50 Best Romantic Animated Movies That Will Make You Fall In Love Again

Vidushi Gupta

Entertainment

In the realm of storytelling, few genres possess the timeless allure and universal appeal of romance. Whether it’s the fluttering of hearts, the longing glances, or the grand gestures of love, romantic tales have a unique ability to captivate audiences of all ages. Now, imagine infusing this enchanting essence with the boundless creativity of animation – a medium where dreams take flight, and emotions are painted with vivid hues of imagination.

Welcome to the world of animated romance, where love stories transcend the confines of reality and spring to life through the magic of animation. In this article, we embark on a journey through the realms of animation to uncover the 50 best romantic animated movies ever crafted.

Sr.noMovie Name & YearIMDb Rating
1Beauty and the Beast (1991)8
2Your Name (2016)8.4
3Wall-E (2008)8.4
4Up (2009)8.2
5The Lion King (1994)8.5
6Howl’s Moving Castle (2004)8.2
7La La Land (2016)8
8Shrek (2001)7.8
9Tangled (2010)7.7
10Aladdin (1992)8
11Ratatouille (2007)8
12The Little Mermaid (1989)7.6
13The Princess and the Frog (2009)7.1
14Cinderella (1950)7.3
15Coco (2017)8.4
16Anomalisa (2015)7.3
17The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)8
18Whisper of the Heart (1995)7.9
19Mulan (1998)7.6
20Anastasia (1997)7.2
21The Incredibles (2004)8
22Lady and the Tramp (1955)7.3
23Kubo and the Two Strings (2016)7.8
24Pocahontas (1995)6.7
25Wreck-It Ralph (2012)7.7
26The Lego Movie (2014)7.7
27Shrek 2 (2004)7.2
28The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)6.9
29The Illusionist (2010) 7.5
30When Marnie Was There (2014)7.7
31FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992)6.5
32Sleeping Beauty (1959)7.2
33Rio (2011)6.9
34Peter Pan (1953)7.3
35Corpse Bride (2005)7.3
36Tarzan (1999)7.3
37Happy Feet (2006)6.4
38Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009)6.9
39Rio 2 (2014)6.3
40Lady and the Tramp (2019)6.3
41The Swan Princess (1994)6.4
42Hotel Transylvania (2012)7.1
43Arthur Christmas (2011)7.1
44The Rescuers (1977)6.9
45The Book of Life (2014)7.3
46The Aristocats (1970)7.1
47The Princess Diaries (2001)6.3
48Bee (2007)6.1
49Flushed Away (2006)6.6
50The Croods (2013)7.2

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1. Beauty and the Beast (1991)

Belle, a young woman dreams of adventure and romance beyond her provincial life. When her father is imprisoned by a fearsome Beast in his enchanted castle, she offers herself in exchange for her father’s freedom. As she learns to see beyond the Beast’s outward appearance and discovers the kindness within, a magical transformation begins. This is one of the best romantic animated movies.

2. Your Name (2016)

Two teenagers, Mitsuha Miyamizu and Taki Tachibana, inexplicably swap bodies intermittently. Despite never having met, they start to learn about each other’s lives, experiences, and relationships through these exchanges.

3. Wall-E (2008)

Wall-E, is a lonely robot left behind to clean up the mess. Amidst the desolation, Wall-E discovers a sprout of life in the form of a plant, which sparks a journey of adventure and romance when he meets EVE, a sleek robot sent to Earth on a scanning mission. Together, they embark on a mission to restore humanity’s hope and return life to the barren planet.

4. Up (2009)

Carl Fredricksen, a widower embarks on an extraordinary journey to fulfill a promise to his late wife. Using helium balloons, he attaches his house to float away to Paradise Falls, a dream destination they had always wanted to visit together. Along the way, he unexpectedly gains a young wilderness explorer named Russell as a companion. This is one of the best romantic animated movies.

5. The Lion King (1994)

The Lion King shows us the story of Simba, a young lion, who must reclaim his rightful place as king after his father’s death. He does this along with his friends Timon and Pumbaa.

