10 R-Rated Animated Movies That Are Untouchable 10/10s (#3 Shocked Us)

Movieweb assembled a list of R-rated animated films it calls "untouchable 10/10s," arguing these rare entries challenge the stereotype that animation is only for children. The piece frames such movies as unruly, unforgettable examples of what the medium can do when it abandons a family-friendly filter.

The article emphasizes that these films typically avoid relying on shock value or cheap thrills, instead using animation to deliver work that is raw, biting, and emotionally devastating. It also notes that studios are often hesitant to finance R-rated animation, which makes the ones that reach audiences stand out.

Titles highlighted include Anomalisa (stop-motion used to underscore isolation), Team America: World Police (puppet satire), A Scanner Darkly (rotoscope animation matched to themes of surveillance and addiction), South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut, American Pop, Waking Life, Flee (an animated documentary with an unusual awards history), Perfect Blue, and Waltz with Bashir.