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!
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.”
The Santa Clause
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.”
James and the Giant Peach
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.”
The Parent Trap
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.”
The Straight Story
Year: 1999
Tomatometer: 96%
Critics consensus: “Slow-paced but heart-warming.”
The Rookie
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.”
Freaky Friday
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.”
Holes
Year: 2003
Tomatometer: 77%
Critics consensus: “Faithful to its literary source, this is imaginative, intelligent family entertainment.”
Ghosts of the Abyss
Year: 2003
Tomatometer: 80%
Critics consensus: “The underwater footage is both beautiful and awe-inspiring.”
Miracle
Year: 2004
Tomatometer: 80%
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.”
Aliens of the Deep
Year: 2005
Tomatometer: 84%
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.”
Enchanted
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.”
Bridge to Terabithia
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.”
Earth
Year: 2009
Tomatometer: 87%
Critics consensus: “With its spectacular and extensive footage, Earth is both informative and entertaining.”
Oceans
Year: 2010
Tomatometer: 81%
Critics consensus: “Oceans adds another visually stunning chapter to the Disney Nature library.”
The Muppets
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.”
Chimpanzee
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.”
Saving Mr. Banks
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.”
Bears
Year: 2014
Tomatometer: 89%
Critics consensus: “Sweet, beautifully filmed, and admirably short on sugarcoating, Bears continues Disneynature’s winning streak.”
The Muppets Most Wanted
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.”
McFarland USA
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.”
Cinderella
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.”
