by jocelyn buhlman
Reading a good book is an exciting adventure that can sometimes go by too quickly. Have you ever finished a really good book and wished you could live in the world of the story longer? Well, some of our favorite Disney movies give you the chance to do just that! Film adaptations of beloved books allow us to explore the worlds of our favorite stories in new and exciting ways. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite live-action movies based on some beloved books.
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1. treasure island (1950) arr, if you’re looking for adaptations of robert louis stevenson’s classic adventure novel, there are plenty of movies. maybe you like your treasure island to be the muppet variety [link: https://d23.com/muppet-treasure-island-did-you-know/], or maybe you’d rather see a sci-fi spin on the story like treasure planet [link: https://d23.com/d23-celebrates-15-years-treasure-planet-directors-ron-clements-john-musker/]. However, the original 1950 adaptation of Treasure Island made waves as Disney’s first live-action film.
2. freaky friday (1976) this classic tale of mother and daughter switcharoo has been adapted many times [link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubif5ishtcy], but the original 1976 version was the First Time Disney adapted the novel of the same name by Mary Rogers. its premise is one any child or parent can relate to: sometimes, when we just can’t understand each other, it’s best to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes. Of course, this movie takes it literally when high school student Annabell Andrews (Jodie Foster) and housewife Ellen Andrews (Barbara Harris) switch lives one fateful Friday and wacky shenanigans ensue, along with a heartfelt understanding… and water skiing.
3. The Princess Bride (1987) An article about film adaptations of books that doesn’t mention The Princess Bride? inconceivable! The beloved adaptation of William Goldman’s equally endearing novel of the same name has won the hearts of film buffs and book fans alike with its cheeky twist on the classic fairy tale, iconic, instantly-quotable dialogue. and the beloved characters.
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4. The Princess Diaries (2001) Every day is dramatic enough when you’re a high school student, but what do you do when you have to add “finding out you’re the Genovian princess” to the already stressful mix? ? You don’t have to wonder, lucky for you, Mia Thermopolis kept a diary! Her life as a new princess was explored in Meg Cabot’s The Princess Diaries book series, and immortalized as a sleepover movie starring Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews. Mia’s story of going from awkward high school student to…still awkward princess will inspire anyone who feels like they don’t quite fit in.
5. tuck everlasting (2002) natalie babbit’s book about a family who discovers the secret to immortality received the big screen treatment in 2002. we follow the journey of winnie foster (alexis bledel) as she tries to break free from her grasp mother and protect the secret of the tuck family, especially her beloved jesse tuck. but she has a serious choice ahead: return to her normal life or stay with the eternal tuck family.
6. Holes (2003) If you liked Louis Sanchar’s award-winning novel about a boy sent to a strange camp where he must dig holes every day, you’ll also love the film adaptation of Holes. Starring Shia Labeouf as Stanley Yelnats, the film chronicles her time digging holes at Camp Greenlake, but the camp’s secret might ultimately help Stanley break her family’s curse of bad luck.
7. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)based on the first book written in c.s. Based on the popular Lewis Chronicles of Narnia series, the film follows the adventures of the Pensivie brothers as they discover a mysterious land inside their closet after a game of hide-and-seek. What begins as the brothers’ hilarious adventure filled with talking animals and strange environments soon turns into an epic battle to save the land of Narnia from the evil white witch and fulfill their destinies.
8. bridge to terabithia (2007) ok, ok, grab your tissues, we’ll wait. Both the original book by Katherine Paterson and the film adaptation are well known for the story’s sad and heartbreaking ending, but they also have an inspiring message in the friendship of Jess Aarons (Josh Hutcherson) and Leslie Burke (Annasophia Robb) as they explore their imaginations and find the magic in everyday life.
9. Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010) While fans of Rick Riordian’s stories inspired by Greek mythology recently rejoiced at the news that the books are getting a new series on Disney+, you can Watch the 2010 film adaptation of his first Percy Jackson book, The Lightning Thief, right now on Disney+. See the adventures of Percy, Annabeth, Grover and more of our favorite residents of Camp Half-Blood come to life. Camp Halfblood is, of course, the summer camp for the children of the Greek gods, including Percy Jackson, the son of Poseidon. With this new knowledge comes new powers, which he learns to use in his quest to save his mother from Hades, the god of the underworld.
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10. alexander and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day (2014) we could fill another entire article on disney movies based on children’s stories (in fact, we have them!), but the film adaptation of judith el Viorst’s classic picture book is notable for its delightful expansion on the simple premise of the original story of a single day that just keeps getting worse, not just for poor Alexander, but for his entire generally optimistic family.
11. A Wrinkle in Time (2018) What would you do if you were the only normal person in a family of brilliant scientists, but also the only one who could save them all? meg murry finds herself “these” through space and time to save her father, with a little help from mysterious celestial beings: mrs. what, ma’am what, and mrs. who. Based on the Newberry Award-winning book by Mageline L’Engle, A Wrinkle in Time teaches us how to be warriors, even if we’re not all on cosmic missions like Meg.
12. Artemis Fowl (2020) Fans have been eagerly awaiting an adaptation of the book that follows the boy genius Artemis Fowl as he delves into the world of magic and fairies, and the wait for him will soon be over! The film adaptation of Eoin Colfer’s first book in her fantasy series Artemis Fowl is now on Disney+. Tune in and discover Artemis’s journey to rescue his father; Along the way, he’ll make some unusual allies and discover a secret magical world like you’ve never seen before.
13. Reverse Magic (2020) This enchanting Disney Channel (Dcom) Original Movie evokes the story of two magically inclined friends, Elinor “Nory” Boxwood Horace and Reina Carvajal, who enroll at the esteemed sage academy for magical studies to train his skills. Sage Academy is divided into five types of magic: flyers, fuzzies, fluxers, flares, and flickers. Queen’s flashy powers classify her as a flicker, but Nory’s blended shapeshifter abilities place her in a sixth category: reverse magic. Based on the book series by Sarah Mlynowski, the DCOM follows Nory’s adventures as she learns to master her magic and proves that she will not give in to the mysterious ways of “shadow magic.”
14. the one and only ivan (2020) based on the children’s novel by katherine applegate, the one and only ivan tells the beloved story of ivan, a gorilla, who lives in a shopping mall along with stella the elephant, bob the dog and various other animals. Ivan doesn’t remember his life before the mall, but when a baby elephant named Ruby arrives, he empathizes with his journey and begins to question the life he knows. Applegate’s Newbery Medal-winning story will be brought to life in a stunning hybrid of CGI and live action when it premieres on Disney+ on August 21.
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