10 Highest Rated Disney Films in the Animation Category and Nominated for the Oscar Awards, Not to be Missed!

Kapanlagi.com - A series of Disney films have managed to achieve high ratings and be nominated for the prestigious Academy Award (Oscar). This achievement signifies the popularity of Disney films, which are loved by many viewers.

Disney films have created icons and characters that are remembered by generations. Even though they were released years ago, it doesn't diminish the fame of Disney films with their diverse and best characters.

Such as the list of highest rated Disney films in the animation category, they have achieved remarkable success at the prestigious Oscar awards. If you're curious, here is a list of the highest rated Disney films.

1. TURNING RED (2022)

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One of the highest-rated Disney films is TURNING RED. This animated film is also nominated for an Oscar. For your information, TURNING RED is a production of Pixar Animation Studios and distributed by Disney. Therefore, TURNING RED is a collaboration between Pixar and Disney that has been nominated for an Oscar as Best Animated Feature. The film has also received a 95 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Meanwhile, the synopsis of TURNING RED tells the story of a teenage girl named Meilin who transforms into a red panda. This transformation occurs when Meilin cannot control her emotions. Moreover, her mother is very protective of Meilin. She hides her appearance from her friends and parents.

2. FROZEN (2013)

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The next highest-rated Disney film is FROZEN. This film is included in the highest-rated animation on Rotten Tomatoes with a rating of 90 percent. In addition, the film FROZEN won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song in 2014.

For the synopsis, the film FROZEN tells the story of Elsa and Anna, who are sisters. Elsa has the ability to turn anything into snow. Meanwhile, Anna, unlike her sister, does not have any special abilities, but her bravery is worth considering. One day, a bad event befalls the kingdom. Anna embarks on a journey to stop the situation from worsening. She seeks her sister, Elsa, to help her save the kingdom. Along the way, Anna meets a snowman named Olaf and also Kristoff.

3. FINDING NEMO (2003)

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FINDING NEMO is among the highest-rated Disney films and has also won an Oscar award. Not only that, this film also won an Oscar for Best Hollywood Animation Film. On Rotten Tomatoes, FINDING NEMO received a rating of 99 percent.

Meanwhile, the synopsis of FINDING NEMO tells the adventure of a clownfish named Marlin in the open sea to find his son. Nemo accidentally follows a human ship and gets caught in a net. Nemo is Marlin's only child whom he protects dearly. Marlin is so protective that he doesn't allow Nemo to go far from home. However, Marlin's worst fear comes true. Nemo goes missing along with the ship, and his whereabouts are unknown. From there, Marlin embarks on an adventure facing challenges in the open sea.

4. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (1991)

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The next highest-rated Disney film recommendation is BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. This film also won awards and was nominated for an Oscar. In fact, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST became the first animated film to be nominated for the Best Picture category. On Rotten Tomatoes, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST received a rating of 93 percent.

The synopsis of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST tells the story of a beautiful girl named Belle. She is forced to go to a castle inhabited by an ugly Beast because of a curse. This happens to save her father who is trapped in the castle. Although initially afraid, Belle realizes that the Beast is not evil. Meanwhile, to break the curse, the Beast must find true love before the last petal falls from the rose.

5. UP (2009)

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The highest-rated Disney film is UP. Disney fans are certainly familiar with the phenomenal story of UP. This film is a collaboration between Pixar and Disney. UP has also been nominated and won an Oscar award, including a nomination for Best Picture. On Rotten Tomatoes, UP has a good rating of 98 percent.

The synopsis of UP tells the journey of a middle-aged man named Carl Fredricksen. He tries to fulfill his late wife's last wish to reach Paradise Falls. He transforms his house with thousands of balloons to fly it to Paradise Falls. However, on his journey, Carl encounters many challenges. He is not alone as a young boy named Russell joins him in this exciting adventure.

6. TOY STORY (1995)

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The highest-rated Disney film and the next Oscar nominee is TOY STORY. On Rotten Tomatoes, TOY STORY has achieved a perfect 100 percent rating. Meanwhile, TOY STORY also received several Oscar nominations for Best Original Screenplay, Best Original Song, and others.

Meanwhile, the synopsis of TOY STORY tells the story of toys belonging to a boy named Andy. The toys can come to life. One day, Sheriff Woody plans to ensure that he and the other toys are not replaced by Andy's new toy. Considering that he is Andy's favorite toy that is played with every day. However, Woody is introduced to a new toy named Buzz. An exciting adventure begins when Woody and Buzz are separated from Andy's car, which is heading to Pizza Planet. They work together to get back to Andy.

7. MOANA (2016)

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MOANA is Disney's highest-rated film that shouldn't be missed. This film has received a 96 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Meanwhile, MOANA has also been nominated for several Oscar awards. The synopsis of MOANA tells the story of an adventure of a tribal chief's child in a Polynesian village.

Moana, explores the ocean to retrieve the stolen heart of Te Fiti. Moana is destined to save the lives of the people in her village. To reach the goddess Te Fiti, Moana must overcome many obstacles.

8. ALADDIN (1992)

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Disney's highest-rated film ALADDIN has received a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Meanwhile, ALADDIN has also been nominated for several Oscars, winning the award for Best Original Song.

The synopsis of ALADDIN is about Aladdin who discovers a Magic Lamp. The lamp has the power to grant Aladdin's wishes. Aladdin uses it to fight against Jafar, an evil royal vizier who wants to take over the kingdom of Agrabah.

9. RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON (2021)

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RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON is the highest-rated Disney film that shouldn't be missed. This Disney film has achieved a rating of 93 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. Meanwhile, RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON is also nominated for an Oscar for Best Animated Feature in 2022.

The synopsis of RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON tells the story of Raya's journey to save life in Kumandra. Raya tries to find the last dragon named Sisu. Using her bravery to embark on this adventure and collect the shattered pieces of a gem to fight against the Druun.

10. ZOOTOPIA (2016)

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The next highest-rated Disney film is ZOOTOPIA. This film received a good rating of 98 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. In addition, ZOOTOPIA also won an Oscar for Best Animated Film. The synopsis of ZOOTOPIA tells the story of animal life in a fantasy city.

Judy Hopps, a rabbit with a dream of becoming a police officer, goes to the city to fulfill her dream. However, in that city, Judy faces many new challenges. Moreover, life there is not as beautiful as imagined. After successfully becoming a police officer, Judy is assigned a mission to catch Hot Rodder. For this, Judy teams up with Nick Wilde, who is a fox.

Those are some of the highest-rated Disney films that have made it to the Oscars. The above list of Disney films is just a small part of the many Disney films that have successfully made it to the Oscars. Do you have a favorite?

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