1980s Animated Movies

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Caveman(1981)

3.4/5 (with 66 votes)

In this comedy, Atouk becomes leader of the misfit cavemen. Disgraced and cast out of his tribe for lusting after Lana, the mate of tribe's head muscle man, Atouk stumbles along gathering other misfits and learning a bit about the world outside of his cave. Eventually he and friends Lar, and Tala learn the secrets of fire, cooked meat, and how to defend themselves from the brutal, yet very stupid.

Directed by Carl Gottlieb - With Dennis Quaid, Shelley Long, Barbara Bach, Carl Lumbly, John Matuszak, ...

Gandahar(1987)

1h 23min | Animation, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure

3.5/5 (with 62 votes)

On the planet Gandahar where peace reigns and poverty is unknown, this utopian lifestyle is upset by reports of people at the outlying frontiers being turned to stone. Sylvain is sent to investigate this mysterious threat.

Directed by René Laloux

Pink Floyd: The Wall(1982)

| 1h 35min | Music, Drama

4.0/5 (with 633 votes)

A troubled rock star descends into madness in the midst of his physical and social isolation from everyone.

Directed by Alan Parker - With Bob Geldof, Christine Hargreaves, Eleanor David, Alex McAvoy, Bob Hoskins, Michael Ensign, ...

Asterix vs. Caesar(1985)

1h 19min | Comedy, Animation, Kids & Family, Adventure

3.2/5 (with 241 votes)

Obelix falls for a new arrival in his home village in Gaul, but is heartbroken when her true love arrives to visit her. However, the lovers are kidnapped by Romans; Asterix and Obelix set out to rescue them on a dangerous journey that will involve gladiators, slavers and beauracracy - and a personal encounter with the Emperor himself, Julius Caesar...

Directed by Gaëtan Brizzi, Paul Brizzi

Rock & Rule(1983)

| 1h 17min | Adventure, Animation, Fantasy

3.0/5 (with 32 votes)

A malevolent rock star kidnaps a female singer to force her to participate in the summoning of a demon and her band must help her stop him.

Directed by Clive A. Smith - With Don Francks, Susan Roman, Paul Le Mat, Catherine O'Hara

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The Secret of the Third Planet(1981)

50min | Animation, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure, Kids & Family

3.6/5 (with 43 votes)

At the end of the 22nd century Alisa Seleznyova, her father Professor Seleznyov and pilot Zelyony go on a space expedition to find rare animals for Moscow Zoo. On the way they seem to encounter a mysterious conspiracy led by Doctor Verhovtsev against legendary Two Captains Kim and Buran. The only clue is a talking bird Сhatterer [Govorun] that our heroes accidentally took possession of.

Directed by Roman Kachanov

When the Wind Blows(1986)

1h 21min | Animation, War, Science Fiction

3.7/5 (with 109 votes)

With the help of government-issued pamphlets, an elderly British couple build a shelter and prepare for an impending nuclear attack, unaware that times and the nature of war have changed from their romantic memories of World War II.

Directed by Jimmy Murakami

Valhalla(1986)

1h 16min | Adventure, Animation, Fantasy

3.4/5 (with 18 votes)

Two children in the Viking age find their way into the magical world of Norse mythology.

Directed by Peter Madsen, Jeffrey J. Varab

The Masters of Time(1982)

1h 15min | Animation, Drama, Science Fiction, Mystery

3.8/5 (with 61 votes)

On planet Perdide, an attack of giant hornets leaves Piel – a young boy – alone in a wrecked car with his dying father. A mayday message reaches their friend Jaffar, an adventurer travelling through space. On board Jaffar’s shuttle are the renegade Prince Matton, his fiancée, and Silbad who knows the planet Perdide well. Thus begins an incredible race across space to save Piel.

Directed by René Laloux

Night on the Galactic Railroad(1985)

1h 48min | Animation, Fantasy, Drama

3.6/5 (with 30 votes)

Giovanni currently lives a dreary life of near non-stop work. At school, his peers ridicule him incessantly, and his employer at work is distant and cold. As his isolation from society becomes unbearable, he suddenly finds himself on a train heading far away from his miserable home. Accompanied by Campanella, an acquaintance from school, Giovanni embarks on a journey that will define the rest of his life.

Directed by Gisaburō Sugii

The Little Fox(1981)

1h 14min | Animation, Kids & Family

3.8/5 (with 24 votes)

A tale about a little fox Vuk from the novel of the famous Hungarian writer István Fekete.

Directed by Attila Dargay

Cat City(1986)

1h 36min | Animation, Kids & Family

3.8/5 (with 35 votes)

In the year 80 AMM (After Mickey Mouse) on planet X the crime-syndicated Cats try to erase the Mouse-population once and for all. A scientist of the mice, prof. Fushimishi seems to have found the weapon against the threat - so Intermouse calls its best (albeit retired) agent, Nick Grabowsky, to get the plans. As a distraction for the Cats, they also send a second agent - Seargent Lazy Dick - for the mission.

