* ''WesternAnimation/ABugsLife'': One of the most underappreciated and forgotten Pixar movies, nowadays. But the theme was original, the characters varied and appealing, not to mention an awesome speech and revolt against injustice in the climax. There was also the first Pixar princess (before Merida), and the first bloopers sequence in credits that Pixar made.
* ''WesternAnimation/ArcticDogs'': Despite its poor box-office reception and critical hate, it really is not a bad film. It has pleasing characters with many relatable aspects and sweet messages about following your dreams, never giving up hope and you need to love yourself. Not to mention the climax, which is almost like taking ''Zootopia'' and mixing it with a superhero film in the vein of DC and Marvel.
* ''WesternAnimation/ArthurChristmas'': OK, the title isn't promising, but it's actually smart, funny, heartwarming-without-being-treacly, beautifully animated, and thoroughly entertaining, featuring wonderful voice work by Creator/JamesMcAvoy, Creator/BillNighy, Jim Broadbent, and Creator/HughLaurie. Perhaps it'll catch on in Christmases of the future.
* ''{{WesternAnimation/Balto}}'' is a truly amazing animated film that needs MUCH more attention than it gets. Even Universal itself seems to be trying to forget the film ever existed, for some reason.
* {{Franchise/Barbie}} movies need so much more love, particularly ''WesternAnimation/BarbieAsThePrincessAndThePauper'' and ''WesternAnimation/BarbieInTheTwelveDancingPrincesses''. You'd think they'd be utterly ridiculous, being, well, films with Barbie as the lead, but the storytelling is on par with Creator/{{Disney}} and Creator/{{Pixar}} and the animation gets more and more gorgeous as time passes. So many awesome role models for girls.
* ''WesternAnimation/CatsDontDance'' is a charming movie about a cat trying to get big in Hollywood. With sweet, lovable characters and catchy musical numbers (by Music/RandyNewman), it's a great family film. Plus, the choreography was done by Gene Kelly, and Lauren Faust (the creator of ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'') was one of the animators. Unfortunately, the movie flopped because Warner Brothers didn't really support it, and it has ([[CultClassic mostly]]) fallen into obscurity.
* Creator/{{Disney}}:
** ''WesternAnimation/{{Hercules}}'' gets a lot of flack for being extremely SadlyMythtaken and perpetuating EverybodyHatesHades. That said, it's got a great soundtrack, the most unique character designs in any Disney movie (courtesy of [[Music/TheWall Gerald Scarfe]]), and the ever-hilarious [[LaughablyEvil Hades]]. They managed to make Danny [=DeVito=] a good singer for the film. Without Autotune.
** ''WesternAnimation/TheGreatMouseDetective'', which is truly one of Disney's underrated classics. While Disney in the '80s was known for being outdone by Bluth (bar ''WesternAnimation/{{The Little Mermaid|1989}}''), it didn't mean the Disney movies were bad either. And ''The Great Mouse Detective'' combines a great hero and villain (voiced delightfully by Creator/VincentPrice) with an exciting story. The characters are all endearing such as Olivia and Dawson. While the songs aren't as numerous as a full-fledged Disney musical, they are still quite memorable such as "The World's Greatest Criminal Mind".
*** Not to mention, this was the directorial debut for John Musker and Ron Clements. The two may be better remembered for ''WesternAnimation/{{The Little Mermaid|1989}}'', ''WesternAnimation/{{Aladdin}}'', ''WesternAnimation/{{Hercules}}'', ''WesternAnimation/TreasurePlanet'', ''WesternAnimation/ThePrincessAndTheFrog'', and ''WesternAnimation/{{Moana}}'', but there's always something a little extra special about one's first achievement, so the saying goes.
** ''WesternAnimation/TheRescuersDownUnder'': Why does nobody talk about this?! The animation is spectacular, the characters are great, and it totally diverts itself from everything else Disney has done! Heck, even the Nostalgia Critic acknowledges its underrated status and says we need to see it!
