The 64 Disney Animated Classics
This list contains all of the officially numbered feature "Classic" films Walt Disney Animation Studios has released. Disney maintains these numbered films, so personal opinion cannot just add or remove films from the list based on popularity.
This list does not include the Disney/Pixar films (such as Finding Nemo or Coco), nor does it include the many Direct-to-Video sequels (The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, for instance) produced by Disney over the years.
I've divided the Disney films into 9 Distinct Eras:
The Golden Age: (1937 - 1942) These are Walt Disney's first 5 feature films, and are undisputed classics that remain an essential part of the legacy of animation.
The Package Era: (1942 - 1949) These 6 films feature a combination of shorter "packaged" animated features that lack the staying power of the more feature quality pictures, and although very entertaining, they are largely forgotten when compared to Disney's earlier and later classics.
The Silver Age: (1950 - 1959) These 5 films bring Disney back to center stage, ending with Sleeping Beauty, a distinct stylized masterpiece.
The Transition Era: (1960 - 1969) Some might call these 3 films part of the Silver Age, but they have a distinct look that sets them apart (due to a lower budget and the new Xerox animation process). These films were the last to have Walt Disney's direct impact, with The Jungle Book being the final film in this era.
The Bronze Age: (1970 - 1988) Also, known as the "Dark Ages" of Disney Animation. Hey, just because it's the Dark Ages, does not mean these 8 films are lacking in quality, they just lack in cultural impact when compared to earlier and later films. I happen to love The Black Cauldron and many films in this period!
The Disney Renaissance: (1989 - 1999) Although Oliver & Company was pretty awesome and made a pretty penny, it was The Little Mermaid in 1989 that really made a splash, kicking off the fantastic Disney Renaissance where Disney pumped out hit after hit, reinvigorating its classic animation legacy. Sadly, this Renaissance came to an end with the phenomenal Tarzan in 1999.
The Post-Renaissance Era: (1999 - 2008) These Disney films are a mix of hand-drawn and computer-generated films, many (such as Treasure Planet) use both techniques. In this "Post-Renaissance Era," Disney gradually moved further away from traditional hand-drawn animation and fairy tales in favor of computer-generated movies. This era could also be seen as a Second Dark Age Disney, with a few standout releases, but a definite step down from the previous batch of Renaissance Disney films.
The Revival Era: (2009 - 2019) Much like The Little Mermaid heralded the beginning of the Disney Renaissance nearly two decades prior, The Princess and the Frog signaled a revival of sorts in Disney Animation. This era, like the Post-Renaissance era, also features a mixture of hand-drawn and computer-generated films. And although Disney is still relying more on CG films, there has been a definite shift in focus—fairy tales like The Princess and the Frog, Tangled, and Frozen have come back in style, and are made along with modern classics like Big Hero 6 and Zootopia.
The Streaming Era: (2020 - Present) With the launch of Disney+ and the accessibility of Disney's animated back-catalogue, every new film in the foreseeable future is now destined to serve as a building block for Disney's ever-growing streaming service. The first film in this era, Raya and the Last Dragon, made its debut on Disney+ alongside a limited theatrical release. This seismic shift to streaming has also cemented Disney's commitment to CG animation for its feature films. I still think it's time for a bigger revival of hand-drawn animation, even though there is much to love and admire about computer animation. Something along the lines of a Second Disney Renaissance would be nice. Oh, to dream...
As I await the next Disney Renaissance, I've put together a list of Disney Parallels for those hungry for more 2D Animated Classics. That list can be found here:
http://www.imdb.com/list/ls562573895/
This list does not include the Disney/Pixar films (such as Finding Nemo or Coco), nor does it include the many Direct-to-Video sequels (The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, for instance) produced by Disney over the years.
I've divided the Disney films into 9 Distinct Eras:
The Golden Age: (1937 - 1942) These are Walt Disney's first 5 feature films, and are undisputed classics that remain an essential part of the legacy of animation.
The Package Era: (1942 - 1949) These 6 films feature a combination of shorter "packaged" animated features that lack the staying power of the more feature quality pictures, and although very entertaining, they are largely forgotten when compared to Disney's earlier and later classics.
The Silver Age: (1950 - 1959) These 5 films bring Disney back to center stage, ending with Sleeping Beauty, a distinct stylized masterpiece.
The Transition Era: (1960 - 1969) Some might call these 3 films part of the Silver Age, but they have a distinct look that sets them apart (due to a lower budget and the new Xerox animation process). These films were the last to have Walt Disney's direct impact, with The Jungle Book being the final film in this era.
The Bronze Age: (1970 - 1988) Also, known as the "Dark Ages" of Disney Animation. Hey, just because it's the Dark Ages, does not mean these 8 films are lacking in quality, they just lack in cultural impact when compared to earlier and later films. I happen to love The Black Cauldron and many films in this period!
The Disney Renaissance: (1989 - 1999) Although Oliver & Company was pretty awesome and made a pretty penny, it was The Little Mermaid in 1989 that really made a splash, kicking off the fantastic Disney Renaissance where Disney pumped out hit after hit, reinvigorating its classic animation legacy. Sadly, this Renaissance came to an end with the phenomenal Tarzan in 1999.