6. Howl’s Moving Castle (2004)

Sophie, a young woman is cursed by a witch and transformed into an old woman. Seeking a cure, Sophie encounters Howl, a powerful and enigmatic wizard who lives in a moving castle. As she becomes involved in Howl’s life and the ongoing war in their world, Sophie discovers the true nature of the curse and her inner strength.

7. La La Land (2016)

This film follows the romantic journey of Mia, an aspiring actress, and Sebastian, a jazz musician, as they pursue their dreams in Los Angeles. As Mia and Sebastian navigate the challenges of their respective careers, their relationship faces trials and tribulations that test their commitment to each other and their passions.

8. Shrek (2001)

Shrek embarks on a quest to reclaim his swamp. Alongside a talkative Donkey, Shrek agrees to rescue Princess Fiona from a tower guarded by a fire-breathing dragon to regain his land. During this journey, he unexpectedly develops feelings for Fiona.

9. Tangled (2010)

Rapunzel, a spirited young woman with magical long hair has been trapped in a tower her entire life by the wicked Mother Gothel. When a charming thief named Flynn Rider stumbles upon her tower, Rapunzel sees an opportunity to escape and explore the outside world. Together, they embark on a thrilling adventure filled with humor, romance, and unexpected twists.

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10. Aladdin (1992)

This film tells the enchanting story of a young street urchin named Aladdin who finds a magical lamp containing a genie who grants him three wishes. With the help of the genie, Aladdin transforms himself into a prince to win the heart of Princess Jasmine, the beautiful daughter of the Sultan of Agrabah. However, their plans are thwarted by the evil sorcerer Jafar, who seeks the lamp’s power for his nefarious purposes.

11. Ratatouille (2007)

Remy, is a young rat with a refined palate and a passion for cooking. Despite the disapproval of his family and the dangers of the kitchen, he dreams of becoming a renowned chef. When fate leads him to Paris, he forms an unlikely partnership with Linguini, a clumsy young man working as a garbage boy in a famous restaurant. Together, they navigate the challenges of the culinary world, with Remy hidden under Linguini’s chef’s hat, guiding his movements.

12. The Little Mermaid (1989)

The movie’s plot revolves around Ariel, a young mermaid who dreams of becoming human and, in the process, falls in love with a prince. She ends up making a deal with the sea witch Ursula to make her wish come true. This is one of the best animated love story movies.

13. The Princess and the Frog (2009)

The story follows Tiana, a hardworking young woman with dreams of opening her restaurant, and Prince Naveen, a carefree prince who has been transformed into a frog by an evil witch doctor. When Tiana and Naveen cross paths, they embark on a magical adventure through the mystical bayous of Louisiana in search of a way to break the spell.

14. Cinderella (1950)

It tells the timeless tale of a kind-hearted young woman named Cinderella who lives with her cruel stepmother and stepsisters. Despite her hardships, Cinderella remains hopeful and dreams of attending the royal ball. With the help of her fairy godmother, she gets the chance to go to the ball and meets the charming Prince Charming.

15. Coco (2017)

Living in Mexico, Miguel dreams of becoming a musician despite his family’s generations-old ban on music. On the Day of the Dead, Miguel finds himself transported to the colorful Land of the Dead, where he seeks the help of his deceased ancestors to return to the land of the living.

16. Anomalisa (2015)

Michael Stone, is a lonely and disenchanted customer service expert who perceives everyone around him as having the same voice and face until he meets Lisa, a unique anomaly in his monotonous world. Through their brief encounter, Michael experiences a fleeting moment of genuine connection and intimacy. This is one of the top romantic animated movies.

17. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

A king of Halloween town, Jack Skellington, discovers a Christmas town and gets enchanted by it. His obsession grows to the point where he kidnaps Santa Claus and delivers ghoulish gifts to kids in place of him.

18. Whisper of the Heart (1995)

Shizuku Tsukishima is a young girl with a passion for reading and writing. One day, she discovers that all the library books she borrow have been previously checked out by a mysterious boy named Seiji Amasawa. Intrigued, Shizuku sets out to find Seiji and learns that he dreams of becoming a violin maker.

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19. Mulan (1998)

Mulan, is a young woman who disguises herself as a man to take her elderly father’s place in the Chinese army to fight against the invading Huns. With the help of her dragon sidekick, Mushu, and her fellow soldiers, Mulan learns the importance of bravery, honor, and staying true to oneself.

