Beginning with 1995's Toy Story, Pixar Animation Studios has consistently delivered clever, charming, colorful entertainment for the whole family, distinguished by lush, groundbreaking animation and heartwarming stories populated by memorable characters.
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Coco
(2017)
97%
94%
Critics Consensus:
Coco's rich visual pleasures are matched by a thoughtful narrative that takes a family-friendly -- and deeply affecting -- approach to questions of culture, family, life, and death.
Starring:
Anthony Gonzalez (VIII) , Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt
Director:
Lee Unkrich, Adrian Molina
Cars 3
(2017)
67%
70%
Critics Consensus:
Cars 3 has an unexpectedly poignant story to go with its dazzling animation, suggesting Pixar's most middle-of-the-road franchise may have a surprising amount of tread left.
Starring:
Owen Wilson, Kerry Washington, Nathan Fillion
Director:
Brian Fee
Finding Dory
(2016)
94%
84%
Critics Consensus:
Funny, poignant, and thought-provoking, Finding Dory delivers a beautifully animated adventure that adds another entertaining chapter to its predecessor's classic story.
Starring:
Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks, Hayden Rolence
Director:
Andrew Stanton, Angus MacLane
The Good Dinosaur
(2015)
76%
65%
Critics Consensus:
The Good Dinosaur delivers thrillingly beautiful animation in service of a worthy story that, even if it doesn't quite live up to the lofty standards set by Pixar, still adds up to charming, family-friendly entertainment.
Starring:
Raymond Ochoa, Jeffrey Wright, Frances McDormand
Director:
Peter Sohn
Inside Out
(2015)
98%
89%
Critics Consensus:
Inventive, gorgeously animated, and powerfully moving, Inside Out is another outstanding addition to the Pixar library of modern animated classics.
Starring:
Mindy Kaling, Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith
Director:
Pete Docter, Ronnie del Carmen
Toy Story That Time Forgot
(2014)
100%
82%
Starring:
Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Kristen Schaal
Director:
Steve Purcell (II)
Toy Story of Terror!
(2013)
93%
84%
Starring:
Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack
Director:
Angus MacLane
Monsters University
(2013)
79%
81%
Critics Consensus:
Offering Monsters, Inc. fans a return visit with beloved characters, Monsters University delivers funny and thoughtful family entertainment for viewers of any age.
Starring:
Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi
Director:
Dan Scanlon
Brave
(2012)
78%
76%
Critics Consensus:
Brave offers young audiences and fairy tale fans a rousing, funny fantasy adventure with a distaff twist and surprising depth.
Starring:
Kelly Macdonald, Emma Thompson, Billy Connolly
Director:
Brenda Chapman, Mark Andrews
Cars 2
(2011)
39%
49%
Critics Consensus:
Cars 2 is as visually appealing as any other Pixar production, but all that dazzle can't disguise the rusty storytelling under the hood.
Starring:
Owen Wilson, Larry The Cable Guy, John Turturro
Director:
John Lasseter, Brad Lewis
Toy Story 3
(2010)
99%
89%
Critics Consensus:
Deftly blending comedy, adventure, and honest emotion, Toy Story 3 is a rare second sequel that really works.
Starring:
Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack
Director:
Lee Unkrich
Up
(2009)
98%
90%
Critics Consensus:
An exciting, funny, and poignant adventure, Up offers an impeccably crafted story told with wit and arranged with depth, as well as yet another visual Pixar treat.
Starring:
Edward Asner, Christopher Plummer, Jordan Nagai
Director:
Pete Docter, Bob Peterson
WALL-E
(2008)
96%
89%
Critics Consensus:
Wall-E's stellar visuals testify once again to Pixar's ingenuity, while its charming star will captivate younger viewers -- and its timely story offers thought-provoking subtext.
Starring:
Ben Burtt, Elissa Knight, Jeff Garlin
Director:
Andrew Stanton
Ratatouille
(2007)
96%
87%
Critics Consensus:
Fast-paced and stunningly animated, Ratatouille adds another delightfully entertaining entry -- and a rather unlikely hero -- to the Pixar canon.
Starring:
Patton Oswalt, Brad Garrett, Ian Holm
Director:
Jan Pinkava, Brad Bird
Cars
(2006)
74%
79%
Critics Consensus:
Cars offers visual treats that more than compensate for its somewhat thinly written story, adding up to a satisfying diversion for younger viewers.
Starring:
Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Bonnie Hunt
Director:
John Lasseter, Joe Ranft
The Incredibles
(2004)
97%
75%
Critics Consensus:
Bringing loads of wit and tons of fun to the animated superhero genre, The Incredibles easily lives up to its name.
Starring:
Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Samuel L. Jackson
Director:
Brad Bird
Finding Nemo
(2003)
99%
86%
Critics Consensus:
Breathtakingly lovely and grounded by the stellar efforts of a well-chosen cast, Finding Nemo adds another beautifully crafted gem to Pixar's crown.
Starring:
Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Alexander Gould
Director:
Andrew Stanton, Lee Unkrich
Monsters, Inc.
(2001)
96%
90%
Critics Consensus:
Clever, funny, and delightful to look at, Monsters, Inc. delivers another resounding example of how Pixar elevated the bar for modern all-ages animation.
Starring:
John Goodman, Billy Crystal, Mary Gibbs
Director:
Pete Docter, David Silverman, Lee Unkrich
48%
Starring:
Tim Allen, Nicole Sullivan, Larry Miller
Director:
Tad Stones
Toy Story 2
(1999)
100%
86%
Critics Consensus:
The rare sequel that arguably improves on its predecessor, Toy Story 2 uses inventive storytelling, gorgeous animation, and a talented cast to deliver another rich moviegoing experience for all ages.
Starring:
Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Kelsey Grammer
Director:
Ash Brannon, John Lasseter, Lee Unkrich
A Bug's Life
(1998)
92%
72%
Critics Consensus:
A Bug's Life is a rousing adventure that blends animated thrills with witty dialogue and memorable characters - and another smashing early success for Pixar.
Starring:
Kevin Spacey, Dave Foley, Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Director:
John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton
Toy Story
(1995)
100%
92%
Critics Consensus:
Entertaining as it is innovative, Toy Story reinvigorated animation while heralding the arrival of Pixar as a family-friendly force to be reckoned with.
Starring:
Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles
Director:
John Lasseter