'Fantastic Mr. Fox' & 4 Other Cozy Animated Movies to Welcome Fall, Ranked by IMDb
These animations exude special melancholy, wisdom, and touching sincerity.
As fall arrives, we crave warmth, coziness, and soulfulness, we want something that will warm us from the inside when it's drizzling outside and yellow leaves are swirling around.
Animation is the perfect companion for such evenings, transporting us to magical worlds full of kindness and simple human joys.
5. 'Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole', 2010
IMDb Score: 6.9/10
Since childhood, Soren has heard the legend of the wise and powerful Guardians, the protectors of the world. One day, he and his brother fall from a tree and are captured by the evil Pure Ones. They are enslaved, but Soren escapes and travels to the Tree of Ga'Hoole to warn the Guardians about the Pure Ones.
Zack Snyder, the director of Watchmen and Man of Steel, isn't really known for his animated works. However, Legend of the Guardians is a remarkable movie, both in terms of its plot and its visuals.
This fantasy animation doesn't shy away from brutal scenes, but it also tells a story of friendship and fighting evil.
4. 'Weathering with You', 2019
IMDb Score: 7.5/10
High school student Hodaka runs away from his hometown to rainy Tokyo. Unable to find a job, he meets a girl who can control the weather. Hodaka suggests they make money from this ability.
Weathering with You is a must-see addition to the list, not only because of the constant rain, which perfectly matches the fall landscape, but also because of its themes of hope and resilience.
Like other works by Makoto Shinkai, the plot combines teenage romance and environmental concerns.
3. 'Robot Dreams', 2023
IMDb Score: 7.6/10
A lonely dog decides to buy a robot companion he sees advertised on TV, and the two indeed become best friends. But when they go to the beach, the robot is left behind because it can't move.
The dog can't return for him until the area opens to visitors again next year. While the dog literally counts down the days, the robot can only dream.
At first, Robot Dreams may seem like an upbeat summer story about friendship. But don't be fooled – the setting gradually shifts to autumn, and the fun gives way to sad reflections on separation.
2. 'Fantastic Mr. Fox', 2009
IMDb Score: 7.9/10
Mr. Fox loves to steal, even though he lost his tail because of it. It is only his wife's pregnancy that forces him to give up his crimes. Over time, however, Mr. Fox realizes he's craving new adventures and secretly plans another heist.
Wes Anderson, the director of The Grand Budapest Hotel and Moonrise Kingdom, has created a witty animation about anthropomorphic animals.
The movie is rendered in warm orange tones with glimpses of haystacks and falling leaves.
1. 'WolfWalkers', 2020
IMDb Score: 8.0/10
In the mid-16th century, the English Lord Protector captured the Irish city of Kilkenny. The ruler ordered the clearing of the forests and hired the hunter Bill Goodfellowe to protect the residents from wolves.
However, his daughter, Robyn, ventured into the forest and discovered that it was inhabited by werewolves who transformed into animals during their dreams. Robyn decides to help her friend Mebh.
Much of the action in WolfWalkers takes place in the forest, allowing viewers to enjoy stunning landscapes.
