Jungle Book voted 'most nostalgic Disney film of all time'

Mary Poppins and Bambi also ranked high

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The Jungle Book has been voted the most nostalgic Disney film of all time in a poll of UK adults.

Topping the list of nostalgic movies, the film was released in 1967 and follows the story of Mowgli – an orphaned child raised by wolves and his good friend, Bagheera the panther.

Based on Rudyard Kipling’s book of the same name, the film features memorable songs and references including a quartet of vultures mirroring the style of The Beatles, who were at the height of their fame at the time.

The poll of 2,000 UK adults also saw Bambi, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Mary Poppins appear within the top 10.

The top 40 featured more modern Disney movies such as Finding Nemo, Enchanted and High School Musical.

James Thomas, home entertainment product manager at LG Electronics, which commissioned the study to celebrate the launch of Disney+, said: “We all had that favourite Disney film growing up.

“Lots of us remember that first time watching it as a child in front of the TV with family or friends.

“It’s interesting, as well, to see how most generations feel relatively similar about which films take them back and just goes to show how timeless these motion pictures are.”

Aladdin, Dumbo and Beauty and the Beast also appeared in the list as well as Robin Hood, The Aristocats and Pinocchio.

The research also found how different generations reminisced over their favourite Disney movies, where 56 to 76-year olds find Bambi and Snow White to be the most nostalgic, 18-24 year olds picked Toy Story and Finding Nemo.

However, nine in 10 of all adults admitted they still enjoyed watching Disney films and 88 per cent agreed they were the kind of movies which could be enjoyed at any age – regardless of how old or new the film is.

As many as 39 per cent agreed Disney films put them in a good mood, while 41 per cent said they made them think of being a child.

The research also found the favourite characters of each generation.

Where baby boomers, aged 56 to 76, chose Baloo from The Jungle Book, millennials – 25 to 40-year-olds – preferred Buzz from Toy Story.

Generation X, aged 41 to 55, agreed Darth Vader from Rogue One was their most beloved Disney character, whereas Gen Z – aged 18 to 24 – preferred Nemo.

It was also found that 90 per cent of adults loved Disney movies so much they have watched them on repeat, seeing a single movie at least 10 times.

As a result, more than three-quarters said they would encourage their children to watch the films they loved as a kid, and 16 per cent reckoned they watch more Disney films now compared to when they were little.

Three-fifths said Disney movies had a big impact on their youth growing up.

SWNS