Animation movies are known to entertain both kids and adults alike. However, just because a movie is animated it does not automatically make it suitable for kids. Sometimes animated movies contain sensitive content that can negatively influence the kids. As kids can get easily influenced and start mimicking the things that they see and hear, it must be noted by the parents that the kids are protected from inappropriate movies. In this list, we are going to talk about 20 animation movies that you need to keep your kids away from.
1) Waltz With Bashir

The movie tells the story of the director during his time as a soldier in the 1982 Lebanon War. Waltz With Bashir explores the psychological and emotional turmoil that soldiers have to go through during the war. Various interviews in the movie where soldiers, witnesses, and psychologists speak about their own experiences. The movie has disturbing imagery and themes that are not suitable for kids even though it is an animated movie.
2) Grave Of Fireflies

Grave Of Fireflies is a gut-wrenching movie that is set during the days of World War II. It tells the story of two siblings and their hardships while they are desperately trying to survive in an abandoned bomb shelter. The movie depicts the harsh realities of war and the human suffering that comes with it. The depiction of themes of loss, survival, and suffering in the movie is not suitable for kids and can have a lasting impact on their minds.
3) Akira

Akira is a visually stunning and thought-provoking movie however it is not suitable for kids for numerous reasons. Based on a post-war dystopian city of Neo-Tokyo where the lives of two friends change when one of them is captured for government experiments. The themes of government corruption, loss of innocence, and existentialism have been deeply explored in Akira making it unsuitable for children along with its graphic violent scenes and explicit content.
4) The Plague Dogs

The Plague Dogs is a 1982 animation movie based on two dogs who escape from a laboratory where they are forced to undergo cruel experiments. After the dogs escape the place, they encounter both good and evil. The movie has the themes of animal cruelty, dehumanization, and the harsh realities of survival. These themes are graphic and violent and are not suitable for kids to watch.
5) Persepolis

Persepolis tells the story of the life of Marjane Satrapi. During Marjane’s childhood, she witnessed social changes as Islamic fundamentalism spread. She also witnesses the impact of the revolution along with facing restrictions on her freedom. As her parents send her to Europe to study she faces identity issues and grapples with the struggle to adapt to her new life. The movie explores deep themes that are not suitable for kids as it contains mature themes, strong language, and complex sociopolitical issues.
6) Sleeping Beauty

Though the movie is highly marketed as a kid's movie, Sleeping Beauty does contain several problematic issues that are not suitable for kids and can negatively impact their minds. As pointed out by numerous viewers the “true love’s kiss” where the prince’s kiss is portrayed as the means to break Aurora’s curse can be problematic. As it neglects the significance of consent. Parents must administer the movies kids watch and address serious issues such as consent.
7) Waking Life

Waking Life is a unique animation movie. It has the themes of reality, consciousness, the meaning of life, and the power of imagination in a thought-provoking way. The protagonist is unnamed and is in search of answers to life. He goes through a dreamlike state where he has conversations with the people he meets in these dreams. These dreams delve into the spiritual, philosophical, and psychological realms. The complexity of the movie is not suitable for kids as it has mature themes.
8) Watership Down

When Fiver, a rabbit, has a dream that they are in trouble he along with a group of rabbits embarks on a journey of survival. The rabbits face numerous challenges and also face their predators. The story is a powerful story delving into the themes of survival, leadership, and freedom from oppression. The movie is not considered suitable for kids as it has violence, frightening imagery, and mature themes.
9) Coonskin

Coonskin is an animated movie directed by Ralph Bakshi in 1975. Coonskin tells the story of three anthropomorphic animals who set out on a journey to have a better life. As they use their cunning and wit to rise to power they encounter various obstacles. The movie satirizes race relations in America and has themes of exploitation, corruption, and power. The movie’s extremely mature content is not suitable for kids.
10) Ghost In The Shell

