Released before 1989
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1988
1990
My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
88
When two girls move to the country to be near their ailing mother, they have adventures with the wondrous forest spirits who live nearby.
animation
comedy
fantasy
love
10/10
kindness
9/10
friendship
8/10
compassion
7/10
teamwork
7/10
curiosity
6/10
fear
3/10
The Brave Little Toaster (1987)
39
A group of dated appliances embark on a journey to the city to find their master after being abandoned in a cabin in the woods.
animation
adventure
fantasy
musical
friendship
9/10
teamwork
9/10
bravery
8/10
perseverance
8/10
responsibility
7/10
fear
7/10
dark
6/10
violence
5/10
The Princess Bride (1987)
53
A bedridden boy's grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love.
adventure
comedy
fantasy
romance
love
9/10
bravery
8/10
humor
8/10
friendship
7/10
loyalty
7/10
perseverance
7/10
violence
4/10
fear
3/10
dark
3/10
language
2/10
intimacy
2/10
An American Tail (1986)
45
While emigrating to the United States, a young Russian mouse gets separated from his family and must locate them while trying to survive in a new country.
animation
adventure
comedy
drama
musical
family
10/10
perseverance
9/10
bravery
8/10
hope
7/10
friendship
6/10
fear
6/10
dark
5/10
violence
4/10
The Adventures of Milo and Otis (1986)
68
The adventures of a young cat and a dog as they find themselves accidentally separated and each swept into a hazardous trek.
adventure
drama
friendship
8/10
perseverance
7/10
bravery
6/10
curiosity
6/10
compassion
5/10
responsibility
5/10
fear
4/10
violence
3/10
The Great Mouse Detective (1986)
31
Basil, the rodent Sherlock Holmes, investigates the kidnapping of a toy maker and uncovers its link to his archenemy, Professor Ratigan.
animation
adventure
musical
mystery
bravery
8/10
curiosity
7/10
teamwork
7/10
friendship
6/10
intelligence
6/10
dark
5/10
fear
5/10
violence
4/10
alcohol
3/10
intimacy
1/10
The Goonies (1985)
24
A group of young misfits called The Goonies discover an ancient map and set out on an adventure to find a legendary pirate's long-lost treasure.
adventure
comedy
friendship
10/10
teamwork
9/10
bravery
8/10
perseverance
8/10
creativity
7/10
fear
7/10
language
6/10
dark
5/10
violence
5/10
alcohol
3/10
The Karate Kid (1984)
63
A martial arts master agrees to teach karate to a bullied teenager.
action
drama
sport
perseverance
9/10
bravery
8/10
respect
8/10
friendship
7/10
self-control
7/10
violence
6/10
language
3/10
The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)
87
Kermit and his friends go to New York City to get their musical on Broadway only to find it's a more difficult task than they anticipated.
adventure
comedy
drama
musical
romance
friendship
10/10
teamwork
9/10
humor
9/10
perseverance
8/10
creativity
7/10
intimacy
2/10
language
1/10
The NeverEnding Story (1984)
28
A troubled boy dives into a wondrous fantasy world through the pages of a mysterious book.
adventure
drama
fantasy
imagination
9/10
courage
8/10
bravery
7/10
perseverance
7/10
friendship
6/10
fear
8/10
dark
6/10
violence
4/10
sorcery
3/10
Annie (1982)
70
A spunky young orphan is taken in by a rich eccentric, much to the chagrin of the cantankerous woman who runs the orphanage.
comedy
drama
musical
bravery
8/10
friendship
8/10
love
8/10
compassion
7/10
perseverance
7/10
trust
7/10
generosity
6/10
responsibility
6/10
violence
4/10
alcohol
3/10
fear
3/10
The Secret of NIMH (1982)
30
To save her ill son, a field mouse must seek the aid of a colony of rats, with whom she has a deeper link than she suspected.
animation
adventure
drama
fantasy
mystery
sci-fi
bravery
9/10
courage
9/10
compassion
8/10
responsibility
8/10
friendship
7/10
teamwork
7/10
fear
8/10
dark
7/10
sorcery
6/10
violence
5/10
The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
68
Kermit the Frog, The Great Gonzo, and Fozzie Bear are reporters who travel to Britain to interview a rich victim of jewel thieves and help her along with her secretary, Miss Piggy.
adventure
comedy
crime
musical
mystery
humor
9/10
friendship
8/10
teamwork
8/10
creativity
7/10
violence
3/10
language
2/10
intimacy
1/10
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again (1979)
40
The adventures of two idiotic outlaw wannabees, Amos and Theodore.
comedy
western
humor
8/10
friendship
7/10
teamwork
6/10
violence
4/10
alcohol
3/10
language
2/10
The Black Stallion (1979)
69
After being shipwrecked with a magnificent horse off the coast of Africa in the 1940s, a boy bonds with the stallion, and trains him to race after their rescue.
adventure
sport
friendship
9/10
bravery
8/10
perseverance
7/10
trust
7/10
compassion
6/10
responsibility
6/10
fear
4/10
violence
3/10
intimacy
1/10
The Muppet Movie (1979)
79
Kermit and his newfound friends trek across America to find success in Hollywood, but a frog legs merchant is after Kermit.
