The 30 Best Animated Movies on Netflix, According to Critics On 5/11/21 at 7:00 AM EDT Animated movies have grown up in recent decades and cartoons' status now rivals those of their live-action counterparts. Whether you are looking for arthouse anime or a super-slick CGI, Netflix has cartoon movies covered on its dedicated genre, via code 4698. The Mitchells vs. The Machines (2021) A girl begins a road trip with her family to start film school when the robot apocalypse arrives. Rotten Tomatoes' critical consensus states: "Eye-catching and energetic, The Mitchells vs the Machines delivers a funny, feel-good story that the whole family can enjoy."