Article: Top 10 Animation Films That Make You Think Of Home

10.Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio

A father’s wish magically brings a wooden boy to life in Italy, giving him a chance to care for the child. Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio focuses heavily on themes of home, grief, and unconditional love rather than strict obedience. It might be slightly dark for the younger generation, I was completely moved by this film; It is silently powerful as this is a relatable film, the animation itself is gorgeous to look at, the story will capture people heart.

9.Strange World

The legendary Clades are a family of explorers whose differences threaten to topple their latest and crucial mission. Having watched this film I thought it was pretty good. Strange World deeply explores the meaning of home, through it does so through an unconventional combination of family legacy and environmentalism, it can be funny in some places of this film, it will divide people as some will like this and some don’t, it is watchable and cute.

8.That Christmas

It’s an unforgettable Christmas for the townsfolk of Wellington – on – Sea when the worst snowstorm in history alters everyone’s plans, including Santa’s. Joyous and uplifting film that will capture people heart. The central theme is heavily focused on the meaning of home, community, and family connection over material gifts, It is one of those film which has got a fantastic ending, it has got an all – star vocal cast, this is perfectly watchable.

7.The Incredibles (2004 – 2018)

After the events of The Incredibles (2004), the extraordinary Parr family still balances between legality and illegality. I absolutely loved both films as they are consistent and entertaining. The Incredibles films carry a strong, central message about home, family unity and domestic life, It is action packed but it never loses the story itself, the characters are great and brims with comic one liner, overall these films are suitable for all ages.

6.Despicable Me (2010 – 2013)

While Gru, the ex – supervillain is adjusting to family life and attempted honest living; Gru also adopts three orphans and along the way he battles many enemies. Fantastic looking animation film. Despicable Me films heavily explore the meaning of home, family, and belonging, this is another films which has got an all – star vocal cast, the story and the idea behind this film is superb, it is charming and funny at the same time, these are good films.

5.Toy Story (1995 – 2019)

Toy story is about the “secret life of toys” when people are not around, the toys go on a self-discovery journey. Every films of Toy Story are fun and light-hearted which you needed. Home in these movies is not just a physical house or a bedroom, but a shifting concept tied to love, belonging, and letting go, the characters are great as these films are relatable, overall these films are charming and it can be funny in places, these are pure escapism type of films.

4.Ferdinand

After Ferdinand, a bull with a big heart, is mistaken for a dangerous beast, he is captured and torn from his home. Determined to return to his family, he rallies a misfit team on the ultimate adventure. Comfort watching type of film and it will capture people heart. Ferdinand strongly explores the meaning of home, belonging, and acceptance, it can be funny in places as this film is genuinely heartfelt, it never feels forced and that is the key, this is a family viewing.

3.My Neighbour Totoro

When two girls move to the country to be near their ailing mother, they have adventures with the wondrous forest spirits who live nearby. Don’t judge this foreign film as this is beautiful. My Neighbour Totoro explores the deep, emotional meaning of home as a place of healing, family resilience, and connection to nature rather than just a physical building, this film is certainly memorable from start to finish, this is a childlike film which try to be different which I admire, the story and the idea behind this film is superb, it is silently moving and powerful.

2.Kubo And The Two Strings

A young boy named Kubo must locate a magical suit of armour worn by his late father in order to defeat a vengeful spirit from the past. Another film which is slightly dark for the younger generation. In Kubo and the Two Strings, “home” is not a physical building or a safe cave, but rather family, memory, and connection with loved ones, the animation itself is gorgeous to look at, it also got amazing scenery and it will draw you in, the ending will move you and it will leave you a lasting impression on you, people will relate to this film.

1.Big Hero 6

A special bond develops between plus – sized inflatable robot Baymax and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who together team up with a group of friends to form a band of high – tech heroes. Being a superheroes film this is one of the best ones. Big Hero 6 features themes of home, family, and finding belonging after profound loss, it is action packed but it never loses the story itself, this is another film which people will relate to, it is funny and charming at the same time; it will leave you a lasting impression on you, it will surprised many people.

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