Best Disney Movies

Last updated: March 19, 2025

Since releasing the first full-length animated movie in 1937 (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs), the name "Disney" has become synonymous with excellent family entertainment. We've picked the best of the best Disney animated and live-action movies for you and your kids to enjoy, so check out our tips to pick the right movie for your kid, and go ahead and plan a family movie night! For even more Disney titles, check out our favorite Pixar movies. You can't go wrong with any of these picks!

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The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Poster Image

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The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

age 3+

Remains faithful to A. A. Milne's beloved classic stories.

March 11, 1977 1977 G (74 minutes)

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Alice in Wonderland

age 4+

Surreal animated Disney classic with mild peril.

July 28, 1951 1951 G (75 minutes)

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Cinderella Movie Poster: Cinderella holds a glass slipper; smaller images of the Fairy Godmother and other characters are below her

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Cinderella

age 4+

Sweet fairy-tale classic has bullying, tense chase scenes.

March 4, 1950 1950 G (74 minutes)

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101 Dalmatians

age 5+

Lovable cartoon classic with cute dogs and a mean villain.

January 25, 1961 1961 G (79 minutes)

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Bambi

age 5+

Disney's original circle-of-life story.

August 21, 1942 1942 G (70 minutes)

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Bolt

age 5+

Super-dog adventure is fun, age-appropriate for kids.

November 21, 2008 2008 PG (96 minutes)

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Cinderella (1997)

age 5+

Musical take on classic fairy tale is an inclusion landmark.

November 2, 1997 1997 G (99 minutes)

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Frozen

age 5+

Wintry Disney musical is fabulous celebration of sisterhood.

November 27, 2013 2013 PG (102 minutes)

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Mary Poppins

age 5+

Classic family movie has positive messages.

August 29, 1964 1964 G (140 minutes)

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Mulan

age 5+

Disneyfied but dignified tale of Chinese warrior.

June 19, 1998 1998 G (90 minutes)

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Robin Hood

age 5+

Clever animated take on the folktale has some violence.

November 8, 1973 1973 G (93 minutes)

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Sleeping Beauty

age 5+

Disney classic is delightful but sometimes scary.

January 29, 1959 1959 G (75 minutes)

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Tangled

age 5+

Fantastic princess adventure is fun, with great messages.

November 24, 2010 2010 PG (92 minutes)

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The Brave Little Toaster

age 5+

Appliances make a suspenseful, incredible journey.

July 10, 1987 1987 NR (90 minutes)

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The Jungle Book Movie Poster: Mowgli and his animal friends dance in the jungle

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The Jungle Book (1967)

age 5+

Jaunty animation, jazzy songs, iffy representation.

October 18, 1967 1967 G (78 minutes)

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The Sword in the Stone

age 5+

Delightful classic brings King Arthur legend to life.

December 25, 1963 1963 G (79 minutes)

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A Goofy Movie Poster Image

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A Goofy Movie

age 6+

Even tweens will enjoy this road trip with Goofy.

January 1, 1995 1995 G (78 minutes)

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Beauty and the Beast

age 6+

Disney fave has great music, strong messages, some scares.

November 22, 1991 1991 G (90 minutes)

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Encanto

age 6+

Vibrant visuals, catchy songs, moving messages.

November 24, 2021 2021 PG (99 minutes)

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Enchanted

age 6+

Adorable fairy tale is a fabulous family flick.

November 21, 2007 2007 PG (107 minutes)

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