Epic
A visually lush, fast-paced fantasy adventure that balances family drama with tiny-scale battles, offering an easy-watch experience with emotional warmth.
Warm, earnest, brisk · about grief and family · animated
Onward
A bright, funny quest that sneaks up on you and ends in a genuine, tearful hug about brothers and loss.
About 2020 animated film directed by Dan Scanlon
Genres fantasy
Directed by Dan Scanlon
Written by Dan Scanlon, C. S. Anderson
Music Mychael Danna, Jeff Danna
Runtime 103 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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