"Hamlet" by Disney

Well, not Hamlet, per se.  As has been discussed often, the Disney film The Lion King was influenced by Hamlet.  Several characters are notably similar. 

Simba as Hamlet
Mufasa as Hamlet's father
Scar as Claudius

The story is a familiar one.  The king is killed by his brother, who ascends subsequently to the throne.  The son returns to the kingdom to regain the throne.

It's no coincidence; the filmmakers admit that they followed the Hamlet storyline when crafting the film.  It's a loose correlation, but one that demonstrates the adaptability of Shakespeare's play.  It's close enough to merit mention in this blog.

(For interviews with the filmmakers, check out the "Film Journey" featurette on disc two of The Lion King Platinum Edition DVD.)