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This Is The Top 10 Disney Movies Of All Time

Author: Elena Osipova | Updated Dec 21, 2023

Looking for the perfect family movie night? Check out our list of the best 10 Disney movies of all time!

From classic Disney tales to modern favourite Disney movies, there's something for every Disney film fan and even kids as young as 3+ years old!

Join your favourite characters on unforgettable journeys filled with laughter, tears, and plenty of magic.

The best 10 Disney movies of all time, including the Disney movies list with pictures.
The best 10 Disney movies of all time, including the Disney movies list with pictures

From heartwarming Disney movie classics like The Lion King, Aladdin, and Beauty and the Beast to newer animated Disney movies like Zootopia and Raya and the Last Dragon, there's the greatest Disney film for everyone to enjoy.

With unforgettable characters like iconic Disney princesses, magical stories, and stunning animation, these films are perfect for families with kids of all ages.

So grab some popcorn, gather the family, and get ready for the ultimate family movie night with the top 10 Disney movies ever made!

⭐ 🍿 The best kids movies you can't miss! Discover the best G rated movies on Netflix to see next!


The 10 best Disney animated movies of all time are:

Best Disney movies Year of Disney movies
The Lion King 1994
Beauty and the Beast 1991
Aladdin 1992
Zootopia 2016
Big Hero 6 2014
Tangled 2010
Wreck-It Ralph 2012
The Little Mermaid 1989
Mulan 1998
Moana 2016
10 best Disney animated movies of all time

Get ready to dive into the magical world of Walt Disney Animation Studios! Since 1937, this American animation studio has been creating many unforgettable animated movies that are perfect for families with kids.

From Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, one of the first animated films with the first animated feature, to the recent release of Encanto, Disney has produced 61 films that have become timeless classics.

And with exciting new releases like Wish coming soon on 22 November 2023, there's always an animated adventure to look forward to.

So get ready to experience the wonder of Disney's greatest animated films with your family and enjoy a family movie night like no other!

⭐ 🍿🥤 🎥  Don't miss out on the fun! Check out the best kids movies on Netflix to enjoy with your family. From monsters and family mysteries to festive tales and unlikely friendships, enjoy the best PG and G-rated movies today.


The Lion King (1994)

  • Disney movie year: 1994

  • Disney movie rating: G

  • Disney movie IMDb: 8.5

  • Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 93%

  • Common Sense Media rating: 4/5

  • Common Sense Media age recommendation: 6+ year olds

The best Disney movie of all time: The Lion King, released 24 June 1994.
The best Disney movie of all time: The Lion King, released 24 June 1994

Beauty and the Beast (1991)

  • Disney movie year: 1991

  • Disney movie rating: G

  • Disney movie IMDb: 8.0

  • Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 91%

  • Common Sense Media rating: 5/5

  • Common Sense Media age recommendation: 6+ year olds

The best Disney movie of all time: Beauty and the Beast, released 22 November 1991.
The best Disney movie of all time: Beauty and the Beast, released 22 November 1991

Aladdin (1992)

  • Disney movie year: 1992

  • Disney movie rating: G

  • Disney movie IMDb: 8.0

  • Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 92%

  • Common Sense Media rating: 5/5

  • Common Sense Media age recommendation: 6+ year olds

The best Disney movie of all time: Aladdin, release date: 25 November 1992.
The best Disney movie of all time: Aladdin, release date: 25 November 1992

Zootopia (2016)

  • Disney movie year: 2016

  • Disney movie rating: PG

  • Disney movie IMDb: 8.0

  • Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 92%

  • Common Sense Media rating: 4/5

  • Common Sense Media age recommendation: 8+ year olds

The best Disney movie of all time: Zootopia, released 4 March 2016.
The best Disney movie of all time: Zootopia, released 4 March 2016

Big Hero 6 (2014)

  • Disney movie year: 2014

  • Disney movie rating: PG

  • Disney movie IMDb: 7.8

  • Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 91%

  • Common Sense Media rating: 4/5

  • Common Sense Media age recommendation: 7+ year olds

The best Disney movie of all time: Big Hero 6, release date: 7 November 2014.
The best Disney movie of all time: Big Hero 6, release date: 7 November 2014

Tangled (2010)

  • Disney movie year: 2010

  • Disney movie rating: PG

  • Disney movie IMDb: 7.7

  • Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 87%

  • Common Sense Media rating: 5/5

  • Common Sense Media age recommendation: 5+ year olds

The best Disney movie of all time: Tangled, release date: 24 November 2010.
The best Disney movie of all time: Tangled, release date: 24 November 2010

Wreck-It Ralph (2012)

