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Roger Allers
Writer 1949 - 2026

Roger Allers

Rye, New York, USA

Roger Allers (June 29, 1949 – January 17, 2026) was an American film director, screenwriter, animator, storyboard artist, and playwright. He was best known for co-directing Disney Animation's The Lion King (1994), the highest-grossing traditionally animated film of all time,... Read full bio →

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The Prophet

The Prophet

Roger Allers, Bill Plympton 2014 1h 25m 7.0

Exiled artist and poet Mustafa embarks on a journey home with his housekeeper and her daughter; together the trio must evade the authorities who fear that the truth in Mustafa's words will incite rebellion.

Aladdin

Aladdin

Ron Clements, John Musker 1992 1h 31m 8.1

Aladdin is the Walt Disney animated film based on the famous fairytale. The film would start a new era in special affects with its modern animation style and its excellent speaking parts.

Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast

Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise 1991 1h 24m 8.1

Belle is a girl who is dissatisfied with life in a small provincial French town, constantly trying to fend off the misplaced "affections" of conceited Gaston. The Beast is a prince who was placed under a spell because he could not love. A wrong turn taken by Maurice, Belle's father, causes the two to meet.

Oliver & Company

Oliver & Company

George Scribner 1988 1h 14m 7.0

A timeless classic inspired by Charles Dickens' novel Oliver Twist, Oliver & Company is a fun-filled, action-packed musical adventure voiced and sung by one of the most talented casts in Disney history!

Animalympics

Animalympics

Steven Lisberger 1980 1h 18m

Animalympics is all about the Animal Olympics Contest where all the animals around the world gather to take part in everything from skiing in North America to the very long marathon race in humid conditions. With lively music provided by Graham Gouldman, the film is very different to other cartoons, being more of a drama-comedy than cartoon.

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