The 10 best stop-motion movies to watch online

In addition to conventional films with real actors, cinema is also distinguished by the richness of stories told through animation. Over the years, a variety of technologies have been used in the creation of animated films, encompassing a variety of forms and styles.

A particularly intriguing animation technique is stop motion, which brings articulated dolls or clay models to life. “Stop motion” involves the capture of a series of still images, played in rapid succession to create movement.

We have therefore listed the 10 best films that use the stop motion technique present on the main streaming platforms.

Available to Disney+ subscribers.

Under the direction of Henry Selick and produced by Tim Burton, “The Nightmare Before Christmas” is a stop motion musical animation that tells a peculiar and dark Christmas story.

The plot takes place in Halloween Town, where Jack Skellington, the King of Halloween, gets bored of the annual routine. However, when he accidentally discovers the Christmas portal, he becomes obsessed with this holiday.

However, his misinterpretation of the Christmas spirit leads him to convince the inhabitants of his town to create a terrifying version of Christmas.

Available to Disney+ subscribers.

Another film directed by Henry Selick and produced by Tim Burton, “James and the Giant Peach” is an adaptation of the book of the same name by Roald Dahl. The film mixes live-action elements with stop-motion animation.

The play tells the story of James, an orphaned English boy who lives with his evil aunts. His great adventure begins when he befriends the insects that live inside a giant peach and sets off with them on a journey to New York.

Available to Netflix subscribers.

The result of the collaboration between two of the largest animation studios in the world, the British Aardman Animations and the American DreamWorks, “Chicken Run” combines social satire, comedy and adventure. Directed by Peter Lord and Nick Park, this film is Aardman’s first foray into the world of animated features.

In the plot, Ginger, the leader of the chickens, is determined to escape from the chicken farm where she and her colleagues are held captive. The situation becomes even more complicated when the farm purchases an automated machine called the “Pie Machine”.

Available to HBO Max subscribers.

Directed by Tim Burton and Mike Johnson, “Corpse Bride” presents a truly unique love story, full of elements typical of Burton’s work. The voice cast includes Johnny Depp, Emily Watson and Helena Bonham Carter.

The film follows an awkward young man who is about to marry a girl from a traditional family. During the wedding rehearsal, the boy sticks the engagement ring on the root of a tree. However, he accidentally marries the corpse bride, who takes him to the underworld.

Available to HBO Max subscribers.

Another adaptation of a Roald Dahl book that appears on this list, “The Fantastic Mr. Fox” into an animated film directed by famous director Wes Anderson.

In the plot, Mr. Raposo promised his wife that he would leave his life as a chicken thief when they had a child. However, after years of peaceful living, his animal instincts return when his new home is near a farm.

In the original dub, names like George Clooney (Mr. Fox) and Meryl Streep (Mrs. Fox) make up the cast.

Available to Disney+ subscribers.

Another stop-motion animation directed by Tim Burton, “Frankenweenie” is a fun parody of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein.” This film is actually a remake of a live-action short film of the same name, originally directed by Burton himself.

In the story, Victor is devastated when his dog, Sparky, is killed by a car. However, inspired by a science lesson, the boy builds a machine that uses electricity to resurrect the dog.

The experiment works; however, his secret is discovered by other children. Thus, a series of dead animals are resurrected, generating monsters that terrorize the neighborhood.

Available to Star+ subscribers.

Wes Anderson returned to the world of stop motion animation with “Isle of Dogs.” The original voice cast includes several famous actors, such as Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Jeff Goldblum, Scarlett Johansson, Tilda Swinton, Ken Watanabe, Greta Gerwig, Frances McDormand and Harvey Keitel.

In the plot, due to a canine flu epidemic, all the dogs in a fictional city in Japan are banished to a nearby island, full of garbage.

Available to Netflix subscribers.

This British stop motion animated film is an anthology that tells three different stories set in the same house. Each story features different characters, universes and themes, ranging from psychological horror, drama and comedy.

The film is produced by Netflix, in collaboration with Nexus Studios.

Available to Netflix subscribers.

The prestigious Guillermo del Toro directed this reinterpretation of “The Adventures of Pinocchio”, by Carlo Collodi. The work was acclaimed by specialized critics and received several awards, including the Oscar for best animated film.

Produced by Netflix, the film features the classic story of Pinocchio in a plot set in fascist Italy during the interwar period.

Available to Netflix subscribers.

Another Henry Selick film that will appear on this list, ” features a screenplay written by Selick and Jordan Peele (the director of such films as “Get Out,” “Us” and “No! Don’t Look!”).

In the premise, two demons make a pact with a teenager who loves punk rock so they can escape the underworld and enjoy life on Earth.

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