Now that Disney+ is a thing, many of the best animated movies on Netflix have migrated away from the platform. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t still some great films to choose from.

If you’re hoping to sit down and watch some feature-length animation in 2021, we’ve gone ahead and gathered the 10 best options available. You can also check out our picks for the best cartoons on Netflix right now.

The Mitchells vs. The Machines (2021)

Directors: Michael Rianda, Jeff Rowe
Main Cast: Abbi Jacobson, Danny McBride, Maya Rudolf
Rotten Tomatoes: 98%
IMDb: 7.9

If you’re looking for a new family movie on Netflix, The Mitchells vs. The Machines is a wonderful addition to the platform. It’s fun, funny, and has a little bit of something for all ages.

The story follows a quirky and dysfunctional family with some generational communication problems. When the father (Danny McBride) decides to take a road trip to reconnect with his daughter (Abbi Jacobson), they find themselves stuck in a car together as the robot apocalypse begins.

Overall, it’s one of the best animated Netflix films you can watch right now and we highly recommend it.

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009)

Directors: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller
Main Cast: Anna Faris, Bill Hader, Bruce Campbell
Rotten Tomatoes: 71%
IMDb: 6.9

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs was actually a childhood story for more than a few Millenials, but the movie adaption really only borrowed the concept before running away with it.

The plot follows a young scientist named Flint Lockwood, who has so far had quite the illustrious career of failed experiments. It isn’t until he invents a machine that can make food fall from the sky like rain that he becomes a local sensation. Of course, it is a Flint Lockwood invention, so things never go quite to plan.

With a great cast and endless animated food, this is a great place to start your animated movie journey on Netflix. You can also watch Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 streaming on the platform right now.

Rango (2011)

Directors: Gore Verbinski
Main Cast: Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher, Timothy Olyphant
Rotten Tomatoes: 88%
IMDb: 7.2

Despite being one of the most expensive films to come from Nickelodeon Movies, Rango didn’t do great in the box office. But that doesn’t make it any less wonderful and filled with a Johnny Depp Chameleon.

The plot follows an ordinary pet Chameleon who accidentally winds up in the town of Dirt. Naturally, dirt is a lawless outpost set in a Wild West landscape and the town is in desperate need of a sheriff. And though Rango only has experience pretending to be an action hero, he finds himself unwittingly fill the shoes of a real one.

If you’re looking for more films like this, take a look at our list of the best adventure movies on Netflix.

The Princess and the Frog (2009)

Directors: Ron Clements, John Musker
Main Cast: Anika Noni Rose, Keith David, Oprah Winfrey
Rotten Tomatoes: 85%
IMDb: 7.1

The Princess and the Frog is one of the last Disney movies left on Netflix, and luckily it’s one of the best. This film is filled with southern magic, music, and of course, fairy tales.

The story follows a waitress named Tiana, who is desperate to fulfill her dream of becoming a restaurant owner. On the way toward achieving that dream, however, she is forced to embark on a journey to turn a frog back into a prince. And did we mention she also gets turned into a frog?

If you’re looking for something heartfelt and entertaining, The Princess and the Frog has all that and more. Like most Disney movies, there’s a little something for everyone throughout the film.

Mary and the Witch’s Flower (2017)

Directors: Hiromasa Yoebayashi, Giles New
Main Cast: Hana Sugisaki, Ryunosuke Jamiki, Yuki Amami
Rotten Tomatoes: 89%
IMDb: 6.8

If you’re a fan of sci-fi anime series on Netflix, then here is a wonderful movie you probably didn’t know about. Mary and the Witch’s Flower is a beautifully animated film with similar elements to a Studio Ghibli film.

Th plot follows a young girl named Mary who unwittingly stumbles upon a strange, mythical flower. After coming into contact with its blooms, she is imbued with magical energy and whisked off by her own broom. When she discovers a magical kingdom and a new friend, she becomes the object of much attention.

Klaus (2019)

Directors: Sergio Pablos, Carlos Martinez Lopez
Main Cast: Jason Schwartzman, J.K. Simmons, Rashida Jones
Rotten Tomatoes: 94%
IMDb: 8.2

It may seem a bit odd to be featuring a Christmas movie here when it isn’t anywhere close to the season, but Klaus is just that good. This Netflix original animated film hits all the right notes and is great for the whole family.

The story follows a lazy postman named Jesper who is sent off to an arctic frozen wasteland. The town he’s stationed in is filled with hate as an age-old feud rages on in the cold, dark snow. But when Jesper befriends a toymaker named Klaus in an effort to cook up a scheme to get the townsfolk to send more letters, things begin to change. The ice on the hearts of the town’s citizens begins to melt.

The Lorax (2012)

Directors: Chris Renaud, Kyle Balda
Main Cast: Zac Effron, Taylor Swift, Danny Devito
Rotten Tomatoes: 54%
IMDb: 6.4

If you’re a fan of the classic Dr. Seus books, then The Lorax is the perfect animated movie for you. With recognizable characters and a star-studded voice cast, it’s a great addition to the Netflix library.

The story follows a 12-year-old boy who is just trying to figure out how to win the affection of a girl. His quest takes him somewhere he didn’t expect, discovering the story of the Lorax. This grumpy yet likable creature’s main goal in life is protect the environment he lives in and keep it safe from those who seek to destroy it.

Like most Dr. Seus movies, there’s an underlying message in this movie about protecting the environment that is entertaining for everyone in the family.

The Land Before Time (1988)

Director: Don Bluth
Main Cast: Pat Hingle, Gabriel Damon, Judith Barsi
IMDb: 7.4

What more can really be said about this classic children’s movie? It has dinosaurs, friendship, and surprisingly — a message on dealing with the death of loved one.

The story follows a young “longneck” who becomes orphaned during a tough migration through an everchanging land. This young dinosaur teams up with a variety of other non-carnivorous species who have become separated from their families as they work together to reunite with the rest of the pack.

There a lot more Land Before Time movies that have come out since the original, but nothing can really compare to the first.

The Croods (2013)

Directors: Kirk DeMicco, Chris Sanders
Main Cast: Nicolas Cage, Ryan Reynolds, Emma Stone
Rotten Tomatoes: 72%
IMDb: 7.2

DreamWorks does a great job of creating unique family movies that everyone can enjoy, and The Croods is no exception.

Meant as an animated look into a past world, The Croods is about a caveman family who is forced to overcome their fear of change and trek through an unfamiliar world. With a great voice cast, beautiful animation, and witty dialogue, it’s an all-around solid film.

Netflix has also teamed up with DreamWorks to create 4 seasons of Dawn of the Croods, a children’s cartoon spinoff that expand off the original movie.

ParaNorman (2012)

Directors: Chris Butler, Sam Fell
Main Cast: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Anna Kendrick, Christopher Mintz-Plasse
Rotten Tomatoes: 89%
IMDb: 7.0

Claymation isn’t for everyone, but Laika studios does an excellent job of creating stop-motion animated films that everyone can enjoy.

The story follows a young boy who’s just trying to find his place in the world. When an opportunity arises to take his unique interest and use them to save the town from ghosts and zombies, he seizes the opportunity. ParaNorman is a good adventure comedy that will hold your attention throughout the entire film.

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