they don’t even have real
flesh-and-blood characters so why do so
many cartoons get the tears flowing
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top 10
saddest animated movie moments good luck
not tearing up for this list we’ve
disqualified anime movies because there
are so many sad moments that genre can
have its own list
number ten Sully says goodbye to boo
Monsters Inc you can’t see her again
that’s the way it has to be Disney and
Pixar are experts in the art of animated
heartbreaking and here’s Exhibit A well
it’s a long Kid
after forming an unexpected friendship
with a pint-sized little girl he calls
boo Sully the big blue monster must
eventually say goodbye kid he has to go
when Boo opens the closet door expecting
Sully to be there and finds only clothes
she learns her first difficult life
lesson sometimes goodbyes can be forever
number nine little foots mother dies the
Land Before Time
the best cartoon speak to both the joys
and the fears of childhood and few
things terrify a child more than the
thought of losing their mother though
she’s able to save her son from dangers
like predators or earthquakes
littlefoot’s mom cannot save herself
while her death breaks the heart she
does leave behind profound words of
advice that’s right
it whispers crossly number eight the
death of Optimus Prime
transformers I fear the wounds are fatal
it’s awesome robots engaging in awesome
battles while taking on awesome shapes
but even giant robots can punch you in
the gut with sadness
during a battle with Decepticon leader
Megatron Optimus Prime is fatally
injured when the dying optimus passes on
the matrix and his light flickers out
11-year old boys who just want to see
some robotic ass-kicking get a catch in
their throats I should be one with the
matrix number seven Beast almost dies
Beauty and the Beast
this French fairy tale is all about
discovering the true self that lies
buried within a person’s outer shell
this mirror will show you anything
anything you wish to see after his
battle with the ghastly Gaston beast
appears near death and the confessions
he and Belle make grab hold of the
heartstrings if only I had gotten here
sooner
fortunately beasts death is averted by
Belle’s last-minute declaration of love
which both breaks the monsters in
Chapman and saves his life
number 6 Todd gets left behind
the Fox and the Hound though this
animated flick is named for the
relationship between Todd and copper the
bond between the Fox and widow tweed is
equally strong it’s a baby fox tweet
adopts baby Todd as a pet when he’s
orphaned and he lives with her at her
home but eventually her neighbor
threatens the now grown Fox and she has
no choice but to return him to the wild
despite the pain this causes them both
number five Superman
The Iron Giant The Iron Giant is a
living weapon of mass destruction that
crashes to earth with no recollection of
his mission he soon befriends a young
boy who sees past his scary exterior and
teaches the robot a valuable lesson
you’re a good guy super me we make our
own destiny you don’t have to be in the
films ironic and tearful climax the
Giants ultimate sacrifice proves he may
have been born a villain but in death
he’s a hero
number four Bambi’s mother gets shot
Bambi mammy quick the thicket movie
audiences in 1942 were not prepared for
a cartoon to pack this kind of emotional
wallop as a young fawn Bambi’s contend
to spend much of his time with his
adoring mother that is until one fateful
winter’s night though Bambi’s mother is
shot off screen by a hunter that may
have made it even more traumatizing for
children and adults mother and Bambi’s
forlorn cry will forever be part of pop
culture number 3 Ellie and Carl this is
your life up old age tends to be ignored
by animation which is one reason why up
is so unique in its first five nearly
wordless minutes it encapsulates the
entire married life of Carl and Ellie
we almost feel like we’re their most
intimate friends so when Ellie passes
away as they’re about to embark upon the
trip they’ve always dreamed of we feel
the pain and loss as deeply as Carl
number two the end Toy Story 3 a story
of friendship growing up and being true
to yourself each of the Toy Story movies
has a tear your heart out moment you
guarantee it buzz what else can we see
well whatever happens at least we’ll all
be together in the first it’s when buzz
finds out he’s just a toy
in the second it’s Jesse’s story of her
owner outgrowing her choose my whole
world but the kicker is the moment that
caps off the franchise college-bound
Andy must pass on his cherished old
friends to a new playmate you think you
can take care of him for me okay
number one the death of the king of
Pride Rock The Lion King
mufasa was a benevolent king beloved by
all especially his cub Simba
but his jealous brother scar will stop
at nothing to steal the throne he’ll
even murder his own flesh and blood
mufasa’s death is doubly tragic not only
his symbol lost his dad he also thinks
he’s responsible for the death it
weren’t for you you’d still be alive
it’s his heartbreaking cry that hits us
on a primal level and makes us break
down every time do you agree with our
list which animated movie moments have
you reaching for the tissues for more
top tens about your favorite films be
sure to subscribe to watchmojo.com