adventure
comedy
musical
friendship
10/10
perseverance
9/10
teamwork
9/10
humor
8/10
creativity
7/10
violence
3/10
alcohol
2/10
Pete's Dragon (1977)
53
An orphan boy and his magical dragon come to town with his abusive adoptive parents in pursuit.
animation
adventure
comedy
fantasy
musical
friendship
10/10
kindness
8/10
love
8/10
loyalty
7/10
courage
6/10
alcohol
4/10
violence
3/10
language
3/10
fear
2/10
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977)
91
In this collection of animated shorts based on the stories and characters by A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh, a honey-loving teddy bear, embarks on some eccentric adventures.
animation
comedy
musical
friendship
10/10
kindness
9/10
loyalty
9/10
creativity
8/10
empathy
8/10
trust
8/10
humor
7/10
perseverance
7/10
fear
3/10
The Apple Dumpling Gang (1975)
70
Three orphan children strike gold in 1878 California.
comedy
western
humor
8/10
friendship
7/10
kindness
7/10
responsibility
6/10
violence
3/10
language
2/10
Benji (1974)
73
A stray dog saves two kidnapped children.
adventure
romance
loyalty
9/10
bravery
8/10
friendship
8/10
kindness
7/10
fear
3/10
violence
2/10
Charlotte's Web (1973)
82
Wilbur is a farm pig who's terrified that he'll end up on the dinner table. His friend Charlotte, a charming spider, comes to his rescue. She weaves words into her web, convincing the farmer that Wilbur is too special a pig to kill.
animation
adventure
drama
musical
friendship
10/10
loyalty
10/10
compassion
9/10
kindness
9/10
courage
8/10
love
8/10
teamwork
7/10
fear
4/10
violence
2/10
Robin Hood (1973)
79
The story of the legendary British outlaw portrayed with the characters as anthropomorphic animals.
animation
adventure
comedy
musical
romance
justice
9/10
bravery
8/10
generosity
8/10
compassion
7/10
loyalty
7/10
friendship
6/10
humor
6/10
violence
3/10
fear
2/10
intimacy
1/10
Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)
22
An apprentice witch, three kids and a cynical magician conman search for the missing component to a magic spell to be used in the defense of Britain in World War II.
animation
adventure
comedy
fantasy
musical
teamwork
9/10
creativity
8/10
bravery
7/10
curiosity
6/10
fear
6/10
dark
5/10
sorcery
4/10
violence
4/10
Black Beauty (1971)
58
Evan's son Joe receives Black Beauty stallion. After Evan's death, new owner mistreats animals. Black Beauty sold to circus after card game. Joe attempts to reclaim stallion from circus.
drama
western
compassion
8/10
friendship
7/10
responsibility
6/10
perseverance
5/10
violence
4/10
fear
3/10
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
57
A poor but hopeful boy seeks one of the five coveted golden tickets that will send him on a tour of Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory.
adventure
comedy
fantasy
musical
curiosity
9/10
creativity
9/10
honesty
8/10
gratitude
8/10
responsibility
7/10
trust
7/10
respect
6/10
fear
7/10
dark
6/10
alcohol
2/10
Pippi in the South Seas (1970)
67
With the help of her friends Tommy and Annika, Pippi Longstocking ventures to the South Pacific island Porto Piluse to rescue her father, who was captured by ruthless pirates.
adventure
comedy
drama
fantasy
bravery
8/10
friendship
7/10
creativity
6/10
humor
5/10
violence
4/10
fear
3/10
The Railway Children (1970)
86
After the enforced absence of their father, three children move with their mother to Yorkshire, where during their adventures they attempt to discover the reason for his disappearance.
drama
compassion
9/10
family
9/10
kindness
9/10
bravery
8/10
courage
8/10
teamwork
8/10
friendship
7/10
responsibility
7/10
fear
3/10
violence
2/10
Frosty the Snowman (1969)
88
A living snowman and a little girl struggle to elude a greedy magician who is after the snowman's magic hat.
animation
short
comedy
fantasy
musical
friendship
9/10
kindness
8/10
teamwork
7/10
creativity
6/10
fear
2/10
Pippi Longstocking (1969)
84
Pippi Longstocking, a super-strong redheaded little girl, moves into her father's house Villa Villekulla, and has adventures with her next-door neighbors Tommy and Annika in this compilation film of the classic European TV series.
adventure
comedy
drama
fantasy
bravery
8/10
creativity
7/10
humor
7/10
friendship
6/10
kindness
6/10
violence
2/10
fear
1/10
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)
68
A down-on-his-luck inventor turns a broken-down Grand Prix car into a fancy vehicle for his children, and then they go off on a magical fantasy adventure to save their grandfather in a far-off land.
adventure
fantasy
musical
family
9/10
creativity
8/10
friendship
8/10
humor
8/10
bravery
7/10
kindness
7/10
perseverance
6/10
fear
5/10
violence
3/10
intimacy
2/10
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