# The Disney Renaissance films in order

The ten animated films of Disney's 'Renaissance', from The Little Mermaid (1989) to Tarzan (1999), with songs by Alan Menken, Elton John and Phil Collins.

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- Apr 21, 2023 · Alba Cano
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## Top 10

1. **The Little Mermaid** (13 · ▲13 ▼0) — 1989. Ariel and the start of the Renaissance; Best Song Oscar for Under the Sea.
2. **Beauty and the Beast** (9 · ▲9 ▼0) — 1991. The first animated film nominated for Best Picture.
3. **The Rescuers Down Under** (7 · ▲7 ▼0) — 1990. Bernard and Bianca in Australia; the only sequel of the era.
4. **The Lion King** (6 · ▲6 ▼0) — 1994. Simba and the songs of Elton John and Tim Rice.
5. **Hercules** (6 · ▲6 ▼0) — 1997. Greek mythology with a gospel twist.
6. **Aladdin** (5 · ▲5 ▼0) — 1992. Robin Williams as the Genie.
7. **Tarzan** (4 · ▲6 ▼2) — 1999. With songs by Phil Collins; it closes the era.
8. **Mulan** (4 · ▲4 ▼0) — 1998. A young woman takes her father's place in the Chinese army.
9. **The Hunchback of Notre Dame** (2 · ▲3 ▼1) — 1996. Quasimodo, from Victor Hugo.
10. **Pocahontas** (-1 · ▲1 ▼2) — 1995. Best Song Oscar for Colors of the Wind.

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