24 Certified Fresh Live-Action Disney Movies
Inspired by Disney’s reimagining of The Jungle Book, get ready to set your heart cockles to “warmed” because here comes 24 Certified Fresh live-action Disney movies!
Year: 1964
Tomatometer: 100%
Critics consensus: “A lavish modern fairy tale celebrated for its amazing special effects, catchy songs, and Julie Andrews’s legendary performance in the title role.”
Year: 1994
Tomatometer: 75%
Critics consensus: “The Santa Clause is utterly undemanding, but it’s firmly rooted in the sort of good old-fashioned holiday spirit missing from too many modern yuletide films.”
Year: 1996
Tomatometer: 93%
Critics consensus: “The arresting and dynamic visuals, offbeat details and light-as-air storytelling make James and the Giant Peach solid family entertainment.”
Year: 1998
Tomatometer: 86%
Critics consensus: “Writer-director Nancy Meyers takes the winning formula of the 1961 original and gives it an amiable modern spin, while young star Lindsay Lohan shines in her breakout role.”
Year: 1999
Tomatometer: 96%
Critics consensus: “Slow-paced but heart-warming.”
Year: 2002
Tomatometer: 83%
Critics consensus: “A heart-warming sports flick, The Rookie greatly benefits from understated direction and the emotional honesty Dennis Quaid brings to the role of Jim Morris.”
Year: 2003
Tomatometer: 88%
Critics consensus: “Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan charm in Mark Waters’ nicely pitched — and Disney’s second — remake of the 1976 hit.”
Year: 2003
Tomatometer: 77%
Critics consensus: “Faithful to its literary source, this is imaginative, intelligent family entertainment.”
Year: 2003
Tomatometer: 80%
Critics consensus: “The underwater footage is both beautiful and awe-inspiring.”
Year: 2004
Tomatometer: 80%
Critics consensus: “Kurt Russell’s performance guides this cliche-ridden tale into the realm of inspirational, nostalgic goodness.”
Year: 2003
Tomatometer: 79%
Critics consensus: “May leave you exhausted like the theme park ride that inspired it; however, you’ll have a good time when it’s over.”
Year: 2005
Tomatometer: 84%
Critics consensus: “An amazing array of images from beneath the sea.”
Year: 2005
Tomatometer: 76%
Critics consensus: “With first-rate special effects and compelling storytelling, this adaptation stays faithful to its source material and will please moviegoers of all ages.”
Year: 2007
Tomatometer: 93%
Critics consensus: “A smart re-imagining of fairy tale tropes that’s sure to delight children and adults, Enchanted features witty dialogue, sharp animation, and a star turn by Amy Adams.”
Year: 2007
Tomatometer: 85%
Critics consensus: “Bridge to Terabithia is a faithful adaptation of a beloved children’s novel and a powerful portrayal of love, loss, and imagination through children’s eyes.”
Year: 2009
Tomatometer: 87%
Critics consensus: “With its spectacular and extensive footage, Earth is both informative and entertaining.”
Year: 2010
Tomatometer: 81%
Critics consensus: “Oceans adds another visually stunning chapter to the Disney Nature library.”
Year: 2011
Tomatometer: 96%
Critics consensus: “Clever, charming, and heartfelt, The Muppets is a welcome big screen return for Jim Henson’s lovable creations that will both win new fans and delight longtime devotees.”
Year: 2012
Tomatometer: 74%
Critics consensus: “Chimpanzee often anthropomorphizes its subjects, but it’s a beautifully filmed, remarkably intimate look at the lives of a family of primates.”
Year: 2013
Tomatometer: 79%
Critics consensus: “Aggressively likable and sentimental to a fault, Saving Mr. Banks pays tribute to the Disney legacy with excellent performances and sweet, high-spirited charm.”
Year: 2014
Tomatometer: 89%
Critics consensus: “Sweet, beautifully filmed, and admirably short on sugarcoating, Bears continues Disneynature’s winning streak.”
Year: 2014
Tomatometer: 78%
Critics consensus: “While it may not reach the delirious heights of The Muppets, Muppets Most Wanted still packs in enough clever gags, catchy songs, and celebrity cameos to satisfy fans of all ages.”
Year: 2015
Tomatometer: 80%
Critics consensus: “Disney’s inspirational sports drama formula might be old hat, but McFarland, USA proves it still works — especially with a talented director and eminently likable star in the mix.”
Year: 2015
Tomatometer: 84%
Critics consensus: “Refreshingly traditional in a revisionist era, Kenneth Branagh’s Cinderella proves Disney hasn’t lost any of its old-fashioned magic.”