  • Disney movie year: 2012

  • Disney movie rating: PG

  • Disney movie IMDb: 7.7

  • Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 86%

  • Common Sense Media rating: 4/5

  • Common Sense Media age recommendation: 7+ year olds

The best Disney movie of all time: Wreck-It Ralph, release date: 2 November 2012.
The best Disney movie of all time: Wreck-It Ralph, release date: 2 November 2012

The Little Mermaid (1989)

  • Disney movie year: 1989

  • Disney movie rating: G

  • Disney movie IMDb: 7.6

  • Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 88%

  • Common Sense Media rating: 5/5

  • Common Sense Media age recommendation: 5+ year olds

The best Disney movie of all time: The Little Mermaid, release date: 17 November 1989.
The best Disney movie of all time: The Little Mermaid, release date: 17 November 1989

Mulan (1998)

  • Disney movie year: 1998

  • Disney movie rating: G

  • Disney movie IMDb: 7.6

  • Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 85%

  • Common Sense Media rating: 4/5

  • Common Sense Media age recommendation: 5+ year olds

The best Disney movie of all time: Mulan, release date: 19 June 1998.
The best Disney movie of all time: Mulan, release date: 19 June 1998

Moana (2016)

  • Disney movie year: 2016

  • Disney movie rating: PG

  • Disney movie IMDb: 7.6

  • Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 89%

  • Common Sense Media rating: 4/5

  • Common Sense Media age recommendation: 6+ year olds

The best Disney movie of all time: Moana, released 23 November 2016.
The best Disney movie of all time: Moana, released 23 November 2016

🎉 Bonus: The second best 10 Disney animated films of all time are:

Popular Disney movies Year of Disney movies
Fantasia 1940
The Jungle Book 1967
Robin Hood 1973
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh 1977
The Emperor's New Groove 2000
Frozen 2013
Cinderella 1950
Peter Pan 1953
Lady and the Tramp 1955
Raya and the Last Dragon 2021
The second best 10 Disney animated films of all time

With this list of animated classics produced by Disney, you'll explore the enchanting world of some fantastic award-winning films!

These timeless classics of the Disney universe have captured the hearts of audiences, young and old, and are perfect for a family movie night during weekends or Australian school holidays.

From the very first full-length Disney animated feature film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, to more recent hits like Encanto, these amazing movies have won the hearts of millions and deserve a spot on this list.

Step into the magical world of Pinocchio and follow the adventures of a wooden puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy.

Or experience the wonder of Fantasia, where Disney music and masterful animation come together in a beautiful symphony of sound and colour.

And who can forget the lovable Dumbo, the baby elephant with oversized ears who learns to fly?

These classic films are just a few of the impressive films that Disney has produced over the years.

But the magic doesn't stop there! The Disney renaissance continued with award-winning films in the 1990s and early 2000s.

Some great old-school Disney hits include The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, and Pocahontas.

And in recent years, Disney has continued to push the boundaries of animation with modern Disney classics like the animated musical Frozen, Big Hero 6, Zootopia, and the amazing animated fairy tale Encanto.

With unforgettable characters, stunning animation, and heartwarming stories, all of these fans' favourite movies are sure to delight kids and adults alike.

So gather the family, grab some popcorn, and get ready to experience the magic of Disney's best movies!


Fantasia by Disney (1940)

  • Disney movie year: 1940

  • Disney movie rating: G

  • Disney movie IMDb: 7.7

  • Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 83%

  • Common Sense Media rating: 5/5

  • Common Sense Media age recommendation: 6+ year olds

Fantasia by Disney, released 13 November 1940.
Fantasia by Disney, released 13 November 1940

The Jungle Book (1967)

  • Disney movie year: 1967

  • Disney movie rating: G

  • Disney movie IMDb: 7.6

  • Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 82%

  • Common Sense Media rating: 5/5

  • Common Sense Media age recommendation: 4+ year olds

The Jungle Book, released 18 October 1967.
The Jungle Book, released 18 October 1967

Robin Hood (1973)

  • Disney movie year: 1973

  • Disney movie rating: G

  • Disney movie IMDb: 7.5

  • Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 81%

  • Common Sense Media rating: 4/5

  • Common Sense Media age recommendation: 5+ year olds

Robin Hood, release date 8 November 1973.
Robin Hood, release date 8 November 1973

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977)

  • Disney movie year: 1977

  • Disney movie rating: G

  • Disney movie IMDb: 7.5

  • Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 88%

  • Common Sense Media rating: 5/5

  • Common Sense Media age recommendation: 3+ year olds

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, released 11 March 1977.
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, released 11 March 1977

