Greatest Cartoons of the Golden Era (2023)

American Pie Presents: The Book of Love

Ten years after the first American Pie movie, three new hapless virgins discover the Bible hidden in the school library at East Great Falls High. Unfortunately for them, the book is ruined, and with incomplete advice, the Bible leads them on a hilarious journey to lose their virginity.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

As Lord Voldemort tightens his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds, Hogwarts is no longer a safe haven. Harry suspects perils may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle fast approaching. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemorts defenses and to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old friend and colleague Horace Slughorn, whom he believes holds crucial information. Even as the decisive showdown looms, romance blossoms for Harry, Ron, Hermione and their classmates. Love is in the air, but danger lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again.

The Bowling Alley-Cat

Tom and Jerry are in a bowling alley. Both spend a lot of time sliding on the well-polished lanes. Eventually, Jerry takes up residence among the pins and Tom tries to bowl him down.

Windstorm

While spending the summer at her grandmother's farm, a girl discovers a talent for communicating with horses and tries to tame a fierce stallion.

50 Greatest Harry Potter Moments

To mark the release two weeks ago of the eighth and final movie in the series, Robbie Coltrane narrates a countdown of the movie franchise's best moments. From Harry's first meeting with Ron and Hermione aboard the Hogwarts Express through to magical mysteries.

Jurassic City

When a top-secret laboratory is unexpectedly breached, thousands of rampaging raptors are unleashed on Los Angeles! A black-ops unit is mobilized to contain the creatures before they cause city-wide chaos. Simultaneously, a truckload of raptors is rerouted to a nearby prison. Upon their escape, these ferocious flesh-eaters are beyond containment. This is Jurassic judgment night for smoking hot sorority girls, sinister scientists, muscle-bound military and doomed death-row inmates! It's about to get bloody in Jurassic City!

X-Men: First Class

Before Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr took the names Professor X and Magneto, they were two young men discovering their powers for the first time. Before they were arch-enemies, they were closest of friends, working together with other mutants (some familiar, some new), to stop the greatest threat the world has ever known.

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: One in a Million

Lead postal detective Oliver and his associate Shane have been doing a figurative dance with each other, swaying back and forth with the possibility of a relationship. Finally, on their first date at a romantic supper club, Shane begins wondering if it's a date or not, as she sees the contrast of their relationship next to the extraordinary dance performances of a couple who express the longing of her heart. As Norman and Rita work alongside each other, their personal relationship hits a bump in the road.

Lady Chatterley's Lover

After a crippling injury leaves her husband impotent, Lady Chatterly is torn between her love for her husband and her physical desires. With her husband's consent, she seeks out other means of fulfilling her needs.

Suck It Up

Ronnie lost her brother. Faye lost her first love. These two best friends set off on a debaucherous road trip to the mountains to get over the death of the man they both loved.

Florence Foresti fait des sketches à la Cigale

Florence Foresti lets loose on stage at La Cigale in Paris, performing with total confidence. She brings to life a gallery of sharp and hilarious characters. Drawing on the trivialities of everyday life, the comedian exposes human flaws and turns them into sparkling, unexpected situations. From waking up next to a stranger after a Saturday night out, to a compulsive liar bragging about a fake love story, and a hysterical actress, she wraps up her show by taking aim at a plastic pop idol. The immaturity of men and the frivolity of women are among her favorite themes.

The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold

Two ice skaters develop a love-hate relationship while dreaming of Olympic glory.

Harry Potter: A History Of Magic

A thrilling journey through legends, belief and folklore, this film goes behind the scenes with the British Library as they search to tell that story through objects in their collection, in an ambitious new exhibition: Harry Potter: A History Of Magic. J.K. Rowling, who is lending unseen manuscripts, drawings and drafts from her private archives (which will sit alongside treasures from the British Library, as well as original drafts and drawings from Jim Kay) talks about some of the personal items she has lent to the exhibition and gives new insight into her writing, looking at some of the objects from the exhibition that have fired her imagination.

Scooby-Doo: Agence toutou risques, vol. 1 : Le voleur de vélo

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Mara'akame's Dream

Nieri is an indigenous teenage boy from the Wixarika culture, who is being indoctrinated by his father on the path of dreaming to reach the Blue Deer and become a Marakame. However, Nieri doubts about having the gift that is necessary to become a Marakame. His real dream is to play Mexican country music and to go to Mexico City to play there with his friends.

