Are you looking for some great Disney Movies for your next family movie night?
Disney is known for the creative and fun animated movies that they have created over the last several decades. However, many are not as familiar with Disney’s early live-action movies. These movies had great storylines, powerful messages, and in many cases, fun catchy songs.
These are the movies I grew up with (since my mother preferred them to the animated ones.). So while I honestly adore all Disney movies, it is these old-school live-action Disney movies that hold a special place in my heart.
Even though these movies are old-school they are still lots of fun. I have had soo much fun introducing them to my kids. And guess what? They like them just as much as I once did. If you are looking for some new (but not new) movies to watch with your kids at your next family movie night I highly recommend these:
Classic Live-Action Disney Movies your Kids Will Love
This is a list of some of the best old-school live-action Disney movies to watch with your family. Sadly not all of them are available on Disney+, but don't worry in those cases they are available to rent on Amazon.
Treasure Island
This 1950 Live-action adventure is based on the classic novel by Robert Lewis Stevenson. It follows the story of young Jim Hawkins so sets off on an adventure to find a long-lost pirate treasure.
Swiss Family Robinson
This 1960 live-action adaptation of the classic novel by Johann David Wyss is all about a family who is shipwrecked on a deserted island. As they come together and use the resources salvaged from their wrecked ship and the natural resources on the island the Robinson family create a home for themselves that they then have to protect from pirates determined to take it away from them.
Pollyanna | Full Movie
This 1960 Live action is based on the classic novel Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter. It is the story of a young girl named Pollyanna who is sent to live with her wealthy Aunt after the death of her parents. Pollyanna changes the whole town as she teaches them how to be happy, grateful and glad despite their circumstances.
Summer Magic
This 1963 live-action musical drama is based on the classic novel Mother Careys Chickens by Kate Douglas Wiggin (the author of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farms) It follows the story of a young widow from Boston and her 3 children who are forced to sell most of their things and move to a home in the country after the death of her husband when it was discovered that a bad investment claimed most of their money. While it was an adjustment to leave the city life they knew for the country life they soon found it was the best thing that could have happened to them.
The Incredible Journey
This 1963 Animal Live-action movie follows the200 mile journey of 3 animals through the Canadian wilderness as they try to find their way back to their family that they love and are loyal to. Such a classic and sweet tale.
Mary Poppins
This 1964 Live-Action/animated Musical is simply iconic. If you haven't seen it yet you have surely heard of it. It follows the story of a magical nanny who comes to help the Banks family to come together and realize what is most important with the help of her good friend Burt a local Chimney sweep with quite the imagination.
That Darn Cat!
This 1965 live-action thriller comedy centers around a clever Siamese cat "DC" that stumbles on bank robbers who are holding a bank teller hostage in a nearby apartment. Returning to his owners and FBI agent DC leads them on an adventure to foil the robber's plans.
Follow Me, Boys!
This 1966 live-action drama follows the story of Lemuel "Lem" Siddons who is traveling the country with a band (but has dreams of someday becoming a lawyer). One day Lem decides to randomly stop and make roots in a small town. Through a series of events, he ends up becoming the town's scoutmaster which will change his life forever and touch the lives of countless people in that small community.
The One And Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
This 1968 live-action movie follows the Bower family as they move to the Dakotas (pre-statehood) looking for the opportunities the frontier land offers. Only when they arrive they discover that the territory in the midst of a nasty presidential election and bid for statehood. Will the politics at play permanently divide the Bower family or will they find a way with music to overcome and become a united family again?
The Love Bug
This 1969 Live-action comedy follows a down on his luck race car driver whose life is turned upside down by a VW bug who not only has a mind of it's own but thinks it's a racecar.
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
This 1971 live-action/animated comedy takes place during the Blitz. Three siblings are sent to the country for their safety and end up in the home of a would-be witch who is learning how to do magic via correspondence school. She has hopes of learning a specific spell to help stop the war. Soon Miss Price and the children are off on an adventure that takes them across England and even to the mythical Island of Naboombu.
Pete's Dragon
This (original) 1977 live-action/animated movie follows the story of a young orphan named Pete who forms an unlikely friendship with a dragon that can turn invisible.
Do you have a favorite old-school classic live-action Disney Movie that isn’t on this list? Let me know in the comments! Otherwise, pop up your popcorn, grab your favorite candy and a warm snuggly blanket and enjoy these fun movies together with your loved ones!
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