20 Top Non-Animated Movies from Disney

The movie initially turned down by Disney has become one of the world's most triumphant films. Pirates of the Caribbean owes its success to stellar performances by the cast and the meticulous attention to special effects makeup that brings certain characters to life.

Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) goes on a mission to reclaim his stolen ship taken by his old nemesis, Captain Barbossa, leader of the Black Pearl pirates (Geoffrey Rush). Along the way, Jack meets a young man named Will Turner (Orlando Bloom).

Will finds himself enamored with Elizabeth Swann, daughter of the Governor of Port Royal, who was abducted by Barbossa. Driven by his affection for Elizabeth, Will teams up with Captain Jack to rescue her. Together, they set sail to Isla de Muerta Island, where they confront the cursed crew of the Black Pearl, led by Barbossa.

The curse transforms the entire crew into spectral pirates, and Barbossa seeks to break the curse by using Will's blood. Once again, Will becomes the target of Barbossa's nefarious intentions.

Eight Below is a remake of the 1983 Japanese film "Antarctica", crafted by Toshirô Ishidô, Koreyoshi Kurahara, Tatsuo Nogami, and Susumu Saji. Directed by Frank Marshall, this two-hour feature recounts the tale of a guide stationed at an Antarctic research outpost who risks everything to rescue his loyal sled dogs.

Jerry Shepard (Paul Walker) serves as a guide at the National Science Foundation's Antarctic research facility. In January 1993, he's tasked with escorting UCLA professor Dr. Davis McClaren (Bruce Greenwood) to Mount Melbourne in search of a rare meteorite from Mercury. However, the journey proves perilous due to treacherous terrain.

The expedition results in Dr. Davis sustaining injuries. So, he has to be evacuated. Facing an imminent storm, Jerry is compelled to leave his eight dogs behind in the heart of Antarctica.

Reluctant to depart yet unable to remain, Jerry embarks on his journey, vowing to return for his faithful companions despite the myriad challenges ahead.

Jesse "Jess" Aarons, an 11-year-old boy from a family that had financial difficulties. Despite their hardships, Jess has an amazing talent for expressing his imagination through drawings.

While attending school, a new student named Leslie Burke comes into Jess's class. It turns out that Jess and Leslie are neighbors. One day, Leslie invites Jess to accompany her on an adventure. They crossed a vast meadow before entering the forest.

In the forest, they find a tree house, which becomes their safe hideout. Together, they create their own fantasy world to escape reality, which they call Terabithia.

In the enchanting realm of Andalasia lives Princess Giselle (Amy Adams). She's eagerly anticipating her marriage to the charming Prince Edward (James Marsden). However, her stepmother's disapproval leads to Giselle being thrust into a well.

To her surprise, the well serves as a portal to the human world. Giselle emerges from the hole in the heart of New York City, clad in her resplendent princess attire, bewildered by the bustling urban landscape. Her presence captivates the attention of passersby.

In her wanderings, Giselle meets Robert, a kind-hearted man who comes to her aid. Because of her circumstances, Giselle finds refuge in Robert's home. Despite the unfamiliarity of her new surroundings, Giselle remains steadfast in her belief that Prince Edward will one day rescue her. Will her unwavering faith be rewarded?

Enchanted, a musical film, garnered numerous award nominations, including a win for Best Family Film at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards in 2008.

Belle (Emma Watson) lives a simple life with her father, Maurice. Everything changes when Maurice gets lost in the forest and seeks refuge in the palace of the Beast (Dan Stevens). The Beast, a cursed prince, bears a grotesque appearance, with his servants transformed into household objects.

When the Beast imprisons Maurice for plucking a rose without permission, Belle strikes a deal to take her father's place. Over time, Belle's kindness begins to soften the Beast's heart, fostering emotional changes and a budding affection.

Meanwhile, Gaston, a suitor vying for Belle's hand, resorts to villainous deeds after facing rejection. He targets Belle and her father, even launching an attack on the Beast's palace. How will Belle and the Beast's love story unfold? Watch the movie to discover its enchanting continuation!

Although Beauty and the Beast has seen multiple adaptations, this live-action rendition stands as the second-highest-grossing film since the 2014 French version. The animated classic made history by clinching the Best Picture Oscar in 1991.

This heartwarming musical movie is filled with funny and unique characters. It starts with Walter, who lives with his friend Gary. Walter is different because he doesn't grow up like other kids, and the only thing that cheers him up is The Muppets show, which he absolutely loves.

One day, Gary and his girlfriend Mary take Walter to the Muppet Theater. Sadly, they find out that The Muppets aren't popular anymore and their theater is about to be torn down. The Muppet gang has gone their separate ways, each busy with their own life.

Walter sets out to meet the Muppets one by one. He finds Kermit feeling down in his fancy house, Gonzo running a business, Miss Piggy as a fashion magazine editor, and Fozzie Bear with his new band.

Determined to save his favorite TV show and the Muppet Theater, Walter wants to reunite The Muppets. But will they agree to come back together and revive the show?