Pardners

Rich momma's boy Wade Kingsley Jr. an Eastern dude, tries to follow in his murdered father's footsteps by returning to the West to partner up with Slim Moseley Jr.,the son of his father's former partner. Wade overcomes Slim's initial reluctance to accept him by using his fortune to buy a prize cow and new car to help Slim in his job as foreman on the Kingsley family ranch, currently under siege by a gang of outlaws called "masked raiders." Wade generously tries to pay off the ranch's mortgage with $15,000 of his own money, but unfortunately neither "pardner" realizes that respected banker Dan Hollis, the son of their fathers' murderer, is the leader of the gang.

Hellboy

In the final days of World War II, the Nazis attempt to use black magic to aid their dying cause. The Allies raid the camp where the ceremony is taking place, but not before they summon a baby demon who is rescued by Allied forces and dubbed "Hellboy". Sixty years later, Hellboy serves the cause of good rather than evil as an agent in the Bureau of Paranormal Research & Defense, along with Abe Sapien - a merman with psychic powers, and Liz Sherman - a woman with pyrokinesis, protecting America against dark forces.

Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods

The events of Battle of Gods take place some years after the battle with Majin Buu, which determined the fate of the entire universe. After awakening from a long slumber, Beerus, the God of Destruction is visited by Whis, his attendant and learns that the galactic overlord Frieza has been defeated by a Super Saiyan from the North Quadrant of the universe named Goku, who is also a former student of the North Kai. Ecstatic over the new challenge, Goku ignores King Kai's advice and battles Beerus, but he is easily overwhelmed and defeated. Beerus leaves, but his eerie remark of "Is there nobody on Earth more worthy to destroy?" lingers on. Now it is up to the heroes to stop the God of Destruction before all is lost.

Hotel Transylvania 2

When the old-old-old-fashioned vampire Vlad arrives at the hotel for an impromptu family get-together, Hotel Transylvania is in for a collision of supernatural old-school and modern day cool.

The Gabby Douglas Story

The true story of Gabby Douglas who becomes the first African American to be named Individual All-Around Champion in artistic gymnastics at the Olympic Games.

Hornblower: Duty

Admiral Pellew interrupts Hornblower's wedding reception and tasks him to locate a British ship which has disappeared off the French coast, where Napoleon's troops are engaged in covert activities.

Training Wheels

When Margo, Edith, and Agnes chase after an ice cream truck, little Agnes struggles to keep up and takes a tumble while pedaling her bike. Seeing her disappointment, the Minions spring into action to lift her spirits. Using their quirky ingenuity, they construct a unicorn-themed motorcycle to help Agnes ride in style. With her new wheels, Agnes embarks on a whimsical and heartwarming ride through town, showcasing the Minions’ unwavering dedication to bringing joy to the girls’ lives. This short captures the charm of teamwork, creativity, and pure delight.

Batman: Strange Days

A lost tale from Batman's past, the Dark Knight tracks a strange giant to the mysterious lair of Hugo Strange.

Violent Blood Bath

A notoriously harsh French judge, vacationing at a luxury resort, finds his holiday interrupted when a mysterious killer begins murdering those in and around the hotel.

Good Guys Go to Heaven, Bad Guys Go to Pattaya

Franky and Krimo dream of leaving the grey grime of their neighborhood behind and of traveling to the famous and diabolical Thai beach resort of Pattaya. To get there cheaply, the two friends have the crazy idea of registering, unbeknownst to him, the local little person for the Thai Dwarf Boxing World Championship. But what was supposed to be a dream vacation will transform into the most insane and dangerous adventure of their lives.

Break Up Man

BREAK UP MAN is an odd couple road movie and tells the story of Henri, who works for a break up agency in Berlin and on behalf of those who want to separate themselves from their future “ex”-partners. To complete his most important mission he is confronted with an unwanted partner, Toto, who spoils more or less everything and makes Henri’s life a nightmare.

The DUFF

Bianca's universe turns upside down when she learns that her high school refers to her as a ‘DUFF' (Designated Ugly Fat Friend). Hoping to erase that label, she enlists the help of a charming jock and her favorite teacher. Together they'll face the school's mean girl and remind everyone that we are all someone's DUFF… and that's totally fine.

Horrible Bosses 2

Dale, Kurt and Nick decide to start their own business but things don't go as planned because of a slick investor, prompting the trio to pull off a harebrained and misguided kidnapping scheme.

How to Pull Out a Whale's Tooth

Vasek, 8 years old boy is desperate to find a new "father" for his mother.

Cats Don't Have Vertigo

Jô is kicked out of home by his father on his birthday. Having no place to go, he takes refuge in the terrace of Rose, who just lost her husband.

OT: The Movie

Focuses on the life of the singers from the first series of the Spanish reality TV talent show "Operación Triunfo" during the tour they made throughout Spain.

