It is widely known that Pixar creates impeccable movies that appeal to people of all ages. While the studio may seem to solely target younger kids, Pixar's motion pictures elicit responses from all viewers that tug at their heartstrings. Countless times after watching a Pixar movie, the audience will have to wipe away a few tears. In no specific order, here are a few Pixar movies that are top-notch at leaving the watcher in an emotional state.

1. Finding Nemo

With the plot line being about a fearful clown-fish father on a mission to find his son with his amnesiac fish friend, this movie is arguably one of Pixar's greatest works. You can't help but to feel immensely sympathetic towards Nemo's dad as he engages on a crazy adventure, enduring many different adversities along the way. "Finding Nemo" poses as a heartwarming story about a father who refuses to give up on his son. His dedication and persistence to get his son back makes for an inspiring story that is sure to have you getting in touch with your emotions.

2. Inside Out

Although this particular movie was released in the summer of 2015, its storyline is developed so intricately that, throughout the entire movie, you experience a wide range of emotions. Sometimes you'll be overly joyous (no pun intended as the main character's name is Joy), and sometimes you'll find yourself enveloped in a tear-filled abyss. Thankfully, however, one is left incredibly satisfied and shedding a few tears just because of how cute the ending is. For a movie about how the five major human emotions control the mindset of a young girl, Pixar really created a beautiful piece with this one.

3. Toy Story 3

The "Toy Story" franchise has been one of Pixar's most successful creations. Being a motion picture about what toys do behind our backs, it really gives off some of the most important messages. "Toy Story 3" in particular, while many thought it would be one sequel too many, adequately outlines the inevitable process of growing up and having to leave certain comforts behind. The end of this movie has one going through a roller coaster of emotions, from thinking the toys have a grim ending to feeling a lot of empathy during the last scene. This movie has you tearing up over toys, just think about that. That's how you know Pixar did it well.

4. Monsters, Inc.

This movie is certainly one of the classics. I guarantee you it would be hard to find someone who did not like "Monsters, Inc." I'm sure it was most people's favorite childhood movie. If you really think about it, this movie's storyline is probably one of the most memorable. Monsters who scare kids for a living and use their screams as the energy source -- can't get much more original than that. However, Pixar goes the extra mile to create a plot just as intricate and emotional as they're known for. Who knew you would feel such strong emotions toward animated monsters? It's safe to say the last scene, where Sully finally sees Boo again, gets everyone, every time.

5. Up

Last but certainly not least, there's "Up." This is definitely one of my all-time favorite Pixar movies. Everything about this movie paves the way for the audience's satisfaction. It includes all different cinematic elements -- from comedy, to drama, to sorrow, then finally to pure joy. Every aspect of "Up" is beautifully done, especially in the way it creates a relatable love story within the plotline. Even in the way the old man, Mr. Fredricksen, starts out as a grumpy old man yet ends up becoming super close with the little kid with whom he had this incredible adventure with. This movie accurately shows the role that hope, devotion, faith, and compassion all play in this crazy adventure of life. Pixar does it again (and extremely successfully) with this motion picture. If you ask me, it's impossible to remain completely tear-free throughout the duration of "Up."

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Overall, thank you, Pixar. Thank you for the heartfelt moments and thank you for all the tears. You've created some beautiful masterpieces of movies that have sent incredibly essential life lessons to us all. Now, who said animated movies were just for kids again?