Ranker FilmList RulesVote up your favorite children films that were released in the 2000s
Although fans of kids movies will tell argue that the ‘90s had the best releases, there were many classic children's films released in the '00s as well. On this list, live-action and animation coexist, giving us some familiar characters as well as some completely novel inventions.
Many of the best ‘00s kids movies deal with one principle character: Harry Potter. With five films on this list, Harry and company dominated the box office in the mid-2000s. Based on the books by JK Rowling, the Harry Potter series became one of the most successful young adult franchises in history. Here, you'll also find fan-favorite animated flicks like Shrek, employing the voice talent of Eddie Murphy and Mike Meyers, as well as Monsters, Inc. and Finding Nemo. Acclaimed director Wes Anderson also took a stab at the kids movie genre in the 2000s with Fantastic Mr. Fox, a stop-motion animated film with a formidable voice cast including George Clooney and Meryl Streep.
Vote up the best '00s kids movies, and be sure to let us know what you think in the comment section.
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469111Monsters, Inc.
Billy Crystal, John GoodmanReleased: 2001
Directed by: David Silverman, Pete Docter, Lee Unkrich
Monsters, Inc. is a 2001 American computer-animated comedy film directed by Pete Docter,... more on Wikipedia
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439103Shrek
Cameron Diaz, Eddie MurphyReleased: 2001
Directed by: Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson
Shrek is a 2001 American computer-animated fantasy-comedy film produced by PDI/DreamWorks,... more on Wikipedia3
437113Finding 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 Wikipedia4
399112The Incredibles
Samuel L. Jackson, Holly HunterReleased: 2004
Directed by: Brad Bird
The Incredibles is a 2004 American computer-animated superhero film directed by Brad Bird. A... more on Wikipedia5
362109Up
Christopher Plummer, Ed AsnerReleased: 2009
Directed by: Pete Docter
Up is a 2009 American 3D computer-animated adventure comedy-drama film produced by Pixar... more on Wikipedia6
352111Ratatouille
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 Wikipedia7
302101Ice 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 Wikipedia8
29195Shrek 2
Cameron Diaz, Eddie MurphyReleased: 2004
Directed by: Kelly Asbury, Andrew Adamson, Conrad Vernon
Shrek 2 is a 2004 American computer-animated, comedy film directed by Andrew Adamson, Kelly... more on Wikipedia9
294117Elf
Zooey Deschanel, Will FerrellReleased: 2003
Directed by: Jon Favreau
Elf is a 2003 American Christmas comedy film directed by Jon Favreau and written by David... more on Wikipedia10
337144Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Emma Watson, Daniel RadcliffeReleased: 2001
Directed by: Chris Columbus
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (released in the United States, India and Pakistan as... more on Wikipedia11
274109Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Jim Carrey, Anthony HopkinsReleased: 2000
Directed by: Ron Howard
This film is a 2000 American musical fantasy comedy Christmas film from Universal Pictures and... more on Wikipedia12
280117Cars
Tom Hanks, Billy CrystalReleased: 2006
Directed by: John Lasseter, Joe Ranft
Cars is a 2006 American computer-animated comedy-adventure sports film produced by Pixar... more on Wikipedia13
280132Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Emma Watson, Robert PattinsonReleased: 2005
Directed by: Mike Newell
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is a 2005 fantasy film directed by Mike Newell and... more on Wikipedia14
299150Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Emma Watson, Daniel RadcliffeReleased: 2004
Directed by: Alfonso Cuarón
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is a 2004 fantasy film directed by Alfonso Cuarón and... more on Wikipedia15
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236109Kung Fu Panda
Angelina Jolie, Lucy LiuReleased: 2008
Directed by: John Stevenson, Mark Osborne
Kung Fu Panda is a 2008 American computer-animated action comedy martial arts film produced by... more on Wikipedia17
275135Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Emma Watson, Daniel RadcliffeReleased: 2002
Directed by: Chris Columbus
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is a 2002 fantasy film directed by Chris Columbus and... more on Wikipedia18
290146Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Emma Watson, Robert PattinsonReleased: 2007
Directed by: David Yates
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a 2007 fantasy film directed by David Yates and... more on Wikipedia19
240117Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham CarterReleased: 2005
Directed by: Tim Burton
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a 2005 musical adventure film directed by Tim Burton. It... more on Wikipedia20
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212119High School Musical
Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley TisdaleReleased: 2006
Directed by: Kenny Ortega
High School Musical is a 2006 American teen/children's romantic comedy musical television film... more on Wikipedia22
200118The Cat in the Hat
Paris Hilton, Alec BaldwinReleased: 2003
Directed by: Bo Welch
Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat is a 2003 American fantasy comedy film directed by Bo Welch... more on Wikipedia23
8125The Princess and the Frog
Oprah Winfrey, John GoodmanReleased: 2009
Directed by: Ron Clements, John Musker
The Princess and the Frog is a 2009 American animated musical romantic fantasy-comedy film... more on Wikipedia24
199123Freaky Friday
Lindsay Lohan, Jamie Lee CurtisReleased: 2003
Directed by: Mark Waters
Freaky Friday is a 2003 comedy film based on the novel of the same name by Mary Rodgers. It... more on Wikipedia25
187117Charlotte's Web
Julia Roberts, Oprah WinfreyReleased: 2006
Directed by: Gary Winick
Charlotte's Web is a 2006 American live-action/computer-animated feature film based on the... more on Wikipedia
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