Directed by Béla Ternovszky

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The King and the Mockingbird(1980)

1h 23min | Animation, Kids & Family, Fantasy

3.9/5 (with 156 votes)

The kingdom of Takicardie quakes under the rule of the tyrannical King Charles V-et-III-font-VIII-et-VIII-font-XVI, whose favourite pastime is shooting birds. His archenemy is a cheeky mockingbird, whose favourite pastime is thwarting the king’s attempts to shoot birds. One night, a portrait of the king comes to life and disposes of the real king, taking his place. The portrait king falls in love with a young shepherdess in another painting and intends to marry her. But, alas, the shepherdess has fallen in love with a chimneysweep and together they elope from the king’s palace. Enraged, the king sends his police to capture them and once they are within his power he forces the shepherdess to marry him. The mockingbird must use all his guile and courage to once more thwart the king and bring his evil reign to an end.

Directed by Paul Grimault

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Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation(1986)

| 1h 16min | Animation, Adventure, Kids & Family

2.9/5 (with 26 votes)

This animated adventure goes back in time to the Care Bears' first-ever Caring Mission, when True Heart Bear and Noble Heart Horse touch down on Earth to boost the spirits of some unhappy kids at summer camp. But the evil Dark Heart has other plans, and convinces one of the campers to help him capture the Care Bears. Will our lovable heroes' Care Stare be enough to vanquish the villain -- and convince his apprentice that good's the way to go?

Directed by Dale Schott

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The Tale of Tsar Saltan(1984)

53min | Animation, Kids & Family, Adventure, Fantasy

3.5/5 (with 16 votes)

Tale - this is what is everyone from childhood. Give yourself a chance to once again return to the magical world created by Alexander Pushkin. Adventures brave Tsarevich Guidon, beautiful Swan-Tsar Saltan reminded of that love, loyalty and the spirit always wins!

Directed by Lev Milchin, Ivan Ivanov-Vano

Son of the White Mare(1981)

1h 21min | Adventure, Animation, Fantasy

3.8/5 (with 24 votes)

A horse goddess gives birth to three powerful brothers who set out into the Underworld to save three princesses from three evil dragons and reclaim their ancestors' lost kingdom.

Directed by Marcell Jankovics

Muzzy in Gondoland(1986)

15min per episode | Animation

4.3/5 (with 3 votes)

Muzzy in Gondoland is an animated children's learning language course created originally as a way to teach English as a second language. After later being acquired by DMP Organization, it was translated and released into many different languages to learn how to speak. Originally released in 1986, the series has also had a complete reanimation using 3D CGI in favor of traditional animation in 2013.

Directed by Richard Taylor

The Day Time Ended(1980)

1h 19min | Science Fiction, Adventure, Horror

1.8/5 (with 24 votes)

Deep in the desert, a rural American family is forced to endure a night of inter-dimensional, extra terrestrial terror when a UFO appears over their home.

Directed by John Cardos - With Jim Davis, Dorothy Malone, Christopher Mitchum, Scott Kolden, Marcy Lafferty, Roberto Contreras, ...

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The Wind in the Willows(1983)

1h 19min | Fantasy, Animation, Kids & Family, Adventure, TV Movie

3.6/5 (with 16 votes)

One spring, Mole decides that he can ignore the spring cleaning for a little longer, and begins a series of adventures with his new friend Rat. They go for a picnic on the riverbank, on a caravan expedition with Toad, until Toad switches allegiance to his new car and his reckless driving makes Mole and Rat search out Badger for help in curbing Toad's profligate habits. But Toad gets away from them and gets a 20-year sentence from the magistrate for theft, reckless driving, and Gross Impertinence. While Toad works his wiles on the jailer's daughter and escapes jail dressed as a washer woman, Badger tries to guard Toad Hall from the machinations of the Weasels and is badly beaten. And it requires a plan of attack and all four comrades to regain Toad Hall.

Directed by Mark Hall - With David Jason, Richard Pearson, Andrew Courage, Michael Hordern, Beryl Reid, Una Stubbs, ...

Vampires in Havana(1985)

1h 20min | Fantasy, Action, Comedy, Animation, Horror

3.0/5 (with 17 votes)

Scientists Werner Amadeus, son of Count Dracula, develops an anti-sun formula for vampires. He moves to Cuba with his nephew Joseph Emanuel. Joseph grows up drinking the formula and forgets his origin, becoming Pepe, a trumpet player mixed up with revolutionaries in 1933 Havana. Soon he will be in the centre of a dispute for his uncle's formula between vampire factions from the USA: the Capa Nostra Society and from Europe: the Vampiro Group.

Directed by Juan Padrón

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The Railway Dragon(2025-)

Animation

3.5/5 (with 2 votes)

The Railway Dragon is a 1989 American television animated film. Leslie Nielsen featured as the narrator.

Around the World in 80 Days(1988)

49min | Animation, Adventure, Kids & Family

3.6/5 (with 5 votes)

English Lord Phileas Fogg has just become the main suspect in a daring bank robbery. Meanwhile, he has made a wager with several other lords that he will be able to travel around this world in a mere 80 days. Joined by his butler Passepartout, Fogg begins his journey. However, hot on his heels is Scotland Yard detective Mr. Fix.

