Best Movies on Disney Plus (Beyond the Obvious)

Gina Blades said:  Onward was great, and my kids loved it. They learned some valuable lessons about family, diversity, inclusivity, and kindness.

Kelly R said:  Pixar's charming fish-out-of-water story about a young sea monster who comes to the surface and tries to blend in as a human boy for a summer on the Italian Riviera. We loved Maya Rudolph and Jim Gaffigan as Luca's parents.

A stressed single mom and her teenage daughter magically switch bodies after a fortune cookie mishap, forcing them to walk a mile in each other's shoes with hilarious and eye-opening results. 

Amy S. said:  We all liked this movie, but I actually think it is a movie for adults, that also appeals to kids, instead of Pixar’s usual formula, which is a movie for kids, that also appeals to adults. The overarching allegory about race and class felt pretty sophisticated for the younger set, although I think some of the message would still translate. The animation and music were lovely and lively.

Kelly R said:  Jungle Cruise is a wildly good time and filled to the brim with cheesy puns, just like its namesake ride at Disney. We're big fans of the ride and the movie totally did it justice! The rating is mainly for action/violence and some creepy imagery, which was ok for my 8 and 11 year olds.

Delinquent boys spend their days digging holes at mysterious Camp Green Lake in this summer family movie that does the book justice.

The Book of Life tells the story of Manolo, a young man torn between following his heart or his family’s expectations, as he journeys through the Land of the Remembered. With dazzling animation, catchy songs, and a heartfelt story about love and bravery, it’s a Halloween-friendly film that celebrates family and tradition.

Kelly R said:  Entertaining, funny and fast-paced story with a Dia de los Muertos & afterlife theme that makes it a fun family Halloween movie. We like to watch it when we want to mix it up from the classics.

Kelly R said:  A family movie musical inspired by P.T. Barnum's life, with fun dance numbers and a soundtrack that makes it worthy of repeat viewings for my kids.

Set in 1970s London, Cruella explores how ambitious and fashionable Estella became notorious villain Cruella de Vil.

Alexandra F. said:  This movie was phenomenal, and surprisingly nuanced for a Disney family movie. I watched it with my teen, and we both loved it, but my six year old kept wandering in and getting hooked, too. Though the story was perhaps more complex and dark than I would normally think my younger kids would enjoy, there wasn’t really anything in it I thought they shouldn’t watch (except the scene with the fire was a little scary). So, while it is especially great for tweens and up, I think it’s an excellent family movie night pick all around!

Victoria Scott said:  Ten-year-old Sophie is in for the adventure of a lifetime when she meets the Big Friendly Giant (Mark Rylance). Naturally scared at first, the young girl soon realizes that the 24-foot behemoth is actually quite gentle and charming. As their friendship grows, Sophie's presence attracts the unwanted attention of Bloodbottler, Fleshlumpeater and other giants. After traveling to London, Sophie and the BFG must convince Queen Victoria to help them get rid of all the bad giants once and for all.

Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey is a beloved family film based on the classic book about two dogs and a cat who trek across the wilderness to find their owners.

Tera Lee Culverwell said:  This is a wonderful movie that the whole family will enjoy! We've watched this over and over! It will definitely keep the family interested.

Meeting at summer camp, two girls discover they have more in common than just looks...they're twins that have been separated! The girls set a sneaky and hilarious plan in motion to bring their parents back together.

Kristy Pepping said:  Great movie! We just showed this to our girls and they loved it.

Kelly R said:  The inspiring true story of how three brilliant black women played pivotal roles at NASA during the Space Race, while enduring racial and gender prejudice. The depiction of institutionalized segregation and discrimination provides a good opportunity for kids to learn about black history and race relations in the US.

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An inspiring true story about a ragtag US hockey team facing the unstoppable Soviet Union in the 1980 Winter Olympics with the whole world watching. You don't have to love hockey to get swept up in the suspense and excitement of this amazing underdog story.

Disney's live-action reimagining of the classic tale of Ariel, a mermaid princess who dreams of becoming human, and the sacrifices she makes for love in spite of her overprotective father.

Kelly R said:  I took a group of tweens & teens to see this, and everyone enjoyed it. A fun update on the classic, but we were all disappointed that there was no "Les Poissons!"