Stanley was falsely accused of stealing a pair of baseball bats donated by a famous player. Despite his innocence, he is sent to Camp Green Lake, a facility for teenagers suspected of committing a crime.

Operated by Warden Walker, along with assistants and counselors, Camp Green Lake has a strange activity: digging holes in the earth.

Every day, the young inmates are assigned to do the digging, with the promise of a day off if they find anything significant. Although they were clueless about the purpose behind the digging, they obediently followed the instructions.

At the camp, Stanley joined a group of his peers who had distinctive nicknames such as Zero, Armpit, Zigzag, Squid, X-Ray, Magnet, and eventually earned the nickname Caveman. What is the meaning behind these tasks and the daily ritual of digging?

"The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" was one of the biggest hits of 2005, opening with a whopping $107.1 million and winning an Academy Award for Best Makeup.

This exciting film follows the adventures of four siblings - Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy. They stumble upon a magical world called Narnia, hidden inside a wardrobe. Narnia is under the spell of an evil White Witch.

In Narnia, they meet Mr. Tumnus, a friendly half-man, half-goat. He invites them over and shares the story of the White Witch who has covered Narnia in snow for a hundred years.

The siblings also meetAslan, a majestic lion who created Narnia and watches over it. They find themselves caught up in all sorts of challenges and conflicts involving the White Witch.

The live-action movie "Aladdin" made a big splash, earning awards like The Family Movie of 2019 at the People's Choice Awards, Choice Movie - Sci-Fi/Fantasy at the Teen Choice Awards, and Best Costume Design at the Saturn Awards.

The film tells the story of Aladdin (Mena Massoud), a young orphan who turns to thievery to get by. Jafar (Marwan Kenzari), aware of Aladdin's skills, sends him on a mission to find a magical lamp with a genie inside it, Genie (Will Smith).

Once Aladdin has the lamp, he wishes to become a prince to win the heart of Princess Jasmine (Naomi Scott) of Agrabah, whom he has fallen for.

But even with a genie to grant his wishes, Aladdin and Jasmine's love story hits many bumps along the way. They face challenges like Jasmine's arranged marriage to Jafar, planned by her father for political gain.

Benjamin "Ben" Franklin Gates is a history buff and treasure seeker who loves cracking codes. As a kid, his grandpa shared a fascinating story. Their ancestor got a special map from Charles Carroll, which lead him to a legendary American treasure, the Knights Templar Treasure.

Fast forward thirty years, grown-up Ben teams up with Riley Poole, a whiz at computers. They go on an exciting mission for the treasure, funded by Ian Howe, a rich businessman.

Their journey, packed with adventures, isn't smooth sailing. The treasure they're after is incredibly valuable, and this leads to disagreements and splits in the group. Who ends up finding the treasure? And is this treasure truly worth all the trouble?

Directed by Jon Turteltaub and starring Nicholas Cage, this movie is a rollercoaster of thrilling adventures that keeps you hooked till the end.

Once upon a time, there was a kind fairy named Maleficent who fell in love with a human, Stefan. But their story took a dark turn when the king announced a challenge: whoever defeated Maleficent would become his son-in-law. Stefan joined the contest and tricked Maleficent by taking her wings, proving he had beaten her.

Feeling deeply hurt by Stefan's betrayal, Maleficent transformed into a vengeful fairy. Meanwhile, Stefan married the king's daughter and they had a baby girl named Aurora.

In her anger, Maleficent cast a spell on baby Aurora. On her 16th birthday, Aurora would prick her finger on a needle from a spinning wheel and fall into an endless sleep, only to be awakened by true love's kiss.

As Aurora's 16th birthday approached, Stefan did everything to protect her, including getting rid of all spinning wheels and needles. He even sent Aurora to live in the forest to escape the curse. But destiny had other plans. In the forest, Aurora met Maleficent. What will happen to Aurora now? Stay tuned to find out!

This movie is a fresh take on the classic Cinderella story. It's about a girl named Ella whose life changes for the worse after her father dies. Her stepmother and stepsisters make her life miserable, treating her like a servant in her own home.

Things start to look up when the palace announces a grand ball. Every girl is invited to meet Prince Kit, but Ella can't go because she doesn't have a dress and her stepmother forbids it. Then, a kind fairy appears and helps Ella. She gives her a stunning dress, glass slippers, and a carriage - but only until midnight, after which the magic will disappear.

At the ball, Prince Kit is instantly drawn to Ella and they dance together. But as midnight strikes, Ella has to rush home before the magic wears off.

Because of the rush, she loses one of her glass slippers. The prince finds it and tries to return it to her, but Ella is already gone. Will Prince Kit be able to track down Ella with just a glass slipper?

The Rookie is a Disney sports movie inspired by a true story. It follows the journey of Jim Morris, who made his Major League Baseball debut at age 35.

Jim Morris (Dennis Quaid) is a former baseball player sidelined by a shoulder injury. After giving up on his baseball dreams, he becomes a science teacher and coach at a high school.

The school's baseball team, the Big Lake Owls, struggles due to lack of motivation and support. One day, it's revealed that Jim still has the talent to play baseball. He joins a few games, and his team starts winning.

