Which Are Misses and Which Are Masterpieces: 39 Disney Film Countdown

Prepare yourselves, Disney aficionados and animation enthusiasts, for the list you’ve all been waiting for—a magical journey that will awaken your nostalgia, ignite debates, and quite possibly challenge your childhood beliefs. We’ve all been transported to enchanted kingdoms, gone on daring adventures, and found love in the most unexpected places, thanks to the magic of Disney. But today, we’re doing the unimaginable: ranking these iconic tales, these pillars of our childhood, from the forgettable to the absolutely legendary.

Could your cherished favorite end up on the wrong end of the magic wand, or will it take the crown as the ultimate Disney masterpiece? Fasten your seat belts and put on your Mickey Mouse ears because we’re diving headfirst into the enchanting, the disappointing, and everything in between as we rank 39 classic Disney movies from worst to absolutely spellbinding!

This article was originally published on absolutelyconnected.com and has been republished here with permission.

-The Underdogs-

39. Robin Hood (1973)

Let’s scurry into Sherwood Forest, where Disney’s Robin Hood makes us question our attraction to anthropomorphic characters—hello, foxy Robin Hood! While the film is a classic in its own right, it doesn’t quite hit the bullseye. The plot meanders through the medieval realm with, alas, no memorable tunes to hum later.

Fun fact: Disney sneakily recycled animation from The Jungle Book. Yup, Little John and Baloo could be twins! But don’t let that deter you from this film, which still holds a quiver full of charm. And honestly, who can resist that dashing fox with a bow and arrow?

38. Dinosaur (2000)

Dinosaur leaves us in a prehistoric conundrum. It came out seven years after Jurassic Park and makes us wonder, “Why can these dinos talk?” Don’t get us wrong, the animation is splendid, and the opening sequence could easily be mistaken for a high-budget nature documentary from the 2020s.

But let’s be honest, when you’ve seen one T-Rex, you’ve seen ’em all. The story drags its scaly feet, resulting in a predictable plot. The speaking dinosaurs, although charming, become an oxymoron to the movie’s realism. In a world where Jurassic Park exists, Dinosaur falls more into the category of “Been There, Done That.”

37. The Sword in the Stone (1963)

Sword in the Stone gives off the vibe of a medieval fair—fun, but you won’t remember much afterward. The plot feels more like a series of loosely connected events than an epic adventure. But who can forget the whimsical wizard’s duel between Merlin and Mim?

It’s like Harry Potter before Harry Potter was cool! While the film isn’t drowning in memorable tunes or characters, it has an old-school charm that’s hard to resist. Ultimately, this flick feels like a pleasant daydream of a movie, enjoyable but not unforgettable. So, if you’re into light-hearted magical escapades, unsheath this Disney classic.