9 (2009)

In a post-apocalyptic world, small ragdoll-like creations must survive the remnants of humanity’s machines. Dark, strange, and beautifully animated, 9 treats its young viewers like thinkers, not children. The visuals are haunting, the atmosphere moody, and the message clear: creation and destruction are two sides of the same spark. It’s a short, soulful story about legacy and survival. Teens drawn to art and philosophy will love it.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½