Best Disney Movies of All Time

Alexandra F.:  We went through a phase where this movie was on pretty much every day in our house - and it is so good, I didn’t even mind it! Great music, great story, great characters.

Sue Krawitz Tandoc:  Toy Story and its sequels are some of the best family movies of all time! Kids will delight in the talking toys that come to life and parents will laugh along with the adult humor.

Alexandra F.:  This is a truly enjoyable movie for tweens, teens, young kids and adults alike, with music you will be humming long after the film is over. A unique spin on the classic fairy tale throws a soon-to-be princess into the "real world" in NYC, where her upbeat and optimistic worldview both clashes with and inspires those around her. Tweens will especially enjoy the tongue-in-cheek humor that intentionally flips the traditional princess story on its head.

Kelly R:  A retelling of the classic Rapunzel story that the kids and adults in my house all love. It's so funny, clever, and the music is wonderful. One of my family's all-time favorite Disney movies!

Alexandra F.:  My kids were obsessed with this movie when it came out, and were so excited to see the sequel even as tweens. The music is fabulous, and I loved the story about sisterly love and the importance of accepting and embracing who we are. As good a movie for 14-year-olds as for 5-year-olds!

Shila:  Even though my kids were afraid of Beast at first, Beauty and the Beast still rounds the top for one the best Disney movies of all time in our house. It has also been a useful teaching tool! For one, we reference how beauty on the inside is more important than how you look on the outside. And second, girls who read books are cool!

Shila:  Disney/Pixar's Coco celebrates the beauty of Los Dios De Muertos / The Day Of The Dead. This is the story of a passionate young boy who aspires to be a musician, set in the vibrant scenes of a fascinating afterlife.

Shila:  Set in the Pacific oceans near Australia, a little clown fish named Nemo and his dad show audiences how to balance curiosity with caution - and courage! Nemo goes swimming one day and is picked up by a fisherman. His dad and a companion fish named Dori (voiced by Ellen DeGeneres) go to the greatest depths to try and bring him back.

Shila:  The Little Mermaid is about a 16-year old mermaid under the sea who dreams of having two legs - and being human! After one last argument with her merman dad, she swims away to strike a deal with a magical yet evil sea witch to make it happen.

Alexandra F.:  Disney's story about a lion cub's struggle to accept his place as king continues to resonate with viewers of all ages as much as it did when it was first released in 1994. The outstanding music and moving coming-of-age story make it an especially great movie for tweens, and a perfect family movie night choice for mixed ages.

Amy S.:  We love this movie about a video game villain who is looking for more out of life. Fast-paced, flashy, and fun, Wreck-It Ralph has lots of laughs but also thought-provoking discussions about what it means to be labeled a “bad guy” and what it takes to be a good friend.

Amy S.:  This beautiful Pixar film has it all: charming music, outer space adventure, quirky humor, and robots in love. A perennial favorite in our house, Wall-E tells the story of a “waste allocation” robot left behind to clean up Earth after it has been trashed—quite literally—and then abandoned by its inhabitants. Wall-E and Eve, the star robots, are adorably animated and will win everyone’s hearts. This film raises important questions about dependence on technology and custodianship of our planet. The issues may be a little over the heads of toddler viewers, but are bound to be thought-provoking for older kids and adults.

Katie G.:  Definitely a family favorite in our house, Monsters, Inc. follow the lives of two monsters, Mike and Sulley, who are employed at Monsters, Inc., a company that is powered by scares from children. One day they discover a scare door has been left open and a small child, Boo, has entered the scare floor. Follow the adventures of Mike and Sulley as they try to bring Boo back home and the obstacles they encounter along the way.

Kelly R:  Disney's version of Robin Hood shines with all-animal characters, catchy tunes, and funny one-liners. One of my nostalgic favorites that my kids ended up loving, too.

Sarah C.:  This is a funny movie about superheroes. It tells the story of Elastigirl and Mr. Incredible and their children Violet, Dash and Jack-Jack as they use their superpowers to fight crime. Incredible has super-strength, Elastigirl has body elasticity, Violet has invisibility and force fields, Dash has super speed, and baby Jack-Jack has many different powers seen in The Incredibles and Jack-Jack Attack. The Supers are mostly engaged in fighting crime by keeping secret identities. Great for any age!