes: 229,055 | Gross: $114.05M

I have absolutely no idea what happened to this movie... it just came and went. That's it, nothing more and nothing less. Why did people forget about this movie? It's unbelievable! It has one of the greatest premises in cinema and has some of the best action scenes ever shown in an animated movie. You really need to see it, not only for it's animation, but story, music, and quotes along with it.

7. Meet the Robinsons (2007)

G | 95 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

61 Metascore

Lewis is a brilliant inventor who meets mysterious stranger named Wilbur Robinson, whisking Lewis away in a time machine and together they team up to track down Bowler Hat Guy in a showdown that ends with an unexpected twist of fate.

Director: Stephen J. Anderson | Stars: Daniel Hansen, Wesley Singerman, Angela Bassett, Jordan Fry

Votes: 111,433 | Gross: $97.82M

This is the movie that inspired me to do something with my life. It's truly an amazing story about a young inventor just trying to fit in with society and trying to find the family he never knew about. It ends on a powerful note and basically tells the audience to never give up. I'm not sure why it was underrated... maybe it was the marketing again... Curses!!

8. The Swan Princess (1994)

G | 90 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

70 Metascore

A power-hungry sorcerer curses a princess to live as a swan by day in this tale of everlasting love.

Director: Richard Rich | Stars: Jack Palance, Howard McGillin, Michelle Nicastro, Liz Callaway

Votes: 27,069 | Gross: $9.77M

I think this film got it's share of popularity over the years, so I wouldn't be surprised if that's why many people forgot about this film: THEY'RE SICK OF IT!! I admit, it can get a little cheesy, but the film is still fun to watch... but avoid the sequels... oh god, avoid those movies, they're horrible.

9. Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)

G | 85 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

87 Metascore

Wallace and his loyal dog, Gromit, set out to discover the mystery behind the garden sabotage that plagues their village and threatens the annual giant vegetable growing contest.

Directors: Steve Box, Nick Park | Stars: Peter Sallis, Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, Peter Kay

Votes: 146,136 | Gross: $56.11M

While not the greatest animated film, it surely does hold up on a lot of levels. It's fantastic humor still cracks me up to this day, and the creative inventions the two geniuses come up can bring loads of fun.

10. The Incredibles (2004)

PG | 115 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

90 Metascore

While trying to lead a quiet suburban life, a family of undercover superheroes are forced into action to save the world.

Director: Brad Bird | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Samuel L. Jackson, Holly Hunter, Jason Lee

Votes: 809,110 | Gross: $261.44M

While it was regarded as a fantastic film, receiving high scores from many reviewers and websites, the film seems to have been forgotten by much in recent. It's still an amazing film with great quotes and pure humanity. ...Odd choice of words, but it's still a good Great FANTASTIC movie.



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