The Ultimate Guide to Every 90s Animated Movie (1990-1999)
Get ready to rewind to one of the most magical decades for animation ever! 📼 The 1990s weren't just a great time for cartoons; it was a full-blown revolution that changed everything. This post is your ultimate, complete guide to the animated movies of the 1990s, covering the legendary Disney Renaissance, the birth of Pixar's CGI animation, and so many other incredible films that defined a generation.
From epic musicals that became instant classics to edgy comedies and stunning works of art from around the globe, the best 9s animated movies are timeless treasures. We're talking about the films that made us sing, laugh, and believe in magic. 💖 So let's dive into our unabridged list of every film you asked for from 1990 to 1999, packed with all the details you need!
💥 1990: Kicking Off a Decade of Wonder!
| Film Title |
IMDb Rating |
Genre |
Studio Name |
Awesome Notes |
| The Rescuers Down Under |
6.9/10 |
Adventure, Family |
Walt Disney |
A high-flying adventure with Bernard and Miss Bianca in the Australian Outback! ✈️🇦🇺 |
| DuckTales the Movie |
7.0/10 |
Adventure, Comedy |
Disney MovieToons |
Woo-oo! Scrooge McDuck and the gang hunt for the Treasure of the Lost Lamp. 💰🦆 |
| Jetsons: The Movie |
5.4/10 |
Comedy, Sci-Fi |
Hanna-Barbera |
The futuristic family finally hits the big screen in their feature film! 🚀🤖 |
| Rover Dangerfield |
5.8/10 |
Comedy, Musical |
Hyperion Animation |
Rodney Dangerfield as a dog? I tell ya, this movie gets no respect! 😂🐶 |
🌹 1991: A Tale as Old as Time
| Film Title |
IMDb Rating |
Genre |
Studio Name |
Awesome Notes |
| Beauty and the Beast |
8.0/10 |
Family, Fantasy |
Walt Disney |
An absolute masterpiece. The first animated film ever nominated for Best Picture! 🥀✨ |
| An American Tail: Fievel Goes West |
6.2/10 |
Adventure, Western |
Amblimation |
Fievel and his family head to the Wild West in this fun-filled sequel! 🤠🐭 |
| Rock-a-Doodle |
6.2/10 |
Adventure, Musical |
Don Bluth Entertainment |
This rooster really rocks! A unique musical adventure from Don Bluth. 🐓🎸 |
| Only Yesterday |
7.6/10 |
Drama, Romance |
Studio Ghibli |
A beautiful, reflective film from Ghibli. A true work of art. (English release later) 🌸🇯🇵 |
🧞 1992: A Whole New World of Animation
| Film Title |
IMDb Rating |
Genre |
Studio Name |
Awesome Notes |
| Aladdin |
8.0/10 |
Adventure, Comedy |
Walt Disney |
You ain't never had a friend like the Genie! Robin Williams at his absolute best. ✨🕌 |
| FernGully: The Last Rainforest |
6.5/10 |
Family, Fantasy |
Kroyer Films |
A beautiful environmental tale with fairies, talking bats, and a powerful message. 🌳💚 |
| Bebe's Kids |
5.6/10 |
Comedy |
Hyperion Animation |
Based on the iconic stand-up of Robin Harris. We don't die, we multiply! �🎤 |
| Tom and Jerry: The Movie |
5.2/10 |
Adventure, Comedy |
Turner Entertainment |
The iconic cat and mouse duo get their very own feature-length musical! 🐱🐭 |
🎃 1993: What's This?! A Year of Classics!
| Film Title |
IMDb Rating |
Genre |
Studio Name |
Awesome Notes |
| The Nightmare Before Christmas |
7.9/10 |
Fantasy, Musical |
Skellington Productions |
Tim Burton's stop-motion masterpiece. Is it a Halloween or Christmas movie? (It's both!) 💀🎄 |
| Batman: Mask of the Phantasm |
7.8/10 |
Action, Mystery |
Warner Bros. Animation |
Arguably one of the best Batman films EVER. A true animated noir classic. 🦇🌃 |
| Once Upon a Forest |
6.3/10 |
Adventure, Drama |
Hanna-Barbera |
A charming and emotional story about young animals on a quest to save their friend. 🐿️🌲 |
| We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story |
6.0/10 |
Adventure, Family |
Amblimation |
Friendly dinosaurs take a trip to modern-day New York City! 🦖🗽 |
| A Troll in Central Park |
5.3/10 |
Family, Fantasy |
Don Bluth Entertainment |
A kind troll with a magical green thumb finds adventure in the big city. 🌷🏞️ |
👑 1994: The Year the King Arrived
| Film Title |
IMDb Rating |
Genre |
Studio Name |
Awesome Notes |
| The Lion King |
8.5/10 |
Adventure, Drama |
Walt Disney |
Hakuna Matata! A monumental, powerful, and truly epic Disney classic. 🌅🦁 |
| The Swan Princess |
6.6/10 |
Family, Fantasy |
Rich Animation Studios |
A beautiful non-Disney princess fairy tale with a memorable score. Far longer than forever! 🦢👑 |
| Thumbelina |
6.2/10 |
Family, Fantasy |
Don Bluth Entertainment |
Don Bluth's tiny heroine sings her way into our hearts on a grand adventure. 🦋🌼 |
| The Pagemaster |
6.0/10 |
Adventure, Fantasy |
Turner Pictures |
A live-action/animated hybrid adventure into the magical world of books! 📚✨ |
🚀 1995: To Infinity and Beyond!
