The film character is a structural component of the film. The basic feature of the film is the image in motion. Leading among children is an animated film as it introduces children to an unexperienced world full of fun and adventure. By analyzing animated films: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, Brave and Inside Out, I will determine the relationship between the portrayal of characters in animated films and their characteristics. Although in real life people are often guided by a a saying: „A suit doesn't make a man“, I have concluded that the film art of animated films is entirely a servant of external portrayal as an important component of the representation of a particular character. The film image describes the character exactly as he is and leaves little room for imagination. Each character analyzed in this paper showed a complete connection between internal and external characterization. In general, film animators use this to complete the very rich emotional life of the characters. Although characterization is written directly and openly in literary works, the film uses many other features of creative design, such as music, body movements, color, clothing, and more. Music is inextricably linked to the story of the film and is therefore its key integrative element. The division of characters into positive and negative is also widely present, using the characteristic black and white characterization. Positive characters are mostly shown in light tones of warm colors, while negative ones are shown in dark and cold colors. The symbolism of colors in the representation of characters can express some other characteristics. The main aim of this paper is to analyze the portrayal of characters in animated films with respect to their characterization. I will characterize the characters who appear in the film long enough and in a way influence the plot of the film. By characterization I mean the external and internal description of a character. I will then draw conclusions guided by research questions and describe the connection between internal characterization and external character representation.