I am a grown man now, but I have never stopped loving Disney movies. Whether it’s an animated film or a live-action adventure, I can’t help but thoroughly enjoy basically everything that the House of Mouse has to offer. Now that I have a Disney+ subscription, I have found myself diving into the service to enjoy some of my childhood favorites and even explore some newer films. There’s never a wrong time to watch a Disney movie, and Disney+ has made accessing them easier than ever.
Everyone’s ranked list of Disney films is going to be different, and now that the media giant has acquired Star Wars and Marvel, there are an overwhelming number of good movies to choose from. For my list, however, I’m only focusing on films that made me feel that classic Disney magic. If you’re looking for a broader list of choices, we also have a list of the best Disney+ movies to stream right now.
This is the only live-action film on this list, and choosing it was not an easy decision. The Greatest Game Ever Played is a golf movie, but it’s also a look into the history of the sport. The story follows a young, working-class boy named Francis Ouimet (Shia Labeouf) as he tries to make his dream of becoming a golf champion a reality. Though it’s primarily a drama, there are bits of humor and action sprinkled in throughout and it’s a live-action entry that showcases what Disney was always great at in this format: making something inspirational that never feels too saccharine for its own good.
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I was born in the ’90s, so naturally, Aladdin had to take the top spot on this list. While you could argue that the only reason this movie is so great is Robin Williams, there’s plenty of other elements that have earned it its place. With magic, fighting, and a rags-to-riches main character, Aladdin is more than just a diamond in the rough. The songs from Howard Ashman and Alan Menken are some of the best in the Disney canon, and you’ll be hard-pressed to find a song catchier than “Friend Like Me” even if Williams improvs his way through most of it.
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