** ''WesternAnimation/{{The Hunchback of Notre Dame|Disney}}'' gets flak on all sides, for some questionable choices in character development (the gargoyles, to be exact), being ''slightly'' LighterAndSofter (though not by much) than the original book, being too dark for younger audiences, and for Quasimodo not getting the girl. Nonetheless, this film has great characters, beautiful songs complete with OminousLatinChanting, and wonderful animation.
** ''WesternAnimation/CinderellaIIIATwistInTime.'' Not only is it good for a Disney sequel, it's a legitimately ''good movie''. Everyone is given more personality, the jokes are funny, the animation is good, the story's intriguing, and need I even mention the carriage scene? Plus, [[ItMakesSenseInContext Cindy jumps off of a moving carriage and then crashes her own wedding.]] Not bad, considering the coolest thing she did in the first movie was go to a party.
** How about all the sequels to ''WesternAnimation/LiloAndStitch''? Not only are they good Disney sequels, they are good sequels period! They actually continue the story, build on its universe, and keep the charm of the first film.
** ''{{WesternAnimation/Bolt}}'' was praised by the critics around the same time of its release (it was, after all, Disney's first genuinely successful animated feature of the decade since ''WesternAnimation/LiloAndStitch''), but it seems to have fallen off the map in the years since.
** Same deal for ''WesternAnimation/MeetTheRobinsons'' as ''Bolt''. It provides an interesting idea of time travel and has a very touching story at its core, following Lewis' longing for a family.
** Everybody forgets about ''WesternAnimation/TheAdventuresOfIchabodAndMrToad'', despite it being the most memorable package movie, having high production values, featuring some brilliant animation, ingenious stories and possibly the scariest Disney scene, period.
** While its central characters are not very well-developed, the animation is rough around the edges (after all, the animators who made this film were just getting their feet wet after training under [[OldMaster the remaining members of the Nine Old Men]]), and it commits the cardinal sin that many a FilmOfTheBook has done by ''not actually following the book it's based on'', Disney's ''WesternAnimation/TheBlackCauldron'' is certainly worth a watch or two. Eilonwy is one of the more efficient heroines (and is a princess! [[AlternateCharacterInterpretation Or not, as the Horned King calls her a scullery maid and the only person who calls Eilonwy a princess is Eilonwy herself]]) and doesn't tolerate Taran's sexist nonsense for a second. Also it's genuinely scary at points, which... may be another reason why it gets ignored so much.
** ''WesternAnimation/AtlantisTheLostEmpire'' and ''WesternAnimation/TreasurePlanet'' ''definitely'' need more love. They're two of the odd non-musicals of the Disney canon with some of the absolute best storytelling Disney ever did. ''Atlantis'' has Creator/MichaelJFox voicing the title character (which in itself is a reason to see it), and ''Treasure Planet'', like ''WesternAnimation/LiloAndStitch'' has one of the most truly moving stories Disney ever told and is another family-centric film, focusing on the surrogate father-son relationship between Silver and Jim.
** ''WesternAnimation/BrotherBear''. It might not be Disney's deepest and darkest plot, but it's packed with Aesops about empathy, forgiveness, and brotherly love. It is nowhere near their worst production.
** ''WesternAnimation/HomeOnTheRange'' may have bombed horribly and shut down Disney's 2D animation department until ''WesternAnimation/ThePrincessAndTheFrog'', and it may not be as beautiful or epic as Disney's Renaissance films, but it is far from a horrible film. It has nice songs courtesy of Music/AlanMenken, fun and memorable characters, and a hilarious villain. It's comparable to some of Disney's [[WesternAnimation/{{Dumbo}} more]] [[WesternAnimation/AliceInWonderland lighthearted]] [[WesternAnimation/PeterPan and]] [[WesternAnimation/TheSwordInTheStone silly]] [[WesternAnimation/TheAristocats works]].
** Pretty much any Disney film that ''isn't'' a musical (with some exceptions) could just use more love, if you note the fact that nearly every Disney film on this list isn't a musical.
** ''WesternAnimation/OliverAndCompany'' is a film that's loosely based off of Oliver Twist. However, [[TheyChangedItNowItSucks people seem to consider the film awful because it changes things from the original book]]. But the film itself has great characters, fantastic voice work, an underrated soundtrack, one of the more realistic villains in the Franchise/DisneyAnimatedCanon and pleasing animation. However, the film doesn't seem to get much attention but should be a must-see for any Disney fan.
