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Waking Sleeping Beauty

Film · 2009

By the mid-1980s, the fabled animation studios of Walt Disney had fallen on hard times. The artists were polarized between newcomers hungry to innovate and old timers not yet ready to relinquish control. These conditions produced a series of box-office flops and pessimistic forecasts: maybe the best days of animation were over. Maybe the public didn't care. Only a miracle or a magic spell could produce a happy ending. Waking Sleeping Beauty is no fairy tale. It's the true story of how Disney regained its magic with a staggering output of hits - "Little Mermaid," "Beauty and the Beast ," "Aladdin," "The Lion King," and more - over a 10-year period.

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01

The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Patrick Pachecowriter
  2. Don Hahndirector

On screen

  1. Don Hahnlead actor
  2. Michael Eisnerlead actor
  3. Roy Edward Disneylead actor
  4. Jeffrey Katzenberglead actor
  5. Peter Schneidersupporting actor
  6. Glen Keanesupporting actor
  7. Mike Gabrielsupporting actor
  8. Rob Minkoffsupporting actor
  9. Roger Allerssupporting actor
  10. John Muskersupporting actor
  11. Ron Clementssupporting actor
  12. Dave Spaffordguest actor
  13. Dennis Cosmo Michaelguest actor
  14. Donna Brown Guillaumeguest actor
  15. Emily Jiulianoguest actor
  16. Eve Evansguest actor
  17. Frank Wellsguest actor
  18. Gary Franklinguest actor
  19. Getúlio Vargasguest actor
  20. Heidi Guedelguest actor
  21. Jeanette Thomasguest actor
  22. Jim Fowlerguest actor
  23. Joseph the Lionguest actor
  24. Karl Maldenguest actor
03

From the people who made Waking Sleeping Beauty

14
  1. Lorenzo2004 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  2. Chimpanzee2012 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  3. Fantasia 20002000 · FilmStrong· 6 shared
  4. Beauty and the Beast2017 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  5. Tummy Trouble1989 · FilmStrong· 6 shared
  6. Frankenweenie2012 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  7. Who Framed Roger Rabbit1988 · FilmStrong· 12 shared
  8. The Haunted Mansion2003 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  9. Maleficent2014 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  10. The Emperor's New Groove2000 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  11. The Nightmare Before Christmas1993 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  12. Wonder Park2019 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  13. Oceans2010 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  14. Atlantis: The Lost Empire2001 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
04

