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What to Watch: Animated Movies that Remind Us to be Grateful

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Thanksgiving is almost upon us and with it comes the opportunity to watch animated movies that encourage true gratitude! Look no further than these seven inspiring and heart-warming titles that the entire family can enjoy. Sit down, relax, and rewatch classics like A CHARLIE BROWN THANKSGIVING or stand-out Pixar movies like FINDING NEMO. 

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A CHARLIE BROWN THANKSGIVING

Family Family

You may think that the short Charlie Brown TV programs that show up every holiday season are just simple little movies, but they are so much more. Time after time, Charlie Brown delivers a message that’s much deeper than expected. A CHARLIE…

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INSIDE OUT

Family Family · PG

INSIDE OUT is an animated comedy about a young girl whose emotions get out of control when her family moves to San Francisco. Eleven-year-old Riley has had a joyous life in the Midwest. When Riley’s family needs to move to San Francisco,…

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RATATOUILLE

Family Family · G

RATATOUILLE opens with Remy the rat narrating his story. Instead of the cuddly Mickey Mouse, he’s a rat that most people want to avoid. But, Remy has high aspirations. He has a finely tuned taste and smell palette, can read and wants…

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THE GRINCH (2018)

Family Animated/Comedy/Fantasy · PG

THE GRINCH (2018) is a great movie about the true meaning of Christmas triumphing over alienation and materialism. The movie opens with the people of Whoville full of joy anticipating Christmas, their favorite holiday. After watching from his mountain fortress and buying…

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DESPICABLE ME

Family Comedy · PG

DESPICABLE ME is a very witty, heartfelt animated movie about an extremely sinful villain transformed by the prayers and love of three little girls. The villain named Gru, who wants to be the greatest thief in the world. He adopts three little…

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