A Second Chance

A young girl and her coach overcome adversity to make their way into the National Australian Gymnastics Squad.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Cars fly, trees fight back, and a mysterious house-elf comes to warn Harry Potter at the start of his second year at Hogwarts. Adventure and danger await when bloody writing on a wall announces: The Chamber Of Secrets Has Been Opened. To save Hogwarts will require all of Harry, Ron and Hermione's magical abilities and courage.

In the Line of Duty 4

Two detectives who are up to their necks in trouble and in each other's face, as they try to shut down a drug-trafficking scheme that could be connected with international ties to organized crime. But in the midst of their investigation, innocent immigrant dock worker Luk Wan-Ting gets caught up in the mix when he witnesses the murder of an intelligence operative and is framed for the crime.

Shark

His first girlfriend was hit by a car. His second girlfriend fell off a cliff. His wife has come prepared.

El Conejo

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Nada Siempre

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Carmen and the Wooden Spoon

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O Fim de Arsênio Godard

In 1883, in Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian Navy rebelled against the country's government (an episode known as the Navy Revolt). Six months of intense fighting caused incalculable material and human losses. Inside one of the Navy ships, a deserter is captured. The commander punishes the French mercenary with the most unlikely of punishments: the torture of silence.

Teddy, the Little Bear

It is a very stormy day today. Nevertheless Teddy is visiting his friends. Grummel, the old grumpy bear gives him his umbrella, because on such a stormy day it will probably begin to rain. So thinks Mo, the Kangaroo, and gives an umbrella to her daughter Mi, who wants to go with Teddy. But the umbrella disturbs Mi when jumping. Thus she stretches it - and was carried off by the wind. First Mi enjoyed the situation, but after a short while she wants to come back to the ground. Teddy called all his friends. And together they have an idea.

Bloom,

hololive IDOL PROJECT 1st Live. Bloom, is a live concert held by Hololive on February 17th, 2021 online featuring select members from Hololive Japan. It was held at Tokyo Garden Theater with no live audience. Members who performed on stage: Hololive 0th Gen. Roboco Sakura Miko Hololive 1st Gen. Yozora Mel Shirakami Fubuki Natsuiro Matsuri Aki Rosenthal Hololive 2nd Gen. Minato Aqua Murasaki Shion Nakiri Ayame Yuzuki Choco Oozora Subaru Hololive GAMERS Shirakami Fubuki Ookami Mio Hololive 3rd Gen. Usada Pekora Uruha Rushia Shiranui Flare Shirogane Noel Houshou Marine Hololive 4th Gen. Amane Kanata Tokoyami Towa Hololive 5th Gen. Yukihana Lamy Shishiro Botan Omaru Polka

The Penguins of Madagascar: New to the Zoo

The madcap pack of Penguins and everyone's favourite lemur, King Julien star in episodes which each introduce a new character to the zoo. Episodes included are: In The Line Of Doody, The Big Squeeze, Out Of The Groove, Skorka!, The Red Squirrel, Jiggles, Untouchable and Cat's Cradle.

The Hussites

What if the events in a key era in our history were actually completely different than what our history textbooks try to tell us? What if Master Jan Hus didn't even get warm in Constance, let alone burn up? What if Jan Zizka had more than one healthy eye? This animated comedy from director Pavel Koutský playfully breaks the myths about the Hussite era as the pedestal of history is occupied not by preachers and military leaders but by two unbelievable scatterbrains, who become the heroes of their time against their will.

Mayakovsky Laughs

This little-seen and little-discussed film combines animation with self-reflexive, live action segments to embody the anarchic, satiric spirit of the poet and playwright Vladimir Mayakovsky (1893-1930). The film also showcases Sergei Yuktevich's fondness for formal experimentation. It is nominally adapted from Mayakovsky's play "The Bedbug" and his screenplay "Forget All About the Fireplace."

Afternoon Class

Drowsiness washes over me during the afternoon class. My head gets heavier as I try to stay awake in an afternoon class.

Object Conversation

A series of source objects are presented, defined, demonstrated, discussed, spoken about, juxtaposed and progressively re-invented during the course of a multi-layered visual and aural "conversation".

Real Inside

Hopeful job candidate Buck Boom is dynamic, forceful, confident and creative. But can he convince Mr. Mudgin, the personnel manager, to hire him? You see, Boom is an animated character in a live-action world and Mudgin is not used to dealing with someone who is different.