flesh-and-blood characters so why do so
many cartoons get the tears flowing
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top 10
saddest animated movie moments good luck
not tearing up for this list we’ve
disqualified anime movies because there
are so many sad moments that genre can
have its own list
number ten Sully says goodbye to boo
Monsters Inc you can’t see her again
that’s the way it has to be Disney and
Pixar are experts in the art of animated
heartbreaking and here’s Exhibit A well
it’s a long Kid
after forming an unexpected friendship
with a pint-sized little girl he calls
boo Sully the big blue monster must
eventually say goodbye kid he has to go
when Boo opens the closet door expecting
Sully to be there and finds only clothes
she learns her first difficult life
lesson sometimes goodbyes can be forever
number nine little foots mother dies the
Land Before Time
the best cartoon speak to both the joys
and the fears of childhood and few
things terrify a child more than the
thought of losing their mother though
she’s able to save her son from dangers
like predators or earthquakes
littlefoot’s mom cannot save herself
while her death breaks the heart she
does leave behind profound words of
advice that’s right
it whispers crossly number eight the
death of Optimus Prime
transformers I fear the wounds are fatal
it’s awesome robots engaging in awesome
battles while taking on awesome shapes
but even giant robots can punch you in
the gut with sadness
during a battle with Decepticon leader
Megatron Optimus Prime is fatally
injured when the dying optimus passes on
the matrix and his light flickers out
11-year old boys who just want to see
some robotic ass-kicking get a catch in
their throats I should be one with the
matrix number seven Beast almost dies
Beauty and the Beast
this French fairy tale is all about
discovering the true self that lies
buried within a person’s outer shell
this mirror will show you anything
anything you wish to see after his
battle with the ghastly Gaston beast
appears near death and the confessions
he and Belle make grab hold of the
heartstrings if only I had gotten here
sooner
fortunately beasts death is averted by
Belle’s last-minute declaration of love
which both breaks the monsters in
Chapman and saves his life
number 6 Todd gets left behind
the Fox and the Hound though this
animated flick is named for the
relationship between Todd and copper the
bond between the Fox and widow tweed is
equally strong it’s a baby fox tweet
adopts baby Todd as a pet when he’s
orphaned and he lives with her at her
home but eventually her neighbor
threatens the now grown Fox and she has
no choice but to return him to the wild
despite the pain this causes them both
number five Superman
The Iron Giant The Iron Giant is a
living weapon of mass destruction that
crashes to earth with no recollection of
his mission he soon befriends a young
boy who sees past his scary exterior and
teaches the robot a valuable lesson
you’re a good guy super me we make our
own destiny you don’t have to be in the
films ironic and tearful climax the
Giants ultimate sacrifice proves he may
have been born a villain but in death
he’s a hero
number four Bambi’s mother gets shot
Bambi mammy quick the thicket movie
audiences in 1942 were not prepared for
a cartoon to pack this kind of emotional
wallop as a young fawn Bambi’s contend
to spend much of his time with his
adoring mother that is until one fateful
winter’s night though Bambi’s mother is
shot off screen by a hunter that may
have made it even more traumatizing for
children and adults mother and Bambi’s
forlorn cry will forever be part of pop
culture number 3 Ellie and Carl this is
your life up old age tends to be ignored
by animation which is one reason why up
is so unique in its first five nearly
wordless minutes it encapsulates the
entire married life of Carl and Ellie
we almost feel like we’re their most
intimate friends so when Ellie passes
away as they’re about to embark upon the
trip they’ve always dreamed of we feel
the pain and loss as deeply as Carl
number two the end Toy Story 3 a story
of friendship growing up and being true
to yourself each of the Toy Story movies
has a tear your heart out moment you
guarantee it buzz what else can we see
well whatever happens at least we’ll all
be together in the first it’s when buzz
finds out he’s just a toy
in the second it’s Jesse’s story of her
owner outgrowing her choose my whole
world but the kicker is the moment that
caps off the franchise college-bound
Andy must pass on his cherished old
friends to a new playmate you think you
can take care of him for me okay
number one the death of the king of
Pride Rock The Lion King
mufasa was a benevolent king beloved by
all especially his cub Simba
but his jealous brother scar will stop
at nothing to steal the throne he’ll
even murder his own flesh and blood
mufasa’s death is doubly tragic not only
his symbol lost his dad he also thinks
he’s responsible for the death it
weren’t for you you’d still be alive
it’s his heartbreaking cry that hits us
on a primal level and makes us break
down every time do you agree with our
list which animated movie moments have
you reaching for the tissues for more
top tens about your favorite films be
sure to subscribe to watchmojo.com
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