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15 Funniest Animated Movies of All Time, Ranked

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15 Funniest Animated Movies of All Time, Ranked


You want an animated movie that will actually make you laugh—not merely smile at a cute character before the film turns into an earnest lesson. This ranking gives you fifteen excellent choices, from rapid-fire Disney farce to stop-motion silliness and a sequel that somehow makes meeting the in-laws even funnier when the son-in-law is an ogre.


“Funniest” is not the same as “best overall.” Some animated films leave a deeper emotional mark; others are more visually daring. Here, we are asking a more specific question: which movies build the strongest comic characters, keep the jokes coming and remain funny when you return to them? A good gag can surprise you once. A great comedy makes you look forward to it the next time.


Animation has particular advantages. A llama can turn a royal ego into a physical joke. A food machine can transform a town into a buffet-sized disaster. A silent dog can communicate an entire argument through one look. But technical freedom is not a substitute for timing. The strongest films on this list know when to stop for a reaction, let a personality derail the plan or trust a visual detail to speak for itself.


Our ranking mixes family favourites with jokes adults may enjoy differently. That does not mean every movie is right for every age or mood. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, for example, has a darker emotional current than its funniest scenes suggest. If you need pure speed and silliness tonight, you may prefer The Emperor’s New Groove. We will point you toward the right kind of laugh as we go.


We have kept the fifteen titles from your proposed list and counted down to the movie we believe has the most satisfying blend of character comedy, parody and rewatch value. Streaming availability changes by territory, so the viewing notes are UK-oriented but deliberately cautious where a current platform catalogue could not be confirmed.

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15. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)

Three cartoon cats in a colorful flower garden, one in a pirate hat, standing with a serious little pup under sunny skies.

Puss in Boots has spent so long acting fearless that he barely knows who he is without the performance. When he learns he has used eight of his nine lives, his search for the Wishing Star becomes a quest with a surprisingly serious edge. That makes The Last Wish a wonderful movie, though not the purest comedy on this list.


The laughs come from the gap between Puss’s heroic self-image and the people who can see through it. Kitty Softpaws knows his habits. Perrito meets danger with an optimism so sincere it can throw everybody else off balance. Goldilocks and the Three Bears bring another lively family dynamic to the chase, while Jack Horner is willing to make a spectacularly terrible choice without the slightest embarrassment.


DreamWorks’ official film page identifies Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek Pinault and Harvey Guillén among the voices. The film’s stylised action is dazzling, but its best jokes remain rooted in personality. Puss is funniest when he cannot quite admit that his companions are right.


It starts the countdown because its exploration of fear and mortality gives the film a different weight from our higher-ranked laugh machines. If you want a funny adventure with an emotional surprise, move it straight to the top of your personal watchlist.


Best for: Fantasy adventure with witty characters and a deeper story than you may expect.


Where to watch: DreamWorks lists digital and physical options; check current UK streaming and rental services.


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14. Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)

Wallace and Gromit characters pose beside a blue car in a garden; license plate reads HOP 2IT, with a playful, quirky mood

Wallace and Gromit’s business protects neighbourhood vegetable gardens from pests. An invention meant to solve the problem creates a much bigger one just as the annual giant-vegetable competition approaches. It is the kind of premise that sounds completely ridiculous until you remember how seriously everybody in their world takes a prize carrot.


The comedy depends on contrast. Wallace enthusiastically trusts his own inventions, while Gromit has to manage the consequences without being able to deliver a single spoken complaint. His expressions and timing are a masterclass in silent reaction. The town’s exaggerated anxiety about vegetables lets the film spoof monster movies without losing its wonderfully local scale.


Stop-motion gives the jokes a tactile quality. A gadget looks as though it could jam, wobble or send someone across the room at the worst possible time. The physical detail matters because Wallace’s schemes are funniest when you can almost feel how precariously they are held together.


It ranks fourteenth only because its gentler pace and parody structure are less relentlessly joke-heavy than some entries above. For viewers who prefer wit, visual storytelling and a dog who knows he is the competent half of the team, it may be the funniest film here. It is also a terrific introduction to Aardman’s particular kind of comic patience.


Best for: Stop-motion lovers, monster-movie spoofs and gentle family laughter.


Where to watch: Check current UK legal streaming or rental listings for this specific Wallace and Gromit feature.