| Film Title |
IMDb Rating |
Genre |
Studio Name |
Awesome Notes |
| Toy Story |
8.3/10 |
Adventure, Comedy |
Pixar Animation Studios |
The one that started it all! Pixar changed the animation game FOREVER! 🤠🤖 |
| Pocahontas |
6.7/10 |
Drama, Romance |
Walt Disney |
A powerful story with stunning animation and an Oscar-winning score. Can you paint with all the colors of the wind? 🎨🍃 |
| Balto |
7.1/10 |
Adventure, Drama |
Amblimation |
An inspiring true story about a heroic sled dog who became a legend. 🐺❄️ |
| A Goofy Movie |
7.0/10 |
Adventure, Comedy |
Disney MovieToons |
The ultimate father-son road trip! An underrated classic with a killer soundtrack! 🚗🗺️ |
| The Pebble and the Penguin |
6.0/10 |
Adventure, Musical |
Don Bluth Entertainment |
A charming, romantic musical adventure about a penguin trying to win his love. 🐧💖 |
🏀 1996: Come On and Slam!
| Film Title |
IMDb Rating |
Genre |
Studio Name |
Awesome Notes |
| Space Jam |
6.5/10 |
Adventure, Comedy |
Warner Bros. Animation |
Michael Jordan and the Looney Tunes in one movie? It's a slam dunk! 🏀🐰 |
| The Hunchback of Notre Dame |
7.0/10 |
Drama, Musical |
Walt Disney |
A darker, more mature Disney masterpiece with breathtaking music and visuals. 🔔❤️ |
| James and the Giant Peach |
6.7/10 |
Adventure, Fantasy |
Skellington Productions |
A visually stunning and magical stop-motion/live-action hybrid from Roald Dahl's book. 🍑🕷️ |
| Beavis and Butt-Head Do America |
6.7/10 |
Adventure, Comedy |
MTV Productions |
Huh huh huh... The iconic duo's hilarious and chaotic big-screen debut. 🤘🔥 |
| All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 |
5.4/10 |
Fantasy, Musical |
MGM Animation |
Charlie Barkin returns from heaven for another musical adventure! 😇🐶 |
🏛️ 1997: From Zero to Hero!
| Film Title |
IMDb Rating |
Genre |
Studio Name |
Awesome Notes |
| Princess Mononoke |
8.3/10 |
Action, Adventure |
Studio Ghibli |
Hayao Miyazaki's breathtaking and powerful environmental epic. A true masterpiece. 🐺🌿 |
| Hercules |
7.3/10 |
Adventure, Comedy |
Walt Disney |
Go the distance with this hilarious, stylish, and gospel-infused Greek myth! 💪🏺 |
| Anastasia |
7.2/10 |
Adventure, Drama |
Fox Animation Studios |
A dazzling journey to the past! This non-Disney princess film is a fan favorite. 👑🎶 |
| Cats Don't Dance |
7.0/10 |
Comedy, Musical |
Turner Feature Animation |
A charming and criminally underrated Hollywood musical with a feline twist! 🎶🐱 |
🐉 1998: Let's Get Down to Business!
| Film Title |
IMDb Rating |
Genre |
Studio Name |
Awesome Notes |
| Mulan |
7.7/10 |
Adventure, Family |
Walt Disney |
A powerful story of a girl who becomes a warrior to save her father. An absolute icon! 🗡️🐲 |
| The Prince of Egypt |
7.2/10 |
Adventure, Drama |
DreamWorks Animation |
Stunning animation and an unforgettable Oscar-winning soundtrack tell this biblical epic. 🙏🌊 |
| A Bug's Life |
7.2/10 |
Adventure, Comedy |
Pixar Animation Studios |
Pixar's second film is a hilarious and heartwarming adventure in the insect world. 🐞🐜 |
| Antz |
6.5/10 |
Adventure, Comedy |
DreamWorks / PDI |
DreamWorks' first CGI film! A neurotic ant tries to win the princess's heart. 🐜🏙️ |
| Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World |
5.0/10 |
Drama, Romance |
Disneytoon Studios |
Pocahontas explores the world of London in this direct-to-video sequel. 🇬🇧🗺️ |
🤖 1999: The Decade's Grand Finale!
| Film Title |
IMDb Rating |
Genre |
Studio Name |
Awesome Notes |
| The Iron Giant |
8.1/10 |
Action, Sci-Fi |
Warner Bros. Animation |
A timeless, emotional, and absolutely beautiful sci-fi classic. "Superman." 🤖💖 |
| Toy Story 2 |
7.9/10 |
Adventure, Comedy |
Pixar Animation Studios |
One of the rare sequels that's just as good as the original! "When She Loved Me"... 😭💔 |
| Tarzan |
7.3/10 |
Adventure, Drama |
Walt Disney |
Phil Collins' amazing Oscar-winning soundtrack powers this thrilling jungle adventure! 🌳🦍 |
| South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut |
7.7/10 |
Comedy, Musical |
Paramount Pictures |
Blame Canada! The infamous, hilarious, and Oscar-nominated movie musical. 🎵🌶️ |
| Fantasia 2000 |
7.2/10 |
Family, Fantasy |
Walt Disney |
A stunning update to a classic, blending classical music and breathtaking animation. 🎶🎨 |
| Doug's 1st Movie |
6.1/10 |
Adventure, Comedy |
Disney TV Animation |
The beloved Nickelodeon (and later Disney) hero gets his own movie! 🐶💚 |
| The King and I |
5.7/10 |
Family, Musical |
Morgan Creek |
An animated remake of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic musical. 👑🎼 |
| Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving |
7.0/10 |
Family, Musical |
Disneytoon Studios |
A charming direct-to-video collection of heartwarming Pooh tales. 🍯🐻 |
And that's a wrap on the magnificent 90s! 🎬 What an incredible ride through a decade that gave us so many foundational classics. From groundbreaking CGI to the peak of hand-drawn artistry, these films truly set the stage for the future of animation. Which movie from this list is your all-time favorite?
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