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Tangled

Tangled is a 2010 American computer-animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Tangled is a 2010 American computer-animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. It is loosely based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale "Rapunzel" and follows Rapunzel, a princess with magical hair, as she leaves her tower and learns the truth about her past.

Plot

The story follows Rapunzel, a young princess with magical hair who has spent her life in a tower. She leaves the tower with the help of Flynn Rider and discovers the truth about her identity and the world beyond her home.

Production

Tangled was developed by Walt Disney Animation Studios as a computer-animated reimagining of Rapunzel. It was one of Disney's major CGI fairy-tale productions and was reportedly made on a large budget.

Release and reception

The film premiered in 2010 and became a commercial success. It also received strong audience and critical attention, helping reinforce Disney's animated feature output in the 2010s.

Legacy

Tangled expanded into other media, including a television series. It is widely associated with the modern Disney princess era and remains one of the studio's best-known animated films.

Key facts

  • Tangled is Disney's 50th animated feature film.
  • The film is loosely based on the German fairy tale "Rapunzel" by the Brothers Grimm.
  • It was released in 2010 and produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios.
  • Reports commonly cite a production budget of about US$260 million.
  • The film's success led to later adaptations, including a television series.
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Canadian context

Tangled was released theatrically in Canada in 2010 and has been widely available to Canadian audiences through Disney distribution and home entertainment.

Frequently asked questions

What is Tangled?
Tangled is a 2010 Disney computer-animated musical fantasy film based loosely on the Rapunzel fairy tale.
Who produced Tangled?
It was produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures.
What is Tangled based on?
It is loosely based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale "Rapunzel."
Is Tangled Disney's 50th animated film?
Yes. Tangled is widely identified as Disney's 50th animated feature film.
What genre is Tangled?
It is a computer-animated musical fantasy film.

References

  1. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tangled
    Supports: Basic identification of Tangled as a 2010 American computer-animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and based on Rapunzel.
  2. Disney News US — https://disneynews.us/movie/tangled/
    Supports: States that Tangled is Disney's 50th animated feature, was released in 2010, was originally titled Rapunzel, and gives an approximate worldwide gross.
  3. Cineworld — https://www.cineworld.co.uk/static/en/uk/blog/tangled-tenth-anniversary-facts
    Supports: States that Tangled was budgeted at US$260 million and identifies it as Disney's 50th animated movie and first full-length CGI fairy tale.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0398286/
    Supports: Provides the 2010 release year and identifies Tangled as an animated adventure/comedy title.