Night on the Galactic Railroad

Night on the Galactic Railroad

Country of Origin: Japan

Year: 1985

On the night of a cat village's Festival of the Stars, a kitten and his friend go on an celestial journey on a magical space locomotive. On that trip, they have various stops where they meet strange sights, even more unusual fellow passengers and learn some lessons of life on their trip to the terminus of the Galactic Railroad.

The Secret of NIMH

The Secret of NIMH

Don Bluth Animation

Country of Origin: USA
Year: 1982

To save her ill son, a field mouse must seek the aid of a colony of rats, with whom she has a deeper link than she ever suspected.

Felidae

Felidae

Country of Origin: Germany

Year: 1994

English dub available

Not safe for kids

After his owner relocates, the cat Francis in involved in a series of cat murders in the new neighborhood. Francis tries to solve the murder cases with others - including Claudandus, a very knowledgeable, old cat.

Robot Carnival

Robot Carnival

Country of Origin: Japan

Year 1987

9 of Japan's leading animators were asked to create a short segment that followed the theme of "Robots," for their inclusion in this film. Essentially, this "movie" is 9 short films, all independent of one another. The common element is human interaction with robots, namely the consequences of creating life with one's own hands, played in nine very different ways.

Miss Hokusai

Miss Hokusai

Country of Origin: Japan

Year: 2015

English dub available

Set in 1814, Miss Hokusai focuses on O-Ei, the daughter of famed artist Tetsuzo, better known by his pen name Hokusai, as she tries to navigate the various aspects of her life. O-Ei spends the bulk of her time assisting her divorced father who cares about his art and not much else.

The Congress

The Congress

Country of Origin: France, Israel

Year: 2013

Not for kids

An aging, out-of-work actress accepts one last job, though the consequences of her decision affect her in ways she didn't consider.

Gen¹³

Gen¹³

Country of Origin: USA
Year: 2000

Caitlin Fairchild, is a teenager who is offered a place in an institute for gifted children. She soon learns that the school isn't really a school, but rather a military project to turn children with a special genetic structure into super soldiers.