Highlights
Animated movies have an interesting way of providing us with journeys that can enhance our imagination and keep us inspired. Here is a list of the best picks of animated movies on Hotstar that cater to all age-groups.
1) Luca
Cast: Voices of Jacob Tremblay, Jack Dylan Grazer, Emma Berman, Saverio Raimondo, Marco Barricelli, Maya Rudolph, Jim Gaffigan, Peter Sohn, Lorenzo Crisci, Marina Massironi, and Sandy Martin.
Set in the backdrop of Italian Riviera of 1959, the film Luca is the story of Luca Paguro who is voiced by Jacob Tremblay. Luca is a young sea monster who can change into a human on land. Along with his newfound friends, Alberto Scorfano (Jack Dylan Grazer) and Giulia Marcovaldo (Emma Berman), Luca sets out on a summer adventure that transforms his life forever.
Watch the movie here.
2) Moana
Cast: Voices of Dwayne Johnson, Auliʻi Cravalho, Rachel House, Temuera Morrison, Jemaine Clement, Nicole Scherzinger, and Alan Tudyk.
The film Moana is set in ancient Polynesia and follows the story of Moana, the brave daughter of a village chief. Selected by the ocean, Moana must return a magical relic to the goddess Te Fiti. When her island comes across a terrible curse, Moana sets out to find Maui who is a legendary demigod who can help her save her people.
Watch the movie here.
3) Encanto
Cast: Voices of Stephanie Beatriz, María Cecilia Botero, John Leguizamo, Mauro Castillo [es], Jessica Darrow, Angie Cepeda, Carolina Gaitán, Diane Guerrero, and Wilmer Valderrama, with Rhenzy Feliz, Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Adassa, and Maluma
Encanto is based on the story of the Madrigal family in Colombia. You will be amazed to note that they live in a magical house in a place called the Encanto. Each family member has a unique magical gift, except for Mirabel. When she finds out that their magic is fading, Mirabel takes it upon herself to figure out the reason and save her family and their home.
Watch the movie here.
4) Elemental
Cast: Voices of Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie, Ronnie del Carmen, Shila Ommi, Wendi McLendon-Covey, and Catherine O’Hara.
Elemental is a story that takes place in a world where nature’s elements come to life. The story follows Ember, a fire element, and Wade, a water element, as they bond while working to save Ember’s father Bernie’s convenience store in the city.
Watch the movie here.
5) Wish
Cast: Voices of Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine, Alan Tudyk, Angelique Cabral, Victor Garber, Natasha Rothwell, Harvey Guillén, Evan Peters, Ramy Youssef, and Jon Rudnitsky.
Wish is the story of 17-year-old Asha who makes a heartfelt wish to the stars during a challenging time. She meets a magical, living star, and thus, they fight with the ruler of the kingdom of Rosas, the sorcerer Magnifico.
Watch the movie here.
6) Bal Ganesh
Cast: Voices of Ashar Shaikh as Ganesh, Adarsh Gautam as Shiva, and Namrata Sawhney as Parvati
Bal Ganesh who is the playful son of Lord Shiva, takes on exciting adventures with his friend and companion Mooshak who is the mouse. Although Ganesh is a child, he bravely fights evil and protects the world with his wisdom and courage.
Watch the movie here.
7) Inside Out 2
Cast: Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Lewis Black, Diane Lane, and Kyle MacLachlan
Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust have been managing everything smoothly. But when Anxiety joins their team, they find themselves not sure of how to handle this unknown emotion.
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8) Coco
Cast: Voices of Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt, Alanna Ubach, Renée Victor, Ana Ofelia Murguía, and Edward James Olmos.
Young Miguel dreams that he wants to become a great musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. But he got no support from his family as they have banned music for generations. How will Miguel prove his point to his family?
Watch the movie here.
9) Raya and the Last Dragon
Cast: Voices of Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwafina, Izaac Wang, Gemma Chan, Daniel Dae Kim, and Benedict Wong.
Raya is a brave warrior who sets on a quest to find Sisu, a dragon. Sisu gave up all her powers to a magical gem. Thus, this gem was spread across the kingdom of Kumandra, creating division among its people.
Watch the movie here.
10) Big Hero 6
Cast: Voices of Ryan Potter, Scott Adsit, Daniel Henney, T.J. Miller, Jamie Chung, Damon Wayans Jr., Genesis Rodriguez, James Cromwell, Maya Rudolph, and Alan Tudyk.
Hiro is a young robotics genius who partners with Baymax, a robot, to take revenge for his brother’s death. As the journey uncovers, Hiro’s friends become a part of the cause, thus making a team of high-tech heroes to support him in his mission.
Watch the movie here.
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