Animated Comfort Watches To Escape Into This Weekend | Femina.in

When the real world feels too loud, escape into these whimsical animated worlds. When the real world feels too loud, escape into these whimsical animated worlds.

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Over The Garden Wall (2014)
TV Show 

Two brothers get lost in a weird, spooky forest, and suddenly, their journey involves talking birds, pumpkins, and suspiciously charming frogs. Perfect for when you want to disappear somewhere else for a while.

Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
Film

A fox going through a midlife crisis, three very angry farmers, and a whole lot of trouble for Mr Fox and his family. Wes Anderson’s Fantastic Mr. Fox is stylish, funny, and just chaotic enough to make you forget the woes of life.

Gravity Falls (2012)
TV Show

Twins Dipper and Mabel Pines spend the summer with their eccentric great-uncle in the seemingly quiet town of Gravity Falls, only to discover that it is full of strange creatures, supernatural mysteries, gnomes, and government conspiracies.

Hilda (2018)
TV Show

Hilda, a fearless blue-haired girl, moves from a wilderness full of elves and giants to a bustling city packed with new friends and mysterious creatures. It’s cosy, sweet, and filled with the kind of adventures that make you wish your neighbourhood had a few more trolls.

Mirai (2018)
Film

This one’s heartwarming, emotional, and all about familial love. Disheartened after his baby sister arrives and changes his life, four-year-old Kun Ota meets people and pets from his family’s past and future, helping him become the big brother he was meant to be.

My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
Film

Sisters Satsuki and Mei, along with their father, move to the countryside to be closer to their ailing mother. Nothing particularly terrible needs to happen when you have a giant, fluffy forest spirit and a ‘Catbus' waiting to cheer you up.

My Life as a Courgette (2016)
Film

After losing his mother, Icare – nicknamed Courgette – is sent to an orphanage, where he slowly learns about friendship and trust. Sad, very sweet, and full of hope, this film’s adorable tiny stop-motion characters will definitely sneak up on your heart.

Paddington (2014)
Film

A young bear travels from Peru to London, where he is taken in by the Brown family and finds himself participating in plenty of adventures. He loves marmalade and somehow manages to cause chaos while being the politest and most lovable person in every room.

Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (2021)
Film

Marcel is a one-inch-tall shell living with his grandmother when an unexpected discovery turns him into an internet sensation and gives him hope that he could find his long-lost family. He’s tiny, wears shoes, and will somehow make you laugh and cry.

Song of the Sea (2014)
Film

Ben and his sister Saoirse, who can transform into a seal, set off on a magical quest to protect the spirit world. Inspired by Irish folklore, the film has beautiful animation and feels like being wrapped up in a slightly sad bedtime story.