Can't go wrong with most of what Studio Ghiblis put out, and they've got at least 5 that would be considered essential viewing for fans of animation. Studio Laika puts out pretty good stuff. Paranorman, Kubo and Coraline are all a fun time with a very unique visual style. That TMNT movie from last year was a blast, probably my favorite portrayal of the turtles outside of comic books, killer soundtrack and if you like the Spiderverse movies you'll love the way it looks. I haven't personally seen Nimona or the most recent Puss in Boots but I've heard nothing but praise for both. Answer from TomPearl2024 on reddit.com
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IMDb
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The 20 Best Non Animated Disney Movies
A young maiden in a land called Andalasia, who is prepared to be wed, is sent away to New York City by an evil Queen, where she falls in love with a lawyer · A Texas baseball coach makes the major league after agreeing to try out if his high school team made the playoffs · A Las Vegas cabbie ...
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Reddit
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r/movies on Reddit: Non-Animated Disney Movies
January 2, 2024 -

I didn't realize it before (although I should have), but Disney has made a huge volume of non-animated movies. Their recent record of live actioning all the old animated stuff aside; they have a huge library of stuff. Some of which I didn't even realize were actually done by Disney (and not one of the many studios they purchased). Some are kind of a given when I think about it; but so many are ones that I didn't realize were Disney.

Here's a non-exhaustive list:

  • Pollyanna

  • Swiss Family Robinson

  • Mary Poppins

  • Mary Poppins Returns

  • Bedknobs and Broomsticks

  • The Muppet Movie

  • The Great Muppet Caper

  • The Muppet Christmas Carol

  • Muppet Treasure Island

  • The Muppets

  • Muppets Most Wanted

  • Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

  • Honey, I Blew Up the Kid

  • Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves

  • Who Framed Roger Rabbit

  • Newsies

  • The Mighty Ducks

  • D2: The Mighty Ducks

  • D3: The Mighty Ducks

  • Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

  • Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco

  • Hocus Pocus

  • Cool Runnings

  • Blank Check

  • Angels in the Outfield

  • The Santa Clause

  • The Santa Clause 2

  • The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause

  • Tall Tale

  • A Kid in King Arthur's Court

  • The Big Green

  • Tom and Huck

  • First Kid

  • Jungle 2 Jungle

  • George of the Jungle

  • George of the Jungle 2

  • Air Bud

  • Air Bud: Golden Receiver

  • Air Bud: World Pup

  • Air Buddies

  • RocketMan

  • Flubber

  • The Parent Trap

  • I'll Be Home for Christmas

  • Inspector Gadget

  • Inspector Gadget 2

  • The Kid

  • Remember the Titans

  • The Princess Diaries

  • The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement

  • Snow Dogs

  • The Rookie

  • The Country Bears

  • Holes

  • Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

  • Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

  • Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

  • Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

  • Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales

  • Freaky Friday

  • The Young Black Stallion

  • Miracle

  • Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen

  • Around the World in 80 Days

  • National Treasure

  • National Treasure: Book of Secrets

  • The Pacifier

  • Sky High

  • The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

  • The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince of Caspian

  • The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

  • Glory Road

  • Eight Below

  • The Shaggy Dog

  • Invincible

  • Bridge to Terabithia

  • Underdog

  • The Game Plan

  • College Road Trip

  • Bedtime Stories

  • The Secret of the Magic Gourd

  • Race to Witch Mountain

  • G-Force

  • Old Dogs

  • Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

  • The Sorcerer's Apprentice

  • Secretariat

  • Tron: Legacy

  • Prom

  • John Carter

  • The Odd Life of Timothy Green

  • Oz the Great and Powerful

  • The Lone Ranger

  • Saving Mr. Banks

  • Million Dollar Arm

  • Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

  • Into the Woods

  • McFarland, USA

  • Tomorrowland

  • The Finest Hours

  • The BFG

  • Pete's Dragon (2016)

