The Lion King (1994) Directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff Synopsis Simba is the young son of Mufasa, the lion ruler of the Pride Lands in Africa.  While Mufasa attempts to teach his son how to be a wise and just king, his brother Scar plots to murder Simba so that he can assume … Continue reading The Lion King

Aladdin (1992) Directed by John Musker and Ron Clements Synopsis Jafar, the evil Grand Vizier for the Sultan of Agrabah, has spent years searching for the fabled Cave of Wonders.  However, upon finally obtaining his goal, he discovers that only a special person, the “diamond in the rough”, is permitted to enter safely.  That person … Continue reading Aladdin

Beauty and the Beast (1991) Directed by Kirk Wise and Gary Trousdale Synopsis As told through a prologue, there was once a vain, cruel young prince, who refused an old woman shelter from a storm due to her appearance and her offer of a rose as payment.  The woman was an enchantress, and cursed the … Continue reading Beauty and the Beast

The Rescuers Down Under (1990) Directed by Mike Gabriel and Hendel Butoy Synopsis In Australia, a young boy named Cody rescues Marahute, a giant golden eagle, from a hunter’s trap.  Later, he is abducted by the same poacher, McLeach, who wants Cody to lead him to the eagle’s nest.  A call for help goes out, … Continue reading The Rescuers Down Under

The Little Mermaid (1989) Directed by John Musker and Ron Clements Synopsis Ariel is a young mermaid who is obsessed with the human world.  She spends all of her time collecting human artifacts from sunken ships, much to the chagrin of her father, King Triton.  Triton assigns the court composer, Sebastian the crab, to look … Continue reading The Little Mermaid

Oliver and Company (1988) Directed by George Scribner Synopsis In New York City, an orphaned kitten named Oliver finds himself on the street when he’s the only member of his litter not adopted.  He befriends a dog named Dodger by helping him to steal some hot dogs from a food cart, and eventually joins his … Continue reading Oliver and Company

The Great Mouse Detective (1986) Directed by John Musker, Ron Clements, Burny Mattinson and Dave Michener Synopsis Dr. David Dawson, a British mouse military surgeon coming home to London after a tour in Afghanistan, discovers a child whose father had been kidnapped.  They seek out the help of Basil of Baker Street, the world’s greatest … Continue reading The Great Mouse Detective

The Fox and the Hound (1981) Directed by Ted Berman, Richard Rich and Art Stevens Synopsis: A fox cub, orphaned when its mother is killed on a hunt, is found by the owl Big Mama.  She and her bird friends arrange for the cub to be adopted by a local widow, who names him Tod.  … Continue reading The Fox and the Hound

The Rescuers (1977) Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman, John Lounsbery and Art Stevens Synopsis A little girl named Penny is seen throwing a bottle with a note in it in a river.  The bottle makes its way to New York City, where the note is read by the members of the Rescue Aid Society: an international … Continue reading The Rescuers