13. Chicken Run (2000)

Animated chickens crowd together in a dark coop, staring nervously with wide eyes and tense smiles under moody blue-black lighting

The chickens of Tweedy’s farm understand that remaining where they are is not a promising long-term plan. Ginger leads their repeated attempts to escape, and Rocky’s arrival appears to offer a new possibility—provided he can deliver everything the flock thinks he can.


Chicken Run turns a prison-break setup into a comedy of teamwork, false confidence and ingenious failures. Ginger’s determination gives the film momentum, while the other birds’ different skills and fears make each new plan more entertaining. The villains are genuinely threatening, but the hens’ responses keep the adventure funny rather than simply tense.


Aardman’s stop-motion style makes the escape attempts especially satisfying. Contraptions have weight; small physical mistakes become large problems. The film also finds jokes in the seriousness with which its characters discuss a plan that may be visibly impossible from the first step.


I place it at No. 13 because the story has a stronger adventure engine than a pure gag engine. That is part of its appeal. You want the flock to succeed, and the laughs become better because their effort matters. If you enjoy the humour of very committed amateurs attempting a highly professional operation, this is a lovely film to revisit.


Best for: Clever family adventure with a warmly funny ensemble.


Where to watch: Check a current UK streaming or digital-rental listing; catalogue rights change.


12. Ice Age (2002)

Animated Ice Age trio—saber-toothed tiger, smiling sloth, and mammoth—pose against a pale sky.

Manny, Sid and Diego are not a group that would have chosen one another. They must work together to return a human baby to his family, which means the mammoth’s gruff patience, the sloth’s unstoppable chatter and the tiger’s complicated motives have to survive a long journey.


That mismatch drives most of the film’s comedy. Sid can turn a reasonable plan into a conversation that never seems to end. Manny’s irritation becomes funnier because we know he will keep helping anyway. Scrat’s pursuit of an acorn supplies a very different kind of humour: an almost self-contained sequence of physical disasters that could make sense without a word of dialogue.


The film is strongest when it trusts the trio’s changing relationship. The jokes are not just scattered across an icy background; they reflect who can tolerate whom, and why. Its warmth makes the adventure easy to recommend to a family, while Scrat gives younger viewers an immediate source of chaos.


Why No. 12? Some later animated comedies sharpened their timing or took bigger visual risks. The original Ice Age remains a reliably funny road-trip film, though, particularly if you have not seen it for a while. Let Sid begin talking and watch how quickly Manny’s expression tells you everything you need to know.


Best for: A family movie night with odd-couple humour and physical comedy.


Where to watch: Check the current Disney+ UK catalogue or legal rental options.


11. Finding Nemo (2003)

Two clownfish swim through a colorful coral reef, with bright orange, pink, and blue corals in a playful underwater scene.

A clownfish crossing the ocean to find his son is an emotional adventure first, yet Finding Nemo contains a remarkable number of funny encounters. Marlin’s anxious need for control becomes a perfect match—and frequent mismatch—for Dory’s more spontaneous way of moving through the world.


Their journey gives the film a flexible comic structure. New sea creatures can bring a new rhythm for a scene, while Marlin and Dory remain recognisably themselves. The aquarium story provides a parallel ensemble whose elaborate plans contrast beautifully with the seemingly simple fact that they are still fish in a tank.


The jokes work because they do not erase the stakes. Marlin’s worries are sometimes excessive, but we understand why he has them. Dory’s optimism can frustrate him and help him in the same moment. That emotional connection keeps the humour from feeling like a break from the “real” story.


It reaches No. 11 because it is one of the best movies on the list but not always the funniest minute by minute. There are stretches designed to make you worry or feel wonder rather than laugh. When the comedy arrives, however, it is wonderfully character-led. You can return as an adult and find Marlin’s exasperation much funnier than you did as a child.


Best for: A funny, heartfelt ocean adventure with an unforgettable central partnership.

Where to watch: Check the current Disney+ UK listing for Finding Nemo.



10. Monsters, Inc. (2001)

Mike Wazowski and Sulley stand in a dim room, alarmed, with their giant shadows cast on the wall.

A workplace comedy about monsters who scare children for a living should have enough jokes before its main adventure begins. Monsters, Inc. takes that idea seriously. Sulley and Mike have jobs, targets, rivals and a company whose rules seem obvious until a small human child enters their world.


Mike’s frantic practicality and Sulley’s growing attachment to Boo make an excellent comic contrast. A task that should be routine becomes impossible because the characters are no longer sure the workplace understands children at all. Roz’s dry presence, Randall’s rivalry and the enormous range of monster designs give the film more ways to surprise us.


