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    1980s Animation Movies

    The 40 most popular 1980s animation movies, ranked. Click any film for ratings, reviews, trailers, and where to watch.

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    Vampire Princess Miyu
    TMDB3.4

    Vampire Princess Miyu

    1988 · 1h 40m

    country: Japan

    Its central characters are a vampire girl named Miyu and her demonic companion Larva. Miyu is the daughter of both a human and a shinma (demon) and as such she was awakened as the guardian whose destiny is to hunt down all stray shinma and send them back to the darkness.

    The Little Mermaid
    TMDB3.7
    FF3.0

    The Little Mermaid

    1989 · 1h 23m

    country: United States

    This colorful adventure tells the story of an impetuous mermaid princess named Ariel who falls in love with the very human Prince Eric and puts everything on the line for the chance to be with him. Memorable songs and characters -- including the villainous sea witch Ursula.

    Akira
    TMDB4.0
    FF4.5

    Akira

    1988 · 2h 4m

    country: Japan

    A secret military project endangers Neo-Tokyo when it turns a biker gang member into a rampaging psychic psychopath that only two teenagers and a group of psychics can stop.

    My Neighbor Totoro
    TMDB4.0
    FF4.5

    My Neighbor Totoro

    1988 · 1h 26m

    country: Japan

    Two sisters move to the country with their father in order to be closer to their hospitalized mother, and discover the surrounding trees are inhabited by Totoros, magical spirits of the forest. When the youngest runs away from home, the older sister seeks help from the spirits to find her.

    Warriors of the Wind
    TMDB4.0

    Warriors of the Wind

    1984 · 1h 35m

    country: Japan

    After a global war, the seaside kingdom known as the Valley of the Wind remains one of the last strongholds on Earth untouched by a poisonous jungle and the powerful insects that guard it. Led by the courageous Princess Nausicaä, the people of the Valley engage in an epic struggle to restore the bond between humanity and Earth.

    The Transformers: The Movie
    TMDB3.6

    The Transformers: The Movie

    1986 · 1h 25m

    country: United States

    The Autobots must stop a colossal planet-consuming robot who goes after the Autobot Matrix of Leadership. At the same time, they must defend themselves against an all-out attack from the Decepticons.

    Kiki's Delivery Service
    TMDB3.9
    FF5.0

    Kiki's Delivery Service

    1989 · 1h 43m

    country: Japan

    A young witch, on her mandatory year of independent life, finds fitting into a new community difficult while she supports herself by running an air courier service.

    Who Framed Roger Rabbit
    TMDB3.8

    Who Framed Roger Rabbit

    1988 · 1h 44m

    country: United States

    Toon star Roger is worried that his wife Jessica is playing pattycake with someone else, so the studio hires detective Eddie Valiant to snoop on her. But the stakes are quickly raised when Marvin Acme is found dead and Roger is the prime suspect.

    The Fox and the Hound
    TMDB3.6

    The Fox and the Hound

    1981 · 1h 22m

    country: United States

    When a feisty little fox named Tod is adopted into a farm family, he quickly becomes friends with a fun and adorable hound puppy named Copper. Life is full of hilarious adventures until Copper is expected to take on his role as a hunting dog -- and the object of his search is his best friend!

    The Land Before Time
    TMDB3.6

    The Land Before Time

    1988 · 1h 9m

    country: United States

    An orphaned brontosaurus named Littlefoot sets off in search of the legendary Great Valley. A land of lush vegetation where the dinosaurs can thrive and live in peace. Along the way he meets four other young dinosaurs, each one a different species, and they encounter several obstacles as they learn to work together in order to survive.

    Castle in the Sky
    TMDB4.0

    Castle in the Sky

    1986 · 2h 5m

    country: Japan

    A young boy and a girl with a magic crystal must race against pirates and foreign agents in a search for a legendary floating castle.

    The Black Cauldron
    TMDB3.2

    The Black Cauldron

    1985 · 1h 20m

    country: United States

    Taran is an assistant pigkeeper with boyish dreams of becoming a great warrior. However, he has to put the daydreaming aside when his charge, an oracular pig named Hen Wen, is kidnapped by an evil lord known as the Horned King. The villain hopes Hen will show him the way to The Black Cauldron, which has the power to create a giant army of unstoppable soldiers.

