Some of the best and most beloved movies feature cute pets, barnyard critters, jungle animals, and dangerous beasts. What is the best animal movie of all time? This is a crowdranked list of great movies that star real, animated, or animatronic animals. Pet movies aren't just for the dogs anymore. What's the best movie about animals? If a movie makes you cry or cheer or feel unusually invested... odds are good that there's a plucky animal involved. If a film makes you grip your arm rests, cover your eyes, and feel like something's crawling on you, there might just be an animatronic shark or CGI spider on the screen. (But we'd rather look at cute baby animals.)
Some of the most heart-wrenching scenes in movies involve children or strong heroic lead men losing their beloved dogs or horses. The best funny talking animal movies have a diverse mix of animal actors, including cats, dogs, birds, monkeys, and sea mammals. Voice talent from famous A-list actors provides laughs and quotable lines for both children and adults.
These are the best movies with animals either as the main characters or as the main focus. Vote up your favorites to move them higher on the list, or do a full re-rank to create a list of your favorite animal movies. If you see your favorite animal films are missing, go ahead and add them!
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1,407446The Lion King
Whoopi Goldberg, Jeremy IronsReleased: 1994
Directed by: Rob Minkoff, Roger Allers
The Lion King is a 1994 American animated musical epic film produced by Walt Disney Feature... more on Wikipedia
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950304Finding Nemo
Ellen DeGeneres, Willem DafoeReleased: 2003
Directed by: Andrew Stanton, Lee Unkrich
Finding Nemo is a 2003 American computer-animated comedy-drama adventure film produced by... more on Wikipedia3
608120Lady and the Tramp
Peggy Lee, Stan FrebergReleased: 1955
Directed by: Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske, Clyde Geronimi
Lady and the Tramp is a 1955 American animated musical romance film directed by Clyde... more on Wikipedia4
446135The Aristocats
Eva Gabor, Ruth BuzziReleased: 1970
Directed by: Wolfgang Reitherman
The Aristocats is a 1970 American animated feature film produced and released by Walt Disney... more on Wikipedia5
644229Bambi
Sterling Holloway, Sam EdwardsReleased: 1942
Directed by: James Algar, Samuel Armstrong, Paul Satterfield, Bill Roberts, Norman Wright
Bambi is a 1942 American animated drama film directed by David Hand, produced by Walt Disney... more on Wikipedia6
508164Charlotte's Web
Debbie Reynolds, Danny BonaduceReleased: 1973
Directed by: Charles August Nichols, Iwao Takamoto
Charlotte's Web is a 1973 American animated musical film produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions... more on Wikipedia7
538120The Fox and the Hound
Kurt Russell, Mickey RooneyReleased: 1981
Directed by: Richard Rich, Art Stevens, Ted Berman
he Fox and the Hound is a 1981 American animated drama film based on the Daniel P. Mannix... more on Wikipedia8
655252Ratatouille
Peter O'Toole, Janeane GarofaloReleased: 2007
Directed by: Brad Bird, Jan Pinkava
Ratatouille is a 2007 American computer-animated comedy film produced by Pixar Animation... more on Wikipedia9
458158The Jungle Book
Clint Howard, George SandersReleased: 1967
Directed by: Wolfgang Reitherman
The Jungle Book is a 1967 American animated film produced by Walt Disney Productions. Inspired... more on Wikipedia10
550191101 Dalmatians
Hugh Laurie, Glenn CloseReleased: 1996
Directed by: Stephen Herek
101 Dalmatians is a 1996 family comedy film written and produced by John Hughes and directed... more on Wikipedia11
392117A Bug's Life
Hayden Panettiere, Ashley TisdaleReleased: 1998
Directed by: John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton
A Bug's Life is a 1998 American computer-animated comedy adventure film produced by Pixar... more on Wikipedia12
35558101 Dalmations
Rod Taylor, Paul FreesReleased: 1961
Directed by: Hamilton Luske, Clyde Geronimi, Wolfgang Reitherman
One Hundred and One Dalmatians, often written 101 Dalmatians, is a 1961 American animated... more on Wikipedia13
383129Dumbo
Sterling Holloway, Cliff EdwardsReleased: 1941
Directed by: Wilfred Jackson, Samuel Armstrong, Bill Roberts, Ben Sharpsteen, Norm Ferguson
Dumbo is an American animated film produced by Walt Disney Productions and premiered on... more on Wikipedia14
24648Zootopia
Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason BatemanReleased: 2016
Directed by: Byron Howard, Rich Moore, Jared Bush
Zootopia is a 2016 American 3D computer-animated comedy film directed by Byron Howard and Rich... more on Wikipedia15
558249How to Train Your Dragon
Gerard Butler, Kristen WiigReleased: 2010
Directed by: Dean DeBlois, Chris Sanders
How to Train Your Dragon is a 2010 American 3D computer-animated action-fantasy film by... more on Wikipedia16
31497The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
Neve Campbell, Matthew BroderickReleased: 1998
Directed by: Rob LaDuca, Darrell Rooney
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride is a 1998 American animated direct-to-video sequel to the 1994... more on Wikipedia17
743409Ice Age
Jack Black, Ray RomanoReleased: 2002
Directed by: Chris Wedge, Carlos Saldanha
Ice Age is a 2002 American computer-animated comedy adventure film directed by Carlos Saldanha... more on Wikipedia18
673370Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
Sally Field, Michael J. FoxReleased: 1993
Directed by: Duwayne Dunham
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey is a 1993 American remake of the 1963 film The... more on Wikipedia19
682359Jurassic Park
Samuel L. Jackson, Jeff GoldblumReleased: 1993
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Jurassic Park is a 1993 American science fiction adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg.... more on Wikipedia20
273102Over the Hedge
Avril Lavigne, Bruce WillisReleased: 2006
Directed by: Tim Johnson, Karey Kirkpatrick
Over the Hedge is a 2006 American computer-animated comedy film based on the characters from... more on Wikipedia21
278100Eight Below
Paul Walker, Moon BloodgoodReleased: 2006
Directed by: Frank Marshall
Eight Below is a 2006 American family drama adventure film directed by Frank Marshall and... more on Wikipedia22
385221Old Yeller
Chuck Connors, Fess ParkerReleased: 1957
Directed by: Robert Stevenson
Old Yeller is a 1957 American family tragedy film produced by Walt Disney. It stars Tommy... more on Wikipedia23
23756Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
Matt Damon, James CromwellReleased: 2002
Directed by: Lorna Cook, Kelly Asbury
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron is a 2002 American animated western drama film that that was... more on Wikipedia24
25382Marley & Me
Owen Wilson, Jennifer AnistonReleased: 2008
Directed by: David Frankel
Marley & Me is a 2008 American comedy-drama film directed by David Frankel, based on the... more on Wikipedia25
631406Babe
Hugo Weaving, James CromwellReleased: 1995
Directed by: Chris Noonan
Babe is a 1995 comedy-drama film, co-written and directed by Chris Noonan. It is an adaptation... more on Wikipedia
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