Through the cast

174
  1. The Little MatchgirlRoy Edward DisneyDon Hahn2006 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  2. The Little MermaidJohn MuskerRon Clements1989 · FilmStrong· 8 shared
  3. AladdinRon ClementsJohn Musker1992 · FilmStrong· 8 shared
  4. Magic in the Bayou: The Making of a PrincessJohn MuskerMike Gabriel2010 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  5. Oliver & CompanyMike GabrielRoger Allers1988 · FilmStrong· 10 shared
  6. Treasure PlanetRon ClementsJohn Musker2002 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  7. Gone FishingRon ClementsJohn Musker2017 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  8. HerculesRon ClementsJohn Musker1997 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  9. DestinoRoy Edward Disney2003 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  10. The Little MermaidRon ClementsJohn Musker2023 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  11. PocahontasMike GabrielGlen Keane1995 · FilmStrong· 6 shared
  12. The Princess and the FrogRon ClementsJohn Musker2009 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  13. The Prince of EgyptJeffrey Katzenberg1998 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  14. The CroodsJeffrey KatzenbergChris Sanders2013 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  15. MoanaRon ClementsJohn Musker2016 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  16. The Great Mouse DetectiveRon ClementsJohn Musker1986 · FilmStrong· 6 shared
  17. Lilo & StitchRoger AllersChris Sanders2002 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  18. The Road to El DoradoJeffrey Katzenberg2000 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  19. The Rescuers Down UnderMike Gabriel1990 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  20. Trail Mix-UpRob Minkoff1993 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  21. How to Train Your DragonJeffrey KatzenbergChris Sanders2010 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  22. Walt Disney Animation Studios Short Films CollectionRoger AllersEd Gombert2015 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  23. Madagascar: Escape 2 AfricaJeffrey Katzenberg2008 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  24. MoanaRon ClementsJohn Musker2026 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  25. Joseph: King of DreamsJeffrey Katzenberg2000 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  26. Dear BasketballGlen Keane2017 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  27. Brian May's Brief History of 3DJeffrey Katzenberg2011 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  28. Roller Coaster RabbitRob Minkoff1990 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  29. Shrek Forever AfterJeffrey Katzenberg2010 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  30. ThumbelinaDon BluthGary Goldman1994 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  31. Bee MovieJeffrey Katzenberg2007 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  32. Monsters vs AliensJeffrey Katzenberg2009 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  33. The Little Mermaid: Ariel's BeginningRon ClementsJohn Musker2008 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  34. The Secret of NIMHDon BluthJohn Pomeroy1982 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  35. Stuart Little 2Rob Minkoff2002 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  36. The Making of TRONRoger Allers2002 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  37. A Troll in Central ParkGary GoldmanDon Bluth1994 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  38. Shrek 2Jeffrey Katzenberg2004 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  39. Spirit: Stallion of the CimarronJeffrey KatzenbergLorna Cook2002 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  40. TangledGlen Keane2010 · FilmNotable· 4 shared
  41. Chicken RunJeffrey Katzenberg2000 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  42. AnastasiaMaureen DonleyGary Goldman1997 · FilmNotable· 4 shared
  43. Shark TaleJeffrey Katzenberg2004 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  44. Over the MoonGlen Keane2020 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  45. Stuart LittleRob Minkoff1999 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  46. Rock-A-DoodleGary GoldmanDon Bluth1991 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  47. Mickey's Christmas CarolDon GriffithEd Gombert1983 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  48. The Prince and the PauperGeorge ScribnerCharles Fleischer1990 · FilmNotable· 4 shared
  49. Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of MouseDon GriffithEd Gombert2001 · FilmNotable· 8 shared
  50. The Many Adventures of Winnie the PoohJohn LounsberyTed Berman1977 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  51. All Dogs Go to HeavenDon BluthGary Goldman1989 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  52. Mr. Peabody & ShermanRob Minkoff2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  53. Kahlil Gibran's The ProphetRoger Allers2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  54. The Fox and the HoundTed BermanRichard Rich1981 · FilmNotable· 4 shared
  55. The Thief and the CobblerRichard Williams1993 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  56. For the BirdsRalph EgglestonJohn Lasseter2000 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  57. The Brave Little ToasterJerry ReesJoe Ranft1987 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  58. Mater and the GhostlightJoe RanftJohn Lasseter2006 · FilmNotable· 4 shared
  59. Shrek 3-DJeffrey Katzenberg2004 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  60. Bartok the MagnificentGary GoldmanDon Bluth1999 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  61. The Forbidden KingdomRob Minkoff2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  62. Incredibles 3Brad BirdPete Docter2028 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  63. WALL·EAndrew StantonPete Docter2008 · FilmNotable· 4 shared
