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1. The Lion King [1994]
Directed by: Ron Minkoff, Roger Allers
Release Date: September 16, 2011
Running Time: 1 Hour 27 Minutes
IMDB Rating: 8.5/10
Synopsis: This movie is about Simba, a young lion who embarks on a journey to reclaim his place as king which was taken over by his uncle, Nala by killing his father Mustafa. Along the way, he learns important life lessons about friendship, bravery, and accepting one’s responsibilities.
2. Frozen [2013]
Directed by: Jennifer Lee, Chris Buck
Release Date: November 27, 2013
Running Time: 1 Hour 48 Minutes
IMDB Rating: 7.4/10
Synopsis: The story revolves around two royal sisters, Elsa and Anna. Elsa possesses magical powers that allow her to control snow. However, after accidentally revealing her powers and causing an eternal winter in their kingdom, Elsa isolates herself in fear of hurting others. Anna, determined to save their kingdom and mend their relationship, embarks on a journey to find her sister and bring back summer.
3. Tangled
Directed by: Nathan Greno, Byron Howard
Release Date: November 24, 2010
Running Time: 1 Hour 40 Minutes
IMDB Rating: 7.7/10
Synopsis: It is the story of Rapunzel, a young princess with long magical hair that possesses healing powers. She has been locked away in a tower by Mother Gothel, who uses Rapunzel’s hair to maintain her youth. When a charming thief named Flynn Rider stumbles upon Rapunzel’s tower, she seizes the opportunity to escape and embark on an adventure to discover the outside world.
4. Moana
Directed by: Ron Clements, John Musker
Release Date: November 23, 2016
Running Time: 1 Hour 47 Minutes
IMDB Rating: 7.6/10
Synopsis: Moana, the daughter of the chief, is drawn to the ocean and feels a deep connection to the sea. When her island faces a crisis caused by darkness spreading across the ocean, Moana sets out to find the demigod Maui and convince him to join her in restoring the heart of Te Fiti, a goddess responsible for creating life.
5. Coco
Directed by: Adrian Molina, Lee Unkrich
Release Date: November 22, 2017
Running Time: 1 Hour 45 Minutes
IMDB Rating: 8.4/10
Synopsis: This movie tells the story of Miguel, a young boy who dreams of becoming a musician despite his family’s generations-old ban on music. On the Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), Miguel finds himself magically transported to the Land of the Dead, where he embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about his family’s history and reconcile his passion for music with his family’s traditions.
6. Up
Directed by: Pete Docter
Release Date: May 29, 2009
Running Time: 1 Hour 36 Minutes
IMDB Rating: 8.3/10
Synopsis: The movie follows the story of Carl Fredricksen, a 78-year-old widower. After losing his wife, Carl decides to fulfill their lifelong dream of traveling to Paradise Falls, a remote location in South America. To do so, he attaches thousands of helium balloons to his house, turning it into a flying vessel. However, a young Wilderness Explorer named Russell accidentally becomes a friend with him in his flying house.
7. The Incredibles
Directed by: Brad Bird
Release Date: October 24, 2004
Running Time: 1 Hour 55 Minutes
IMDB Rating: 8/10
Synopsis: The story follows the Parr family, with Mr. Incredible (Bob Parr) and his wife Elastigirl (Helen Parr), who used to be renowned crime-fighting heroes. Forced into retirement and living a quiet suburban life, they struggle with raising their three children, Violet, Dash, and baby Jack-Jack, who also possess superpowers. When an opportunity arises for Mr. Incredible to get back into action, he seizes it, unaware of the larger plot that threatens their world.
8. The Incredibles 2
Directed by: Brad Bird
Release Date: June 15, 2018
Running Time: 2 Hours 6 Minutes
IMDB Rating: 7.6/10
Synopsis: While Helen (Elastigirl) takes on the spotlight and becomes the face of the superhero movement, Bob (Mr. Incredible) must navigate the challenges of being a stay-at-home dad and taking care of their superpowered children. Meanwhile, a mysterious supervillain known as the Screenslaver emerges, threatening the safety of the city and putting the Parr family to the test.
9. Encanto
Directed by: Bryon Howard, Jared Bush
Release Date: November 24, 2021
Running Time: 1 Hour 49 Minutes
IMDB Rating: 7.2/10
Synopsis: The film takes place in a magical town in Colombia called Encanto, where every member of the Madrigal family possesses a unique magical gift—except for the main character, Mirabel. As Mirabel navigates her life without a magical gift, she discovers that her family’s perfect world may not be as idyllic as it seems. When the magic of the Encanto is threatened, Mirabel becomes the key to saving her family and their extraordinary abilities.
10. Peter Pan
Directed by: Hamilton Luske, Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson
Release Date: February 5, 1953
Running Time: 1 Hour 16 Minutes
IMDB Rating: 7.3/10
Synopsis: The film tells the story of Peter Pan, a mischievous boy who never grows up and lives in the magical world of Neverland. With the help of his fairy sidekick, Tinker Bell, Peter Pan whisks away the Darling children—Wendy, John, and Michael—to Neverland, where they have exciting adventures and face off against the notorious Captain Hook and his crew of pirates.