** No love for ''WesternAnimation/{{Dinosaur}}''? Sure, [[ArtisticLicensePaleontology the anatomy of some dinosaurs aren't correct]], and species from different continents and different geologic time frames are seen together[[note]]Some of them existed earlier in time than others[[/note]], but the story itself is pretty good. The main protagonist Aladar is a bit calmer and more compassionate than your usual protagonist, and the music by James Newton Howard is epic. And the ''Carnotaurs'' themselves are pretty powerful and intimidating antagonists.
** ''WesternAnimation/ChickenLittle'' was heavily criticized for being [[FollowTheLeader too much like a DreamWorks movie]], as well as setting up rooting interest in its protagonist in an indisputably mean-spirited way, (and was [[OldShame buried by the company]] since then) but if you can get past that, you'll find that it's actually a cute, charming romp with multiple funny moments and quirky characters. It also has a unique identity compared to what [=DreamWorks=] had out at the time (namely the lack of {{Ink Suit Actor}}s) and it's decidedly Disney even with the ShoutOut overdose.
** ''WesternAnimation/MickeyDonaldGoofyTheThreeMusketeers''. A great direct-to-DVD feature lost amid the wave of "cheapquels" and compilation movies Disney releases. A solidly written film starring the stars of the WesternAnimation/ClassicDisneyShorts. Very awesome...yet very underrated... though thankfully Square-Enix saw fit to give it representation in ''VideoGame/KingdomHearts3DDreamDropDistance''!
** ''WesternAnimation/Fantasia2000'': This sequel of the already AcclaimedFlop ''WesternAnimation/{{Fantasia}}'' is mostly forgotten, but ''Pines of Rome'' and ''Firebird Suite'' are incredibly poetic with awesome imagery, ''The Steadfast Tin Soldier'' and ''Pomp and Circumstance'' are nice renditions of the fairy tale and Noah's ark legend. ''Rhapsody in Blue'' had a quite original graphic identity and ''The Carnival of the Animals'' is just hilarious.
* ''Anime/FinalFantasyTheSpiritsWithin'' may have earned flak for being an instalment to the [[RunningGag eye-poppingly popular]] ''Franchise/FinalFantasy'' series [[InNameOnly that had little to do with the series]], [[VideoGameMoviesSuck a video game movie that doesn't adhere to the source material]], having [[UnintentionalUncannyValley slightly outdated CGI]], and [[CreatorKiller nearly ending]] Creator/{{Square}} as a whole; but it is still a [[SceneryPorn gorgeously animated]] film with a well-engaging story, subtle references to the earlier ''Final Fantasy'' games, and an [[DarkerAndEdgier edge]] that most Western animated films don't have. Despite being made with [[SerkisFolk motion capture]] [[AllCGICartoon CGI]], the film very much feels like a late-[[UsefulNotes/TheRenaissanceAgeOfAnimation Renaissance]] 2D animated film akin to ''WesternAnimation/TreasurePlanet'' and ''WesternAnimation/TitanAE'' in terms of tone and aesthetic; which makes you think it is prime CultClassic material, but even said cult following is very small at most. And even if the film is not an adaptation of any specific ''Final Fantasy'' game or even have obviously recognisable elements such as Chocobos, Moogles, swordfighting or magic, the film still carries the spirit of ''Final Fantasy'' in terms of the deeper themes and certain story beats. One wonders how successful the film might have been if they stuck to the WorkingTitle of ''Gaia: The Spirits Within'', instead of using the ''Final Fantasy'' name.
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Igor}}''. As [[WebVideo/RebelTaxi Pan Pizza]] said, it's certainly a unique and underrated gem. Critics called it a Creator/TimBurton ripoff, but it does stand out in its own ways, notably the BlackComedy (Scampers is a character you would never see in any other kids' movie) and jazzy soundtrack that really helps to differentiate it a typical CGI kids movie.
