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Disney movies have a special place in everyone's hearts. Starting in 1923, the Walt Disney Company became a big name in the movie and TV world, making films for everyone.
People love Disney's animated movies because they have good stories and characters who remain etched in memory. From old movies like Snow White and Pinocchio to newer ones such as Moana and Zootopia, Disney movies have always been a big hit with children and adults.
Even though Disney has started to make live-action versions of the original, animated movies, among other productions, people still adore their cartoon movies. Let us now take a look at the top 10 Disney animated movies, based on Rotten Tomatoes scores.
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Top 10 Disney animated movies based on their Rotten Tomatoes scores
1. Pinocchio (1940) - 100%
Pinocchio, Disney's second animated movie, is about a wooden puppet who dreams of being a real, human boy. Directed and supervised by Hamilton Luske and Ben Sharpsteen, it has amazing cartoons and characters such as Pinocchio and his friend, Jiminy Cricket.
People of all ages love Pinocchio because it teaches important lessons about being honest and brave. The film's visual effects and songs like When You Wish Upon a Star, have made it one of the best cartoon movies.
2. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) - 97%
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is Disney's first feature-length animated movie. It is about a princess who begins to live with seven dwarfs after managing to escape her evil stepmom who wants her dead. Directed by David Hand, this film has lovable characters, like Snow White and the seven, funny dwarfs.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is a classic that everyone loves. The film's animation and catchy songs, like Heigh-Ho, have made it a milestone film.
3. Zootopia (2016) - 98%
Zootopia, directed by Byron Howard and Rich Moore, is a movie about a huge city filled with anthropomorphic animals. In the movie, a new bunny police officer, Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin), teams up with a cunning fox, Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman), to solve a mystery.
The movie sheds light on the importance of learning to understand each other without arriving at quick judgments. With clever writing, careful detailing and a host of talented voice actors, this movie is one of Disney's best cartoons in recent times.
4. Dumbo (1941) - 98%
Dumbo, directed by Ben Sharpsteen, is about a little elephant with large ears who works in a circus and gets made fun of. But then he discovers something amazing: his big ears let him fly. The movie has many adorable scenes and characters. It imparts an important lesson about being friends and embracing our differences.
Fans like Dumbo for its animation and fun songs like Baby Mine. The movie's focus on overcoming difficulties and being proud of who you are, is still relatable today.
5. Moana (2016) - 95%
Moana, directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, follows a young woman as she goes on a journey to find a legendary island. She teams up with the demigod Maui (voiced by Dwayne Johnson) to restore the heart of Te Fiti and save her home island along the way.
Moana is a great story about discovering yourself, embracing your roots, and taking care of nature. With its unique take on Polynesian legends, lovely songs, and a powerful leading lady, it is one of Disney's top hits in recent times.
6. Aladdin (1992) - 95%
Aladdin, directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, is about a street urchin, Aladdin, who finds a magic lamp with a genie inside (voiced by Robin Williams). He uses the genie's powers to impress Princess Jasmine (Linda Larkin) and take down the villain Jafar (Jonathan Freeman).
Aladdin is an interesting and fast-paced movie and boasts of a versatile soundtrack with beautiful songs, like A Whole New World. Robin Williams' performance as the Genie has made it one of Disney's most popular animated movies.
7. The Lion King (1994) - 93%
The Lion King, directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff, is about a young lion named Simba (voiced by Jonathan Taylor Thomas) who runs away from his kingdom after his dad dies in a stampede.
While living in the wild, Simba has to muster up courage to take back his throne. The movie combines Shakespearean tragedy and coming-of-age drama. The Lion King's incorporation of African mythology, and groovy songs like Hakuna Matata, have made it exceedingly popular among fans.
8. Toy Story (1995) - 100%
Toy Story has been directed by John Lasseter, and is the first movie made completely on a computer. It revolves around toys, such as Woody the Cowboy (voiced by Tom Hanks) and Buzz Lightyear the Space Ranger (voiced by Tim Allen), and how they handle growing up while navigating their changing relationships with their owner, Andy.
This movie explores the ideas of friendship, staying true to each other, and accepting change. The computer-made animations, interesting characters, and the plot have all made Toy Story a very popular and beloved cartoon movie.
9. Finding Nemo (2003) - 99%
Finding Nemo, directed by Andrew Stanton, is about a clownfish named Marlin (voiced by Albert Brooks) who travels across the ocean to find his son, Nemo (Alexander Gould), who has been caught by divers.
On his journey, Marlin meets a blue tang fish named Dory (Ellen DeGeneres) who keeps forgetting things. Finding Nemo is a heartwarming movie about the importance of family and friends. With its beautiful scenes under the sea, endearing characters, and a moving storyline, the movie has been a valuable addition to Disney Pixar.
10. Beauty and the Beast (1991) - 93%
Beauty and the Beast, directed by Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise, is about Belle (voiced by Paige O'Hara), a girl who is held captive by a prince (Robby Benson) who has turned into a beast because of a curse.
As they start spending more time together, they develop a friendship and fall in love. With a rich soundtrack that has songs like Be Our Guest, and a strong female lead, Beauty and the Beast is an extremely cherished film.
You can catch the top 10 Disney animated movies on Disney+, DisneyNOW, Movies Anywhere, Netflix, or by renting or buying them online.