    The Star of Cottonland
    TMDB2.8

    The Star of Cottonland

    1984 · 1h 36m

    country: Japan

    After two-month-old kitten Chibi-neko is abandoned by her former owners, she is found by 18-year-old Tokio. Although his mother is allergic to cats and has a great fear of them, she agrees to let him keep the kitten because she fears he is becoming too withdrawn after failing his university entrance exams. Chibi-neko soon falls in love with Tokio. In her own mind, Chibi-neko is a small human who speaks in human words, although people only ever seem to hear her meow, and she believes that all humans were once kittens like her. A stray cat tells Chibi-neko of a paradise called Cottonland, where dreams can come true.

    The Great Mouse Detective
    TMDB3.5

    The Great Mouse Detective

    1986 · 1h 14m

    country: United States

    When the diabolical Professor Ratigan kidnaps London's master toymaker, the brilliant master of disguise Basil of Baker Street and his trusted sidekick Dawson try to elude the ultimate trap and foil the perfect crime.

    Oliver & Company
    TMDB3.4

    Oliver & Company

    1988 · 1h 14m

    country: United States

    Putting its own 'twist' on the story of Oliver Twist, the orange runt of a litter of kittens must fight for survival on the rough streets on New York City, finding unlikely friends in the dogs owned by a down-on-his luck man named Fagin. Soon, Oliver and his new band of comrades must fight for survival when Fagin is unable to pay his debts.

    Mickey's Christmas Carol
    TMDB3.9

    Mickey's Christmas Carol

    1983 · 25m

    country: United States

    Ebenezer Scrooge is far too greedy to understand that Christmas is a time for kindness and generosity. But with the guidance of some new found friends, Scrooge learns to embrace the spirit of the season. A retelling of the classic Dickens tale with Disney's classic characters.

    An American Tail
    TMDB3.4

    An American Tail

    1986 · 1h 20m

    country: United States

    A young mouse named Fievel and his family decide to migrate to America, a "land without cats," at the turn of the 20th century. But somehow, Fievel ends up in the New World alone and must fend off not only the felines he never thought he'd have to deal with again but also the loneliness of being away from home.

    All Dogs Go to Heaven
    TMDB3.4

    All Dogs Go to Heaven

    1989 · 1h 24m

    country: Ireland

    When a casino-owning dog named Charlie is murdered by his rival Carface, he finds himself in Heaven. Wanting to get back at his killer, he cons his way back to the living with the warning that doing so damns him to Hell. Once back, he teams with his old partner, Itchy, to prep his retaliation. He stumbles upon an orphan girl who can talk to the animals, thus allowing him to get the inside info on the races to ensure his wins to finance his plans. However, all the while, he is still haunted by nightmares of what's waiting for him on the other side unless he can prove that he is worthy of Heaven again.

    Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies
    TMDB3.4

    Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies

    1986 · 50m

    country: Japan

    The great King Gurumes is searching for the Dragon Balls in order to put a stop to his endless hunger. A young girl named Pansy who lives in the nearby village has had enough of the treachery and decides to seek Muten Rōshi for assistance. Can our heroes save the village and put a stop to the Gurumes Army?

    The Brave Little Toaster
    TMDB3.5

    The Brave Little Toaster

    1987 · 1h 30m

    country: United States

    A group of dated appliances, finding themselves stranded in a summer home that their family had just sold, decide to seek out their eight year old 'master'.

    The Secret of NIMH
    TMDB3.7

    The Secret of NIMH

    1982 · 1h 23m

    country: United States

    A widowed field mouse must move her family -- including an ailing son -- to escape a farmer's plow. Aided by a crow and a pack of superintelligent, escaped lab rats, the brave mother struggles to transplant her home to firmer ground.

    Vampire Hunter D
    TMDB3.3

    Vampire Hunter D

    1985 · 1h 20m

    country: Japan

    In a far-future time ruled by the supernatural, a young girl requests the help of a vampire hunter to kill the vampire who has bitten her and thus prevent her from becoming a vampire herself.

