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Although Disney films are treasured for their emotional elements, they occasionally feel like an exercise in controlling one’s tear ducts for as long as possible. Bambi (1942), The Lion King (1994), The Fox and the Hound (1981), and Dumbo (1941) show children losing their parents, whereas Coco (2017) and The Little Mermaid (1989) throw their protagonists’ souls into dire peril.
And few viewers, if any, have been able to watch the first ten minutes of Up (2009) without crying. While Disney movies have a penchant for tugging way too hard on the heartstrings, others contain minimal to zero super sad scenes in them. This doesn’t mean that they aren’t incredible, though. It just means that they don’t break the audience’s heart into a thousand pieces.
10 Brave (2012) — Merida Restores Her Mother’s Humanity
Princess Merida prefers the company of her bow-and-arrow to the smarmy men her family foists on her. Despite her sly attempt to weasel out of selecting a groom, Merida’s mother demands that she marry one of the many prospective suitors available.
An accidental curse results in Elinor’s transformation into a bear and nearly leads to her death. However, Merida successfully restores her mother’s humanity, so nobody really suffers any permanent damage.
9 Alice In Wonderland (1951) — The Story Is Set Within Its Protagonist’s Mind
Disney’s Alice in Wonderland is a dexterous adaptation, almost as electrifying and hallucinogenic as Lewis Carroll’s 1865 novel. The main emotion Alice feels throughout her adventures in Wonderland is confusion, although there are splashes of anxiety thrown in.
That being said, the closest she comes to feeling unhappy is when the Queen of Hearts demands Alice’s decapitation, but the whole thing is revealed to be a part of her dream in the end.
8 Monsters, Inc. (2001) — Laughter Is A Better Source Of Power Than Screams
Sulley and Mike are among the best “scarers” in the company, but their lives are turned upside-down when the adorable Boo enters their dimension. The two monsters protect her from being captured by the Child Detection Agency until an unexpected betrayal transports them to the icy Himalayas.
Mike and Sulley ultimately win because their boss, Henry J. Waternoose, inadvertently spills his secrets to the entire workforce. Monsters, Inc.‘s conclusion is incredibly pleasant—it is revealed that laughing children generate vastly more energy than screaming ones.
7 Moana (2016) — Maui And Moana Work Together To Restore Te Fiti’s Heart
Moana intends on returning Te Fiti’s glowing heart to its rightful place, despite her father’s objections. She meets the demigod Maui during her journey, who initially causes more problems than she can handle.
Over time, he grows to admire his co-sailor’s courage and loyalty, agreeing to take part in her quest, partly because he’s responsible for stealing the heart in the first place. Maui nearly abandons Moana at her lowest point, but eventually comes back to help her revitalize Te Fiti.
6 The Sword In The Stone (1963) — Arthur Needs To Surpass Relatively Minor Obstacles
Disney’s retelling of Arthurian legend was fraught with inconsistencies, but The Sword in the Stone was always meant to be a playfully enchanting story for kids. Merlin starts training Arthur in the arcane arts, only to be hectored by Ector for casting “black magic.”
Although the young boy desperately wants to be a squire, Merlin is upset that his student would rather go to battle than pursue learning and knowledge. However, Arthur pulls the sword from the stone and consequently becomes the King of England. Rather than sadness, there are only minor obstacles to surpass in this movie.
5 The Emperor’s New Groove (2000) — Kuzco Learns From His Experiences And Matures Into A Wise Ruler
Kuzco’s imperious nature negatively impacts his reign, forcing his advisor Yzma to usurp the throne after transforming the young empire into a llama. Kuzco proceeds to embark on a series of misadventures with Pacha, finally reaching Yzma’s laboratory.
He later regains his human form by drinking the right transformation antidote. Kuzco learns from his experiences and matures into a well-respected ruler, concluding his arc on an undeniably positive note.
4 Cinderella (1950) — The Protagonist Never Lets Anyone Grind Her Down
Cinderella’s abusive stepmother and unpleasant stepsisters are pains in her neck, but their continuous attempts to humiliate her end in failure. The protagonist is as sweet and compassionate as ever, kept buoyant by her hope for future happiness.
Cinderella eventually catches the eye of Prince Charming after receiving a serious makeover from her Fairy Godmother. She not only gets her happily ever after but also the pleasure of watching her step-family’s machinations collapse miserably in front of Cinderella’s charm.
3 Wreck-It Ralph (2012) — Ralph Obtains The Respect He’s Been Denied All Along
Wreck-It Ralph feels hurt and discouraged about his permanent role as an antagonist, vowing to prove his heroism to the other characters by trying to win the Medal of Heroes.
As a result, the entire game is brought to a standstill, with Mr. Litwak considering taking it out of circulation altogether. Luckily, Ralph and Vanellope manage to find a way around their seemingly insurmountable problem. Ralph even obtains the respect he’s been denied all along.
2 Zootopia (2016) — Judy And Nick Protect Their City From All-Out War
Zootopia is governed by a precariously balanced system that maintains a semblance of peace between the carnivores and the herbivores, that is until several predators mysteriously start to vanish from the metropolis. Judy and Nick discover that the missing characters are inexplicably reverting to their wild habits, and are even more shocked when Lionheart’s role is exposed.
However, the biggest plot twist appears at the climax in the form of the newly nominated Mayor Bellwether. Judy’s intelligence and Nick’s sharp wit save Zootopia from the brink of civil war, preventing large-scale pain and suffering in the process.
1 Tangled (2010) — The Story Ends On An Extremely Lighthearted Note
Mother Gothel steals baby Rapunzel away from her loving parents, causing the King and Queen to sink into despair for the next couple of decades. However, Flynn Rider readjusts Tangled‘s emotional knobs, converting the story into a sprightly adventure.
Mother Gothel forces the two heroes into a corner, but Flynn slyly chops off Rapunzel’s hair in one swift swoop, indirectly killing the villain. Tangled ends on an extremely positive and lighthearted note: a restored family, a promising romance, and the warm glow of sky lanterns.
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