Such movies and TV are referred to as "live-action."

live action noun

(in movies, etc.) action involving real people or animals, not models, or images that are drawn, or produced by computer:

It’s not always easy as you might think to tell the difference between live action and an animated film.

a live-action movie

Source: Cambridge Dictionary — live action

Answer from Avery85 on Stack Exchange
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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 › ls008560469
The 20 Best Non Animated Disney Movies
A Beagle must use his newly-bestowed superpowers to defend Capitol City from mad scientist Simon Barsinister.DirectorFrederik Du ChauStarsPeter DinklageJason LeeAmy Adams ... Dr. Tess Coleman and her daughter, Anna, do not get along with each other.
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IMDb
imdb.com › list › ls066042087
100 Non-Disney Animated Movies
When a real estate development invades his Arctic home, Norm and his three lemming friends head to New York City, where Norm becomes the mascot of the corporation in an attempt to bring it down from the inside and protect his homeland.DirectorsLisa OrtizTrevor WallStarsRob SchneiderHeather GrahamKen Jeong ... 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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IMDb
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The Best Non-Animated Disney Movie
The Guardians struggle to keep together as a team while dealing with their personal family issues, notably Star-Lord's encounter with his father, the ambitious celestial being Ego.DirectorJames GunnStarsChris PrattZoe SaldañaDave Bautista ... While on a journey of physical and spiritual healing, ...
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List Challenges
listchallenges.com › all-non-animated-movies-on-disney-plus
All Non Animated Movies on Disney Plus
All non animated movies on Disney plus as of May 2021. How many of these have you watched?........ .
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IMDb
imdb.com › list › ls072985191
2D Animated Films (Not Disney)
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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Quora
quora.com › What-are-the-best-non-animated-Disney-films
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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YouTube
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Top 10 Non Disney Animated Films - YouTube
January 18, 2025 - I go through my personal top 10 Non-Disney animated filmsSUBSCRIBE to BRIAN: https://www.youtube.com/brianhullvoicesPATREON: www.patreon.com/brianhullLinktre...
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IMDb
imdb.com › list › ls028042643
Music/ Musical (non-animated Disney films)
A promising young drummer enrolls at a cut-throat music conservatory where his dreams of greatness are mentored by an instructor who will stop at nothing to realize a student's potential.DirectorDamien ChazelleStarsMiles TellerJ.K.
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GamesRadar+
gamesradar.com › entertainment › movies › animated movies
The 32 greatest family animation movies that aren't Disney | GamesRadar+
January 8, 2025 - Although he's bullied at school and even isolated by his own family, he works to put an end to an ancient witch's curse that plagues his New England hometown. An entertaining movie with resonant story themes involving self-acceptance, belonging, and the difficulties of growing up, ParaNorman is buoyed by its unique art design that gives the whole film its eerie vibes. ... While its stiff animation reminds you that you're not watching a more fluid Disney blockbuster, The Last Unicorn asserts itself as a worthwhile fantasy adventure about identity, mortality, and courage.
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IMDb
imdb.com › list › ls066003315
Animated - Non Disney
Spirited Away is not an easy Ghibli to begin with, but most certainly one of the best. I've watched this movie several times. it's enchanting and impressively crafted. Miyazaki has created a wonderfully surreal world filled with magical characters. ... A canine angel, Charlie, sneaks back to ...
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Wordpress
animationhistorian.wordpress.com › 2024 › 01 › 26 › my-top-50-non-disney-animated-movies
My Top 50 Non-Disney Animated Movies | The Animation Historian
July 6, 2024 - Cannot be made by Disney. Only one per franchise, but spin-off franchises are allowed (I know 4 titles push it on what counts as sequel vs spin-off, but I have to finish the list, and I wanted to include them). I will get to sequels that would have easily made it at the end. That also means only one Batman movie, Justice League movie, etc. even if they are not in continuity with each other. Since I am much more familiar with Western Animation ...
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IMDb
imdb.com › list › ls062701782
Disney Movies - No Animation Films
An evil high-fashion designer plots to steal dalmatian puppies in order to make an extravagant fur coat but creates an extravagant mess instead · When a gang of African poachers raid her family's farm, young Nonni, visiting American teenager Harry Winslow and a local bushman guide must escape ...
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IMDb
imdb.com › list › ls077114097
Walt Disney Live Action Films (1950-present)
But, a lot where not as flashy as the animated films with a few exceptions. Here are all the live action films released theatrically by Disney. Enjoy! Note: This list will not include any films from either Marvel nor Star Wars. This list is involving exclusively Disney. by christophershobris • Created 11 years ago • Modified 4 years ago ... List your movie, TV & celebrity picks.
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IMDb
imdb.com › list › ls548113908
90s Non Disney Animated Movies
So when Disney was having it's renaissance in the 1990s, all the other studios conveniently realizing they had animation departments. They began to manufacture animated film after animated film, almost always based on existing properties. However, more often then not, they failed horrendously.
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Quora
quora.com › What-are-the-best-non-Disney-and-non-Pixar-animated-movies
What are the best non-Disney and non-Pixar animated movies? - Quora
Answer (1 of 6): Well, let’s see… I used to remember Disney and Pixar’s glory days. I still do. Each and every trope in the book seemed to be pulled off compellingly with each film released. The Lion King, Toy Story, The Incredibles, Mulan, The Jungle Book etc. all seem be representative ...
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Thought Catalog
thoughtcatalog.com › tv + movies
Disney’s 9 Best Non-Animated Movies, Ranked | Thought Catalog
January 19, 2025 - From swashbuckling action films to self-referential whodunit mysteries, here are some of the greatest non-animated movies we’ve seen from Walt Disney Studios yet, ranked in order from worst to best. ... A self-parody/loving homage to Disney’s earliest animated films, Enchanted asks the all-important question: “What would happen if Disney’s Snow White stepped into the traffic-clogged streets of modern-day New York City?” Sprinkling in references to some of Disney’s most recognizable past movies, Enchanted somehow finds a way to revitalize archetypal fairy tale motifs (the whimsical woodland critters, the evil queen, the doe-eyed princess, the absent-minded prince, etc.) in a new and satisfying way.