The Post-Renaissance Era: (1999 - 2008) These Disney films are a mix of hand-drawn and computer-generated films, many (such as Treasure Planet) use both techniques. In this "Post-Renaissance Era," Disney gradually moved further away from traditional hand-drawn animation and fairy tales in favor of computer-generated movies. This era could also be seen as a Second Dark Age Disney, with a few standout releases, but a definite step down from the previous batch of Renaissance Disney films.
The Revival Era: (2009 - 2019) Much like The Little Mermaid heralded the beginning of the Disney Renaissance nearly two decades prior, The Princess and the Frog signaled a revival of sorts in Disney Animation. This era, like the Post-Renaissance era, also features a mixture of hand-drawn and computer-generated films. And although Disney is still relying more on CG films, there has been a definite shift in focus—fairy tales like The Princess and the Frog, Tangled, and Frozen have come back in style, and are made along with modern classics like Big Hero 6 and Zootopia.
The Streaming Era: (2020 - Present) With the launch of Disney+ and the accessibility of Disney's animated back-catalogue, every new film in the foreseeable future is now destined to serve as a building block for Disney's ever-growing streaming service. The first film in this era, Raya and the Last Dragon, made its debut on Disney+ alongside a limited theatrical release. This seismic shift to streaming has also cemented Disney's commitment to CG animation for its feature films. I still think it's time for a bigger revival of hand-drawn animation, even though there is much to love and admire about computer animation. Something along the lines of a Second Disney Renaissance would be nice. Oh, to dream...
As I await the next Disney Renaissance, I've put together a list of Disney Parallels for those hungry for more 2D Animated Classics. That list can be found here:
http://www.imdb.com/list/ls562573895/
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- RegistiWilliam CottrellDavid HandWilfred JacksonStelleAdriana CaselottiHarry StockwellLucille La VerneC'era una volta una regina cattiva che pretendeva di essere la donna più bella del mondo. Ma la figliastra Biancaneve la superava in grazia e bellezza pe per questo doveva soccombere. Trovò così rifugio nel bosco, ospite di sette adorabili nanetti.The Golden Age:
Golden Age Film #1 - RegistiNorman FergusonT. HeeWilfred JacksonStelleDickie JonesChristian RubMel BlancÈ la storia delle disavventure di un burattino di legno, Pinocchio, portato sulla cattiva strada dal Gatto e la Volpe e salvato da Mastro Geppetto nella pancia di una balena.Golden Age Film #2
- RegistiJames AlgarSamuel ArmstrongFord Beebe Jr.StelleLeopold StokowskiDeems TaylorThe Philadelphia OrchestraMusica da vedere con immagini da ascoltare, nel capolavoro di Walt Disney più famoso: Fantasia! La forza della musica è tradotta in animazioni ora delicate, ora potenti, ora comiche, come nell'indimenticabile di Topolino Apprendista Stregone..Golden Age Film #3
- RegistiSamuel ArmstrongNorman FergusonWilfred JacksonStelleSterling HollowayEdward BrophyJames BaskettÈ la storia commovente di Dumbo, l'elefantino dalle grandi orecchie, che umiliato e deriso da tutto il personale del circo, trova nell'allegro topolino Timoteo l'unico amico.Golden Age Film #4
- RegistiJames AlgarSamuel ArmstrongDavid HandStelleHardie AlbrightStan AlexanderBobette AudreyLa semplice, toccante storia del cerbiatto alla scoperta del mondo, è la metafora dell'immensa gioia che ciascuno di noi prova nello scoprire le meraviglie della vita e le bellezze della natura.Golden Age Film #5
- RegistiWilfred JacksonJack KinneyHamilton LuskeStelleFred ShieldsJosé OliveiraLee BlairDisney animators tour South America and present four animated shorts inspired by their trip.The Package Era:
Package Film #1 - RegistiNorman FergusonClyde GeronimiJack KinneyStelleAurora MirandaCarmen MolinaDora LuzPaperino riceve dei magici doni dai suoi amici dell'America Latina, che diventano il suo passaporto per un fantastico viaggio pieno di sorprese, canzoni e sprazzi di colore locale!Package Film #2
- RegistiRobert CormackClyde GeronimiJack KinneyStelleNelson EddyDinah ShoreLaverne AndrewsLa compilation di Walt Disney di 10 cortometraggi animati che utilizzano i talenti musicali di artisti come Benny Goodman.Package Film #3
- RegistiJack KinneyHamilton LuskeWilliam MorganStelleEdgar BergenDinah ShoreLuana PattenDue storie indimenticabili magicamente riportate in vita dal simpatico e saggio Grillo Parlante. Un film che unisce azione vivente alla classica animazione Disney.Package Film #4
