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324 Essential Stop-Motion Animated Films

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  1. 301House of FlamesMovie · 1979 · 19mA traveler recounts his journey through Settsu, arriving in Ikuta. He inquires about the location of the Seeker's Mound, and a lone woman agrees to guide him there later that day.IMDb 7.1TMDB 5.9
  2. 302Prisoners of Yamagiri MaruMovie · 1988 · 25mIn this charming stop-motion animated adventure, student biologists Alice and Paul travel to the island of Yap in search of treasure.IMDb 5.3TMDB 4.8
  3. 303Abyssus Abyssum InvocatMovie · 2013 · 10mAbyssus Abyssum Invocat is a short film using stop-motion animation and live-action puppetry to offer a darkly humorous look at capital punishment and religion. The film’s bizarre and unsettling world draws inspiration from the work of stop-motion pioneers like Jan Svankmajer and The Brothers Quay. The title, meaning 'Hell calls to Hell,' suggests a cyclical and disturbing theme.IMDb 7.2
  4. 304The Pied Piper of HamelinMovie · 1980 · 29m · Animation, Fantasy, FamilyIn 1376, the town of Hamelin is overrun by rats, threatening their way of life. A mysterious Piper arrives, promising to solve the problem with his flute. His music lures the rats into the river, where they drown. But when the greedy city officials refuse to pay him, the Piper retaliates. He plays his haunting melody again, this time leading all the town's children into a magical mountain, from which they vanish forever. This chilling story explores the dark consequences of greed and revenge, forcing us to consider the cost of our choices.IMDb 7.7TMDB 6.5
  5. 305OmegaMovie · 2012 · 19mIn a desolate landscape of debris, dust, and rock, the future of evolution unfolds. Emerging from the remnants of a lost civilization, an electric ecosystem is rapidly developing into a new, ultimate form of life.IMDb 6.5TMDB 4.5
  6. 306Shaun the Sheep MovieMovie · 2015 · 85m · Family, Animation, ComedyShaun takes a day off for fun, but finds himself in unexpected trouble. A mix-up with a farmer, a caravan, and a steep hill sends them all to the city. Now, Shaun and the flock must work together to safely guide everyone back home.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0
  7. 307OinkMovie · 2022 · 73m · Animation, Family, ComedyA young girl tries to convince her critical mother that she can train the lovable but mischievous piglet she receives as a birthday present from her eccentric grandfather.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.1
  8. 308The Hunting of the SnarkMovie · 2015 · 65mA collection of unusual people set sail on a journey to capture something called 'The Snark'.IMDb 5.8TMDB 3.5
  9. 309ÉmilieMovie · 2013 · 86mIMDb 5.1TMDB 6.5
  10. 310Kubo and the Two StringsMovie · 2016 · 102m · Animation, Adventure, FamilyKubo captivates his village with his ability to bring stories to life through origami. But when he accidentally summons a vengeful spirit, Kubo is thrust into an adventure. He must uncover the truth about his samurai father and his legendary weapons, while also learning to control his own hidden magic.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.6
  11. 311French RoastMovie · 2008 · 8m · AnimationAt a sophisticated café in Paris, a meticulous businessman realizes he's forgotten his wallet. He patiently waits, ordering additional coffee as he figures out a solution.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.8
  12. 312Street of CrocodilesMovie · 1986 · 21m · Animation, FantasyA marionette, once inanimate, awakens when its strings are cut, finding itself in a strange, dimly lit room. Now free, it cautiously explores the unfamiliar world it has always known only as confinement, uncovering hidden secrets. This unusual story explores themes of control, identity, and liberation from limitations, told through the eyes of a puppet finding its way beyond its predetermined path. As it encounters odd objects and challenges, the puppet begins to question its own existence, leading to a surprising revelation that alters its view of life, regardless of strings.IMDb 7.6TMDB 6.5
  13. 313Rehearsals for Extinct AnatomiesMovie · 1988 · 14mThis stop-motion animated short film features a man constructed from wire who appears menacing.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.5
  14. 314The Star ChildMovie · 1989 · 28mPero is a handsome young man who becomes overly focused on his appearance. He ultimately learns a harsh lesson about the true worth of physical beauty. Adapted from the story by Oscar Wilde.TMDB 7.0
  15. 315ChronopolisMovie · 1983 · 52mHigh above the world, in a vast city, live immortal beings grown weary of their endless existence. They fill their time with the repetitive creation of strange and peculiar things, awaiting a singular, ultimate reward.IMDb 6.6TMDB 5.8
  16. 316VicentaMovie · 2010 · 22mInspired by the style of Tim Burton, this darkly comedic claymation horror film follows a story driven by a husband's greed and abuse, and features frequent toilet humor.IMDb 7.0
  17. 317Robot Chicken: Star WarsMovie · 2007 · 23m · Animation, Comedy, Science FictionThis film presents thirty comedic vignettes featuring a variety of characters in a distant galaxy.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.2
  18. 318The Astronomer's SunMovie · 2010 · 6mA young man travels to a deserted observatory with his enigmatic mechanical bear. He seeks to confront his past and continue his father's quest into the unknown.IMDb 7.3
  19. 319Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode IIMovie · 2008 · 23m · Science Fiction, Animation, ComedySeth Green and Matthew Senreich deliver more laugh-out-loud Star Wars parody in this collection of sketches from Adult Swim's "Robot Chicken." This time, Stormtrooper Gary faces off against a grumpy Darth Vader on Take Your Daughter to Work Day, and Anakin Skywalker finds himself babysitting a young, powerful Jedi.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.5
  20. 320Bye Bye DandelionMovie · 2014 · 3mThis story explores the evolving bond between two people who wouldn't typically be friends, charting a course through life and loss. It examines the natural ebb and flow of connection as they navigate the experience of mortality together.
  21. 321No SupportMovie · 1998 · 4mIn a city at night, a man tries to take his own life from a high building. Unbeknownst to him, a cowboy and a pin-up girl, featured on billboards on adjacent buildings, are watching him.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.5
  22. 322A Love StoryMovie · 2016 · 7mTwo beings find love and create a vibrant world together. However, when darkness endangers one of them, the other must fight to remain united, or face being destroyed.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.0
  23. 323Los RosalesMovie · 2013 · 10mIn the bleak, industrial world of Los Rosales, a solitary robot endures a monotonous existence, tirelessly working to produce a single rose each month – his sole source of sustenance. The rose's beauty and nourishment offer him a glimmer of purpose amidst the harsh surroundings. When his mechanical systems begin to fail, he must find a way to forge his own destiny.IMDb 6.6