As Jim's skills catch attention, he's offered a chance to play in the big leagues. Despite his initial doubts from past failures, Jim finds support from his family, including his proud father who regrets not supporting him earlier in his baseball career.

Mia Thermopolis (Anne Hathaway) is just a regular teenager living with her mom in San Francisco, until her life takes an unexpected twist.

Her grandmother, Queen Clarisse Renaldi (Julie Andrews), from the small kingdom of Genovia, reveals a big secret. Mia is actually a princess! And after her dad's passing, she's the next in line for the throne! Mia heads to Genovia to learn how to be a princess.

Initially, Mia is seen as the "not-so-pretty" girl with glasses, braces, and really frizzy hair. But as she steps into her role as a princess, she goes through a big makeover. What's next for Princess Mia?

This fun story, based on Meg Cabot's novel, was turned into a movie by Disney in 2001. Its sequel, The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, came out in 2004. Both movies are cherished Disney classics that continue to be loved by fans around the world.

Alice, a 19-year-old princess from a noble family, often finds herself lost in strange dreams. One day, she discovers that her mother and family have secretly planned her engagement party. To her surprise, she's proposed to by Hamish, a nobleman and the son of her late father's colleague.

Feeling overwhelmed, Alice escapes to the back garden. There, she spots a rabbit in a suit, just like in her dreams, hopping into a hole. Alice follows the rabbit down the hole and ends up in Wonderland.

In Wonderland, she meets its incredible residents. They've been eagerly waiting for her to arrive, hoping she'll help defeat the evil Red Queen Iracabeth.

What happens next in Alice's Wonderland adventure? Can she find her way back home?

The Game Plan, directed by Andy Fickman, is a heartwarming family comedy that made a big hit, earning $146 million worldwide. It's about a famous American football quarterback, Joe (Dwayne Johnson), who gets the surprise of his life when he finds out he has an eight-year-old daughter, Peyton (Madison Pettis), from a past relationship with his late ex.

Joe is totally shocked and confused when Peyton shows up out of the blue. Suddenly, this pro football player has to take care of a daughter he never knew he had. Peyton's arrival completely turns Joe's carefree life upside down.

Joe isn't used to having anyone else in his home, but Peyton isn't easily discouraged. She keeps trying to get closer to Joe, hoping for a father's love. Her persistence pays off. Gradually, Joe's heart melts, and he grows to love Peyton deeply, vowing to never let her go again.

When school starts again after vacation, Troy is back at East High School. He runs into Gabriella, a new student who just moved from Albuquerque. They had met over the break at a ski lodge, where they sang together at a karaoke event, but didn’t really get to know each other. So, Troy is surprised to see her at his school and kindly shows her around, pointing out the key spots.

Troy and Gabriella, both with a love for musical theater, quickly become good friends. But Gabriella’s arrival doesn’t sit well with Sharpay Evans. Sharpay sees her as a threat to the musical performances she usually does with her brother, Ryan.

There’s another twist. Troy is a basketball player expected to focus only on his sport and not get involved in other activities like theater. What happens next in their story? Stay tuned to find out!

A mysterious alien spaceship crashes near Searchlight, Nevada, about 45 miles from Las Vegas. Sara and her brother Seth, the spaceship's passengers, find themselves on the run, trying to reach a secret destination that's off the map.

The siblings jump into a taxi driven by Jack Bruno, a former driver for the mob who's also trying to escape his past. Tempted by a big reward, Jack agrees to help Sara and Seth. Along the way, they face intense chases from different groups who are after them.

What happens during this thrilling chase? Can they dodge their pursuers and reach their hidden destination? Let's find out!

Herbie, an old racing car with a mind of its own, is saved from a junkyard by Maggie Peyton (played by Lindsay Lohan). Her dad, Ray Peyton Sr., gives Herbie to her as a graduation gift. Herbie is no ordinary car - he seems to have feelings and can think for himself.

In a surprising turn of events, Herbie wins a car race. This victory inspires Maggie to enter more races, even though she knows her dad would be against it. Her father had a bad accident in his racing days, and she's sure he wouldn't want her to risk the same.

At their next race, organized by Murphy, Maggie and Herbie pull off another win and receive a stock car as a prize. But when Herbie thinks he might be replaced by this new car, he loses the next race on purpose to show his displeasure.

You may be familiar with the story of Hannah Montana from the long-running Disney series that debuted in 2006 and finally spawned a movie after four years on television.

Hannah Montana: The Movie, released in 2009 and directed by Peter Chelsom under the Walt Disney production banner, continues to take us into the dual existence of Miley Stewart (Miley Cyrus), also known as teen pop sensation Hannah Montana.

Miley's father, Robby (Billy Ray Cyrus), sees significant changes in his daughter due to her celebrity status. She even forgets her grandmother's birthday party, so Robby has to take action.

Robby decides to take Miley to her hometown in Texas, where Grandma Ruby (Margo Martindale) lives. This unexpected trip took Miley by surprise. During her two-week stay in Texas, Miley returns to her old self, the friendly and kind Miley - as she rediscovers life again.