About This Quiz
Do you think you have what it takes to identify 40 Disney films if we give you three random characters? We're talking any three characters, from the girls who swoon over Gaston to Mrs. Potts. We aren't holding anything back in this one, and we want to see if you can guess which movie we're talking about with just a few simple character names. We've selected 40 Disney movies, from their biggest hits to their biggest flops. Armed with the names of three random characters, your job is to figure out which Disney film we're talking about.Â
If you consider yourself the ultimate Disney fan, this is the quiz for you. If you've seen every Disney film from "Bedknobs and Broomsticks" (1971) to "Monster Trucks" (2016), you might have a fighting chance at getting a perfect score on this quiz. However, if you find yourself stuck on a particularly difficult set of characters, don't worry. We'll give you some hints along the way. Let's see just how big of a Disney fan you really are. Do you think you can guess more than 30 of these Disney movies if we give you three random characters? Take this quiz to find out.
Who doesn't want to see an entire family with super powers saving the world and dealing with the politics of being super? "The Incredibles" (2004) gave us just that and so much more with these great characters.
If you think that a cartoon can't make you cry, you are beyond wrong. In less than 90 seconds, Disney gives us a love story between two people and we weep at the end. Did we mention it's the first 90 seconds of the film?
For anyone who loved "Finding Nemo" (2003), Disney elongated the franchise by making the most likely character to get lost ... well, get lost. Dory tries to find her parents, and it doesn't take her long to lose her way. Bring the tissues, please.
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In the late 1990s, Disney realized it was time to pull away from the damsel in distress routine and show some real girl power. That's why they gave us "Mulan" in 1998. She's tough and ready to fight, despite gender stereotypes.
"Zootopia" (2016) was a huge spotlight on prejudice, inequality and law enforcement. The main character refuses to believe that everyone lives up to their stereotypes eventually, and it takes her a while to prove it.
A genie in a magic lamp helps Aladdin win the girl ... of course, that genie can't make anyone fall in love. "Aladdin" (1992) had excellent music, wonderful characters and a memorable sidekick.
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"The Lion King" (1994) gave us everything Disney always promised: parent death, anthropomorphic animals and some incredible songs. No wonder it was the highest-grossing animated feature of its time.
In 1997, people were starting to get a little sick of the "Disnification" of classic stories, and "Hercules" basically did them in. After this portrayal of the Greek story, Disney started making more original content.
"Moana" (2016) dips deep into the culture of Pacific Islanders. A spunky young girl realizes the only way to save her island is to leave it. This proves difficult as she can't sail, and sailing beyond the reef is off-limits.
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Of all of the Disney movies out there, "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" (1996) was probably one of the most serious. We learn about abandoning children,murder and gypsies all in one. It was definitely a wake-up call to children.
When it comes to getting your Prince Charming by accident, Cinderella pretty much has it down. She doesn't necessarily want to be a princess, but she fits the bill perfectly and gets exactly what the villains in the story want: a room in the castle.
"Toy Story" (1995) was so far ahead of its time that people love to watch it even now. The plot as well as the characters are memorable. So much so that a fourth installment was released in 2019.
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"The Jungle Book" (1967) was a Disney classic that spawned several remakes and even showed us that bears could be our best friends. It scared some people, of course, and ruined snakes forever for others.
What would you do if you found out that you had a twin and your parents separated you at birth? These days, kids would probably sue their parents for mental anguish, but in "The Parent Trap" (1998), they just switched spots.
This may be the number one Disney movie when it comes to songs. "The Little Mermaid" (1989) gave us the story of a young teenage girl who wanted more, and she sang about it until she couldn't sing anymore.
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"Bedknobs and Broomsticks" (1971) shows us that it's totally cool to be a witch, as long as you use your powers for good. What better probationary witch to have than Angela Lansbury who plays Miss Price?
Those monsters that live under your bed and in your closet all come from somewhere ... and that is a land where they use the fear of little children to run their power plants. It's a pretty genius story.
"Beauty and the Beast first debuted in 1991. However, a live-action film was released in 2017. The love story that you get with this is pretty standard for Disney, but it does show how fear can control people.