* ''WesternAnimation/JungledyretHugo'' is a great, wonderful and beautiful piece of Danish animation. For the first two movies, the animation is of Creator/DonBluth quality, the music is kick ass, the songs are both awesome and beautiful, the actors are great and they really puts their all into it, the plot is simple but good and it can be dark, gritty and intense but still keeps its optimism, the heroes are lovable and the villains vary from inefficent to ''extremly'' efficent, and the romantic relationship between the two main characters actually feels real and sincere for once. A must for any animation fan. And for the TV-series and the third movie; while the animation is cheaper and the plot is not as that mature, they too have their own charms that make them good to watch in their own rights.
* ''WesternAnimation/MaryAndMax'' is a brilliant {{Claymation}} film that is a rather strange mix of drama and BlackComedy. The characters are deep, and the idea of "two people exchanging letters" in film has never been done quite so well.
* Likewise, ''WesternAnimation/TheNutcrackerPrince'' also deserves to be this as it was one of the most well done adaptions of Creator/ETAHoffmann's ''Literature/TheNutcrackerAndTheMouseKing'' that was ever seen. It's also one of the most underrated films ever from the 1990s.
* ''WesternAnimation/ThePowerpuffGirlsMovie'' definitely deserves more credits than it got. What makes this movie great is how they took such a child friendly and brightly colored kid show and turned it into such DarkerAndEdgier levels and adding more realism so that it completely {{deconstruct|ion}}s the show and the characters in it. The movie plays out almost like ''Film/BatmanBegins'': the city is so corrupt and crime-infested that it's basically Hell on Earth, which inspires Professor Utonium to create the girls in order to bring some change... only it fails miserably due the girls' tag game causing massive damage to the city and them being outcasts, completely averting the HeroInsurance for once. The greatest part of the movie is how it transformed the {{large ham}}med IneffectualSympatheticVillain Mojo Jojo to a hardcore, silver-tongued, badass MagnificentBastard who is downright ''ruthless''. It's just sad that it was released the same year as ''Film/TheLordOfTheRingsTheTwoTowers'' and the ''Film/ScoobyDoo'' movie were. If not maybe it would had earned more recognition.
* ''WesternAnimation/ThePrincessAndTheGoblin'', which had a pretty good story and got terrible reviews and flopped at the box office. The characters were very well designed and the main protagonists were adorable.
* Creator/DreamWorksAnimation as a whole is generally derided for being derivative and full of bad popular-culture referencing jokes, yet if you look at especially their more recent films, most of them are actually pretty stunning. Definitely rivaling the more popular competitor, Creator/{{Pixar}}.
** ''WesternAnimation/ThePrinceOfEgypt'', while chastised by a few for being an animated musical take on a story in the Literature/BookOfExodus, and often compared to ''{{Film/The Ten Commandments|1956}}'' in that regard, is a truly epic movie. The songs are gorgeous to listen to, the truly spectacular animation is to die for, and it even gives little explanations for things never really touched upon originally, such as the vitriol between Moses and Ramses, and the way the Priests mimic Moses's miracles. Even the Nostalgia Critic acknowledges how underrated it is! Good thing he's been giving it more attention.
** ''WesternAnimation/TheRoadToElDorado'' is a fun, truly unique film with no proper hero character (the writers themselves admitted to focusing the entire story on ThoseTwoGuys on purpose), gut-busting humor and a creative premise that goes sorely glossed over for absolutely no reason.
** ''WesternAnimation/SpiritStallionOfTheCimarron'' is a remarkably somber film, and unlike most all-ages movies, it's pretty quiet. It has no comic relief characters or crazy sidekicks. It's a very good movie, though with a somewhat more serious and dramatic tone; it's likely that a lot of parents never took their kids to see it for fear that it would not keep the attention of said kids.
* ''WesternAnimation/LegendsOfOzDorothysReturn'' got a poor response from critics and was slapped with a limited release, but [[http://youtu.be/xJjAVRETQV0 there is a strong case]] for it being worth more than it's getting. Plus, how can you go wrong with a film that boasts an AllStarCast with Creator/DanAykroyd, Creator/KelseyGrammer, Creator/PatrickStewart, Creator/LeaMichele and Bernadette Peters?
