TV Shows & Movies
25 Great Movies That Are Hard To Recommend
15. The Boy and the Beast
The Boy and the Beast is a warm, coming-of-age adventure with stunning animation and that cozy, feel-good energy Mamoru Hosoda fans know well. It’s not perfect, but its charm, heart, and memorable characters more than make up for the bumps along the way. | © Toho
14. Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie delivers a sleek, mature anime with sharp action, smooth jazz vibes, and characters that feel refreshingly grounded. Even if you haven’t seen the series, the film stands strong on its own and still looks great years later. | © Sony Pictures Entertainment
13. Son of the White Mare
Son of the White Mare is a Hungarian animated gem that blends myth, poetry, and psychedelic visuals into a wild, unforgettable ride. Rooted in ancient legends, it follows three brothers on a quest to reclaim a lost kingdom, and looks like nothing else you’ve ever seen. | © MOKÉP
12. Corpse Bride
Corpse Bride is a visually striking stop-motion film where a nervous groom accidentally marries a dead bride – and ends up torn between two worlds. With Burton’s signature style, clever storytelling, and a surprisingly emotional heart, it’s both eerie and oddly charming. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
11. Waking Life
Waking Life is a dreamlike, rotoscoped animated film that dives deep into questions about existence, free will, and what it means to be alive. It’s more of a philosophical trip than a traditional story – strange, thoughtful, and visually hypnotic. | © Searchlight Pictures
10. Balto
Balto is a heartfelt underdog story about a half-wolf, half-dog who risks everything to deliver medicine during a deadly snowstorm. It has the charm of classic ’90s animation, complete with talking animals, warmth, and just enough adventure to leave a mark. Also, it's kinda based on a true story. | © Universal Studios
9. Felidae
Felidae is a dark animated murder mystery told entirely through cats, but this is no kids’ movie. With disturbing themes, surreal visuals, and an intense, personal narration, it’s one of the boldest and most unsettling animated films for adults. | © Senator Film Distribution
8. Flee
Flee is a powerful animated documentary that tells one man’s real-life escape from Afghanistan with raw honesty and emotion. The animation adds depth rather than distraction, turning a deeply personal story into something universally moving. | © Neon
7. I Lost My Body
I Lost My Body is a strange, moving story about a severed hand trying to reunite with its owner across Paris. It sounds bizarre, but the film turns this surreal premise into something deeply emotional – full of longing, memory, and quiet adventure. | © Rezo Films
6. Tokyo Godfathers
Tokyo Godfathers is a wild, heartfelt holiday tale full of coincidences that somehow feel magical instead of forced. It’s funny, touching, and driven by flawed but lovable characters who prove that even in a harsh world, kindness and connection still matter. | © Summit Entertainment
5. The Iron Giant
The Iron Giant is one of those rare animated films where you forget it’s animated – the characters, emotion, and writing feel that real. It’s heartfelt, smart, and delivers a powerful message without ever talking down to its audience. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
4. Akira
Akira is a visually stunning, chaotic ride through a dystopian Neo-Tokyo that still feels groundbreaking decades after its release. The story’s dense and a bit complex, but the animation, atmosphere, and sheer ambition make it a must-watch, especially for anime fans. | © Toho
3. Your Name
Your Name is a visually stunning, emotionally charged story that blends body-swapping, romance, and time in a way that keeps you hooked the whole way through. It’s heartfelt, surprising, and the kind of film that hits just as hard on a rewatch. | © Toho
2. Coraline
Coraline is a creepy, beautiful stop-motion film that pulls you into a world that feels like a dream, but one that slowly turns into a nightmare. It’s visually stunning, cleverly written, and strikes the perfect balance between wonder and unease. | © Universal Studios
1. Wolf Children
Wolf Children is a heartfelt story that blends fantasy with deeply human emotions – it feels more like real life than a fairy tale. Quiet, funny, and beautifully paced, it’s a touching look at love, parenthood, and growing up, told with sincerity and warmth. | © Toho
