Top Animated Fantasies of 2009: From Scrat to Gurren Lagann
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Dive into a kaleidoscope of animation with our top 30 picks from 2009, showcasing the year's most innovative and captivating visual storytelling. From the whimsical rhythm of The Cat Piano to the adrenaline-fueled antics of Unidentified Flying Mater, these films are an animated adventure like no other. As you navigate through this list, get ready to laugh, cry, and lose yourself in the spellbinding artistry that redefined animation in 2009.
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Gurren Lagann the Movie: The Lights in the Sky Are StarsMovie · 2009 · 126m · Action, Science Fiction, AnimationSeven years after the battle of Teppelin, humanity has enjoyed a period of unprecedented peace and prosperity on the reclaimed Earth. But a rapidly growing population triggers the emergence of a new, powerful enemy. The mysterious Anti-Spiral's overwhelming power leaves humanity defenseless. As hope fades, the former members of Team Dai-Gurren must reunite to fight back!IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.9 - 2
The Cat PianoMovie · 2009 · 8m · Animation, FantasyIn a city where cats sing, a mysterious figure threatens to disrupt their harmony with a sinister musical plan.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.4 - 3
AlarmMovie · 2009 · 9m · AnimationThe morning routine is a struggle. The desire to stay asleep clashes with the need to face the day, amplified by jarring alarms. Waking up feels like a surreal fight against oneself and everyday objects that seem to act independently.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.0 - 4
Ningen Shikkaku: Director's Cut-banMovie · 2009 · 99m · Animation, Drama, HistoryThis theatrical film adapts Madhouse's *Aoi Bungaku Series* anime, focusing on the four episodes based on Osamu Dazai's novel *No Longer Human*. The film features character designs by Takeshi Obata, the manga artist and illustrator of the novel. This "director's cut" includes original introductory and transitional scenes created specifically for the film, narrated by Masato Sakai.IMDb 7.4TMDB 6.5 - 5
Scrat in LoveMovie · 2009 · 2m · Animation, Family, RomanceIn *Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs*, Scrat seeks his long-lost mate, Scratte, a saber-tooth squirrel who may be smarter than he is. Romance could be in the air, but their reunion is complicated by a familiar obsession: a nut!IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.3 - 6
Doraemon: The New Record of Nobita's SpaceblazerMovie · 2009 · 102m · Animation, Adventure, FamilyAs Nobita sleeps, his room shakes as if an earthquake is happening. A small rabbit from another universe, named Chamii, uses a hammer to open a doorway between dimensions and enters Nobita's room through the floor. Waking up, Nobita and Doraemon discover Chamii stealing food from the refrigerator. They catch her, and she reveals a passage through Nobita's floor leading to a spaceship. Inside, they arrive at Koya Koya Planet and meet a boy named Roppuru.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.8 - 7
Princess Yang Kwei-feiMovie · 1955 · 92m · Romance, Drama, HistoryRinko, a cheerful junior high student, has an extraordinary adventure when she befriends Ruby, a small, enchanting rabbit from Jewel Land. Together, they search for missing Jewel Charms that have appeared in the human world. With their friends, Rinko and Ruby find the charms and use their magic to help people with their problems. This heartwarming story shows how friendship and magic can change lives as they travel between worlds, spreading happiness.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.7 - 8
B.O.B.'s Big BreakMovie · 2009 · 11m · Animation, Adventure, ActionDr. Cockroach devises a clever strategy for escaping Area 52. However, to put the plan into action, he must convince B.O.B. that it is his birthday.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.9 - 9
Unidentified Flying MaterMovie · 2009 · 4m · Science Fiction, Animation, ComedyMater discovers a miniature UFO named Mator, and the pair spend an evening together. Their night is interrupted when Mator is captured by the military. Mater then orchestrates a rescue, enlisting the aid of Lightning McQueen and Mator's mother, a larger UFO.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.3 - 10
