64 best movies on Disney+ UK that will keep you busy all year round
Disney+ UK is a streaming service that you simply cannot go wrong with.
Sometimes all we want to do is curl up under the covers and watch a great movie – and that is where Disney+ comes in handy because you can access the streaming service's entire programme of films from just £4.99 per month. What a bargain!
So why not get down to business and indulge in some nostalgia with some old favourites while also making new cinematic memories with incredible new releases?
What are the best movies on Disney+ UK?
Some absolute bangers, Poor Things and All Of Us Strangers, are available on the streaming service, along with classic Fantastic Mr Fox, one of Wes Anderson's best movies.
If you want a horror that isn't too… erm, horrifying, then why not catch Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy in Hocus Pocus 2? Such a classic! Top up your popcorn ‘cos there are plenty of other great movies on Disney+ UK to feast your eyes on, such as Behind The Eyes of Tammy Faye, which Jessica Chastain earned the Best Actress gong for at the Oscars 2022.
You can watch one of the most celebrated animated films in recent years, Encanto, a magical-realism movie set in Colombia; the fantastic Cruella starring Emma Stone and Marvel Studios favourites like Eternals and WandaVision. There are also critically-acclaimed film favourites like 2020's Nomadland, Nightmare Alley and The Last Duel starring Jodie Comer, while reboots such as the 2019 remake of The Lion King starring Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Seth Rogan and 2019’s Dumbo will keep you busy!
Oh, and let’s not forget the likes of Frozen, Moana and the recently-dropped Hamilton The Musical. We’ll be singing along right to the bitter end.
There is just so much brilliant content on offer, and so we've taken it upon ourselves to whittle down Disney+ UK's incredible catalogue to 64 of the best.
©Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett CollectionYoung Woman and the Sea
Daisy Ridley stars as Olympic champion Trudy Ederle, telling the very true story of her mission to become the first woman to swim across the English Channel at 20 years old back in 1926. Five men had achieved this before her, and she was determined to be the first woman. Also stars Sian Clifford and Stephen Graham.
© 2024 20th Century StudiosPoor Things
Emma Stone took home an Oscar for her performance in Poor Things, and we're not surprised about it at all. Directed by The Favourite's Yorgos Lanthimos, it tells the story of a young woman named Bella Baxter who was brought back to life (of sorts) by a rather unorthodox scientist, played by Willlem Dafoe. As Bella starts to feel curious about the world and her own sexuality, she runs away with a lawyer (Mark Ruffalo) to discover herself.
Searchlight Pictures/Courtesy Everett CollectionKinds of Kindness
Loved Poor Things? Kinds of Kindness has perhaps the same kooky energy, tackling different, but no less interesting, topics. Split into three separate fables, Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Jesse Plemons and Margaret Qualley star in some seriously weird stories surrounding a cult, a woman who can bring people back from the dead and a policeman who comes to believe his wife isn't who she says she is. Edgy stuff.
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DisneyAll Of Us Strangers
You'll need probably a whole box of tissues for this one. Andrew Scott brings down the house as Adam, who lives alone in a near-empty tower block and finds companionship with his neighbour Harry (Paul Mescal). As their relationship deepens, we see Adam visiting his childhood home 30 years after his parents tragically died. But why is he being drawn back there? A heartbreaking but beautiful story about love, loss and family.
Courtesy 20th Century FoxFantastic Mr. Fox
Wes Anderson's take on the Roald Dahl's classic book is (chef's kiss) perfection. The cast is star-studded, featuring Meryl Streep, Bill Murray, Willem Dafoe, Owen Wilson, George Clooney and Jason Schwartzman. It tells the story of a fox being hunted by three farmers after he's caught out stealing food from them for his family.
The Little Mermaid
Halle Bailey takes on the famous role of Ariel, a beautiful, spirited and curious young mermaid who hopes to find more beyond the sea in the live-action adaptation of Disney's 1989 animated film of the same name. When visiting the surface, she falls deeply in love with Prince Eric (Jonah Hauer-King), which forces her to make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula to experience life on land.
20th Century StudiosNo One Will Save You
Have an E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial-shaped void to fill in your life? Well, the new movie No One Will Save You is definitely one to watch. However, the alien invasion does not come in peace in this science fiction horror film, which sees Brynn, a young woman who lives in solitude after being exiled by her community, awaken during the middle of the night to an unearthly intruder. Kaitlyn Dever nails this slick, stylish and terrifying role. A must-watch.