    Angel's Egg
    TMDB3.8
    FF4.5

    Angel's Egg

    1985 · 1h 11m

    country: Japan

    In the ruins of a strange city, a young girl takes care of a large egg she holds carefully in her arms. She bonds with a boy who is searching for a bird he saw in a dream.

    Urusei Yatsura: Remember My Love
    TMDB2.9

    Urusei Yatsura: Remember My Love

    1985 · 1h 33m

    country: Japan

    The third film finds Ataru transformed into a pink hippopotamus, which sends Lum chasing after the wicked magician responsible, with catastrophic results. With Lum gone, her friends decide that there is no reason to remain, and so Tomobiki slowly returns to normal. The highlight of the film is a high speed chase scene with an angry Lum flying after the mysterious Ruu through the city at night and into a hall of mirrors (and illusion ). Ataru's true feelings for Lum are probably more obvious in this film than any of the others.

    Urusei Yatsura: Lum the Forever
    TMDB2.9

    Urusei Yatsura: Lum the Forever

    1986 · 1h 33m

    country: Japan

    While performing in a student film, Ataru cuts down Tarozakura, a large, ancient cherry tree. Strange things begin to happen all across Tomobiki: a mountain appears out of nowhere, spring changes to winter, and Lum loses her powers, while those around her act as if she doesn't exist.

    Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend
    TMDB3.0

    Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend

    1989 · 1h 45m

    country: Japan

    Legend has it that the human race is not the only dominant civilization living on Earth. Two other races exist in this world: the Makai (a demon race) and the Jujinkai (a half-man, half-beast race). Once every 3,000 years, a supreme being known as the Choujin (Overfiend) will emerge and bring balance to all three realms on Earth. In present-day Japan, after 300 years of endless searching, a Jujinkai named Amano Jyaku has discovered the presence of the Choujin inside high school slacker Tatsuo Nagumo. But now, Amano, along with his sister Megumi and their sidekick Kuroko, must protect Nagumo and his new girlfriend Akemi Ito from the Makai, who believe that Nagumo is not the Choujin, but an evil entity bent on destroying all living beings on Earth.

    Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland
    TMDB3.4

    Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland

    1989 · 1h 35m

    country: Japan

    A little boy whose dreams transcend reality is sucked into his own fantasy, which is everything he has dreamed of, until he unleashes an old secret that may not only destroy this perfect dream world but reality itself.

    Heavy Metal
    TMDB3.3

    Heavy Metal

    1981 · 1h 30m

    country: Canada

    The embodiment of ultimate evil, a glowing orb terrorizes a young girl with bizarre stories of dark fantasy, eroticism and horror.

    Asterix in Britain
    TMDB3.4

    Asterix in Britain

    1986 · 1h 19m

    country: Denmark

    One little ancient British village still holds out against the Roman invaders. Asterix and Obelix are invited to help. They must face fog, rain, warm beer and boiled boar with mint sauce, but they soon have Governor Encyclopaedius Britannicus's Romans declining and falling. Until a wild race for a barrel of magic potion lands them in the drink.

    Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School
    TMDB3.7

    Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School

    1988 · 1h 33m

    country: United States

    Scooby, Shaggy and Scrappy are on their way to Miss Grimwood's Finishing School for Girls, where they've been hired as gym teachers. Once there, however, they find that not only is it actually an all-girl school of famous monsters' daughters but there's a villainess out to enslave the girls.

    Night on the Galactic Railroad
    TMDB3.5

    Night on the Galactic Railroad

    1985 · 1h 48m

    country: Japan

    Lonely and awkward, Giovanni struggles with his sick mother, absent father, and an afterschool job that isolates him from his peers. But on the night of the Festival of Stars, he is magically transported onto a celestial train with his only friend, Campanella. Together, they embark on an extraordinary journey through the galaxy, encountering mysterious characters and grappling with life's deepest questions.

    Fire and Ice
    TMDB3.3

    Fire and Ice

    1983 · 1h 22m

    country: United States

    The villainous Nekron and his mother, Queen Juliana, plot against the human race from their frigid fortress. Creating mass destruction with huge glaciers, mother and son incur the wrath of Larn, a warrior whose entire village was destroyed by ice. When Nekron's underlings kidnap the beautiful Princess Teegra, Larn sets out to rescue her, assisted by the fierce and enigmatic Darkwolf.

