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Shows like Avatar: The Last Airbender and Phineas & Ferb might have been made for kids, but that doesn’t mean adults couldn’t love them too.
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Children’s entertainment, to put it simply, is created to entertain children. Multiple cable channels blast kids’ programs 24 hours a day, streaming services have got their own sections dedicated to the youths, and even YouTube has dived into providing child-friendly content, launching its own separate app specifically for them. And with annoying characters, a nauseating amount of colors, and music that’ll surely linger in your head, it seems that adults, be it parents, older siblings, babysitters, etc., frequently turn their heads away from the age-appropriate extravaganza blaring from the television screen. But every so often there comes a made-for-kids television series that grown-ups can sit through and maybe even, dare we say it, enjoy.
From Shrek’s compensating joke to Hercules’ jab at “that Oedipus thing,” kid’s cartoons have, for years, slipped in a joke or two to get adult companions laughing. But there are quite a handful of programs that go beyond a few jokes to satisfy the adult need for quality content, and some, title alone, may come as a surprise.
But rest assured, these kids’ programs are fun for adults as well.
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9 The Amazing World of Gumball
Cartoon Network
From 2011 to 2019, Cartoon Network ran The Amazing World of Gumball, which is currently available on Hulu and HBO Max. Following a mischievous blue cat and his adopted fish brother, Gumball was known for its unique take on animation, often mixing in CGI, stop-motion, puppetry and more. The series constantly peppered in adult jokes, whether risqué or just too complex for the child mind (cue the social justice warrior battle). Aside from being a fun, colorful kid show, it repeatedly dove into deep topics like philosophy, mental illness and intolerance.
8 Avatar: The Last Airbender
Nickelodeon
When Nickelodeon Movies pumped out a live-action adaptation of The Last Airbender, theaters were flooding with superfans. The film proudly made twice its budget and the movie was rewarded with numerous accolades…except most fans were incredibly disappointed, and some likely wanted their money back and the only awards it won were those of the Golden Raspberries.
But hopefully, nothing similar will occur in the upcoming Netflix adaptation. The Last Airbender was based on a beloved Nickelodeon cartoon, Avatar: The Last Airbender which told the story of Aang, an Airbender whose job it is to master the elements of water, earth, fire, and air with the help of his friends Katara and Sokka. Avatar appealed to older audiences for its mature themes and pristine execution. Rather than being some silly ‘ole comedy, the series touched on war, genocide, and imperialism, among other mature topics.
7 The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants
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It’s possible that at the mention of a book fair, millennials and Gen Z-ers are able to recall the sensation of strolling through a giant selection of crisp, clean paperbacks of the newest Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Chronicles of Narnia or in this case, Captain Underpants. What began as a comic series for kids turned into a 2017 animated feature with Kevin Hart and Ed Helms providing voice work.
From then, the adventures of George Beard and Harold Hutchkins made it to Netflix (though the celebrity cast did not return) in The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants. “Tra-laa-laa!” shouts the evil principal once he’s turned into a pants-less superhero whom the kids accidentally (“kinda on purpose”) hypnotized with a magical ring. The show ran for 3 seasons and had different television specials and if you, as an adult, put it on for ambience, you just might find yourself eager to know what the troublesome pair will get themselves into next.
6 Gravity Falls
Disney
Disney Channel hit the nail on the head when it created Gravity Falls, a show for people of any age, with characters of all ages to further prove this point. Gravity Falls sees Dipper and Mabel Pines, two brave and curious, albeit contrasting, 12-year-old twins. Once moving to Oregon for the summer, the two discover the town isn’t as boring as they thought it would be and in fact, it’s quite the opposite with strange secrets and even stranger inhabitants.
5 Green Eggs and Ham
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Dr. Seuss’ well-known novel is only 64 pages and has a simple premise: Guy does not want to taste I-Am-Sam’s oddly colored breakfast items. The story goes on and on with the peddler offering the same foods in different locations, only for the man to insist he is not interested. Such an easy storyline and yet Netflix stretched it into an entire series, with a second season premiering in April. Green Eggs and Ham follows the notable Guy and I-Am-Sam and introduces gobs of new characters and plot points. The show won an Emmy in 2020 and proves that there’s far more to the story than just not wanting to eat in a box, with a fox, in a house or with a mouse (spoiler alert: he won’t eat them with a goat or on a boat either).
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4 Phineas and Ferb
Disney
Phineas and Ferb have 104 days of summer vacation and rather than spending it watching TV, they devote their time outdoors — building roller coasters, climbing the Eiffel Tower, and traveling across the globe before the sun goes down.
