An American Tail (1986)

A young mouse named Fievel and his family decide to migrate to America, a "land without cats," at the turn of the 20th century. But somehow, Fievel ends up in the New World alone and must fend off not only the felines he never thought he'd have to deal with again but also the loneliness of being away from home.

Genres: Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Drama, Family

What to watch after An American Tail

• All Dogs Go to Heaven (1989) — Same subject: villain, good versus evil
• Anastasia (1997) — Don Bluth directed both
• American Graffiti (1973) — Same feel: emotional, optimistic
• The Secret of NIMH (1982) — Same subject: mouse, villain
• The Fox and the Hound (1981) — Same feel: emotional, sad
• Gremlins (1984)