11. Big Hero 6
Directed by: Chris Williams, Don Hall
Release Date: November 7, 2014
Running Time: 1 Hour 42 Minutes
IMDB Rating: 7.8/10
Synopsis: The story is set in the futuristic city of San Fransokyo and follows Hiro Hamada, a young robotics prodigy, and his inflatable healthcare companion robot named Baymax. When a devastating event puts Hiro’s city in danger, he assembles a group of unlikely heroes, including his friends and Baymax, to form the superhero team “Big Hero 6.”
12. Raya and The Last Dragon
Directed by: Carlos Lopez Estrada, Don Hall
Release Date: March 5, 2021
Running Time: 1 Hour 47 Minutes
IMDB Rating: 7.3/10
Synopsis: The story follows Raya, a skilled warrior princess on a mission to find the last dragon, Sisu, to save her divided kingdom from an ancient evil known as the Druun. Raya must navigate through various landscapes and encounter a diverse group of characters as she learns about trust, unity, and the power of friendship.
13. Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs
Directed by: David Hand, William Cottrell, Wilfred Jackson, Larry Morey, Perce Pearce, Ben Sharpsteen
Release Date: December 21, 1937
Running Time: 1 Hour 23 Minutes
IMDB Rating: 7.6/10
Synopsis: The film is based on the German fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. It tells the story of Snow White, a beautiful princess who is forced to flee from her evil stepmother, the Queen after the Queen becomes jealous of Snow White’s beauty. Snow White takes refuge in the forest, where she befriends seven lovable dwarfs named Doc, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Bashful, Sneezy, and Dopey. As per her stepmother’s plan, she gets poisoned by an apple and the story turns.
14. The Little Mermaid
Directed by: John Musker, Ron Clements
Release Date: November 17, 1989
Running Time: 1 Hour 23 Minutes
IMDB Rating: 7.6/10
Synopsis: The story follows Ariel, a young mermaid princess who is fascinated by the human world and dreams of living on land. Against her father’s wishes, she makes a deal with the sea witch Ursula to trade her voice for a pair of legs. With the help of her friends, Flounder the fish and Sebastian the crab, Ariel embarks on a journey to win the heart of Prince Eric and find her place in both worlds.
15. The Emperor’s New Groove
Directed by: Mark Dindal
Release Date: December 10, 2000
Running Time: 1 Hour 18 Minutes
IMDB Rating: 7.4/10
Synopsis: The story revolves around Kuzco, a young and selfish emperor of the Inca Empire who is transformed into a llama by his power-hungry advisor, Yzma. In his new form, Kuzco seeks the help of a kind-hearted peasant named Pacha to regain his human form and reclaim his throne.
16. Mulan [1998]
Directed by: Tony Bancroft, Barry Cook
Release Date: June 5, 1998
Running Time: 1 Hour 28 Minutes
IMDB Rating: 7.6/10
Synopsis: The story centers around Mulan, a young Chinese woman who disguises herself as a man to take her father’s place in the army. With the help of her dragon guardian, Mushu, and her fellow soldiers, Mulan fights to defend China against the invading Huns led by the villainous Shan Yu.
17. Pinocchio [1940]
Directed by: Ben Sharpsteen, Bill Roberts, Wilfred Jackson
Release Date: February 23, 1940
Running Time: 1 Hour 28 Minutes
IMDB Rating: 7.5/10
Synopsis: The story follows Pinocchio, a wooden puppet created by a kind-hearted woodcarver named Geppetto. With the help of a magical fairy named the Blue Fairy, Pinocchio is brought to life with the condition that he must prove himself brave, truthful, and unselfish to become a real boy.
18. Soul
Directed by: Pete Docter
Release Date: October 11, 2020
Running Time: 1 Hour 40 Minutes
IMDB Rating: 8/10
Synopsis: There is Joe Gardner, a middle school music teacher with a passion for jazz. After an accident, Joe’s soul is separated from his body and transported to the “Great Before,” a realm where new souls develop their personalities before entering the physical world. Desperate to return to his body and fulfill his lifelong dream of performing jazz, Joe teams up with a soul named 22, who has a cynical view of life.
19. WALL-E
Directed by: Andrew Stanton
Release Date: June 27, 2008
Running Time: 1 Hour 38 Minutes
IMDB Rating: 8.4/10
Synopsis: The story follows Wall-E, a small waste-collecting robot who is the last of his kind on the planet. Wall-E spends his days cleaning up the massive piles of garbage left behind by humans and developing a curious and sentimental personality. One day, a sleek robot named EVE arrives on Earth on a mission to find signs of life. Wall-E falls in love with EVE and embarks on a thrilling adventure across space to help save humanity and restore Earth’s ecosystem.
20. Monsters, Inc.
Directed by: Pete Docter
Release Date: November 2, 2001
Running Time: 1 Hour 32 Minutes
IMDB Rating: 8.1/10
Synopsis: The story follows two monsters, James P. “Sulley” Sullivan and Mike Wazowski, who work at Monsters, Inc., the largest scare factory in Monstropolis. Their job is to enter children’s bedrooms through closet doors and elicit screams, which are then converted into energy. However, their lives are turned upside down when a human girl named Boo accidentally enters the monster world.