Disney Channel’s Emmy Award-winning program ran for four seasons alongside multiple specials and two feature-length films. It followed the outlandish shenanigans of an inventive redhead and his soft-spoken British stepbrother, creators of giant contraptions for the entertainment of themselves and their neighborhood friends, all whilst their big sister Candace would snitch to their mother, only for them to never get caught. Meanwhile, their pet platypus, Perry, was said not to do much, but behind their backs, he was a crime-fighting secret agent, continually going head-to-head with the evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz.
3 SpongeBob SquarePants
Nickelodeon
Whether Mickey Mouse, Bugs Bunny or Homer Simpson, there are just some cartoon characters known to all and SpongeBob is definitely one of them. SpongeBob SquarePants has been on Nickelodeon since 1999 and is still going strong, having spawned two spinoffs, three movies with more underway, and even a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical.
While some say the show is declining in quality, the series’ first few seasons are pure gold with clever writing, humorous jokes and classic lines from “Is mayonnaise an instrument?” to “I’m ugly, and I’m proud!” that no one will ever forget.
2 A Series of Unfortunate Events
Netflix
There are 13 books in Lemony Snicket’s turbulent children’s series, A Series of Unfortunate Events. A 2004 film, starring Jim Carrey as Count Olaf, attempted to squeeze as much as it could into an hour and a half but ultimately and unsurprisingly it left out a heap of details. In 2017 Netflix said “Have no fear!” and brought each book to life, with each having two episodes, both around an hour. The show, according to the theme song, “will wreck your evening, your whole life and your day,” but still Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire’s adventuresome escapades as they struggle to get away from Count Olaf (Neil Patrick Harris) stick truly to the book in great detail and its combination of dark humor and stunning cinematography make it worthy of its three-season run and multiple Emmy nominations.
1 Teen Titans Go!
Cartoon Network
Teen Titans Go! might not have that dark edge that the original Cartoon Network series did, but still its playfulness makes for an amusing comedy show. Like other superhero based shows, Teen Titans is available for young kids with this Cartoon Network original, preteens with the 2003 series, teenagers with its DC animated universe and adults with its live action HBO show. Following Robin, Starfire, Beast Boy, Raven and Cyborg the soon-to-be 8 season show displays the more laid back homelife of the five teenagers, rather than their epic fights and battles as seen in the original cartoon. A theatrical film, titled Teen Titans Go! to the Movies debuted in 2018 and subverted the expectation of a cringe-worthy kids film, earning a 91% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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😅 But when TV is busy, that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to watch something.
There are many cartoons that are suitable for both adults and children, but here is a list of some of them 💗
1. Atlantis: The Lost World (2001)
I’m sure you’ve heard the story of the sunken city, Atlantis. So in this cartoon, a group of researchers goes in search of that same mythical state, but it turns out that it is not so easy to find it 😉 The cartoon impresses not only with its art, but also with a tense plot that will definitely surprise you 😘
2. Zootopia (2016)
Zootopia is not only a colorful story from Disney, but also a cartoon that shows you never give up! 🥰 Rabbit Judy Hopps dreamed of becoming a police officer all her life. In the end, after much training, she fulfills her dream. However, it is difficult for her to compete with her colleagues, because they are bigger and stronger. But even this does not stop her and she proves that she can cope with any task 😯
3. WALL-E (2008)
Many years ago humanity left Earth and flew into space.
Now the little robot WALL-E is the only inhabitant of the planet who cleans the planet of garbage. But he still has no idea what events await him next. Turn on this cartoon soon and find out how he will meet new friends, fly into space and even manage to bring people back to Earth 😏
4. Ratatouille (2007)
If you have talent and you can turn any garbage ( figuratively speaking) into a gourmet dish, then it’s definitely not a hindrance for you that they don’t let you into the kitchen because you are a rat. This story is about how a little rat named Remy, thanks to his stubbornness and willpower, was able to become a chef in the most fashionable restaurant in France 😎
5. Rango (2011)
Rango is the most common chameleon from the store, but one day it happens that he falls out of someone’s trunk on a highway in the middle of the desert. After that, he has to save his own life. On the way, Rango meets the town of Gryaz, where cute gophers and moles practice drunkenness, banditry, debauchery and corruption in the executive authorities.
With a fright, the chameleon pretends to be a first-class shooter, which dooms himself to fame, honor and, possibly, certain death 😱
6. Coco’s Mystery (2017)
12-year-old Miguel lives in a Mexican village in a family of shoemakers and secretly dreams of becoming a musician 🥰 He keeps it a secret because music is considered a curse in his family clan. Once, a great-grandfather left his wife for the sake of a dream, which now does not allow the boy to live in peace. However, Miguel finds a way out and goes in search of answers to the Land of the Dead, where he finds answers to all questions 😯
7. Prostokvashino (2018-…)
An old and very kind cartoon about Uncle Fyodor, who, together with his new friends — the cat Matroskin and the faithful dog Sharik — went to the village of Prostokvashino. I think you definitely watched it as a child, and now you caught a moment of nostalgia for a carefree childhood 😊 So, there is a reason to remember your childhood to the fullest! In addition to all the favorite series, in 2018 new ones were released, but with a different art.
