Animated musical fantasy movies have a unique charm that captures the imagination of audiences of all ages. If you loved The Beatles: Yellow Submarine, you’re in for a treat with these 14 similar films. Check out the trailer links to get a glimpse of the magic each movie holds.
1. The Triplets of Belleville
The Triplets of Belleville is a French animated film that combines quirky humor and a captivating storyline. Directed by Sylvain Chomet, it follows an elderly woman and her dog as they try to rescue her kidnapped grandson. The film features the voices of Michèle Caucheteux and Jean-Claude Donda.
2. Fantastic Planet
Fantastic Planet is a 1973 French-Czechoslovak animated science fiction film directed by René Laloux. It depicts a future where human-like creatures are enslaved by giant blue aliens. The film stars the voices of Jennifer Drake and Eric Baugin.
3. The Secret of NIMH
Directed by Don Bluth, The Secret of NIMH is a 1982 animated fantasy film about a field mouse who seeks the help of a group of former lab rats to save her home. The film features the voices of Elizabeth Hartman and Dom DeLuise.
4. Wizards
Wizards is a 1977 animated post-apocalyptic science fantasy film directed by Ralph Bakshi. It tells the story of a battle between two wizard brothers, one representing magic and the other technology. The film stars the voices of Bob Holt and Jesse Welles.
5. The Last Unicorn
The Last Unicorn is a 1982 animated fantasy film directed by Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass. It follows a unicorn who believes she is the last of her kind and sets out on a journey to find others. The film features the voices of Mia Farrow and Jeff Bridges.
6. Heavy Metal
Heavy Metal is a 1981 Canadian-American adult animated science fantasy film directed by Gerald Potterton. It is an anthology of various stories linked by a glowing green orb. The film features the voices of John Candy and Harold Ramis.
7. Rock & Rule
Rock & Rule is a 1983 Canadian animated musical science fiction film directed by Clive A. Smith. It follows a rock band that must stop a malevolent rock star from summoning a demon. The film stars the voices of Don Francks and Susan Roman.
8. Felidae
Felidae is a 1994 German adult animated mystery film directed by Michael Schaack. It centers around a cat named Francis who investigates a series of gruesome feline murders. The film features the voices of Ulrich Tukur and Mario Adorf.
9. The Phantom Tollbooth
The Phantom Tollbooth is a 1970 American live-action/animated fantasy adventure film directed by Chuck Jones and Abe Levitow. It follows a boy named Milo who travels to a magical land through a tollbooth. The film stars the voices of Butch Patrick and Mel Blanc.
10. The Adventures of Prince Achmed
The Adventures of Prince Achmed is a 1926 German animated fairy tale film directed by Lotte Reiniger. It is one of the oldest surviving animated films and features silhouette animation. The film stars the voices of Carl Koch and Walter Ruttmann.
11. Allegro Non Troppo
Allegro Non Troppo is a 1976 Italian animated film directed by Bruno Bozzetto. It is a parody of Disney’s Fantasia, blending classical music with surreal and humorous animation. The film features the voices of Maurizio Micheli and Néstor Garay.
12. The Thief and the Cobbler
The Thief and the Cobbler is a 1993 animated fantasy film directed by Richard Williams. It follows a simple cobbler who must save a city from an evil sorcerer. The film stars the voices of Vincent Price and Matthew Broderick.
13. The Plague Dogs
The Plague Dogs is a 1982 British-American animated drama film directed by Martin Rosen. It tells the story of two dogs who escape from a research lab and struggle to survive in the wild. The film features the voices of John Hurt and Christopher Benjamin.
14. The Point!
The Point! is a 1971 animated musical film directed by Fred Wolf. It follows a boy named Oblio, who is banished from his pointy-headed village for being round-headed. The film features the voices of Ringo Starr and Paul Frees.
Each of these films offers a unique blend of animation, music, and storytelling that is sure to delight fans of The Beatles: Yellow Submarine. Enjoy exploring these animated musical fantasies!