    Doraemon: Nobita and the Haunts of Evil
    TMDB3.3

    Doraemon: Nobita and the Haunts of Evil

    1982 · 1h 32m

    country: Japan

    Nobita and Doraemon venture to the Heavy Smokers Forest in the Congo, where they find a stray dog and a giant statue. After discovering that they are wanted for trespassing on isolated kingdom land, Nobita and the rest must utilize the power of the mysterious statue to prove their worth.

    Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone
    TMDB3.4

    Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone

    1989 · 41m

    country: Japan

    In order to wish for immortality and avenge his father, Garlic Jr. collects the dragon balls, kidnapping Goku's son Gohan in the process. Goku, Kami, Piccolo, and Krillin unite to rescue Gohan and save the world from being sucked into a dead zone.

    Cyborg 009: Legend of the Super Galaxy
    TMDB3.9

    Cyborg 009: Legend of the Super Galaxy

    1980 · 2h 10m

    country: Japan

    An anime film for the second Cyborg 009 anime TV series.

    Boi Aruá
    TMDB4.3

    Boi Aruá

    1985 · 1h

    country: Brazil

    Boi Aruá is a feature film of Brazilian animation, directed by Chico Liberato. The film is based on the book "O Boi Aruá" by Luís Jardim.

    Scooby-Doo! Meets the Boo Brothers
    TMDB3.7

    Scooby-Doo! Meets the Boo Brothers

    1987 · 1h 33m

    country: United States

    After the death of Shaggy's Uncle Beaureguard, he, Scooby and Scrappy arrive at the late uncle's Southern plantation to collect the inheritance. But as soon as they arrive, they find it is haunted by the ghost of a Confederate soldier. With this spook on their tails while they solve riddles in search of the inheritance, they seek help from the Boo Brothers, a trio of ghost-exterminators to help catch this nasty ghoul.

    Asterix and the Big Fight
    TMDB3.2

    Asterix and the Big Fight

    1989 · 1h 21m

    country: France

    Due to an unfortunate accident involving Obelix throwing a menhir, Getafix the druid not only loses his memory, but goes completely mad. Now deprived of the wisdom of their beloved druid and the protection provided by his magic potion, the Armorican village falls prey to a proclaimed soothsayer who comes with ominous predictions and overweening ambitions. It's up to Asterix to keep his villager friends within reason and hopefully get Getafix to remember the magic potion's recipe before the impending Roman attack.

    G.I. Joe: The Movie
    TMDB3.3

    G.I. Joe: The Movie

    1987 · 1h 33m

    country: United States

    G.I. Joe faces a new enemy as an ancient society of snake people known as Cobra-La try to forcefully take back the earth from those who drove them underground eons ago.

    Asterix vs. Caesar
    TMDB3.3

    Asterix vs. Caesar

    1985 · 1h 19m

    country: France

    Obelix falls for a new arrival in his home village in Gaul, but is heartbroken when her true love arrives to visit her. However, the lovers are kidnapped by Romans; Asterix and Obelix set out to rescue them on a dangerous journey that will involve gladiators, slavers and beauracracy - and a personal encounter with the Emperor himself, Julius Caesar...

    About 1980s Animation Movies

    The 1980s

    The 1980s codified the blockbuster — high concept, wide release, heavy merchandising — while home video quietly built a second life for films that flopped in theaters. Practical effects hit their peak just before CGI arrived.

    Animation

    Animation spans hand-drawn features, stop-motion, and CG spectacle — and, far from being a children's format, it holds some of cinema's most formally daring work. Studio Ghibli, Pixar, and a wave of international auteurs have made it one of the medium's most consistently inventive corners.

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    My Neighbor Totoro (8.1)
    Often also
    Fantasy, Family, Adventure

    Common questions

    What are the best 1980s animation movies?
    By popularity across Flickfolio and TMDB, the top picks right now are Vampire Princess Miyu, The Little Mermaid, and Akira. The full ranked list of 40 sits above — open any movie for ratings, reviews, and streaming availability.
    How is this list ranked?
    1980s animation movies are ordered by overall popularity, which blends how often a title is viewed, searched, and logged. It updates as viewing habits shift, so the list reflects what people are actually watching rather than a fixed critical canon.
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