  64. A Bug's LifeAndrew StantonJoe Ranft1998 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  65. Monsters, Inc.Ralph EgglestonPete Docter2001 · FilmNotable· 6 shared
  66. BraveBrenda ChapmanAndrew Stanton2012 · FilmNotable· 4 shared
  67. Family DogBrad BirdTim Burton1993 · TV seriesNotable· 3 shared
  68. AladdinHoward AshmanTim Rice2019 · FilmNotable· 4 shared
  69. Steamboat WillieWalt DisneyRoy O. Disney1928 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  70. The Small OneDon BluthRon Miller1978 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  71. Donald in Mathmagic LandLes ClarkWolfgang Reitherman1959 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  72. A Wish for Wings That WorkSkip Jones1991 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  73. James and the Giant PeachHenry SelickJoe Ranft1996 · FilmNotable· 4 shared
  74. Sinbad: Legend of the Seven SeasJeffrey Katzenberg2003 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  75. FlypaperRob Minkoff2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  76. TarzanGlen KeaneEd Gombert1999 · FilmNotable· 5 shared
  77. Ferdinand the BullMilt KahlWalt Disney1938 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  78. Toy Story of Terror!Andrew StantonJohn Lasseter2013 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  79. Titan A.E.Gary GoldmanDon Bluth2000 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  80. UpPete DocterAndrew Stanton2009 · FilmFaint· 4 shared
  81. The Making of Captain EOMichael Eisner1986 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  82. We're Back! A Dinosaur's StoryPhil NibbelinkCharles Fleischer1993 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  83. The Swan Princess: Escape from Castle MountainRichard Rich1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  84. The Tom and Jerry ShowDarrell Van Citters2014 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  85. Hans Zimmer: Hollywood RebelJeffrey Katzenberg2022 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  86. Back to the Future Part IIRobert ZemeckisDean Cundey1989 · FilmFaint· 4 shared
  87. Geri's GameEdwin CatmullJohn Lasseter1997 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  88. The IncrediblesBrad BirdJohn Lasseter2004 · FilmFaint· 7 shared
  89. Inside OutPete DocterAndrew Stanton2015 · FilmFaint· 4 shared
  90. The Making of 'The Incredibles'Brad BirdRalph Eggleston2005 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  91. The Pebble and the PenguinGary GoldmanDon Bluth1995 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  92. Toy Story 3Andrew StantonJohn Lasseter2010 · FilmFaint· 5 shared
  93. VincentTim Burton1982 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  94. MulanLorna CookEd Gombert1998 · FilmFaint· 4 shared
  95. The Little Mermaid II: Return to the SeaDanny TroobPat Carroll2000 · FilmFaint· 4 shared
  96. SpielbergJeffrey KatzenbergRichard Dreyfuss2017 · FilmFaint· 6 shared
  97. The AristocatsFrank ThomasWolfgang Reitherman1970 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  98. Toy Story 4Andrew StantonPete Docter2019 · FilmFaint· 4 shared
  99. ShrekJeffrey Katzenberg2001 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  100. Jack-Jack AttackBrad BirdJohn Lasseter2005 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  101. The Sword in the StoneWolfgang ReithermanWalt Disney1963 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  102. Open SeasonRoger Allers2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  103. Little Shop of HorrorsHoward AshmanAlan Menken1986 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  104. CarsJoe RanftJohn Lasseter2006 · FilmFaint· 6 shared
  105. Back to the FutureRobert ZemeckisDean Cundey1985 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  106. Bedknobs and BroomsticksTed BermanAngela Lansbury1971 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  107. Romancing the StoneRobert ZemeckisKathleen Turner1984 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  108. Body HeatGeorge LucasKathleen Turner1981 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  109. Mr. Incredible and PalsBrad BirdPete Docter2005 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  110. Mike's New CarPete DocterJohn Lasseter2002 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  111. Back to the Future Part IIIRobert ZemeckisDean Cundey1990 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  112. Tinker Bell and the Pirate FairyLorna CookJohn Lasseter2014 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  113. BURN·EAndrew StantonJohn Lasseter2008 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  114. Partly CloudyAndrew StantonJohn Lasseter2009 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  115. One Man BandBrad BirdJohn Lasseter2005 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  116. The Marrying ManJerry Rees1991 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  117. Finding NemoAndrew StantonJohn Lasseter2003 · FilmFaint· 4 shared
  118. Lilo & Stitch: The SeriesChris Sanders2003 · TV seriesFaint· 3 shared
  119. Making 'Nemo'Andrew StantonRalph Eggleston2003 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  120. Dug's Special MissionPete DocterJohn Lasseter2009 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  121. The Lion King II: Simba's PrideNathan LaneMatthew Broderick1998 · FilmFaint· 5 shared