Ghost In The Shell is a tech-noir thriller movie that tells the story of Major Motoko Kusanagi and her investigation to find the "Puppet Master". The movie is set in a futuristic Japan where technology has immensely evolved. The Puppet Master which is a powerful AI that has gained consciousness is seeking to understand its existence. It has themes of self-identity, consciousness, and the blurred lines between humans and machines. The movie has complex mature themes along with graphic violence which makes it unsuitable for kids.
11) All Dogs Go To Heaven

All Dogs Go To Heaven tells the story of Charlie who owns a casino but is killed by a gambler named Carface. However, he returns to Earth with magic and is set to take revenge. He encounters an orphan girl who makes him question his decision of revenge when he finds out that the girl is being exploited by Carface. The movie has themes of death, and violence and may be sensitive for young children.
12) Fritz The Cat

The movie revolves around anthropomorphic cats who explore a hedonistic lifestyle. The movie is a satire on various relevant issues of the 1960s such as political activism, and drug use along with racism. The movie is controversial among viewers for its graphic content. The movie has numerous explicit content along with violence and racial stereotypes.
13) Anomalisa

Anomalisa is a stop motion animation film that tells the story of Michael Stone who travels to promote his book where he grapples with loneliness in the new town. Michael Stone feels disconnected from the world. Anomalisa explores the deep themes of loneliness, the illusion of perfection, and the fragility of human connection in life. The movie contains adult content along with existential angst which is not suitable for kids.
14) Mary And Max

The movie tells the story of two people Mary, a lonely, calm, and curious girl, and Max who is a stoic, logical but also lonely man, and their pen pal relationship. The movie focuses on the themes of loneliness and friendship and delves into the psychological aspect of humans. The movie is not considered suitable for kids because of its mature themes such as mental illness, suicide, mature language, and family dysfunction which might have an impact on the minds of kids.
15) Beowulf

Beowulf is an animated movie based on the epic poem of the same name about a valiant warrior named Beowulf. Beowulf sets out to the Danish kingdom of Hrothgar. Hrothgar requests Beowulf's help to defeat the monster Grendel which has killed many of his men. There Beowulf defeats Grendel with his strength and protects King Hrothgar's kingdom. The movie explores the themes of strength, valor, mortality, and the struggle between good and evil. Beowulf contains explicit scenes and mature content that is not suitable for kids.
16) Paprika

Paprika is an animated movie that tells the story of Dr. Atsuko Chiba who moonlights as Paprika a dream detective. Paprika uses a new device that has been invented by scientists to explore people’s dreams. Paprika helps people confront their deepest fears using the device. However, when the device is stolen Paprika must find the culprit and prevent imminent chaos. The movie explores mature themes and has intense imagery that is not suitable for kids to watch.
17) Team America: World Police

Team America: World Police revolves around a group of soldiers and their journey to prevent global terrorism. The movie contains extreme graphic violence including dismemberment, explicit content, and profanity making it unsuitable for kids. This is a satirical movie and has been facing significant controversy despite its satirical wit and technical prowess.
18) I Married A Strange Person

I Married A Strange Person is a 1997 American animated movie. It tells the story of Bill and Ruby, a newly married couple whose life takes an unexpected turn when Billy finds out he has the powers to alternate reality and also change transform people according to his will. The movie explores the fragility of human relationships. The movie is filled with dark humor and disturbing imagery which is unsuitable for kids.
19) Felidae

Felidae is an adult psychological horror movie that tells the story of a housecat named Francis. As Francis moves to a new house with his owner he discovers a series of cat murders which raises his determination. He sets out on a journey to discover the mysteries and solve the case. The movie contains graphic violence and mature themes along with adult content that is not suitable for kids.
20) Perfect Blue

Perfect Blue is a psychological thriller animated movie that was released in 1997. The movie tells the story of a Japanese singer Mima Kirigoe who decides to leave the singing to become an actor. Her acting career starts to become distressing which leads to hallucinations and paranoia. Perfect Blue has the themes of psychological turmoil that takes place in an actor's life along with the danger of losing oneself in the pursuit of fame and success. The movie contains mature themes that are not suitable for kids.

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