* Anything made by the Georgian company Georgian Film Studio's animation division, the people who made ''Animation/IllReturnAsTheRain''. A good chunk of their animated shorts have a special charm to them that made them popular in Georgia... but since [[NoExportForYou they were never released outside of Europe]], only a small amount of non-Georgians are expected to be familiar with at least one of the company's works.
* ''WesternAnimation/RaggedyAnnAndAndyAMusicalAdventure'' bombed when it was released in theaters in 1977, partly because it had been so expensive to make but also because many parents found it boring and/or thought it went on too long. A common complaint was that the movie had too many songs (over a dozen of them!), but the fact is that at least some of these songs are very good. Plus, how can you not like an animated film that inspired an MTV video (for Music/TomPetty's "Runnin' Down a Dream")?
* Some works from Creator/{{Soyuzmultfilm}}. This once powerful animation studios from the Soviet Union has over 1000 animated films in its library that were produced in the Soviet years. It's animation styles were praised around the world in film festivals, and it produced many compelling films. Unfortunately, they are obscure outside the Iron Curtain in several countries, and needs information on other languages as well. Few Soyuzmultfilm works are also lesser-known in Russia itself. It remains to be a influential animation studio that inspired people like {{Creator/Hayao Miyazaki}}.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2eBmhkWfl4 "Komaneko: The Curious Cat"]] is a very good Japanese stop-motion animated film from 2009. The stop-motion for the characters are very good and a sweet and relaxing setting.
* The 2013 CGI film ''WesternAnimation/ThunderAndTheHouseOfMagic'' is a surprisingly decent and cute film which stars an orange male cat who gets adopted by a magician and he later hangs out with a group of sentient toys (At least when the magician is around). The film can currently be watched on Netflix.
* ''WesternAnimation/ItsSuchABeautifulDay'' is a heartbreaking, beautiful, and strangely underrated film by the creator of ''{{WesternAnimation/Rejected}}'', Creator/DonHertzfeldt. Unfortunately, it recently was removed from Netflix. You can pay 3 dollars for it on Youtube. Similarly, there is WesternAnimation/WorldOfTomorrow, which is thankfully on Netflix.
* ''Anime/TheWonderfulWorldOfPussNBoots'': Where to start. It's the film behind [[Creator/ToeiAnimation Toei]]'s mascot, Creator/HayaoMiyazaki worked on it, the fact that many people point to this film as being the inspiration for certain scenes in Anime/TheCastleOfCagliostro, etc. Though ironically, it's a very obscure film that's rarely mentioned except under Miyazaki's name even though he only partially worked on it, which is a shame because it stands as its own as a genuinely good fantasy film with its perfect blend of action and comedy.
* ''Anime/JackAndTheBeanstalk1974'': As WebVideo/NostalgiaCritic pointed out [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbS-pUOb15Q here]], this film is a wild ride from beginning to end. While based on the fairytail we all know and love, it takes several creative liberties that make the story in... ''very interesting directions'' to say the least. The animation is very good for something that came out of the 70s, and the characters can range from normal to creepy, to disturbing to hilarious depending on the scene and viewer. The ones who take the cake are easily the [[WickedWitch evil witch]] Hecuba and the brainwashed Princess Margaret, as they have their own [[EstablishingCharacterMoment moments]] that can either make you laugh or leave you unsettled.
* ''WesternAnimation/HelpImAFish'': Despite its title and [[CoversAlwaysLie cover art]] in the US (not pictured on trope page), it's actually not a film for extremely young children or even 3D-animated at all. It's a very well-animated 2D film with animation on par with the Disney films of the 90s and far from a {{Mockbuster}} with its own original characters and plot. Its villain is also voiced by Creator/AlanRickman who's practically the fish version of Scar from ''WesternAnimation/TheLionKing1994''. And yes, he even has his own [[PuttingOnTheReich eerily-fascist "Be Prepared"-like song number]] and [[TakeOverTheWorld motives]]. It's just a fun watch.
* The 2018 stop-motion film ''WesternAnimation/{{Strike}}'' is heavily overlooked, but it has well-designed intricate sets, a charming cast, bountiful humour, and surprisingly grim scenes for a movie that opens like a preschoolers' show.
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