Best Animated Animal Movies

From Finding Nemo to Kung Fu Panda, there's no shortage of animated kids' movies featuring talking (and singing and wisecracking) animals. This list rounds up a few of our favorites for young critter lovers.

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  • Curious George (2006) Review
    Curious George (2006)

    A simple, sweet, sometimes silly monkey tale.

    4
     
  • Finding Nemo Review
    Finding Nemo

    Sweet father-son tale has some very scary moments.

    5
     
  • Over the Hedge Review
    Over the Hedge
    Cute animated tale with some mild scares, cartoon violence.
    5
     
  • A Bug's Life Review
    A Bug's Life

    Cute animated tale with some mild peril and scary bugs.

    5
     
  • Bambi Review
    Bambi

    Disney's original circle-of-life story.

    5
     
  • The Lion King Review
    The Lion King

    Musical king-of-the-beasts blockbuster is powerful, scary.

    6
     
  • Lilo and Stitch Review
    Lilo and Stitch
    Cute story, great characters, fabulous soundtrack.
    5
     
  • Kung Fu Panda Review
    Kung Fu Panda

    Appealing kid-friendly comedy; some scary scenes.

    6
     
  • Chicken Little Review
    Chicken Little
    Cute, colorful, mostly lively fun; ages 7 and up.
    7
     

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