Animated movies have an unfair reputation as being movies for children.

Up

Upcertainly marked the trend toward emotional, tearjerker movies from Pixar Animation.

Iron Giant

The Iron Giantmay be one of the most underrated movies of all time.

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The film is a mature and emotional examination of childhood and the concept of “obeying ones nature.”

Bambi

The oldest entry on this list,Bambihas broken the hearts of several generations of children.

The conclusion of the film is almost impossible to watch without crying.

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Bambi’s mom looks out on the field in Bambi

Scar standing by Simba after Mufasa’s death on The Lion King

Miguel and Abuela Coco in 2017’s Coco

Seita and Setsuko standing in a field in Grave of the Fireflies.

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