The Lorax

The Lorax (2012) is an Illumination animated feature you can watch online on iFILM. Director Chris Renaud built it from the Dr. Seuss picture book, and the result is a bright family film about a town with no trees at all.

Twelve-year-old Ted lives in Thneedville, a place made entirely of plastic where bottled fresh air sells for a profit. The girl he likes, Audrey, has one wish: to see a real living tree. So Ted slips past the city walls to find the Once-ler, a grumpy old man who finally tells the truth. Long ago he chopped down a whole valley, ignoring the warnings of the Lorax, the orange creature who speaks for the trees. Danny DeVito voices the Lorax, with Ed Helms, Zac Efron and Taylor Swift filling out the cast.

This came from the same crew behind Despicable Me, so expect catchy songs and a quick 86-minute runtime that suits younger viewers. The message lands without a lecture: plant something before it's gone. Stream The Lorax (2012) online on iFILM.