Such movies and TV are referred to as "live-action."
Answer from Avery85 on Stack Exchangelive action noun
(in movies, etc.) action involving real people or animals, not models, or images that are drawn, or produced by computer:
It’s not always easy as you might think to tell the difference between live action and an animated film.
a live-action movie
Source: Cambridge Dictionary — live action
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The Best Non Animated Children, Teen and Family Movies of all Time
Two siblings who are forbidden to bring animals home secretly take in stray dogs at an abandoned hotel, thus creating an ideal shelter by transforming the hotel into an incredible paradise for dogs.DirectorThor FreudenthalStarsEmma RobertsJake T.
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Quora
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What do you call a movie that is not animated? - Quora
Answer (1 of 4): A photograph. Okay, kidding aside, the term for a non-animated movie or TV show is "live action." It's a rather awkward and ungainly term, which is why you don't typically hear it unless you're discussing animation. Case in point, when posters for The Rocketeer started circulat...
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Such movies and TV are referred to as "live-action."
live action noun
(in movies, etc.) action involving real people or animals, not models, or images that are drawn, or produced by computer:
It’s not always easy as you might think to tell the difference between live action and an animated film.
a live-action movie
Source: Cambridge Dictionary — live action
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You might just say I prefer movies that aren't animated, or movies with live actors.
The other sense of animated could interfere with its use to mean with cartoon characters.
Friday We're In Love
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The Best Non-Animated Family Movies - Friday We're In Love
January 7, 2025 - The 100 best non-animated family movies. From new releases to classics, these are the best movies perfect for family movie nights!
Reddit
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r/MovieSuggestions on Reddit: Non-animated family movies that are actually watchable for adults?
April 30, 2025 -
So basically, entertaining enough for kids, but also have something that the adults can get out of. Not too kiddy, not too grown-up.
Kristen Hewitt
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30 Awesome Non-Animated Movies for Kids - Kristen Hewitt
July 9, 2018 - We started with the non-animated films this summer as well. My boys are 5 and 3 and they love the Free Willy and Dolphin Tale movies…and also the Annie (remake)
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Family movies (non-animated)
Non-animated / somewhat animated family movies that are good (and appropriate) sorted by my own age rating opinions (from ages 0-9)
Mykidsmademebuyit
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Non Animated Family Movies
April 24, 2024 - My kids love family movie nights! I've spent so much time trying to find family-friendly movies that we ALL enjoy. While we love animated movies (Inside Out, Moana, Shrek and Toy Story to name a few), my oldest is 11 so she is frequently bored with many of those films.
Yahoo!
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Classic Non-Animated Family Movies for Movie Night
December 27, 2022 - Maybe you’ve already made your way through the new releases or you’re looking to introduce your family to some of your favorite childhood memories, here are some of the best family movies around. We love animated movies as much as the next kid but sometimes you want to see live human beings on the screen. Your kids are sure to love this collection of non-animated movies.
Baby-mac
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Best Kids movies: Non animated for ages 4 and up — BabyMac
Napoleon (Australian and super cute), Storm Boy (super classic!), 7 Little Australians ( which is a series on DVD from the 1970’s but still holds up), Secondhand Lions ( great)! Animated kids after 13 years has brought me to the point of never wanting to see a talking animal EVER again! ... Bedtime Stories and Inkheart are two we had for family movie night that everyone enjoyed.
Filmschool WTF
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Top 100 Best Kids Movies Of All time (Non-Animated) | Filmschool WTF
Keeping this in mind we made here a list of 100 Most popular kids films that are not animated. These Non animated kids movies are good to watch with family or friends.
Happy Mothering
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Best Non-Animated Family Movies on Netflix - Happy Mothering
October 26, 2024 - List of the best non-animated family movies on Netflix. Kept up to date with new releases. Great family movie night ideas.
Bogleheads.org
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Movies for kids between 8-12 (not animated) - Bogleheads.org
I would also add National Treasure and McFarland USA. ... Andre Mary Poppins The Music Man Sound of Music Cinderella (recent live action version) Enchanted (which is mostly not animated) The Princess Bride The Parent Trap (the newer one is better) Home Alone Mrs.
Reddit
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r/MovieSuggestions on Reddit: Non-Animated Movies for 5yr old Boy Recommendations
January 17, 2024 -
Been through all the classic and modern animated movies on the streaming platforms. Looking for movie recommendations for my 5 year old son that aren’t animated. He recently watched The Alvin Chipmunk movies and Woody Woodpecker movies and liked those.
Feel like he would like The Goonies or 3 Ninja movies, but not sure if those are quite yet age appropriate?
Thanks in advance!
YouTube
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12 Best Non-Animated Disney Movies - YouTube
April 26, 2017 - There are so many amazing Disney movies, that sometimes, it’s hard to remember that they’re not all animated. In this episode of Daily List, I’m going to lis...
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Sunshine Whispers
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The Best Family Movies that Aren't Animated Movies - Sunshine Whispers
November 19, 2020 - I’ve put together a great list of the best family movies that aren’t animated movies. These are movies that your little ones will still love, even if they don’t have animation. Here are the best-non animated movies for family movie night.
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Thought Catalog
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Disney’s 9 Best Non-Animated Movies, Ranked | Thought Catalog
January 19, 2025 - From swashbuckling action films to self-referential whodunit mysteries, here are some of the greatest non-animated movies we’ve seen from Walt Disney Studios yet, ranked in order from worst to best.