The funniest scenes often come from panic rather than a prepared punchline. A monster trained to terrify children has to respond to one child behaving nothing like the creature he expects. Mike tries to organise a solution and keeps discovering that the problem has changed while he was talking.


It ranks tenth because its action and emotion are as important as its humour. That balance makes it deeply rewatchable. The film has a wonderful confidence in its invented workplace, but the relationship between Mike, Sulley and Boo gives the jokes a reason to matter. If you love animated office comedy, it remains one of the most imaginative examples.


Best for: Inventive workplace humour and a family-friendly story with heart.


Where to watch: Check Disney+ UK’s current catalogue for Monsters, Inc.


9. The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021)

Animated family of four stares wide-eyed as a bright blue beam streaks across a wooden room with hanging T-shirts.

Katie Mitchell is ready for film school; her father Rick decides the family should drive her there together. Before they can work through the tension between them, the world’s technology turns against humanity. It is an excellent setup for comedy because the Mitchells are precisely the sort of family least likely to describe themselves as a coordinated rescue team.


The official Sony Pictures Animation page identifies Abbi Jacobson, Danny McBride and Maya Rudolph among the voice cast. Every family member has a different response to crisis, and the film is happiest when those differences become useful rather than something to smooth away. Even the family dog becomes part of the visual joke.

The style is busy in the best way. Katie’s imaginative perspective can spill across the screen, turning a reaction into a graphic gag before the action has moved on. The movie also understands the comedy of parents and children talking past each other while genuinely wanting to connect.


It places ninth because its emotional father-daughter story sometimes takes precedence over the jokes. I would not change that. The warmth is why the enormous robot-apocalypse silliness works. If your family likes animated movies that are fast, strange and recognisably about family, this deserves a place in regular rotation.


Best for: Modern family comedy with big visual energy and a surprisingly touching centre.


Where to watch: Sony lists Netflix as a viewing home; confirm current UK access.


8. The Bad Guys (2022)

Cartoon sharks and animal friends stand together on a tropical beach, smiling and wary under palm trees and blue sky.

Mr. Wolf and his criminal crew are good at being seen as bad. Becoming good requires a very different kind of performance—and may expose how much of their old identity was a role they learned to play. That gives The Bad Guys a strong comic foundation beneath its slick heist action.


The crew’s contrasting personalities make the planning scenes as enjoyable as the escapes. Somebody wants to look professional; somebody else has a more direct solution; the group’s reputation complicates both. The film keeps finding ways for a character’s idea of a perfect caper to collide with the practical fact that the rest of the crew has opinions.


Its stylised animation gives the comedy pace and personality. Movement can be exaggerated, action can pivot suddenly into a reaction joke, and the film rarely seems embarrassed by being a cartoon. That energy makes it particularly easy to enjoy with a mixed-age audience.


Why No. 8? It is a very funny, highly watchable caper, though several films above it have jokes and characters that feel even more distinctive on a rewatch. Still, if you want a lively animated movie that does not pause the fun for too long, The Bad Guys knows the assignment. It is the kind of film that makes a failed plan nearly as enjoyable as a successful one.


Best for: Heist-film fans and families who like fast, stylish comedy.


Where to watch: Check DreamWorks’ official movie library and current UK streaming or rental services.


7. Despicable Me (2010)

Gru hugs his daughters and Minions under a moonlit sky, holding a World's Best Dad mug and #1 DAD tie.

Gru intends to become the world’s greatest villain. His scheme involves three orphaned girls who are not particularly interested in following the emotional distance he has planned for them. That collision between grand villainy and domestic life powers the original Despicable Me.


Steve Carell’s performance gives Gru a wonderfully theatrical idea of himself. He can deliver a villainous plan with complete seriousness while the girls expose how little control he has over an ordinary household. The Minions supply another comic register: physical chaos that rarely waits for Gru to finish a sentence.


The film’s best decision is to let its central relationship change the jokes. Gru’s frustration is initially a barrier; later, the same dry reaction can reveal affection he would rather not admit. The result is a comedy that earns its family story instead of pausing the gags to deliver it.


It lands at No. 7 because later franchise familiarity can make it easy to forget how sharply the first film’s premise works. Go back to the original and notice how efficiently it introduces its characters and lets their incompatible goals create the funny moments. It is not the most formally inventive entry here, but it understands an essential comic truth: an aspiring supervillain can manage a dangerous scheme more easily than three children with questions.