Turn it on and enjoy the moment! 🥰
8. Monsters Inc. (2001)
Monsters do exist, we just don’t know about them. After all, their main goal is to frighten children, because children’s cry for them is a source of electricity. But everything changed in one moment, when something did not go according to plan, and Mike Wazowski and James Sullivan had to figure it out. By the way, there is also a prequel «Monsters University», which you can also check out 😋
9. Three heroes (cartoon series, 2010-…)
Russian heroes — Alyosha Popovich, Dobrynya Nikitich and Ilya Muromets. The Melnitsa film studio has released both solo cartoons about heroes and their joint adventures, which show the courage and courage of a Russian person. And I didn’t forget to add funny moments with the horse Julius (who is like Caesar) 😂
10. Shrek (2001)
Shrek is an ogre who lives in a house in a swamp and appreciates comfort. In between scaring local people, he likes to soak up the swamp, hunt slugs and experiment in the kitchen 😅 But one day, shorty, Lord Farquaad, decides to exile all the fabulous inhabitants to his cozy and lonely haven.
Naturally, they immediately begin to enrage Shrek. He decides to deal with this, but in order to free his house, he will have to save the beautiful princess from the tower, which is guarded by the dragon. But this is only the beginning of the story 😉 There are also Shrek 2, Shrek 3 and Shrek forever and ever, and even the spin-off Puss in Boots, which should also be checked out!
11. Madagascar (2005)
Several animals suddenly go missing at the New York Zoo. The culprit for this is the restless Marty, a zebra from the zoo, who dreams of getting to Africa, to freedom. And whoever really wants to, will definitely achieve his goal! That is why he, Alex the lion, Gloria the hippopotamus, Melman the giraffe and funny penguins end up on the island of Madagascar, where they will have to adapt to new conditions and test their friendship for strength 😬
Impressive already? So know that this is not the end of their journey! They still get to Africa, perform in the circus and not only, but you will learn about this in the cartoons «Madagascar 2», «Madagascar 3».
And there are spin-offs with Penguins 😏
12. Finding Nemo (2003)
One day a little fish named Nemo, whose one of the fins is sick, loses his father because he swam too far 🥺 But Marlin, Nemo’s dad, does not despair and rushes through the entire ocean on passing turtles to find his son. Turn it on quickly to find out how it all ends! And yet, this beautiful Pixar cartoon is simply a must-see if you love the sea and its inhabitants. And if you like it, there’s a sequel to Finding Dory 😋
13. Hunting season (2006)
The hunting season begins when sloppy deer Elliot gets under the wheels of a hunter and unconsciously drives to the city on the hood of a jeep 😂 There he meets a bear who grew up in comfort and in general does not know what wildlife is. But if you contacted Elliot, then definitely expect «trouble» 😅 The story of these two stretched over four films, but it’s definitely worth your time!
14. The Secret Life of Pets (2016)
Have you ever wondered what pets think? 🤔 Maybe everything is not as simple as it seems.
.. In the cartoon, a dog named Max is unhappy that his owner brought another dog into the house. He does not want to share territory with the rampant Duke. However, after another commotion, they both end up on the street and can’t find their way home. Watch this movie to find out what your pets are doing while you are away.
15. Kung Fu Panda (2008)
Sleepy, lazy and always hungry… No, I’m not describing the state of each of us in the morning, it’s all about panda Po. In the cartoon «Kung Fu Panda» funny Po is waiting for many adventures and dangers. For example, saving the Valley of Peace and all its inhabitants from the invincible and ruthless master Tai Lung should fall on his shoulders.
After all, he becomes a Dragon Warrior, Chosen among the best of the best, even despite his clumsiness 😅 He has a long and difficult path to the heights of kung fu mastery side by side with legendary warriors, but in the end he will be able to believe in himself 😍
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Tags ki for children aged 7
The section contains films of the film industry and animation works intended for the entertainment of children of seven years of age .
All the paintings in the lists are endowed with a positive and exciting plot that does not load the child’s mind with complex adult problems. Also, cartoons are characterized by easy drawing of characters and landscapes, which can instantly capture the attention of young viewers and chain them to the screen for a long time. And film scripts have easy comprehension and endearing characters
Although the category is recommended for the youngest audience, all the works listed here can appeal to audiences of different generations. After all, the list of films includes the famous blockbusters of the media industry, which appealed to movie fans all over the world, and not only to children.
A moviegoer who has chosen one of the projects will be able to experience the pleasure of watching with his child. Any of the masterpieces will certainly cause a storm of positive emotions and leave behind pleasant impressions, as well as a desire to re-watch this film or cartoon.
