NOT JUST KID STUFF

TOP 5 ANIMATED MOVIES THAT ARE NOT JUST FOR KIDS

Published By Moushumi Mahanta | 15 May, 2025
Animated movies with mature themes can be a compelling medium for stories that resonate with audiences of all ages, and not just for kids. 
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Here Are The Top 5 Animated Movies That Are Not Just for Kids:
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Mary and Max, 2009

Mary and Max is beyond just an unlikely friendship of an 8-year-old girl in Melbourne and a 44-year-old Jewish man in New York City. Rather, it is about the profound exploration of loneliness and an honest portrayal of life’s ups and downs.
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Coraline, 2009

Based on Neil Gaiman’s novel of the same name, the film follows a young girl who stumbles upon a secret passage to the Other World that leads to her whimsical journey of self-discovery.
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My Life As A Courgette, 2016

This stop-motion film touches upon themes like resilience, hope, and the healing power of connection when a young boy from an abusive household is sent to an orphanage and his journey from there on to gradually learn to trust again.
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Persepolis, 2007

Persepolis is a black-and-white animated film based on author and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi’s life. It tells the story of a young Marjane, a rebellious, punk-loving girl whose lively spirit is constantly challenged by Iran’s shifting political landscape.
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Wolfwalkers, 2020

Set against the backdrop of 1650s Ireland during the English colonisation, the story follows a young girl who travels with her father to eliminate the last wolves in the country, but her encounter with a wild and mysterious girl transforms her outlook entirely. 
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