Best for: A light family comedy with a villain who is much less prepared for parenting than crime.


Where to watch: Check current UK legal streaming or digital-rental listings for the original film.


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6. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009)

Animated man gestures to smiling woman in a candy-colored landscape with pink domes and pastel sky.

Flint Lockwood wants his inventions to improve life in Swallow Falls. His latest machine turns water into food—and, as Sony Pictures Animation’s official description makes clear, its success comes with a much larger problem. A premise that could have been a single visual gag becomes a full-scale comedy of ambition, civic pride and excess.


Flint is a terrific comic lead because he believes so completely in his ideas even when the evidence around him suggests another review might be wise. Sam Sparks brings her own intelligence and enthusiasm, while the supporting cast gives the town a different reason to welcome—or exploit—the invention.


Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s direction keeps the jokes arriving from multiple places: dialogue, background details, visual scale and the increasingly impossible relationship between food and weather. The film has the confidence to take a silly idea to its logical extreme, then keep going.


It ranks sixth because it may be the best example on this list of a movie that simply delights in being animated. A live-action version of giant food falling from the sky would need to convince us it was real. This film understands that the unreality is the invitation. If you want a comedy with speed, invention and a lead whose good intentions can become spectacularly messy, it is a wonderful choice.


Best for: Visual absurdity, inventive jokes and family movie nights.


Where to watch: Sony lists disc and digital options; check current UK services.


5. Madagascar (2005)

Animated giraffe, zebra, lion and hippo crowd together in a jungle, staring wide-eyed with surprised, anxious expressions.

The animals at New York’s Central Park Zoo know how to perform for visitors. When they end up far from the routines that have kept them comfortable, each discovers a different opinion about what “the wild” is supposed to mean.


Alex’s need for attention, Marty’s longing for adventure, Gloria’s practicality and Melman’s worries give Madagascar a strong comic ensemble before the penguins even arrive. The penguins, of course, bring the pleasure of a team that approaches every situation like a secret operation nobody asked them to run.


The film’s humour is broad and physical, with a willingness to make its animal designs part of the joke. What keeps it from becoming a collection of energetic gags is the friendship at the centre. Marty’s desire for more and Alex’s fear of change are recognisable feelings beneath the ridiculous circumstances.


At No. 5, we are ranking it for the sheer pleasure of its characters bouncing against one another. Some of its references belong distinctly to the 2000s, and your response to them may depend on when you first watched it. But the strongest jokes are simpler and more durable: friends discover that being together in unfamiliar territory does not mean agreeing about it.


Best for: A loud, energetic family comedy with a memorable group of mismatched friends.


Where to watch: Check current UK streaming and rental listings for the original Madagascar.


4. Megamind (2010)

Animated villains in a dark city street at night, one blue-skinned man smirking in front, with drones and a boombox behind him

Megamind finally defeats the heroic Metro Man and discovers a problem he did not account for: what is a supervillain supposed to do after winning? DreamWorks’ official synopsis makes that reversal the film’s central idea, and it remains one of animation’s funniest superhero setups.


Will Ferrell gives Megamind a magnificent combination of theatrical confidence and desperate need for an audience. His plans are elaborate, his presentation is important to him, and his actual understanding of what makes a good person is a work in progress. Minion’s loyalty, Roxanne’s scepticism and Metro Man’s place in the story keep that identity crisis entertaining rather than abstract.


The jokes come from how seriously Megamind takes the role of “villain.” He knows how to stage an entrance; he is far less certain what he wants when the performance is over. That is why the movie has aged well. Superhero parody alone can become dated, but a character trying to understand whether he is more than the part he has been assigned remains compelling.


It takes No. 4 because it is consistently funny and unusually well structured around its lead’s comic problem. I would recommend it to adults who have seen too many superhero films as readily as to children looking for a colourful adventure. Both may enjoy watching the supposed bad guy realise he has been asking the wrong question.


Best for: Superhero satire, expressive voice comedy and a villain with an identity crisis.


Where to watch: DreamWorks lists disc and digital options; check current UK platforms.


3. The LEGO Movie (2014)

LEGO heroes run through a city street amid explosions; Batman, Emmet, and Wyldstyle lead a chaotic chase.

Emmet is an ordinary construction worker who follows instructions with impressive enthusiasm. Then he is told he may be the person destined to save his world. The LEGO Movie could have treated that gap as a simple “average person becomes hero” joke. Instead, it turns the rules of its toy-built universe into a continuing source of wit and visual invention.


