We all have those days where nothing goes our way, when it feels like the whole world is against us and that tomorrow will never come. Here are 20 Disney/Pixar films to restore your faith in humanity and get your mood back on track.
Disclaimer: These are not in order of preference! There's no way I could appropriately rank these gems.
Check out my first 10 warm-fuzzy-movie recommendations here!
11. The Princess and the Frog
Kiss the frog to find your prince doesn't quite turn out how Tiana expects. Her dreams of owning her own restaurant are temporarily moved to the back burner as she focuses on finding a way to turn herself back into a human again. This is a feel-good movie about following your dreams in the face of adversity.
Favorite Quote: "I remember Daddy told me 'Fairytales can come true, you gotta make 'em happen, it all depends on you.'" ~Tiana
12. The Incredibles
Entire family of superheros must work together to defeat their nemesis, while drawing even closer to together through the ordeal. Don't lie -- you've wished at least once that your family was as cool as theirs. I want to be Violet, with powers of invisibility.
Favorite Quote: "Honey, where's my supersuit? I said, WHERE'S MY SUPER SUIT?!" ~ Frozone
13. Aladdin
Street urchin and thief Aladdin finds a magic lamp with a Genie to grant his wishes, and discovers a whole new world ahead of him. Find yourself, save the princess, happily ever after, the end: recipe for a good mood.
Favorite Quote: "Today's special moment's are tomorrow's memories." ~ Genie
14. 101 Dalmations
The evil Cruela DeVille steals puppies to make them into a fur coat, but thanks to the bravery and persistence of a sweet Dalmatian couple, they rescue their own litter of puppies plus 84 others. So many puppies to love!
Favorite Quote:
"Rolly: I'm hungry, Mother. I'm hungry.
Perdita: Now Rolly, you've just had your dinner.
Rolly: But I am, just the same. I'm so hungry I could eat a a whole elephant."
Rolly is absolutely my spirit animal.
15. The Jungle Book
Raised from infancy by a bear and a panther, little jungle boy Mowgli faces a fearsome enemy to save his friends. Heartwarming story of friendship and loyalty.
Favorite Quote: "When you find out you can live without it, go along not thinking about it." ~ Baloo
16. Peter Pan
This darling tale about never growing up is magical. Peter Pan takes Wendy and her brothers on a fantastical adventure to the Island of Lost Boys and crosses wits and blades with the infamous Captain Hook.
Favorite Quote:
"Wendy: What if I fall?
Peter Pan: Oh my darling but what if you fly?"
17. Bolt
Bolt is an actor in an action movie, but when he gets separated from his owner he must fight his way back to her, meeting some unlikely allies along the way. Best thing ever is when the protagonist is a fluffy furry doggo!
Favorite Quote: "If Bolt's taught me anything, it's that you never abandon a friend at a time of need!" ~Rhino
18. Ratatouille
Dissatisfied with his life, Remy the rat steals his way into a Parisian restaurant and realizes his dream of becoming a chef, helping aspiring chef Linguini into his own restaurant as well. The moral of the story is to never give up on your dreams, no matter how unattainable they seem. Anyone can do or be anything, and this film is sure to infuse hope back into your dreams!
Favorite Quote: "If you focus on what you left behind you will never see what lies ahead!" ~ Gusteau
19. Monsters Inc
In an alien city powered by childrens' screams, the invasion of their world by a forbidden child wreaks havoc and changes everything the monsters know. Little Boo steals our hearts, and Mike and Sully's too.
Favorite Quote: "Mike Waszowski!" ~ Boo
20. Frozen
The hype was serious over Frozen, and with good reason. Two sisters are pushed apart by a secret and a hidden magical power, but thanks to a talking snowman, trolls, an ice harvester, and a reindeer, they save the kingdom and save their relationship as well. Guaranteed warm fuzzies at the end!
Favorite Quote: "Some people are worth melting for." ~ Olaf
I hope these add a little magic to your life and help improve your day!
