The skilled and talented minds at Walt Disney Studios have been churning out movie masterpieces for nearly a century. Several of these films especially stand out for their remarkable achievements in film-making and for their ability to attract movie-goers in droves. The following list of the top 20 Disney movies was determined using a methodology that takes into account film critic reviews, box office data and general audience response. This movie ranking methodology is explained thoroughly in this previous article.
#1. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
This classic movie, which was the first animated full-length film in cinematic history, received a 7.9 out of 10 rating from The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) users, a 97% “fresh” rating from Rotten Tomatoes (RT) and over $866 million in adjusted-for-inflation domestic box office gross. Movie rank score: 26.27
#2. 101 Dalmatians (1961)
These cute little spotted puppies garnered a 7.2 rating from IMDb users, a 97% “fresh” RT rating and $794 million in adjusted box office revenue. Movie rank score: 24.84
#3. Fantasia (1940)
This animated musical masterpiece received a 7.9 rating from IMDb users, a 98% “fresh” RT rating and $660 million in adjusted box office gross. Movie rank score: 24.30
#4. Mary Poppins (1964)
This live-action musical film starring Julie Andrews was given a 7.7 rating from IMDb users, a perfect 100% “fresh” RT rating and $622 million at the box office adjusted for inflation. Movie rank score: 23.92
#5. The Lion King (1994)
The Lion King triumphed with a stellar 8.2 rating from IMDb users, a 92% “fresh” rating from RT and $614 million in adjusted box office income. Movie rank score: 23.54
#6. Pinocchio (1940)
Geppetto’s lovable wooden marionette garnered a 7.7 rating from IMDb users, a perfect 100% “fresh” rating from RT and $536 million in adjusted box office revenue. Movie rank score: 23.06
#7. Toy Story 3 (2010)
Pixar’s latest computer animated motion picture received an astounding 8.8 rating from IMDb users and a 99% “fresh” RT rating with an impressive $414 million in domestic box office revenue. Movie rank score: 22.84
#8. Finding Nemo (2003)
This Pixar manufactured undersea adventure received an 8.2 rating from IMDb users, a 98% “fresh” rating from RT and $448 million in adjusted domestic box office gross. Movie rank score: 22.48
#9. The Jungle Book (1967)
This tale of a young boy, a black panther and a fun-loving bear garnered a 7.6 rating from IMDb users, an 89% “fresh” rating from RT and $586 million in adjusted box office revenue. Movie rank score: 22.36
#10. Sleeping Beauty (1959)
This famous story of a slumbering princess achieved a 7.4 rating from IMDb users, a 91% “fresh” RT rating and $578 million in adjusted box office gross. Movie rank score: 22.28
#11. Peter Pan (1953)
This well-known tale of a flying, swashbuckling young boy and his pirate nemesis received a 7.3 rating from IMDb users, an 83% “fresh” rating from RT and $646 million in adjusted box office income. Movie rank score: 22.06
#12. Toy Story 2 (1999)
Woody, Buzz and their toy pals took off for an 8.0 rating from IMDb users, a perfect 100% “fresh” rating from RT and $380 million in adjusted box office gross. Movie rank score: 21.80
#13. Toy Story (1995)
The ingenious folks at Pixar released the first ever full-length computer animated motion picture which went on to receive an 8.2 rating from IMDb users, a perfect 100% “fresh” RT rating and $351 million in adjusted domestic box office revenue. Movie rank score: 21.71
#14. Bambi (1942)
This heart-felt tale of a young, white-tailed fawn garnered a 7.6 rating from IMDb users, an 89% “fresh” rating from RT and $507 million in adjusted box office gross. Movie rank score: 21.60
#15. Cinderella (1950)
This classic film based on the popular fairy tale received a 7.4 rating from IMDb users, a 92% “fresh” rating from RT and $492 million in adjusted box office income. Movie rank score: 21.52
#16. Up (2009)
This Pixar animated adventure in a flying house received an 8.4 rating from IMDb users, a 98% “fresh” rating from RT and $311 million in adjusted box office gross. Movie rank score: 21.31
#17. Aladdin (1992)
This Arabian tale of love and three wishes achieved a 7.8 rating from IMDb users, a 92% “fresh” rating from RT and $417 million in adjusted domestic box office revenue. Movie rank score: 21.20
#18. The Incredibles (2004)
This Pixar animated superhero adventure comedy garnered an 8.1 rating from IMDb users, a 97% “fresh” RT rating and $335 million in box office gross. Movie rank score: 21.15
#19. Monsters, Inc. (2001)
Yet another Pixar animated film, this one about scary monsters in the closet, received an 8.0 rating from IMDb users, a 95% “fresh” rating from RT and $359 million in adjusted box office income. Movie rank score: 21.09
#20. WALL-E (2008)
Still yet another Pixar animated film, this one about a lonely robot on a deserted planet Earth, achieved an 8.5 rating from IMDb users, a 96% “fresh” rating from RT and $248 million in adjusted box office revenue. Movie rank score: 20.58
Sources
The Internet Movie Database
Rotten Tomatoes
Box Office Mojo
The Numbers
