25 Times People Shared Animated Movies That Made Them Cry, and Why They Might Make You Emotional Too
There are a couple of spoilers here, but if you haven't seen most of these movies at some point in your life, what have you really been doing?
Animated movies have a sneaky way of hitting harder than people expect, and this roundup is proof that plenty of them can leave even grown adults reaching for tissues. From childhood favorites to newer tearjerkers, the emotional moments in these films clearly stuck with viewers long after the credits rolled.
That is exactly what happened when Reddit user u/molliegeorgie asked the community, "What animated movie affected you most emotionally and why?" The responses came fast, and the memories they shared range from heartbreaking goodbyes to scenes that still sting years later.
There are a few spoilers ahead, but these movies have been around long enough that most of us already know where the tears are coming from. Read on.
1. About the movie - Lilo and Stitch
It's the "burning love" for me...
Pancakeisfat2. About the movie - Brother Bear
booksoverppl3. About the movie - All Dogs Go To Heaven
phantom_avenger
4. About the movie - A Goofy Movie
Sometimes, it feels as if some movies are speaking directly to us.
Slak211
5. About the movie - Up
A scene from Up that gets me choked up—a powerful quote.
makeitwork1989
6. About the movie - Charlotte’s Web
lobstahslayah
7. About the movie - Iron Giant
oxymoronisanoxymoron
8. About the movie - Big Hero 6
Snoo79382
9. About the movie - WALL-E
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10. About the movie - Wreck-It Ralph
kayhd33
Or check out the AITA fight where someone refused to let their sister take the family dog.
11. About the movie - Spirited Away
The world is full of magic...
pizzaiguana
12. About the movie - Watership Down
Greedy_Sandwich_4777
13. About the movie - A Silent Voice
Amk696969
14. About the movie - Coco
15. About the movie - Tarzan
16. About the movie - The Lion King
susiewashere
17. About the movie - Inside Out
Avoroi
18. About the movie - Onward
EccentricEmu
19. About the movie - Moana
"They've stolen your heart from inside you, but this does not define you."
scenicviewtoinsanity
20. About the movie - Grave of the Fireflies
silviazbitch
21. About the movie - Bao
illkillyouwitharake
22. About the movie - How to Train Your Dragon 2
Tyrus_McTrauma
23. About the movie - Kung Fu Panda 2
FrenchFryFiend3
24. About the movie - The Hobbit (from the 1970s)
cretanimator
25. About the movie - Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
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As adults, we like to pretend that we watch children's movies just to keep our kids or nieces and nephews entertained. But you'll agree with me that since the dawn of animated films, they've been just as satisfying as any blockbuster hit.
Share your animated movie thoughts with us by dropping a comment below.
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