- RegistiClyde GeronimiWilfred JacksonJack KinneyStelleRoy RogersTriggerDennis DayAn anthology of animated vignettes set to contemporary music.Package Film #5
- RegistiJames AlgarClyde GeronimiJack KinneyStelleBing CrosbyBasil RathboneEric BloreDue belle storie, entrambi basate su popolari opere letterarie.Package Film #6
- RegistiClyde GeronimiWilfred JacksonHamilton LuskeStelleIlene WoodsJames MacDonaldEleanor AudleyÈ la storia di una tenera fanciulla maltrattata dalla matrigna e dalle sorellastre. Musica e divertimento con i simpaticissimi personaggi tra cui i topini Gas e Giac, il gatto Lucifero e la fata Smemorina.The Silver Age:
Silver Age Film #1 - RegistiClyde GeronimiWilfred JacksonHamilton LuskeStelleKathryn BeaumontEd WynnRichard HaydnIn un pomeriggio d'estate la piccola Alice, sdraiata all'ombra di un albero, vede passare un coniglio bianco, che corre in fretta, lo insegue e precipita in una voragine che la porta alla scoperta del Paese delle Meraviglie.Silver Age Film #2
- RegistiClyde GeronimiWilfred JacksonHamilton LuskeStelleBobby DriscollKathryn BeaumontHans ConriedWendy ed i suoi fratelli vengono trasportati nel magico mondo dell'Isola che non c'è con l'eroe delle loro storie, Peter Pan.Silver Age Film #3
- RegistiClyde GeronimiWilfred JacksonHamilton LuskeStelleBarbara LuddyLarry RobertsPeggy LeeLa romantica storia di Lilli e il Vagabondo. I due incontratisi nei vicoli malfamati della città dove Lilli è capitata per caso, diventano protagonisti di emozionanti e tenere avventure.Silver Age Film #4
- RegistiLes ClarkClyde GeronimiEric LarsonStelleMary CostaBill ShirleyEleanor AudleyC'erano una volta, in un regno lontano lontano, un re e una regina felici per la nascita di una splendida principessa, c'erano tre buone fate, pronte a colmarla di magici doni. Ma c'era anche una strega malvagia che desiderava solo il suo male.Silver Age Film #5
- RegistiClyde GeronimiHamilton LuskeWolfgang ReithermanStelleRod TaylorBetty Lou GersonJ. Pat O'MalleyQuando i cuccioli dalmata vengono rapiti dai tirapiedi di Crudelia de Mon, i genitori devono trovarli prima che lei li usi per confezionare abiti di moda.The Transition Era:
Transition Film #1 - RegistiWolfgang ReithermanClyde GeronimiDavid HandStelleRickie SorensenSebastian CabotKarl SwensonL'antica leggenda della Spada nella Roccia. Re Artù è un ragazzino un po' impacciato che risponde al nome di semola e Mago Merlino che si è assunto il compito di educare il re, è uno strambo vegliardo dalla lunga barba.Transition Film #2
- RegistaWolfgang ReithermanStellePhil HarrisSebastian CabotLouis PrimaLa pantera Bagheera e l'orso Baloo cercano di convincere un bambino a lasciare la giungla per andare a vivere nel mondo della civiltà.Transition Film #3
- RegistaWolfgang ReithermanStellePhil HarrisEva GaborSterling HollowayUna famiglia di gatti parigini in procinto di ereditare una fortuna dalla propria padrona cerca di tornare a casa grazie all'aiuto di un gatto suadente, dopo essere stata rapita e abbandonata in campagna da un invidioso maggiordomo.The Bronze Age:
Bronze Age Film #1 - RegistiWolfgang ReithermanDavid HandStelleBrian BedfordPhil HarrisRoger MillerLa storia del leggendario fuorilegge è rappresentata con personaggi di animali umanoidi.Bronze Age Film #2
- RegistiJohn LounsberyWolfgang ReithermanBen SharpsteenStelleSebastian CabotJunius MatthewsBarbara LuddyEcco alcune indimenticabili avventure di Winnie the Pooh, compreso il primo incontro tra l'orsetto e Tigro! Questo delizioso spettacolo incanterà sia i giovani che coloro che lo sono rimasti nel cuore.Bronze Age Film #3
- RegistiJohn LounsberyWolfgang ReithermanArt StevensStelleBob NewhartEva GaborGeraldine PageNew York: quartier generale delle Nazioni Unite dei topi. Una deliziosa coppia di topolini viene incaricata di compiere l'avventuroso salvataggio di Penny, un orfanella rapita da due loschi individui.Bronze Age Film #4
- RegistiTed BermanRichard RichArt StevensStelleMickey RooneyKurt RussellPearl BaileyUna piccola volpe di nome Tod e Copper, un cucciolo di segugio, giurano di essere i migliori amici per sempre. Ma mentre Copper diventa un cane da caccia, la loro improbabile amicizia deve affrontare la prova finale.Bronze Age Film #5
- RegistiTed BermanRichard RichStelleGrant BardsleyFreddie JonesSusan SheridanUn ragazzino e un gruppo di amici si imbarcano in una ricerca per trovare un oggetto magico oscuro di potere assoluto prima che possa farlo un tiranno diabolico.Bronze Age Film #6
(I love this film - thank you for finally releasing this gem on blu-ray, Disney!)
