Best Disney Movies

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 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 and Disney apps. You can't go wrong with any of these classics.

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The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

age 3+

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

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1977)

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Alice in Wonderland

age 4+

Surreal animated Disney classic with mild peril.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1951)

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The Jungle Book (Animated)

age 4+

Jaunty animation meets jazzy songs in Disney classic.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1967)

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101 Dalmatians

age 5+

Lovable cartoon classic with cute dogs and a mean villain.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1961)

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Bambi

age 5+

Disney's original circle-of-life story.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1942)

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Cinderella

age 4+

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

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1950)

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Frozen

age 5+

Wintry Disney musical is fabulous celebration of sisterhood.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2013)

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Lilo and Stitch

age 5+

Cute story, great characters, fabulous soundtrack.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2002)

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The Little Mermaid

age 6+

Superb, entertaining animated musical has some scary stuff.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1989)

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Mulan

age 5+

Disneyfied but dignified tale of Chinese warrior.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1998)

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Robin Hood

age 5+

Clever animated take on the folktale has some violence.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1973)

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Sleeping Beauty

age 5+

Disney classic is delightful but sometimes scary.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1959)

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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

age 6+

Animated fairy tale classic is enchanting but also scary.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1937)

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Tangled

age 5+

Fantastic princess adventure is fun, with great messages.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2010)

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Beauty and the Beast

age 6+

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

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1991)

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Encanto

age 6+

Vibrant visuals, catchy songs, moving messages.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2021)

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Fantasia

age 6+

Breathtaking animation feat -- with some creepy visuals.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1940)

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The Fox and the Hound

age 6+

Heartwarming tale of friendship, but expect some peril.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1981)

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The Lion King (1994)

age 6+

Musical king-of-the-beasts blockbuster is powerful, scary.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1994)

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Mary Poppins

age 5+

Classic family movie has positive messages.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1964)

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