Disney has become a staple in households everywhere. Almost everyone has seen (and adored) movies like “The Lion King” or “Mulan,” but with classics like those, come the forgotten and underrated films that, unfortunately, swept under the rug. So, here is my list of the five most underrated Disney movies.

1. The Aristocats

This movie was one of my favorites growing up. My brothers and I watched it all the time and it just struck home with us. Granted, any adventure with talking animals is bound to be pique interest, but you get the idea. Following a family of lost cats on an adventure to get home and get past their evil housekeeper, this movie kept us on our toes.

2. Treasure Planet

I knew from the moment this movie started that it was going to be one I would adore forever and boy was I right. This movie follows Jim Hawkins, a teen who travels through space to find treasure and has to deal with space pirates. Seriously. Space pirates. No one can tell me that this movie was not underrated.

3. The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Admittedly, this movie is a bit darker than what Disney usually goes with, but it also has a lot of extremely cheerful scenes to somewhat even it out. I think it’s definitely worth the watch. In a sense, I think everyone can relate to Quasimodo, who is isolated, and just wants to be loved for who he is, not what he looks like, because looks aren’t everything. He’s a compassionate person with a dream to be accepted. He doesn’t let Frollo destroy his happiness, or his willpower. It’s a fantastic movie that shouldn’t scare you away.

4. Brother Bear

I have watched this movie with my brothers more times than I can count. This spiritual quest that transforms a man into a bear to help him overcome and deal with the death of his brother, while also helping a bear cub will melt even the coldest of hearts. Not to mention the comedy relief of Rutt and Tuke the moose. This movie is so worth the watch, I could not promote it enough. It’s an incredible movie, and had a really good soundtrack.

5. Big Hero 6

Some might argue that this movie isn’t exactly underrated, but I would say that at very least, it is under appreciated. Hiro Hamada, a 14-year-old kid has to deal, not only with a tragic loss of a loved one, but also has to stop the villain who threatens the town. Plus, there’s Baymax, the lovable robot and healthcare companion. This movie is also great for showing someone coping with death, and that it is okay and completely normal for boys to cry, that grieving is natural for everyone, and everyone goes about it differently. I adore this movie, it is absolutely one of my favorite movies of all time.

Honorable Mentions:

"The Princess and the Frog"

"The Emperor's New Groove"