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The 25 All-TIME Best Animated Films

They've enthralled or terrified generations of kids, and now they're giant worldwide blockbusters. So what are the best animated features of all time? Using an obscure system of weights and measures, TIME's Richard Corliss has compiled and annotated the countdown, from No. 25 (Lady and the Tramp) to No. 1 (see for yourself). Are your favorites on the list? Let the great debate commence; we know it'll be animated.

The Top 10 Animated Movies

By Richard Corliss | June 23, 2011 | +

TIME movie critic Richard Corliss talks about his choices for the 10 best animated features of all time, from Finding Nemo to Pinocchio

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