20. Anastasia (1997)

Anya, an amnesiac orphan, with the help of two charming conmen, embarks on a journey to discover her true identity and possibly reunite with her family. This is one of the best romantic anime movies to watch.

21. The Incredibles (2004)

The Incredibles is about a superhero family that tries to live a quiet suburban life but ultimately has to come out of retirement to face a villain. The voices in the film are Craig T. Nelson, Samuel L. Jackson, and Holly Hunter.

22. Lady and the Tramp (1955)

Lady is disturbed when she is blamed for all the havoc that Sarah’s cats caused in her owners’ house. Things take a turn when Lady runs away and finds companionship in a free-spirited stray dog named Tramp.

23. Kubo and the Two Strings (2016)

Set in ancient Japan, the story follows a young boy named Kubo, who possesses magical abilities and a talent for storytelling. Kubo accidentally summons a vengeful spirit from his past, which forces him to embark on a quest to find his late father’s legendary armor to protect himself and defeat the evil forces threatening his village.

24. Pocahontas (1995)

Set in 17th-century Virginia, the story follows Pocahontas, a free-spirited and compassionate young woman who seeks to bridge the divide between her Native American tribe, the Powhatan, and the arriving English settlers.

26. Wreck-It Ralph (2012)

The story centers around Ralph, the antagonist in a classic arcade game called Fix-It Felix Jr., who grows tired of always being the bad guy and sets out on a journey to prove he can be a hero. Along the way, Ralph encounters a variety of characters from different video game worlds, including the tough-as-nails Sergeant Calhoun and the glitchy but lovable Vanellope von Schweetz.

27. The Lego Movie (2014)

The story follows an ordinary Lego construction worker named Emmet Brickowski, who is mistakenly identified as the “Special,” the hero prophesied to save the Lego universe from the tyrannical Lord Business. Emmet is recruited by a group of rebels, including the tough and skilled Wyldstyle, the wise Vitruvius, and Batman, to embark on a journey to stop Lord Business from using the powerful weapon known as the “Kragle” to freeze the Lego world in place.

28. Shrek 2 (2004)

“Shrek 2” picks up where the original film left off, as Shrek and Fiona return from their honeymoon to find a surprise awaiting them in the form of an invitation to visit Fiona’s parents, King Harold, and Queen Lillian, in the kingdom of Far Far Away.

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29. The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)

Quasimodo, is a kind-hearted but physically deformed bell-ringer who lives in the bell tower of Notre Dame Cathedral. Quasimodo longs to experience life outside the cathedral and dreams of attending the annual Festival of Fools. However, he is manipulated and mistreated by the villainous Judge Claude Frollo, who raised him in isolation.

30. The Illusionist (2010)

The story follows a struggling French magician named Tatischeff (reminiscent of Tati himself) who travels to Scotland for work. There, he meets a young girl named Alice who believes his illusions are real magic. Tatischeff takes Alice under his wing and they embark on a journey together, encountering various characters and experiences along the way. This is one of the best romantic animated films.

These romantic animated movies have left an indelible mark on the hearts of audiences around the globe.

FAQ’s

Q: Why do adults love animated movies?

Ans: Adults love animated movies for several reasons. Firstly, animated films often offer imaginative and visually captivating storytelling that transcends age barriers. They can evoke nostalgia from childhood while also addressing complex themes and emotions relevant to adult life. Additionally, animated movies often incorporate sophisticated humor, clever dialogue, and nuanced characters that appeal to adult sensibilities.

Q: Which are the best animated movies?

Ans: Spirited Away (2001), Toy Story (1995), The Lion King” (1994), etc.

Q: What is the oldest fully animated movie?

Ans: The oldest fully animated feature film is “The Adventures of Prince Achmed,” which was released in 1926. Directed by Lotte Reiniger, a pioneering German animator, the film is notable for being created using silhouette animation, a technique in which cut-out figures are manipulated frame by frame.

Q: What is the top #1 animated movie?

Ans: Determining the top #1 animated movie is subjective and can vary depending on individual preferences and criteria. However, one animated movie that frequently tops lists and is widely regarded as one of the greatest animated films of all time is “Spirited Away.”

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