What Is The Perfect Disney Movie For Your Enneagram Type?

Disney has made their mark on the world with beautiful stories of adventure, perseverance, and determination. From princesses in tall towers to the fish in the sea, there is no shortage of wonder that has struck audiences since 1937. And through the years, viewers have latched onto the stories that resonated with them the most, becoming their “favorite Disney movie of all time!”

Those favorites might be explained by the relation the viewer has to the storyline or characters based on their actions. The Enneagram is a personality test that seeks to understand those actions based on the motivation behind them. Below are the perfect Disney movies to represent each Enneagram type by looking at the storyline and/or the main character’s behavior.

Type 1 – Moana

Enneagram Type 1s, also known as The Reformers, have a strong sense of right and wrong. Moana, at its core, is about doing the right thing and saving the Earth, no matter what it takes. Her acts are selfless and motivated by her need to strive higher and improve the lives of her family and ultimately, herself. She is principled and determined to fix the mistakes of Maui simply because it is the right thing to do.

The story is all about reforming past mistakes, making a better future, and getting the root of what is wrong with Moana’s world. Her journey is long and arduous, but she maintains her perseverance and determination, making her truly one of the most heroic Disney princesses.

Type 2 – Finding Nemo

Finding Nemo is rooted in the power of teamwork. Marlin is on a quest to find his lost son, and along the way he is met with a myriad of different sea creatures all willing to drop everything they are doing to help him along his way. Type 2s are driven by the desire to be needed, and in doing so, they are willing to do whatever it takes to help those around them.

While there are many critters in Finding Nemo who make this a great film for Type 2s, Dory is the best example of this kind of behavior. She is lost as well, and has a deep fear of being rejected and deemed unworthy, she constantly expresses her feelings of love toward Marlin and Nemo and thrives when Marlin calls on her for support.

Type 3 – Zootopia

Type 3s, or The Achiever, are success-oriented and extremely driven. They are very image-conscious, so the first film to come to mind is Zootopia. Judy Hopps has undying determination to become the first bunny cop, but when she sees herself compared to the larger animals in the academy, she starts to feel self-conscious of her size and at one point even gives up.

But her fear of worthlessness and determination to distinguish herself from others get her back on her feet to solve the mystery. The film is full of redeemable characters whose determination to be successful and feel valuable drives the story to its end, and viewers can only hope to see Judy Hopps solving mysteries again in another Disney sequel!

Type 4 – Frozen

The Frozen franchise is, at its core, a story of two sisters. But beyond that, it is a story about self-discovery, identity, and being outcast from society. Elsa is the epitome of a Type 4 Enneagram. She is dramatic, moody, and self-conscious. Type 4s are driven by the fear of having no identity, and often remove themselves from the world when they are feeling vulnerable. Elsa runs away from Arendelle in the first film, creating a beautiful fortress to surround herself with because her powers are rejected and she feels exposed.

She secluded herself from friends and family because of her fears and her inability to understand her powers. Although this is all resolved, in the second film, she again tries to venture out on her own to find herself. The ballad “Show Yourself” is a great example of that Type 4 energy. Type 4 fans of Frozen can identify with Elsa and her desire to figure out who she is and express herself freely.

Type 5 – Beauty And The Beast

Beauty and the Beast is a great film for those who identify as Type 5 on the Enneagram chart because of a mixture of Belle and the Beast’s behaviors and desires. Belle is a bookworm and her deepest desire is to explore the world and retain all the information and knowledge that she possibly can. Her interest in books often makes her aloof to the world around her, and she becomes preoccupied and lost in her imagination and endless thoughts.

Her defining Type 5 characteristic is that she is able to see the world in a new and different way. This interest and also the goal of saving her father takes her to the Beast, whose intense, secretive, and isolated personality also aligns with Type 5s.

Type 6 – Toy Story

Toy Story is a deeply emotional and relatable tale of loyalty. And as The Loyalist, Enneagram 6s can relate to this feeling. Woody’s deepest desire is to please his owner, Andy, and do anything he possibly can to make him happy. When Woody sees that something could go wrong for Andy or for any of the toys, he becomes very anxious and defensive.

His deepest fear is a lack of security and no home with his family. He, as well as all of the other toys, maintains this deep-rooted loyalty throughout all of the films. Each of the toys acts as support and guidance for each other, for Andy, and eventually for Bonnie. The feeling of a childhood toy remaining loyal through the years is something many millennials who were children at the time, can relate to.

Type 7 – Tangled

Rapunzel’s scattered yet enthusiastic personality makes her the perfect center of a film for Type 7s. Type 7s are spirited and playful and always need to be doing something to occupy themselves. The song “When Will My Life Begin” really hits on some of the other basic traits of Type 7, as they can be easily distracted, impatient, and antsy.

At its core, Tangled is about the desire to step outside one’s comfort zone, to gain and maintain freedom, to avoid missing out on life experience, and to be excited about fulfilling dreams. Type 7s, like Rapunzel, don’t want to be in pain, they want to dream and explore and be satisfied and joyous. Tangled is the perfect representation for Type 7s.

Type 8 – The Incredibles

What could be more representative of The Challenger than a gang of superhumans? Type 8s are self-confident, strong, and usually try to use their strengths to improve lives. They take pride in doing what they can to be the hero. The Incredibles family is a great example of Type 8 dominance and confrontational attitude. They stand their ground, stand up for what they believe in, and can even be stubborn at times.

Type 8s tend to be described as overbearing and are often ridiculed or feared by others. The Incredibles family deals with this kind of fear when the human race demands they repress their talents and go into hiding. The family shows courage and proves their strength by not letting themselves be controlled by others, true marks of Type 8.

Type 9 – Encanto

Type 9s aka The Peacemaker want to do just that, keep the peace. They are extremely non-confrontational and they just want everything to go as smoothly as possible. This is a huge driving theme in Encanto, as Maribel attempts to keep her family home together, make everyone feel included, and be as supportive as possible, despite her lack of special powers.

Her inability to speak openly with her abuela shows how she represses her feelings and avoids conflict. Maribel is able to bring the family back together in the end because she was driven by the fear that she would lose her family. Type 9s can resonate with Maribel’s story through her actions and motivations and be satisfied knowing that in the end, all is okay.

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