  • Queen of Katwe

  • A Wrinkle in Time

  • Christopher Robin

  • The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

  • Noelle

  • Togo

  • Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made

  • Stargirl

  • Artemis Fowl

  • Black is King

  • The One and Only Ivan

  • Godmothered

  • Clouds

  • Upside Down Magic

  • Black Beauty

  • Safety

  • Flora & Ulysses

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IMDb
imdb.com › list › ls066042087
100 Non-Disney Animated Movies
Danny, an ambitious singing and dancing cat, goes to Hollywood and overcomes several obstacles to fulfill his dream of becoming a movie star.DirectorMark DindalStarsScott BakulaJasmine GuyNatalie Cole
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REO Radio
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Our 20 Favorite Non-Disney/Pixar Animated Films - Rambling Ever On
January 12, 2024 - The movies were given a point value based on how high they appeared on our respective lists as well as whether or not more than one of us included it. Without further ado, here are our 20 favorite non-Disney/Pixar Animated films. ... In what is sadly the only Don Bluth animated feature to make this list, Anastasia is undoubtedly the best ...
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WDWMAGIC
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Favorite Disney Non-Animated Movie | Page 2 | WDWMAGIC - Unofficial Walt Disney World discussion forums
February 16, 2007 - Treasure Island Babes in Toyland 20K Leagues Under The Sea True Life Adventures- once you get past the lemmings;so sad that was allowed to happen, and still no comment disclaiming on the DVD that lemmings really don't commit suicide. Newsies was the only Disney movie where I fell asleep both ...
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GamesRadar+
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The 32 greatest family animation movies that aren't Disney | GamesRadar+
January 8, 2025 - Tasked with rescuing a princess ... as a meme, Shrek really is one of the greatest non-Disney animated features of the 21st century. ... Of all of Hayao Miyazaki's movies, Spirited Away just might be his single best....
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IMDb
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The Best Non-Animated Disney Movie
P. L. Travers, a London author who is financially broke, visits Los Angeles to meet Walt Disney, who is keen to adapt her Mary Poppins books for the cinema.
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D23
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List of Disney Films - D23
April 24, 2013 - D23 presents a list of all the Disney films from A-Z, including titles from Marvel, Pixar, Disney Animation, Touchstone, and more!
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Quora
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What are the best non-animated Disney films? - Quora
Answer (1 of 41): This might be the best non-animated Disney movie in my opinion: Bridge to Terabithia. The film focuses on a young boy who is bullied at school and has a struggling relationship with some of his family. He befriends the new girl at school who is also picked on by the bullies. To...
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IMDb
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Non-animated G-rated Narrative Films
In turn of the century London, a magical nanny employs music and adventure to help two neglected children become closer to their father · A Jewish prince is betrayed and sent into slavery by a Roman friend in 1st-century Jerusalem, but it's not long before he regains his freedom and comes ...
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Fandom
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List of Disney theatrical animated features | Disney Wiki | Fandom
3 weeks ago - Any animated films that have often been mistaken to have been made by Disney, but are not: Anastasia (produced by Fox Animation Studios & distributed by 20th Century Fox; now owned by Disney as of 2019), Quest for Camelot or The Iron Giant (both produced by Warner Bros. Feature Animation & distributed by Warner Bros.), etc. The Tigger Movie, Piglet's Big Movie, and Pooh's Heffalump Movie, produced by Disneytoon studios.
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The Town of Odyssey
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Favorite Disney NON Animation classic - The Town of Odyssey
November 1, 2007 - Mary Poppins, there is no comparison with others. It is above par and sets the standard for all non-animated movies.
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DISboards
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what is your favorite Disney movie that is not animated?
May 8, 2006 - The Parent Trap! I used to drive my sister crazy with that movie. Also Petes Dragon and Mary Poppins...I guess they are both part anmation. ... PotC enough said .But I enjoyed all the Disney classics growing up.
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News-Gazette
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Frank’s Faves: Non-animated Disney movies | Arts & Entertainment | news-gazette.com
June 27, 2019 - Except I don’t. Both movies feature irresistible casts, delightful teen stars in dual roles as identical twins, and loads of charm and G-rated humor. You’ll have fun watching either. Or both. — “The Absent Minded Professor” (1961)/”Flubber” (1997). Again, another call too close to make — for me anyway — but for different reasons. Both versions, original and remake, are examples of Disney comedies at their best, featuring a likeable comic actor in the lead and terrific special effects to carry the action.
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MLP Forums
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Best non-Disney animated movies. - Media Discussion - MLP Forums
January 31, 2019 - We all know that Disney is the king of animated movies. So, what are some good animated movies that weren't made by the House of Mouse?
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Proboards
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Underrated Disney Live-Action Classics? | The Feathery Society - Disney Comics English Fan Forum
August 3, 2021 - I've been thinking about something as of late; despite the massive volume of Disney's live-action films, very few are given much critical recognition or have the cultural appreciation that most of
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Rotten Tomatoes
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Best Kids & Family Movies to Stream at Home (2025) | Rotten Tomatoes
October 14, 2025 - Rotten Less than 60% of reviews for a movie or TV show are positive. Apply · Where to watch Clear all · Close · Theaters · Fandango at Home · Peacock · Netflix · Hulu · Prime Video · Apple TV · Disney+ HBO Max · Paramount+ Apple TV · AMC+ Acorn TV ·