The 45 best Disney movies of all time

What does one call that special type of joy you feel watching a Disney movie? Is it nostalgia? Is it a resurgence of childlike wonder? Regardless, whatever it is makes the stuff Disney churns out so fricken' enjoyable, especially when they hit you out of nowhere with a surprisingly deep underlying message. It’s pretty obvious that these movies are not just tailored for the kiddos. I mean, consider all of the the emotional subtext that only a grown-up rewatch picks up on.

If you’re scrolling aimlessly through Disney+ or just want to do a deep dive back into your own DVD archive, you’ve got a whole lotta options from the house of mouse to choose from. Whether it’s a princess looking for her prince or a young woman looking to break some ancient rules, Disney has always had us covered. Here, in no particular order, the greatest, most memorable Disney movies of all time.