Animated Movies from Around the World
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Animation is made all around the world, and each country brings its own style and stories.
Japan
Studio Ghibli is famous for gentle, hand-drawn films such as My Neighbor Totoro and Kiki’s Delivery Service. Japan has a rich tradition of animation, known as anime, with many different styles.
United Kingdom
Aardman in Bristol is known for stop-motion films such as Wallace and Gromit and Chicken Run, which are full of British humor.
Ireland
Cartoon Saloon draws on Irish folklore. The Secret of Kells (2009) and Song of the Sea (2014) are known for their beautiful, storybook artwork.
France
French animation includes Kirikou and the Sorceress (1998), inspired by West African folk tales, and Ernest & Celestine (2012), a gentle story about an unlikely friendship between a bear and a mouse.
United States
American studios helped create some of the best-known animated films in history, from hand-drawn classics to modern computer animation.
Why Watch Films From Other Countries?
- They introduce new stories, traditions, and art styles.
- They show how people elsewhere see the world.
- Subtitled films help children practice reading.
Tips
Start with an English-language version if your children are young, and try subtitles when they’re ready. Afterwards, find the country on a map.