Photo Credit: Emily AragonesFlamin' Hot
Flamin' Hot is a biographical comedy-drama film directed by Eva Longoria that centres on the journey of Richard Montanez, the son of a Mexican immigrant, who went from being a janitor at Frito Lay to being celebrated for his creation of Flamin' Hot Cheetos, which is known and loved around the world today.
Wild Life
The documentary film Wild Life chronicles the relationship between the first CEO of outdoor brand Patagonia, Kris Tompkins and her husband, Douglas Tompkins, who founded The North Face and co-founded Esprit. Through decades of work, the pair created national parks in Chile and Argentina while also making the largest private land donation in history to preserve one of the last wild places on Earth.
Ben RothsteinLove, Simon
DisneyJungle Cruise
DisneyA Wrinkle In Time
The talented Storm Reid takes on the lead character of Meg Murry, who, along with her brother Charles and their friend Calvin O'Keefe are guided by three mysterious astral travellers, Mrs Whatsit, Mrs Who and Mrs Which, during a dangerous journey to space after the disappearance of their scientist father.
HuluBoston Stranger
Free Solo
If you're looking to be inspired, then definitely check out the documentary Free Solo, which follows the journey of professional rock climber Alex Honnold as he attempts to conquer the first free solo climb of famed El Capitan's 900-metre vertical rock face at Yosemite National Park. This will leave you in awe.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Benedict Cumberbatch stars as the titular character in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. He teams up with a mysterious teenage girl from his dreams who can travel across multiverses to battle multiple threats. This includes other-universe versions of himself, which threaten to wipe out millions across the multiverse. Impressive stuff!
Pinocchio
In this live-action and CGI flick, a wooden puppet embarks on a fun adventure while striving to become a real boy as he leaves his father to follow the circus in an Italian village. Tom Hanks, Cynthia Erivo, Luke Evans, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth and Joseph Gordon-Levitt lend their voices to Pinocchio!
Disney PixarTurning Red
This is a sweet coming-of-age animated fantasy film centred around 13-year-old class A student Mei Lee, who one day begins to encounter a life-changing phenomenon: she turns into a giant red panda whenever she gets stressed. The first Pixar film ever to be directly solely by a woman, this is a lovely, heart-warming watch about the trials of growing up.
DisneyEncanto
One of the most talked animated films in recent years, Encanto is a magical realism inspired film set in Colombia. Hamilton's Lin-Manuel Miranda was involved in the story creation and penning the film's soundtrack, while its most popular song, We Need To Talk About Bruno, has become a viral sensation.
Mary Poppins Returns
Unleash your inner child and hunker down with the totally wonderful Mary Poppins Returns. It stars Emily Blunt and is directed by Rob Marshall. The film follows Michael Banks (who is now an adult father of three), who learns that his house will be repossessed in five days unless he can pay back a loan. Can Mary Poppins come to the rescue?
10 Things I Hate About You
What a throwback. Staring Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles, this 1999 film is about Cameron who instantly falls in love with Bianca (the girl of his dreams) on his first day of school. She is forbidden from dating until her older (completely un-dateable) sister goes out, too. How long can it really take?
The Lizzie McGuire Movie
Lizzie McGuire takes us back to the spin-off movie, in which she went on a school trip to Rome, fell in love with a pop star, realised said pop star was conning her and performed on stage at an Italian music award ceremony in front of her family and classmates. All in a day's work, hey Lizzie? Needless to say, the show is a classic!
Herbie: Fully Loaded
Herbie: Fully Loaded was released in 2005 (nope, we can't believe it was that long ago either), directed by Angela Robinson and written by Thomas Lennon, Robert Ben Garant, Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. This throwback film stars Lindsay Lohan at her prime, who plays Maggie - an aspiring racing driver. She bonds with her car, Herbie, and becomes a force to be reckoned with on the track.
The Parent Trap
Starring Lindsay Lohan and Natasha Richardson, this heartwarming 1998 remake of the 1961 original follows two identical twins who are separated at birth. Hallie and Annie coincidentally meet at a summer camp at the age of twelve and make it their mission to help their parents rekindle the romance they once had. But will their plan work?
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Dumbo
2019 was a big year for Disney live-action remakes. Tim Burton's Dumbo follows an adorable little elephant who is long bullied for his comically large ears. Everything changes when Dumbo discovers that his enormous ears actually allow him to fly, and he astounds everyone at the circus with his new talent.