The characters’ ideas about being special, creative or properly prepared keep colliding. Emmet’s sincerity is funny because he has so little experience questioning the system around him. Batman’s self-image provides a completely different kind of comedy, while the film’s rapidly changing environments make even a transition between scenes an opportunity for a joke.


What makes it work so well on a rewatch is the precision beneath the apparent chaos. Pieces, sets and imagined play all contribute to the storytelling. The movie’s visual language is not merely a branded surface; it is how its humour and themes come together.


It ranks third because the jokes are plentiful without overwhelming the emotional idea. The film can be knowingly ridiculous and still take imagination seriously. If you remember only the song or the surprise of its premise, watch it again. Its comic timing remains stronger than many films with far fewer moving parts.


Best for: Fast jokes, playful action and a surprisingly thoughtful family movie.


Where to watch: Check current UK legal streaming and digital-rental listings.


2. The Emperor’s New Groove (2000)

Cartoon man and donkey-like creature in green and red clash behind vertical bars on a bright blue background, looking startled.

Emperor Kuzco has an exceptionally high opinion of himself. A failed plot turns him into a llama, which is inconvenient for him and ideal for the audience. Forced to rely on the generous Pacha, he discovers that being important and being worth helping are not automatically the same thing.


The film moves like a comedy determined not to waste a second. David Spade’s Kuzco, John Goodman’s Pacha, Eartha Kitt’s Yzma and Patrick Warburton’s Kronk each have a completely different rhythm. Yzma can treat villainy like an exhausting management problem. Kronk’s sincere attempts to follow instructions make those plans even funnier. Kuzco keeps providing the narration of a man who would prefer his story to flatter him more.


Disney’s official film page confirms the movie’s place in its animation catalogue, but the strongest argument for revisiting it is its comic efficiency. A background reaction, a quick interruption or a sudden turn in a conversation can be as funny as the largest set piece.


It narrowly misses No. 1 because Shrek 2 has a broader emotional and satirical canvas. For pure joke density, you can make a persuasive case that The Emperor’s New Groove wins. If you want the funniest animated movie to put on when you have had a long day and do not need complicated instructions, this might be your answer.


Best for: Rapid-fire jokes, character clashes and wonderfully theatrical villains.


Where to watch: Check the current Disney+ UK catalogue for The Emperor’s New Groove.


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1. Shrek 2 (2004)

Shrek and Fiona face each other by a glowing moon over the ocean, in a romantic moonlit scene.

Shrek 2 understands something important about a good sequel: the first film’s happy ending is often where a more awkward story begins. Shrek and Fiona are married, but meeting her parents in Far Far Away gives their love a new test. Shrek can be proud of who he is and still worry that the people important to Fiona will never believe he belongs.


That emotional problem gives the comedy a foundation. Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz and Eddie Murphy return as Shrek, Fiona and Donkey, while Antonio Banderas’s Puss in Boots arrives with perfect confidence and an unexpectedly potent pair of eyes. The Fairy Godmother and Prince Charming give the movie more ways to parody fairy-tale expectations without simply repeating the original’s jokes.


Far Far Away itself is a comic playground. Celebrity, image-making and storybook rules all become targets. The film can launch a visual gag and then return to the relationship question at its centre. It is broad, fast and unusually generous with memorable supporting characters.


Why No. 1? Because its humour remains tied to what everyone wants. Shrek’s insecurity, Donkey’s need to be included, Puss’s performance of heroism and the Fairy Godmother’s determination to control the ending can all be funny in the same scene.


The movie gets bigger than Shrek without losing the heart that made the original work.


If you want the full argument, read our Shrek 2 review. For this ranking, the verdict is simple: it is the animated comedy we are happiest to watch again.


Best for: Fairy-tale parody, witty ensemble comedy and a sequel with genuine heart.


Where to watch: Check current UK streaming and digital-rental listings for Shrek 2.


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Which animated comedy should you watch tonight?

For the fastest and most concentrated jokes, pick The Emperor’s New Groove. If you want the most visually inventive silliness, try Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs or The LEGO Movie. Families who want laughter with an emotional centre cannot go wrong with The Mitchells vs. the Machines or Monsters, Inc.


Our winner is Shrek 2 because its parody, characters and relationship story reinforce one another. The film has plenty of jokes that work on their own, but it is even funnier when you understand why Shrek and Fiona’s visit to her parents matters. Meeting the in-laws is uncomfortable enough without an entire fairy-tale kingdom watching.


