Because so many of us grew up loving Disney animated movies, the idea that any of these classic films are less than perfect can feel like sacrilege. And yet, there have been some missteps along the way, from lackluster efforts to misguided sequels to the true head-scratchers. We all know which of these films are generally regarded as classics, but what are the worst animated Disney movies ever made?
To find out, we consulted Rotten Tomatoes' ranking of every Disney animated film. It's important to note that the review aggregator site only included movies that got a theatrical release, though they did broaden the list past the official Walt Disney Animation Studios canon. We focused on the bottom of the barrel to provide a surprising look at the worst reviewed Disney animated movies of all time. Did any of your favorites earn a spot here? Read on to find out, and for more critical appraisals of the House of Mouse, check out our Ranking of Every Disney Animated Movie, From Worst Reviewed to Best.
17 The Tigger Movie (2000)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 62 percent
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16 Recess: School's Out (2001)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 60 percent
15 A Goofy Movie (1995)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 58 percent
14 Pocahontas (1995)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 55 percent
And for more Disney movies that haven't aged well, revisit these 10 Disney Classics That Have Been Called Out for Racism.
13 Robin Hood (1973)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 54 percent
12 Home on the Range (2004)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 53 percent
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11 The Black Cauldron (1985)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 53 percent
10 Oliver & Company (1988)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 50 percent
9 Bambi II (2006)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 50 percent
8 Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 49 percent
7 Return to Never Land (2002)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 46 percent
6 Planes: Fire and Rescue (2014)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 45 percent
5 Chicken Little (2005)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 37 percent
And for some better reviewed computer animated films, here's our Ranking of Every Pixar Movie, From Worst Reviewed to Best.
4 Brother Bear (2003)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 37 percent
3 Doug's 1st Movie (1999)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 26 percent
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2 Planes (2013)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 25 percent
1 The Jungle Book 2 (2003)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 18 percent
And for more of the most disappointing sequels, check out The Worst Movie Sequels of All Time, According to Critics.
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