The 25 most successful G-rated films of all time
Yes, Disney fans, most of the films you love grabbed a spot on this list. But how will your favorite rank?
- Dustin Clendenen, Graphiq
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When most people think of G-rated films, they think of animation, talking animals and epic musical numbers (often all in the same movie). And, as data shows, they’re usually right to do so. But anyone that assumes the “General Audience” rated features have nothing to offer but watered-down content is missing out on some of the most compelling stories of our time.
While plenty of G-rated films have received critical acclaim, even more have thrived in the area that Hollywood cares about most – the box office. Movies marketed toward families all but ensure larger groups turn out to the theaters. G-rated movies have proven their worth to filmmakers, and some films – think Finding Nemo and the Lion King – remain among the highest-grossing films ever.
Using data from Gracenote, PrettyFamous, an entertainment research site powered by Graphiq, compiled a list of the most successful G-rated movies by domestic box-office earnings, not adjusted for inflation.
And yes, Disney fans, most of the films you love grabbed a spot on this list. But how will your favorite rank?
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U.S. Box Office: $139,226,000
Release Year: 2002
Genre: Holiday, Comedy
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U.S. Box Office: $141,580,000
Release Year: 1995
Genre: Children, Adventure, Animated
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U.S. Box Office: $141,844,000
Release Year: 1967
Genre: Children, Adventure, Animated
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U.S. Box Office: $143,618,000
Release Year: 2011
Genre: Children, Comedy, Adventure, Musical, Animated
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U.S. Box Office: $144,880,000
Release Year: 1961
Genre: Children, Adventure, Animated
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U.S. Box Office: $154,528,000
Release Year: 2008
Genre: Children, Adventure, Animated
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U.S. Box Office: $162,793,000
Release Year: 1998
Genre: Children, Fantasy, Animated
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U.S. Box Office: $163,214,000
Release Year: 1965
Genre: Musical
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U.S. Box Office: $171,085,000
Release Year: 1999
Genre: Children, Musical, Animated
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U.S. Box Office: $184,853,000
Release Year: 2004
Genre: Children, Holiday, Fantasy, Animated
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U.S. Box Office: $184,925,000
Release Year: 1937
Genre: Children, Fantasy, Animated
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U.S. Box Office: $191,451,000
Release Year: 2011
Genre: Children, Comedy, Adventure, Animated
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U.S. Box Office: $191,796,000
Release Year: 1995
Genre: Children, Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy, Animated
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U.S. Box Office: $198,676,000
Release Year: 1939
Genre: Romance, Historical Drama
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U.S. Box Office: $206,435,000
Release Year: 2007
Genre: Children, Comedy, Animated
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U.S. Box Office: $217,043,000
Release Year: 1992
Genre: Children, Fantasy, Animated
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U.S. Box Office: $218,968,000
Release Year: 1991
Genre: Children, Fantasy, Animated
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U.S. Box Office: $223,807,000
Release Year: 2008
Genre: Children, Adventure, Science Fiction, Comedy, Animated
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U.S. Box Office: $244,053,000
Release Year: 2006
Genre: Children, Comedy, Adventure, Animated
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U.S. Box Office: $245,852,000
Release Year: 1999
Genre: Children, Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy, Animated
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U.S. Box Office: $268,488,000
Release Year: 2013
Genre: Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Animated
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U.S. Box Office: $289,916,000
Release Year: 2001
Genre: Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Animated
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U.S. Box Office: $380,843,000
Release Year: 2003
Genre: Children, Comedy, Adventure, Animated
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U.S. Box Office: $415,005,000
Release Year: 2010
Genre: Children, Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy, Animated
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U.S. Box Office: $422,784,000
Release Year: 1994
Genre: Children, Musical, Adventure, Animated
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