The Emperor's New Groove

  • Disney movie year: 2000

  • Disney movie rating: G

  • Disney movie IMDb: 7.4

  • Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 84%

  • Common Sense Media rating: 4/5

  • Common Sense Media age recommendation: 6+ year olds

The Emperor's New Groove, released 15 December 2000.
The Emperor's New Groove, released 15 December 2000

Frozen (2013)

  • Disney movie year: 2013

  • Disney movie rating: PG

  • Disney movie IMDb: 7.4

  • Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 85%

  • Common Sense Media rating: 5/5

  • Common Sense Media age recommendation: 5+ year olds

Frozen, released: 27 November 2013.
Frozen, released: 27 November 2013

Cinderella (1950)

  • Disney movie year: 1950

  • Disney movie rating: G

  • Disney movie IMDb: 7.3

  • Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 80%

  • Common Sense Media rating: 5/5

  • Common Sense Media age recommendation: 5+ year olds

Cinderella, release date: 15 February 1950.
Cinderella, release date: 15 February 1950

Peter Pan (1953)

  • Disney movie year: 1953

  • Disney movie rating: G

  • Disney movie IMDb: 7.3

  • Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 80%

  • Common Sense Media rating: 4/5

  • Common Sense Media age recommendation: 7+ year olds

Peter Pan, release date: 5 February 1953.
Peter Pan, release date: 5 February 1953

Lady and the Tramp (1955)

  • Disney movie year: 1955

  • Disney movie rating: G

  • Disney movie IMDb: 7.3

  • Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 80%

  • Common Sense Media rating: 5/5

  • Common Sense Media age recommendation: 5+ year olds

Lady and the Tramp, release date: 22 June 1955.
Lady and the Tramp, release date: 22 June 1955

Raya and The Last Dragon (2021)

  • Disney movie year: 2021

  • Disney movie rating: PG

  • Disney movie IMDb: 7.3

  • Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 97%

  • Common Sense Media rating: 4/5

  • Common Sense Media age recommendation: 8+ year olds

Raya and the Last Dragon, release date: 5 March 2021.
Raya and the Last Dragon, release date: 5 March 2021

The beloved Walt Disney Company has been capturing hearts since 1937 with its timeless classics and continues to amaze us with exciting new releases for all ages.

With the best Disney animated films of all time on this list, you'll be stepping into the enchanting world of many Disney adventures.

So get ready to experience the wonder of Disney with your family and enjoy a night filled with laughter, tears, and plenty of magic!

What's next? Explore some of the best kids' movies, including good movies for 12-year-olds and kids of all ages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is the oldest Disney movie that was released on 21 December 1937.

As of May 2023, there are 61 Disney movies produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. The 62nd Disney movie Wish is coming out on 22 November 2023.

Zootopia (2016) is one of Disney's best films (IMDb 8.0).

Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018)

Strange World (2022)

As of May 2023, there are 61 Disney animated movies. The 62nd Disney movie Wish is coming out on 22 November 2023.

As of May 2023, there are 61 Disney animated movies. The 62nd Disney movie Wish is coming out on 22 November 2023.

The Aristocats (1970)

As of May 2023, there are 61 animated movies Disney brought to life. The 62nd Disney movie Wish is coming out on 22 November 2023.

Tangled (2010)

Wish (November 2023)

Make Mine Music (1946)

Wish (November 2023)

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is the oldest Disney movie that was released on 21 December 1937.

The Rescuers Down Under (1990)

The Lion King (IMDb 8.5), Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin & Zootopia (IMDb 8.0)

The Lion King is the best animated film Disney ever made (IMDb 8.5), and Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin & Zootopia follow with IMDb 8.0.

The Lion King is one of the best movies ever created by Walt Disney Animation Studios (IMDb 8.5), followed by such great Disney movies as Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin & Zootopia (IMDb 8.0).

The Lion King is the highest-rated IMDb movie (8.5), and Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin & Zootopia follow with IMDb 8.0.

The Lion King is the most popular Disney movie of all time (IMDb 8.5), followed by Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin & Zootopia with IMDb 8.0.

Pinocchio (1940)

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is the oldest Disney movie that was released on 21 December 1937.

Tangled (2010)

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is the first Disney cartoon movie that was released on 21 December 1937.

Tangled (2010)

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is the oldest Disney classic that was released on 21 December 1937.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is the first animated Disney movie that was released on 21 December 1937.

It's a PG movie with IMDb rating 7.2

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is the oldest Disney movie that was released on 21 December 1937.

The next Disney movie Wish is to be released on 22 November 2023.

The Lion King is the number one Disney movie cartoon (IMDb 8.5), with Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin & Zootopia followed with IMDb 8.0.

Pocahontas (1995)

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is the first Disney movie that was released on 21 December 1937.

The Lion King is the number one movie in the Disney history with IMDb 8.5.

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