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Disney was always pushing the boundaries of what people could do on the big screen (not in the sense of content, but in the sense of special effects). He was great at adding cartoons to live-action, and loved to make movie magic. "Mary Poppins" (1964) gave us that movie magic.
In the spirit of old school Disney, Sleeping Beauty is a girl who is in danger pretty much every second of every day. Luckily, she has her keepers, Flora, Fauna and Merryweather to take care of her until she meets her prince.
"Alice in Wonderland" has always been a story for those who love fantasy. It reminds us that our imaginations can bring us to wonderful places that are both whimsical and scary at the same time.
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What happens when an action star dog really thinks he's a hero? He becomes a hero. Well, at least that's what we learn from the movie "Bolt" (2008). This film is all about what happens when fiction becomes reality.
It's not surprising that adults like to watch "Peter Pan" (1953). The concept of never losing your imagination for the sake of being a grown-up is nothing new and gives us the ability dream of a world without bills.
"Lady and the Tramp" (1955) was all about life from a dog's perspective. What happens when you fall in love with someone from the other side of the tracks? You bring him into your home, of course!
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"Dumbo" (1941) was a Disney classic about an elephant who needed some confidence. It was such a memorable movie that Disney even made a live-action version of it for modern audiences.
"The Sword in the Stone" (1963) was an excellent movie if you didn't mind Disney's artistic license. It was the story about how King Arthur actually got his start. It was a fun movie (as all Disney movies are), but it did deny some factual items.
If you're looking for a Disney princess with some realistic hair, you will find it in the movie "Brave" (2012). This film is all about what happens when you are sick of gender stereotypes and you just want to be yourself.
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It's one of the only movies where the entire human race is the villain. Well, more specifically, hunters are the villains. They burn down Bambi's home and kill off his mother in a very emotional scene. It was pretty intense for 1942.
If you loved "The Rescuers" (1977), you forced your children to watch "The Rescuers Down Under" (1990). This movie was all about anthropomorphic animals on the adventure of a lifetime.
If you are way into Disney for their parent deaths, "Lilo & Stitch" will give you the truth about what happens when an older sibling has to take care of a younger sibling. It's not all fun and games, but family is everything.
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While this film did result in some not-so-awesome sequels, "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" (1989) was a pretty awesome movie. It's about a scientist who just can't catch a break and accidentally puts his children in life-threatening danger.
Seeing the world through your dog's eyes is a great way to explore your imagination. "101 Dalmatians" (1961) gave us a clear view as to how a dog sees his human and how it can get bored if its human is bored.
In 2009, Disney finally gave us what we were looking for: an African American Disney Princess. Princess Tiana had her own love story, a strong work ethic, a beautiful dress and a lot of magic surrounding her.
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If you grew up watching any "Winnie the Pooh" film, you are probably in love with the movie "Christopher Robin" (2018). It's all about what happens when you grow up, but your childhood fantasy friends are still alive and kicking (and missing you).
"The Aristocats" (1970) is a movie about a rich person who leaves her fortune to her cats. This obviously leads to the cats getting kidnapped and lost, and they even meet an alley cat to help them along their way.
"Cars" was a great movie about what happens when our cars have personalities and get things done without humans. It's actually a pretty frightening premise when you think about it, but children love it, so who are we to complain?
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Whenever this little puppet lies, his nose grows. Since its release in 1940, "Pinocchio" has made the nose-growing-when-you-lie thing commonplace, and all children are afraid to lie for fear their nose will knock things down because of it.
"Tangled" (2010) wasn't necessarily an instant hit, but it does have quite the following. Of course, there is nothing more annoying to a brunette than the concept of having hair lose its magic when it is no longer blonde.
The 1990s gave us an onslaught of Disney films that starred animals because kids love animals and CGI was decent enough to make it look like the animal was really doing things. That's how we got "That Darn Cat" (1997).
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Of course, Disney wouldn't have a complete collection unless they included at least one movie about an orphan. "Pollyanna" (1960) helped them with this. It's a family film about having a positive attitude no matter what.