A ranking like this should invite an argument, not end one. Is Madagascar too low? Should Kuzco take the crown? Tell us which animated movie makes you laugh hardest every time.


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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the funniest animated movie of all time?

Our pick is Shrek 2 because it combines fairy-tale parody, memorable supporting characters and jokes rooted in the central relationship. If sheer joke density matters most to you, The Emperor’s New Groove is a strong alternative.

Is Shrek 2 funnier than the first Shrek?

We think so. The original establishes Shrek, Fiona and Donkey’s comic chemistry; the sequel adds Far Far Away, Puss in Boots, the Fairy Godmother and the discomfort of meeting Fiona’s parents. That gives it more combinations of characters and jokes while keeping the relationship meaningful.

What is the best funny Disney animated movie?

The Emperor’s New Groove is our choice for the most concentrated comedy. Monsters, Inc. is a wonderful choice for families who want humour with a touching story, while Finding Nemo pairs funny character interactions with a larger emotional adventure.

Which animated movie on this list is funniest for adults?

Adults may especially enjoy the fairy-tale and celebrity satire of Shrek 2, the superhero parody in Megamind and the quick comic construction of The LEGO Movie. None requires adult-only content to be funny; their jokes simply have layers that may grow more rewarding with age.

Which film has the best physical comedy?

Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit is an excellent choice for precise stop-motion gags, while Scrat’s misadventures make Ice Age a strong contender. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs uses animation’s scale for gloriously impossible visual jokes.

What funny animated movie should a family watch tonight?

Choose The Mitchells vs. the Machines if your family likes fast action and a contemporary setting. Monsters, Inc. is a dependable all-round pick, and Chicken Run works well if you enjoy clever teamwork and stop-motion. Check ratings and themes for younger children.

Is Puss in Boots: The Last Wish too dark to be funny?

It has a more serious interest in fear and mortality than its comic side may suggest. The humour is still strong, particularly among Puss, Kitty and Perrito, but it is not the lightest choice here. Viewers seeking a carefree film may prefer The Emperor’s New Groove.

What animated comedy is most like Shrek?

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish shares its fairy-tale universe while giving Puss a more personal story. Megamind also enjoys reversing familiar heroic roles. For another film that plays with a supposedly ordinary hero in an extraordinary world, try The LEGO Movie.

Why is Finding Nemo only No. 11?

This ranking judges comedy specifically, not total filmmaking achievement. Finding Nemo is an exceptional adventure, but many of its strongest stretches aim for suspense, wonder or emotion rather than nonstop laughs. Marlin and Dory remain one of animation’s best comic pairings.

Where can I stream these animated comedies in the UK?

Availability changes. Disney+ is the first place to check for Disney and Pixar titles, while DreamWorks and Sony films may rotate through subscription services or be available to rent or buy. Use the official links in the entries and confirm a live UK listing before subscribing for a particular movie.

For an official look at several DreamWorks titles on the list, browse the DreamWorks movie library.

More Places to Find Great Movies and TV Shows

If you want to compare reviews, check cast details or find another family movie, try:

  • Screen Rant — entertainment news and features.

  • CBR — animation, comics and pop-culture coverage.

  • Collider — reviews and recommendations.

  • IMDb — cast and production information.

  • Rotten Tomatoes — collected critic and audience reactions.

  • MovieWeb — film and television features.

  • SlashFilm — reviews and entertainment reporting.

  • ComicBookMovie — superhero and pop-culture screen news.

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The questions become more personal until Selina asks something neither boy can answer with simple facts: what has Izzy wanted to feel more than anything since she was fourteen? Mason’s answer cuts through Izzy’s jokes and books and gets frighteningly close to the truth — she wants to know that she is enough exactly as she is, without having to perform or transform herself for somebody else.

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With the double date getting closer and Miles waiting to meet a boyfriend who was invented less than a day earlier, Izzy finally has someone willing to step into the role. But the line between pretending and genuinely caring may already be much messier than she expected, especially when her chosen fake boyfriend has feelings that are anything but fake.

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American Bollywood Episode 5 delivers romantic comedy, fake-dating chaos and surprising emotional depth as Izzy’s plan to make Miles finally see her raises an uncomfortable new question: what happens when someone else already does?

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Starring Berr Kell and Emerson Peery

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Written by Joao Nsita

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