The highest-rated animated movies ranked by real audience approval — the percentage of everyday viewers who actually enjoyed the film.
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What are the best animated movies of all time? ThumbScore answers that question using real audience data — not critic reviews or algorithmic recommendations. Our ThumbScore rating shows the percentage of everyday Google users who gave a movie a thumbs up, making it a direct measure of audience enjoyment. This page ranks animated movies by that score, so you can find the greatest animation films that real people actually loved.
Unlike traditional movie ranking sites that rely on critic consensus, ThumbScore reflects the voice of everyday moviegoers. A 96% ThumbScore on an animated movie means 96 out of 100 viewers were captivated by the story and visuals. We also show the Critics Score (an average of Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic) so you can compare audience and critic opinions on the best animated films from Pixar, Disney, Studio Ghibli, and beyond. Use the decade filters and search above to explore animation history.