  122. Tom and Jerry in New YorkDarrell Van Citters2021 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  123. Scared ShreklessGary Trousdale2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  124. BedazzledDudley Moore1967 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  125. The Skeleton DanceWalt Disney1929 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  126. CoralineHenry Selick2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  127. Paws of Fury: The Legend of HankRob Minkoff2022 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  128. Party CentralPete DocterJohn Lasseter2014 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  129. Plane CrazyWalt Disney1929 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  130. 3 Men and a BabySteve GuttenbergTom Selleck1987 · FilmFaint· 4 shared
  131. AFI: 100 Years... 100 Movies... 10th Anniversary EditionRichard DreyfussSteven Spielberg2007 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  132. LouPete DocterJohn Lasseter2017 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  133. Lilo & StitchChris SandersThomas Schumacher2025 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  134. Tom and Jerry Cowboy Up!Darrell Van Citters2022 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  135. Ray Harryhausen: Special Effects TitanTim BurtonHenry Selick2012 · FilmFaint· 4 shared
  136. The Iron GiantBrad Bird1999 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  137. MonkeyboneHenry Selick2001 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  138. Toy Story 5Andrew StantonPete Docter2026 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  139. An American Tail: Fievel Goes WestPhil Nibbelink1991 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  140. I Wanna Hold Your HandRobert ZemeckisSteven Spielberg1978 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  141. Timon and PumbaaErnie SabellaRobert Guillaume1995 · TV seriesFaint· 3 shared
  142. DreamWorks DragonsChris Sanders2012 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  143. Tales from the FutureRobert ZemeckisSteven Spielberg2010 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  144. FilmmakerGeorge Lucas1968 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  145. The Swan Princess: The Mystery of the Enchanted KingdomRichard Rich1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  146. Riley's First Date?Pete DocterJohn Lasseter2015 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  147. RatatouilleBrad BirdAndrew Stanton2007 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  148. Used CarsRobert ZemeckisSteven Spielberg1980 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  149. BUtterfield 8Eddie FisherElizabeth Taylor1960 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  150. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal SkullGeorge LucasSteven Spielberg2008 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  151. DragonHeart: A New BeginningDoug Lefler2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  152. The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas CaperGary Trousdale2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  153. Shrek the HallsGary Trousdale2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  154. 10Dudley MooreJulie Andrews1979 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  155. Your Friend the RatBrad BirdJohn Lasseter2007 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  156. 42Dick Cook2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  157. Monsters UniversityAndrew StantonPete Docter2013 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  158. A Legacy of Filmmakers: The Early Years of American ZoetropeRichard DreyfussSteven Spielberg2004 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  159. PiperAndrew StantonJohn Lasseter2016 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  160. The Swan PrincessRichard Rich1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  161. The NutcrackerTim RiceNathan Lane2010 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  162. The Polar ExpressRobert ZemeckisTom Hanks2004 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  163. Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's AdventureDanny TroobJodi Benson2001 · FilmFaint· 4 shared
  164. The Greatest MiracleBruce Morris2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  165. Finding DoryAndrew StantonJohn Lasseter2016 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  166. Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery DayWolfgang ReithermanWalt Disney1968 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  167. Bald: The Making of 'THX 1138'George Lucas1971 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  168. Death Becomes HerRobert ZemeckisDean Cundey1992 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  169. Mars Attacks!Tim BurtonSarah Jessica Parker1996 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  170. Dug DaysPete Docter2021 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  171. A Christmas CarolRobert Zemeckis2009 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  172. One Hundred and One DalmatiansWolfgang ReithermanWalt Disney1961 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  173. Ed WoodTim BurtonSarah Jessica Parker1994 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  174. The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'Richard DreyfussSteven Spielberg2001 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
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Across the whole team

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  1. The Lion King1994 · FilmStrong· 19 shared
  2. Beauty and the Beast1991 · FilmStrong· 12 shared
  3. The Pixar Story2007 · FilmStrong· 41 shared
  4. The Black Cauldron1985 · FilmStrong· 9 shared
  5. The Hunchback of Notre Dame1996 · FilmStrong· 7 shared
  6. The Rescuers1977 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  7. Toy Story1995 · FilmStrong· 6 shared
  8. The Making of Toy Story1995 · FilmStrong· 8 shared
  9. The Land Before Time1988 · FilmNotable· 6 shared
  10. Toy Story 21999 · FilmNotable· 8 shared
  11. An American Tail1986 · FilmNotable· 4 shared
  12. Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond2015 · FilmFaint· 6 shared