21. Inside Out
Directed by: Pete Docter
Release Date: June 19, 2015
Running Time: 1 Hour 35 Minutes
IMDB Rating: 8.1/10
Synopsis: The film takes place inside the mind of an 11-year-old girl named Riley, personifying her emotions as characters. The story centers around Riley’s move from her hometown to a new city and the challenges she faces in adjusting to the change. The emotions in her mind, Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, and Disgust, navigate Riley’s experiences and memories while trying to help her cope with her emotions.
22. Toy Story
Directed by: John Lasseter
Release Date: November 22, 1995
Running Time: 1 Hour 21 Minutes
IMDB Rating: 8.3/10
Synopsis: The story revolves around a group of toys that come to life when humans are not around. The main characters are Woody, a pull-string cowboy doll who is the leader of the toys, and Buzz Lightyear, a space ranger action figure who believes he is a real space hero. When Buzz becomes the new favorite toy, Woody feels threatened and they embark on a series of adventures that test their friendship.
23. Toy Story 2
Directed by: John Lasseter
Release Date: November 24, 1999
Running Time: 1 Hour 35 Minutes
IMDB Rating: 7.9/10
Synopsis: In this movie, Woody accidentally gets damaged and is left behind when his owner, Andy, goes to summer camp. He is then stolen by a toy collector named Al McWhiggin, who plans to sell Woody to a museum in Japan. Buzz and the other toys embark on a rescue mission to save Woody and bring him back home.
24. Toy Story 3
Directed by: Lee Unkrich
Release Date: June 18, 2010
Running Time: 1 Hour 43 Minutes
IMDB Rating: 8.3/10
Synopsis: In this movie, Andy, the toys’ owner, is preparing to leave for college. The toys find themselves mistakenly donated to a daycare center instead of being stored in the attic. At the daycare, they encounter a group of new toys led by Lotso, a seemingly friendly teddy bear, who turns out to be a tyrant ruling the daycare.
25. Finding Nemo
Directed by: Andrew Stanton
Release Date: May 30, 2003
Running Time: 1 Hour 40 Minutes
IMDB Rating: 8.2/10
Synopsis: Here is the story of Marlin, a clownfish who embarks on a journey across the ocean to find his son, Nemo, who has been captured by a scuba diver and placed in a fish tank. Marlin’s adventure takes him through various challenges and encounters a memorable cast of characters, including Dory, a forgetful but friendly blue tang fish who becomes his companion.
26. Beauty and The Beast
Directed by: Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise
Release Date: January 13, 2012
Running Time: 1 Hour 24 Minutes
IMDB Rating: 8/10
Synopsis: The story follows Belle, a young woman with a love for books and a longing for adventure. When her father gets captured by a fearsome Beast in his castle, Belle offers to take his place as the Beast’s prisoner. As time passes, Belle discovers that the Beast is not as cruel as he seems and that there is more to him than meets the eye.
27. Aladdin
Directed by: Ron Clements, John Musker
Release Date: November 25, 1992
Running Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
IMDB Rating: 8/10
Synopsis: The story follows Aladdin, a street urchin with a heart of gold, who discovers a magical lamp containing a Genie with the power to grant three wishes. With the help of Genie, Aladdin disguises himself as a prince to win the heart of Princess Jasmine, who is searching for true love and facing the constraints of royal life.
28. Wreck-It Ralph
Directed by: Rich Moore
Release Date: November 2, 2012
Running Time: 1 Hour 48 Minutes
IMDB Rating: 7.7/10
Synopsis: The film takes place inside the world of video games and follows the journey of Ralph, the villain of an arcade game called “Fix-It Felix Jr.” Ralph is tired of being the bad guy and sets out on a quest to prove he can be a hero. Along the way, he encounters Vanellope von Schweetz, a glitchy character from a racing game called “Sugar Rush.” Together, they form an unlikely friendship and work to overcome their own insecurities and challenges.
29. Brave
Directed by: Brenda Chapman, Mark Andrews
Release Date: June 22, 2012
Running Time: 1 Hour 33 Minutes
IMDB Rating: 7.1/10
Synopsis: The movie is set in the Scottish Highlands and centers around the young princess Merida. Merida is a spirited and independent archer who challenges her traditional role as a princess and the expectations placed upon her. Frustrated with her mother’s plans for her future, Merida defies an ancient custom and inadvertently unleashes chaos in her kingdom. In order to set things right, she must embark on a daring adventure and discover the true meaning of bravery.
30. Zootopia
Directed by: Rich Moore, Byron Howard
Release Date: March 4, 2016
Running Time: 1 Hour 48 Minutes
IMDB Rating: 8/10
Synopsis: It takes place in a world where anthropomorphic animals live together in a modern city called Zootopia. The story follows Judy Hopps, a determined and optimistic rabbit who becomes the first rabbit police officer in Zootopia. Despite facing discrimination and skepticism from her peers, Judy teams up with a con artist fox named Nick Wilde to solve a missing mammal’s case.
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