The Walt Disney Company is practically notorious for its squeaky-clean visage and cornucopia of films directed at kids and families. While the studio is practically swimming in their trademark magical movies, some movies have many fans taking a second look and realizing that they might not be as sweet and innocent as they first appeared.

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A generous portion of Disney's filmography comes stamped with a G rating, but, with changing times comes changes in perspective. Upon further inspection, many of these family-friendly flicks definitely deserve a PG at the bare minimum, sometimes even more. Have a look at these ten Disney classics that deserve more than a G rating.

Bambi

Disney animated Bambi

Despite the cute and cuddly exterior, this film traumatized several young viewers when it first premiered. It makes the list, not due to the death of Bambi's mother, but by exploring the concept of death itself by including the negligence of man through the forest fire. True, the argument could be made that children will have to learn about life and death eventually, but it seems strange to introduce them to it through such adorable characters.

Dumbo

Dumbo

Dumbo's inclusion might have many readers scratching their heads but when properly dissected, his colorful circus becomes a little bit of a freakshow. Think about it, how many kids movies have social ostracisation, alcohol-induced hallucinations, and a gang of seriously creepy drunken clowns?

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There's a creepy vibe to it, despite how adorable Dumbo is. Maybe this film was already twisted before Tim Burton got his mitts on it.

The Great Mouse Detective

One of the most underrated classics in Disney's library has to be The Great Mouse Detective. That being said, it's one of Disney's darker materials. The film is loaded with creepy imagery, a strangely unsettling opening scene, and an unusually violent final battle with its villain, not to mention a very risque burlesque act—in a Disney film, no less. Face it, this movie deserved a hard PG.

Mulan

Mulan fights with a sword in Mulan

The joke about Mulan being the only princess with a body count has been around since the 90s, but it still rings true today. The beloved and empowering protagonist does off hundreds of soldiers in a matter of minutes.

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The movie itself might not have graphic depictions of violence, but it doesn't shy away from showing the aftermath of Shan-Yu's slaughter. Plus, how can anyone forget Shan-Yu's line about sending a message?

Toy Story 3

It could be said that this Pixar series matured with its audience, focusing on deeper and darker themes to keep an adult audience invested. Seeing Woody, Buzz, and the gang essentially perform a prison break, narrowly escape a hellish inferno and a fiery death, and make the transition to a new owner as Andy goes to college is quite a lot to handle. It could be serious and scary as much as it was happy and heartwarming.

The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad

The Headless Horseman rearing up on his horse and scaring Ichabod Crane and his horse in Sleepy Hollow.

While the first portion of this package film isn't essentially PG material, there's a little argument that The Legend of Sleepy Hollow goes down a dark road, and rightfully so.

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Disney's adaptation of the famous ghost story is practically the epitome of a gothic cartoon. The third act, in particular, is home to some of the creepiest sequences ever made by Disney. The Headless Horseman's laugh alone is pure nightmare fuel.

The Lion King

Scar talking to Mufasa right before dropping him in The Lion King

The Lion King is often considered the perfect traditional Disney film—that's practically common knowledge. But, for a G-rated film, it deals with a lot of adult material. Death, deception, betrayal, murder, and manipulation are all themes young viewers are exposed to in this Disney masterpiece. Circle of Life, right?

Pinocchio

Pinocchio is a film that Disney fans know has a dark edge, but it seems to fall by the wayside when stacked up against others. It might have been the second fully-animated feature invented, but the Disney artist didn't skip on the dark and twisted visuals.

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The tale of Pinocchio is already inherently dark, but certain scenes in Disney's version are definitely above and beyond the call of duty. The scenes on Pleasure Island certainly come to mind.

Fantasia

Disney-Fantasia

Walt's famous concert feature could essentially be called a Disney film for adults. Not that kids wouldn't enjoy it, but it features more mature material. Plus, the music theory discussions in between might put some to sleep. Certain sequences like "Toccata En Fuge" and the infamous "Night on Bald Mountain" might be a little much for younger viewers, especially with the dancing demons and naked harpies.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

A film like this would not get made without a PG-13 rating at the very minimum. This is unquestionably the most mature and adult Disney animated feature ever created by the company. Although it's a Disneyfied version of Victor Hugo's novel, it delves into themes of hatred, emotional abuse, religion, lust, and loss. All under the name of the mouse. Still, it's a film every Disney fan deserves to see.

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