Top 10 Most Common Disney Movie Clichés

1Loss of Parents


2Inclusion of Musical Numbers


3Representation of Unrealistic Female Body Types


4Trusting Unknown Characters


5Experience of Love at First Sight


6Dramatic Demise of Main Antagonist


7Everyone Achieves a Happy Ending


8Presence of Animal Sidekicks


9Female Characters Requiring Rescue


10Derivation from Fairy Tales


11Alteration from Original Source Material


12Conveyance of Moral Lessons by the End


13Portrayal of Stereotypical Princesses


14Depiction of Inherently Good or Evil Species


15Hero Exhibiting Moments of Doubt


16Anthropomorphism of Inanimate Objects

Anthropomorphism of Inanimate Objects


17References to Disney's Other Works


18Incorporation of Contemporary Social Themes


19Presence of Comic Relief Characters


20Utilization of Animal Stereotypes


21Association of Heroes with Light and Villains with Darkness


22Representation of Heterosexual Main Protagonists


23Introduction of Hero as an Infant


24Conclusion with Characters Kissing


25Presentation of Good vs. Evil Narrative


26Incidents Involving Babies


27Introduction of Unexpected Antagonists


28Presence of Malicious Uncle Characters


29Characters Desiring Something


30Conclusion Coinciding with Main Character's 18th Birthday


31Incorporation of Prophetic Elements


32Inclusion of Characters with Ability to Fly


33Depiction of Royal Heritage


34Insertion of Subtle Messages


35Use of the "Once Upon a Time" Trope