Sleep Tight My Baby, Cradled in the Sky

Satomi and Yasunori are filled with happy expectations for their newborn baby Orine while driving home from a maternity hospital. However, a sudden accident strikes and Orine loses her parents. Nineteen years later, Orine is on the run from the police. While she is trying to escape, Orine is contacted by Yuri Aoshima, a member of a shady organization who offers her shelter in an unmanned experimental space station. However, Orine boards the station to find that it is not as unmanned as she thought: her mother, Satomi, is waiting for her there. As Orine and Satomi make up for their lost time together, the mysteries of Satomi's true identity, Yuri's goals, and a man called "SENSEI" who aims to take over the station continue to deepen.

Riga's Lilac

Everyone has their own emotional overwhelm regarding a bad smell. Lizete, an amateur interviewer, is eager to record the moments when it is revealed. Dealing with the topic of bad odour's influences on society, this is an animated short film for adults in the inquiring style of a documentary. The director continues to work on tragi-comic stories about our natural awkwardness while finding ourselves.

Contacts... Conflicts...

A satirical film for adults about communication problems.

Contacts... Conflicts... 2

Comic stories for adults about the problems of family life.

The Little Seed

A little girl catches floral patterns with a magic cloth and uses them to make her own pretty dresses. Every night, ants move her house from one field to the next. One day, a seed drops into her mouth and a young shoot sprouts from her navel.

Contacts... Conflicts... 3

Comic stories for adults about the problems of family life.

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Comic stories for adults about the problems of family life.

Utopia

Cartoon showing the "Utopes" - talented, unconventional, double-faced creatures. They are split by a uniformed man with a sabre - individually forced into submission by totalitarian ideology.

The Selfish

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Man in the Tunnel Alley

A mysterious man, wearing a mask with eyes on it, is unable to go anywhere because he is plugged into an electrical outlet. He sits in an alleyway while various people visit him, curious about who he is and why he is there.

ILLUSION

A wizard is concealing a secret from his partner. Although their love seems to flourish, this hidden secret prevents their relationship from progressing. Will their relationship remain this way forever?

The Firebird Riders

A satirical transformation of popular fairy tale motifs.

Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous: Hidden Adventure

After a big storm, food is scarce — and hungry dinos are everywhere. It's up to you to help the Camp Fam survive in this thrilling interactive special.

Agatha

Hoping to find a cure to his sickness - "The Professor" follows Agatha on a strange and risky journey into a forgotten but not entirely deserted urban wasteland.

Devotion

The journey of an art work until it is subject to the critics. In a foggy environment, individuals of stone emerge from earth, carrying giant books on their backs. They starts walking, going through many obstacles, in order to finally arrive in front of the Judgement.

Kiff Lore of the Ring Light

Kiff and her friends go on an adventure to destroy a ring light of immense power.

Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

The classic Roald Dahl tale gets a modern twist when Tom and Jerry enter the amazing world of Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory.

MutantLand

As the sun goes down in the dark and terrifying Mutantland, hunters are lured into a forbidden zone in their quest for food only to find themselves candidates for the main course.

Adventures in the Emerald City: The Mystery of the Great Wizard

Dolly and her friends meet the Wizard of Oz and are tasked with killing the Wicked Witch of the West.

Adventures in the Emerald City: Princess Ozma

The evil witch Mombi and the self-styled girl General Ginger have seized power in the Emerald City of Oz. The Scarecrow, along with his friends, disenchants the daughter of the last legitimate ruler of the Emerald City, Ozma, and fights for justice. And in this they are helped by the girl Dolly from Kansas, the good fairy Glinda and the scientist Woggle bug.

VeggieTales: Veggies In Space - The Fennel Frontier

Join Captain Cuke (Larry the Cucumber) and his loyal first officer, Mr. Spork (Bob the Tomato), as they embark on an out of this world adventure to bravely travel where no Veggie has ever been. The entire USS Applepies crew takes on Luntar the Looter, a power stealing space pirate, but they’re in for a big surprise when they find out what’s motivating him!

Trash Talking

A showcase of Paper Rad's individual and group creations in the form of Trash Talking, a show for kids with bizarre characters trying to find their place in the world.

This Boy Suffers from Crystallization

Ayumu, struggling with a rare condition that turns him to stone, creates a new persona for himself, but his feelings grow for his teacher, Kouya, who sees beauty in his transformation.

Das tapfere Schneiderlein

One morning, a tailor was sitting at the window sewing. A shopkeeper came by and loudly offered plum jam for sale. The little tailor spent his last penny to treat himself. But the sweet smell of plum jam attracted a lot of flies, and when the tailor struck, seven fell by the wayside. This deed seemed so remarkable to the little tailor that he made himself a belt on which it was written that he had killed seven in one go.