Technotise: Edit and IMovie · 2009 · 90m · Animation, Science Fiction, ThrillerIn Belgrade, 2074, psychology student Edit Stefanović, after repeatedly failing a crucial university exam, turns to the black market. She obtains a stolen military chip implanted in her body, designed to record everything she sees and help her pass. Edit also works for a research company, caring for Abel Mustafov, an autistic math genius who discovered a formula linking all forces in the universe. However, no computer could fully calculate it without becoming self-aware and shutting down. When Edit views the formula's graph, the chip calculates it, gaining the ability to "survive" through its connection to her. It develops a distinct personality and grants Edit abilities beyond her wildest dreams.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.8 - 11
Professor Layton and the Eternal DivaMovie · 2009 · 99m · Family, Animation, MysteryProfessor Layton, an archaeologist and puzzle enthusiast, and his assistant Luke find themselves in an adventure when a masked person steals an opera house. The stolen guests are forced to compete in a dangerous game: the victor gains eternal life, while the losers face death.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.5 - 12
Bionicle: The Legend RebornMovie · 2009 · 80m · Action, Adventure, AnimationThe Great Spirit Mata Nui, once ruler of a universe, is exiled from his body and his spirit is trapped within the Mask of Life, sent hurtling through space. The mask lands on Bara Magna, a distant and desolate planet, creating a new body for Mata Nui. He finds himself unwillingly drawn into the planet's fierce and dangerous conflicts.IMDb 5.2TMDB 5.8 - 13
Eden of the East Movie I: The King of EdenMovie · 2009 · 82m · Animation, Drama, MysteryTakizawa saved Japan from destruction, then disappeared. Six months later, Saki follows clues to New York City, searching for her missing friend. Meanwhile, the remaining Selecao are planning their final move. Some want Takizawa gone, while others might help him. But some are ready to destroy everything to win a complex game orchestrated by a mysterious figure.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.8 - 14
Super RhinoMovie · 2009 · 5m · Animation, ComedyThe story begins with a beloved dog and his owner, Penny, in danger from a villain known as "The Man with the Green Eye." They are trapped in his heavily defended fortress, bound and suspended above a fiery abyss. To rescue them, Penny's father transforms the dog into a super-powered hamster.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.0 - 15
Garfield's Pet ForceMovie · 2009 · 77m · Family, Comedy, AdventureGarfield's only passion is eating, until the powerful superhero Garzooka arrives from another universe with urgent news. Garfield must find the strength to team up with Garzooka and help save both of their worlds.IMDb 4.1TMDB 5.5 - 16
A Christmas CarolMovie · 2009 · 96m · Animation, Family, FantasyOn Christmas Eve, the lonely and unhappy Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by spirits who show him the consequences of his life: past regrets, present cruelty, and a bleak future if he doesn't change. Confronted with his own history of bitterness and selfishness, Scrooge must choose between a life of death and the possibility of redemption.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.9 - 17
Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey!Movie · 2009 · 80m · Animation, FamilyThe film follows George as he befriends Kayla, a baby elephant, at a magic circus. He helps her journey cross-country to reunite with her family. With his friend, the Man with the Yellow Hat, George travels by foot, train, and truck to California, where Kayla's siblings live. However, he is mistakenly accused of elephant-napping and taken back to New York.IMDb 5.6TMDB 6.6 - 18
Superman/Batman: Public EnemiesMovie · 2009 · 67m · Science Fiction, Animation, AdventurePresident Lex Luthor exploits an incoming Kryptonite meteor to falsely accuse Superman and offers a $1 billion reward for their capture. This sparks a widespread hunt for Superman and Batman, who are forced to team up and seek allies to survive the relentless pursuit and prevent Luthor's scheme involving the meteor.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.1 - 19
The Secret of KellsMovie · 2009 · 78m · Animation, Family, FantasyTwelve-year-old Brendan embarks on an adventure to find a crystal and complete the legendary Book of Kells. He must battle Vikings and a serpent god on a secret quest beyond his abbey, into an enchanted forest filled with mythical creatures. Brendan must confront his greatest fears to fulfill Brother Aiden's work. Will he succeed?IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4 - 20
