All day October 12 we celebrate the Children’s Day . Amid the gifts and outings, there is a program that parents and children can enjoy together: watch movies .
There are animations that delight both adults and children. Over the years, studios like Disney , Studio Ghibli , Pixar and others have created award-winning, deep, and enjoyable animations for all ages.
For those who want to celebrate Children’s Day in front of the television, the CNN prepared a list of recommended animations for parents and children. Check it out:
“Fantasia” (1940)
Considered by many to be one of Disney’s most audacious experiments, the production combines animation with classical music. Get ready to embark on a journey alongside Mickey and great names in classical music, such as Johann Sebastian Bach and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky .
“Fantasia” is available for streaming on Disney+ .
“My Friend Totoro” (1988)
In the animation, we follow sisters Satsuki and Mei, who move to the countryside to be closer to the hospital where their mother is hospitalized. In this new environment, they encounter the Totoros, magical and enchanting creatures that can only be seen by children .
Together, the sisters live extraordinary adventures alongside these special beings. Another classic Studio Ghibli animation, “My Friend Totoro” is available for streaming on Netflix .
“The Lion King” (1994)
One of Disney’s biggest hits “The Lion King” follows the adventures of Simba, a young lion and Mufasa’s heir. His treacherous uncle, Scar, devises a plan to usurp the throne, leading father and son into an ambush. Simba manages to escape, but Mufasa ends up dying.
Years later, with the support of Timon and Pumbaa, Simba returns as an adult to reclaim his kingdom, which was taken over by Scar. The Oscar-winning animation is available for streaming on Disney+ .
“Toy Story” (1995)
In the franchise’s debut film Andy’s birthday is approaching, and his toys become anxious, fearing that new gifts will replace them. Led by Woody, Andy’s favorite toy, they receive Buzz Lightyear, a space ranger doll, who quickly wins the boy’s attention.
Dominated by jealousy, Woody tries to teach Buzz a lesson, but ends up causing him to fall out of the window. . This situation marks the beginning of Woody’s adventure, who needs to rescue Buzz to redeem himself before the other toys.
“Toy Story” is available for streaming on Disney+ .
“Spirited Away” (2001)
Hayao Miyazaki’s animated film follows Chihiro and her parents as they move to a new city. During the journey, the father decides to take a shortcut and, along the way, they find a table full of food, but there is no one around.
Even though Chihiro realizes something is wrong, her parents start to help themselves. When night comes, they turn into pigs. Now, only Chihiro can save them.
Oscar Winner for Best Animated Feature in 2003, the animation can be seen on Netflix .
“Finding Nemo” (2003)
On his first day of school, the little fish Nemo ignores the advice of his protective father and is captured by a diver and taken to a dentist’s aquarium. But while Nemo tries to come up with a plan to escape, his father crosses the ocean in search of rescuing him.
Oscar winner in 2004, “Finding Nemo” is available for streaming on Disney+ .
“Ratatouille” (2007)
“Ratatouille” follows the story of Remy, a rat who lives in Paris and has a refined palate. His biggest dream is to become a chef and explore the delights of gastronomy.
However, he faces a major obstacle: being a mouse. When he finds himself in one of the city’s most prestigious restaurants, Remy decides to fight to make his dream come true.
The animation won the Oscar in 2008 and is available for streaming on Disney+ .
“Up – Altas Aventuras” (2009)
“Up – Altas Aventuras” follows Carl Fredricksen, a 78-year-old balloon salesman who is about to lose the home he shared with his late wife, Ellie. To avoid being hospitalized after an incident, he decides to fill his house with balloons and make it fly towards the forest in South America, the place where he always wanted to live with Ellie.
However, he ends up becoming a companion to Russell, an 8-year-old boy. Oscar-winning animation, the title is available for streaming on Disney+ .
“The Boy and the Crane” (2023)
The title follows Mahito Maki, a young man who suffers a painful family tragedy during World War II and must immediately move to the countryside, where his father works for a family that makes planes for the Japanese army. Isolated, he begins to explore the mysterious landscapes and encounters a gray heron that he sees frequently.
Winner of the 2024 Oscar in the Best Animated Feature category, the production has just arrived for streaming on Netflix.
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This content was originally published in Children’s Day: streaming animations for parents and children to enjoy together on the CNN Brasil website.
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