Top Rated Animation Movies on Kanopy - Page 19

Bear Snores On

2005

Bear Snores On

2005
8
In a cave in the woods,all winter long, Bear sleeps in his cozy lair. Surprise guests stop by to warm up, brew tea and pop corn while Bear snores on.Cheerful rhymes will charm children as they wait for Bear's BIG reaction.
Lights, Camera, Action

2020

Lights, Camera, Action

2020
6
It is about a dancer in love expressed through colour, sound and movement. The dancer is a hand drawn line animation that appears and disappears in and around different colours and feelings, sometimes in the music sometimes behind it.
Islanders

2022

Islanders

2022
6
Faced with a rapidly-changing music scene and an uncertain future, electro-pop duo FINKEL leave their home in Los Angeles and embark on a journey to the icy forests of Michigan's famous Mackinac Island. Here Jane returns to her childhood home with partner and bandmate Brian to revisit the people and places from her past. With its longstanding ban on automobiles and the daily onslaught of extreme winter weather, life for the few who live on the island year-round is not easy. FINKEL must embrace this unique lifestyle as they dive headfirst in the creative process once more. Their goal: write an album inspired by this extraordinary place. Navigating the joys and complexities of returning to a place frozen in the past, Jane and Brian immerse themselves in the sonic landscape of Mackinac and find inspiration for their new body of work.
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale

1989

Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale

1989
3
Mufaro's daughters are tested unknowingly to reveal which one is worthy enough to marry the king in this award-winning production, lush with Steptoe's magnificent paintings and a rich musical score.
Space Case

2001

Space Case

2001
2
Based on the children's book by Edward Marshall, Space Case is about an alien that arrives on Earth on Halloween night where it is mistaken for a trick-or-treater. The alien befriends a young boy who teaches it about human holidays.
Merry Christmas Space Case

2003

Merry Christmas Space Case

2003
2
Buddy McGee eagerly awaits a promised Christmas visit from his friend, the thing from outer space.
The Little Match Girl

1990

The Little Match Girl

1990
6
The Hans Christian Andersen classic is given present-day relevance and an upbeat ending in this story of Angela, a homeless child who sells matchsticks to survive.
Olgastrasse 18

2011

Olgastrasse 18

2011
7
A camera roams incessantly through an apartment and a life without any particular hallmarks. Sound and animated interventions portray family bliss and unhappiness, quarrels and separation, age and death. Radio news open the window a little to what is going on in the world outside. The constantly changing interiors tell of people who were at home here without ever showing them.
Meal On The Plate

2022

Meal On The Plate

2022
7
Driven by personal desires, a group of people set their anger on the newcomer who brings them grace.
Officer Buckle and Gloria

1997

Officer Buckle and Gloria

1997
7
This is a story about a Police Officer who tries to get children to stay safe. No-one listens to him, but then he gets a police dog who listens to him.
Harry the Dirty Dog

1997

Harry the Dirty Dog

1997
6
In this charming classic story, Harry runs away before bath time and plays outside until he changes into a black dog with white spots. Back home again, he must use all his wits and tricks to convince his family who he really is
Santaman

2022

Santaman

2022
7
DC Douglas, John Viener and Beau Marie star in the film following the titular Santa – intent on turning “Naughty-Listers” good, Santa becomes a superhero dubbed Santaman. When an evil plot complicates his mission, Santa must band together with two latch key kids to find a way to stop the ultimate “Naughty-Lister” before Christmas disappears forever.
Izzy's Demons

2020

Izzy's Demons

2020
3
Izzy struggles with the decision to reconnect with an old friend. As she gives into her jealousy for her friend’s success, she makes a decision that her subconscious does not let her get away with so easily.
Chrysanthemum

1999

Chrysanthemum

1999
9
A little mouse named Chrysanthemum starts going to school and realizes she is the only kid with the longest name. She gets bullied by everyone but eventually learns that she is special in her own way
The Clown of God

1982

The Clown of God

1982
10
based on the book by Tomie dePaola
The Beauty

2020

The Beauty

2020
8
What if plastic could be integrated into sea life? Take a deep breath and dive into a world, where feelings of guilt dissolve amongst the mysterious depths of the ocean. A world where we encounter bizarre creatures and discover eerily beautiful landscapes. Unfortunately, our air doesn’t last forever and we have to realize that nature alone can't solve this issue.
Grace for President

2016

Grace for President

2016
10
When Grace's teacher reveals that the United States has never had a female president, Grace decides to be the first. And she immediately starts off her political career as a candidate in the school's mock election!
The Three Robbers

1972

The Three Robbers

1972
10
An animated adaptation of the picture book by Toni Ungerer
You Are (Not) Small

2016

You Are (Not) Small

2016
8
Two fuzzy creatures can't agree on who is small and who is big, until a couple of surprise guests show up, settling it once and for all! An original and very funny story about size - it all depends on who's standing next to you.
Wallflower Tango

2011

Wallflower Tango

2011
9
Kalle, a thief who is just about to steel a valuable diamond is caught by the lonely Charlotte. Kalle tries to escape with his haul but Charlotte is not willing to let him go...