Okay, so, let’s talk about this whole “religious Disney movies” thing. I kinda stumbled into this rabbit hole, and it turned out to be more interesting than I expected. You know how it is, you start with one thing, and then, bam, you’re knee-deep in something totally different.
It all began with me just wanting to find some chill movies to watch with the family. I mean, with everyone stuck at home, movie nights became a big deal. I figured, “Hey, Disney Plus, right? Gotta be something for everyone there.” And yeah, there’s the usual princess stuff and superhero action, which is cool and all.
But then I started noticing these little things, like, moments where characters would, you know, pray? Or talk about faith. It wasn’t in-your-face or anything, but it was there. I got curious, so I did what any normal person would do – I started Googling. I typed in something like “Christian themes in Disney movies.” I know, I know, pretty straightforward.
And that’s when things got interesting. I found all these articles and discussions about the spiritual undertones in some of the classic Disney films, and even some of the newer ones. There was this one about an elephant named Horton who apparently represents some kind of a strong figure. Also, I found many articles like “Top 10 Disney Plus Movies for Christians” or something like that.
I started compiling a list and it was super fun, it’s like a scavenger hunt. Here are the list I found. It took me quite some time to research about each movies. I ended up spending a whole weekend just going through these movies, trying to spot the religious themes. Some were obvious, like direct references to biblical stories. Others were more subtle, like themes of redemption, sacrifice, or the power of faith.
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe – I mean, Aslan is basically a Christ figure, right?
- The Prince of Egypt – Okay, technically DreamWorks, but it’s on Disney Plus now, and it’s literally the story of Moses.
- Tuck Everlasting – This one’s more about the concept of eternal life and the choices we make.
- Miracles from Heaven – Based on a true story, and it’s all about faith and, well, miracles.
And it’s not just movies. There are some TV shows too that touch on these themes. Like, “Touched by an Angel” used to be a big one back in the day, and there are a few others that explore faith and spirituality in different ways.
It’s not about whether you agree with the messages or not. It’s more about recognizing that these themes are there, woven into the fabric of these stories we all grew up with. So yeah, that’s my little adventure into the world of religious Disney movies. It’s been a fun ride, and I’m still discovering new stuff. I am very happy I made this list, and it actually helps me find good movies on Disney Plus.