Directed by Geoff Collins

The Raccoons and the Lost Star 1980(2025-)

49min per episode | Animation

3.2/5 (with 2 votes)

The Raccoons and the Lost Star is a precursor TV Special to the animated series The Raccoons and debuted in 1983. It came after the first two Raccoons seasonal specials, which were The Christmas Raccoons in 1980 and The Raccoons on Ice in 1981. There are some thematic elements that don't exist in the first specials, such as the Raccoons' world being separate from that of the humans. In the United States, where The Raccoons specials were in the top 10 in Nielsen ratings, The Raccoons and the Lost Star was the number one children's two-part special in syndication at the time.

Directed by Kevin Gillis - With Rich Little

Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale(1986)

| 1h 11min | Comedy, Animation

3.3/5 (with 6 votes)

Featuring the characters from Murray Ball's "Footrot Flats", (New Zealands most beloved local cartoon strip ). Questions to be answered include: Will Wal Footrot win the affections of Cheeky Hobson over the sleazy Spit Murphy? Will the Dog win the affections of the lovely Jess? Will Wal make a good impression on the All Black selectors at Saturdays rugby match? Can Rangi and Pongo save Cooch's prize stag from the depths of Blackwater station, home of the Murphy's, their vicious dogs and deadly croco-pigs? All this and more will be answered as the small town of Raupo comes to life on the big screen.

Directed by Murray Ball

Alice in Wonderland(1988)

51min | Animation, Fantasy

2.9/5 (with 9 votes)

It's a whimsical romp through Wonderland when Alice falls down the rabbit hole and finds herself in a strange land filled with a fabulous menagerie of curious characters.

Directed by Richard Trueblood

Stowaways on the Ark(1988)

1h 21min | Animation, Kids & Family

4.4/5 (with 2 votes)

Willie, a sweet little woodworm, accidentally becomes a stowaway on Noah's Ark and Noah and the animals believe he is drilling holes into the wooden boat. Can Willie really be responsible?

Directed by Wolfgang Urchs

The Elm Chanted Forest(1986)

1h 23min | Animation, Fantasy

3.4/5 (with 10 votes)

A painter falls asleep beneath a magical elm tree and awakens with magical powers that allow him to communicate with the creatures of the forest. In the limited time that he possesses these powers, he must help save the forest from the threat of the evil Cactus King.

Directed by Milan Blažeković

The Treasure of Swamp Castle(1985)

1h 16min | Animation, Kids & Family, Fantasy

3.8/5 (with 7 votes)

Szaffi is a full-length animated feature based on Jokai Mor's books Gypsy Baron (Cyganibaro) and Szaffi. It has adventure, and treasure, and love, and a little black cat, and a war, and picturesque villains - a governor with a pressure release valve in his skull and a fat pig-loving baron, and of course, the good gypsies.

Directed by Attila Dargay

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Ico, the Brave Horse(1987)

1h 25min | Animation, Adventure, Drama, Kids & Family, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance / Love

3.9/5 (with 9 votes)

A young horse wishes to be one of the king's horses, and while trying to achieve it, finds out that one of the king's horses mysteriously disappear every night.

Directed by Manuel García Ferré

Os Trapalhões no Reino da Fantasia(1985)

1h 20min | Adventure, Comedy, Kids & Family, Fantasy, Animation

2.6/5 (with 17 votes)

The Bunglers do a show for the benefit of an orphanage run by Sister Maria (Xuxa Meneghel), facing financial difficulties. While performing the show, 'money is stolen tickets. Didi, and Sister Maria Dede pursue the bandits, while Mussum Zechariah and continue with the show. The three go at Beto Carrero World, where the scene is recreated from the old Western North America. The film also features a series of 20-minute cartoon of Bunglers.

Directed by Dedé Santana - With Renato Aragão, Zacarias, Dedé Santana, José Vasconcellos, Xuxa, Ataíde Arcoverde, ...

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1980s Animated Movies

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Caveman(1981)

Gandahar(1987)

Pink Floyd: The Wall(1982)

Asterix vs. Caesar(1985)

Rock & Rule(1983)

The Secret of the Third Planet(1981)

When the Wind Blows(1986)

Valhalla(1986)

The Masters of Time(1982)

Night on the Galactic Railroad(1985)

The Little Fox(1981)

Cat City(1986)

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The King and the Mockingbird(1980)

Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation(1986)

The Tale of Tsar Saltan(1984)

Son of the White Mare(1981)

Muzzy in Gondoland(1986)

The Day Time Ended(1980)

The Wind in the Willows(1983)

Vampires in Havana(1985)

The Railway Dragon(2025-)

Around the World in 80 Days(1988)

The Raccoons and the Lost Star 1980(2025-)

Footrot Flats: The Dog's Tale(1986)

Alice in Wonderland(1988)

Stowaways on the Ark(1988)

The Elm Chanted Forest(1986)

The Treasure of Swamp Castle(1985)

Ico, the Brave Horse(1987)

Os Trapalhões no Reino da Fantasia(1985)

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