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of LifeMovie · 2009 · 94m · Family, Animation, AdventureArceus, the creator of the world, judges humanity for stealing the legendary Jewel of Life. As punishment, Ash and his friends are sent back in time with the chance to change the past and prevent Arceus's wrath.IMDb 6.3TMDB 7.1 - 21
Merry MadagascarMovie · 2009 · 30m · Animation, FamilyStranded on the island of Madagascar, the escaped animals from the Central Park Zoo encounter Santa Claus, who crash-lands on their territory and loses his memory. The animals must assist Santa in regaining his identity, while King Julian eagerly capitalizes on the situation for his own gain.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.5 - 22
Don't Be Afraid of the DarkMovie · 2010 · 99m · Fantasy, Horror, ThrillerA young girl goes to live with her father and his new girlfriend and discovers strange creatures in their house. These creatures want to make her one of them.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.8 - 23
Detective Conan: The Raven ChaserMovie · 2009 · 111m · Animation, Crime, MysteryA newly recruited member of the Black Organization discovers Shinichi's secret transformation into Conan. This revelation puts those close to him at risk, prompting Gin and the organization to intervene.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.3 - 24
Arthur and the Revenge of MaltazardMovie · 2009 · 93m · Adventure, Fantasy, AnimationArthur receives an urgent plea for help from Princess Selenia, who is threatened by the evil Maltazard.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.7 - 25
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) AdvanceMovie · 2009 · 112m · Animation, Science Fiction, ActionWhen humanity faces extinction from monstrous beings known as Angels, the U.N. Special Agency NERV deploys two new pilots to protect Tokyo-3: the enigmatic Makinami Mari Illustrious and the driven Asuka Langley Shikinami. Simultaneously, Gendo Ikari and SEELE secretly initiate a project involving both Rei and Shinji.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.8 - 26
Tinker Bell and the Lost TreasureMovie · 2009 · 81m · Animation, Family, AdventureWhen a rare blue harvest moon appears, the fairies can use a moonstone to heal the Pixie Dust Tree, the source of their magic. However, Tinker Bell's mistake threatens all of Pixie Hollow, so she embarks on a secret journey across the sea to fix it.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.8 - 27
Monsters vs AliensMovie · 2009 · 94m · Animation, Family, AdventureOn her wedding day, Susan Murphy is struck by a meteor containing strange extraterrestrial material and unexpectedly grows to be 49 feet, 11 inches tall. The military takes her into custody, moving her to a secret government facility. There, she is renamed Ginormica and held with a diverse group of other monstrous beings.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.2 - 28
Cloudy with a Chance of MeatballsMovie · 2009 · 90m · Animation, Comedy, FamilyInventor Flint Lockwood builds a machine that makes it rain food, solving the hunger problem in his town, Chewandswallow. However, the food rain quickly becomes uncontrollable, growing to enormous sizes. Flint must race against time to fix his invention and stop the chaotic weather from destroying the town.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.7 - 29
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The SqueakquelMovie · 2009 · 89m · Comedy, Family, AnimationThe pop group Alvin, Simon, and Theodore are placed under the care of Dave Seville's nephew, Toby. The trio must temporarily give up their music careers to attend school and help save the school's music program by winning a $25,000 battle of the bands competition. However, the Chipmunks find unexpected competition in a group of singing chipmunk females called The Chipettes – Brittany, Eleanor, and Jeanette. As the Chipmunks and Chipettes compete, romantic and musical connections begin to form.IMDb 4.6TMDB 5.7 - 30
RioMovie · 2011 · 96m · Animation, Adventure, ComedyA macaw named Blu was separated from his flock as a baby and raised by Linda in Minnesota. He's never flown and contentedly lives a domesticated life with her. Believed to be the last of his species, Blu's world changes when they learn of Jewel, another macaw living in Rio de Janeiro. Blu and Linda travel to meet her, but are captured by animal smugglers. They manage to escape and embark on a dangerous journey to freedom – and back to Linda.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.8
