Originally by film snobList RulesThe best non-animated films released under the Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Productions labels
What are the best Disney live action movies? While Disney has put out some of the most incredible, memorable animated feature films of all time, it has also released some remarkable live action films. Some of the live action Walt Disney movies listed here date back several decades; others are more modern classics. One thing they all have in common? They are wildly popular. Vote for your favorites, vote down any you didn't like and, of course, please add any great Disney live action movies that are missing. This list also includes Disney's live action remakes.
Just as Disney's animated movies are almost always top notch, with awesome Disney princesses and menacing animated Disney villains, so are the Disney live action films.
Some of the excellent live action Disney movies listed here have a bit of cartoon action in them, but overall, they qualify. One good example is 1964's Mary Poppins, certainly among the greatest of Disney's live action offerings but also one of the best musical movies of all time, too. Fans of sports films will notice that many of Disney's best live action films are also among the most inspirational sports movies ever. Miracle and Remember the Titans come to mind immediately as a few of the best Disney sports movies that were also taken from real life stories.
Disney has also produced several first-rate live action film franchises, including Pirates of the Caribbean, The Chronicles of Narnia, and the National Treasure movies. All of these movies could be considered among Disney's best, but this is about you -- which ones do you think are the best? Start voting, and enjoy reminiscing about some of Disney's most wonderful, non animated movies. Fun for the whole family!
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1,877675Pirates of the Caribbean Franchise
Johnny Depp, Orlando BloomReleased: 2003 - Present
Directed by: Gore Verbinski, Rob Marshall
Pirates of the Caribbean is a series of fantasy swashbuckler films produced by Jerry... more
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1,433604The Santa Clause
Tim Allen, Frank WelkerReleased: 1994
Directed by: John Pasquin
The Santa Clause is a 1994 American fantasy family comedy film directed by John Pasquin. It is... more3
1,428712The Parent Trap
Maureen O'Hara, John MillsReleased: 1961
Directed by: David Swift
The Parent Trap is a 1961 Walt Disney film. It stars Hayley Mills, Maureen O'Hara and Brian... more4
1,656882Enchanted
Amy Adams, Susan SarandonReleased: 2007
Directed by: Kevin Lima
Enchanted is a 2007 American musical live-action/animated fantasy romantic comedy film,... more5
1,817984Mary Poppins
Julie Andrews, Dick Van DykeReleased: 1964
Directed by: Robert Stevenson
Mary Poppins is a 1964 American musical fantasy film directed by Robert Stevenson and produced... more6
1,347709Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
Keri Russell, Allison MackReleased: 1989
Directed by: Joe Johnston
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids is a 1989 soft science fiction-family film. The directorial debut of... more7
1,467786The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Liam Neeson, Tilda SwintonReleased: 2005
Directed by: Andrew Adamson
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is a 2005 fantasy adventure... more8
1,744522Beauty and the Beast
Emma Watson, Dan StevensReleased: 2017
Directed by: Bill Condon
Beauty and the Beast is a 2017 romantic/dark fantasy musical film directed by Bill Condon. The... more9
1,572846The Princess Diaries
Anne Hathaway, Mandy MooreReleased: 2001
Directed by: Garry Marshall
The Princess Diaries is a 2001 American comedy film produced by singer and actress Whitney... more10
1,135604Cool Runnings
John Candy, Malik YobaReleased: 1993
Directed by: Jon Turteltaub
Cool Runnings is a 1993 American sports film directed by Jon Turteltaub, and starring Leon,... more11
1,268650Holes
Shia LaBeouf, Sigourney WeaverReleased: 2003
Directed by: Andrew Davis
Holes is a 2003 American comedy-drama adventure film based on the 1998 novel of the same title... more12
1,080567The Mighty Ducks
Emilio Estevez, Joshua JacksonReleased: 1992
Directed by: Stephen Herek
The Mighty Ducks is a 1992 American sports comedy film directed by Stephen Herek, starring... more13
1,019571Old Yeller
Chuck Connors, Fess ParkerReleased: 1957
Directed by: Robert Stevenson
Old Yeller is a 1957 American family tragedy film produced by Walt Disney. It stars Tommy... more14
881515Escape to Witch Mountain
Kim Richards, Kyle RichardsReleased: 1975
Directed by: John Hough
Escape to Witch Mountain is a 1975 film based on the novel Escape to Witch Mountain by... more15
1,060628101 Dalmatians
Hugh Laurie, Glenn CloseReleased: 1996
101 Dalmatians is a 1996 family comedy film written and produced by John Hughes and directed... more16
1,080638Bedknobs and Broomsticks
Angela Lansbury, Roddy McDowallReleased: 1971
Directed by: Robert Stevenson
This film is a 1971 American musical film produced by Walt Disney Productions and released by... more17
665302Muppets Most Wanted
Lady Gaga, Tina FeyReleased: 2014
Directed by: James Bobin
Muppets Most Wanted is a 2014 American musical comedy caper film produced by Walt Disney... more18
1,028617Swiss Family Robinson
John Mills, Dorothy McGuireReleased: 1960
Directed by: Ken Annakin
Swiss Family Robinson is a 1960 British-American family film starring John Mills, Dorothy... more19
516272The Jungle Book
Bill Murray, Ben KingsleyReleased: 2016
Directed by: Jon Favreau
The Jungle Book is a 2016 fantasy adventure film directed and co-produced by Jon Favreau.... more20
342141Mary Poppins Returns
Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel MirandaReleased: 2018
Directed by: Rob Marshall
Mary Poppins Returns is a 2018 American musical fantasy film directed by Rob Marshall. In... more21
84150720,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Kirk Douglas, Peter LorreReleased: 1954
Directed by: Richard Fleischer
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is a 1954 American Technicolor adventure film starring Kirk... more22
817508Tron
Jeff Bridges, David WarnerReleased: 1982
Directed by: Steven Lisberger
Tron is a 1982 American science fiction film written and directed by Steven Lisberger, based... more23
630380White Fang
Ethan Hawke, James RemarReleased: 1991
Directed by: Randal Kleiser
White Fang is a 1991 American adventure film directed by Randal Kleiser, starring Ethan Hawke,... more24
362198Black Panther
Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. JordanReleased: 2018
Directed by: Ryan Coogler
Black Panther is a 2018 American superhero film, based on the Marvel Comics character,... more25
518260The Lion King
Donald Glover, BeyoncéReleased: 2019
Directed by: Jon Favreau
The Lion King is a 2019 American live-action epic musical drama film directed by Jon Favreau,... more
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