Disney+ isn't just for kids and franchises. The Star hub added serious adult content. Here are 20 excellent films across the Disney+ UK catalogue — family classics, Pixar, and films you didn't know were there.
Family/Pixar
1. WALL-E (2008)
A robot falls in love while cleaning up Earth. Pixar's most visually ambitious film. The first 40 minutes are basically silent cinema.
Watch with: Everyone. Literally everyone.
2. Up (2009)
An old man flies his house to South America. The first ten minutes will destroy you.
Watch with: Family, but bring tissues.
3. Coco (2017)
A boy travels to the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather. Pixar's most beautiful film.
Watch with: Family. "Remember Me" will end you.
4. Inside Out (2015)
A girl's emotions navigate her mind during a crisis. Pixar made psychology accessible.
Watch with: Kids who need to understand feelings. Adults who need to cry.
5. The Incredibles (2004)
A superhero family comes out of retirement. Brad Bird made the best Fantastic Four film.
Watch with: Everyone. Still holds up perfectly.
Classic Disney
6. The Lion King (1994)
Hamlet with lions. James Earl Jones. "Circle of Life." Still perfect.
Watch with: Anyone who needs the nostalgia hit.
7. Beauty and the Beast (1991)
The first animated film nominated for Best Picture. "Be Our Guest" is still a showstopper.
Watch with: Musical lovers.
8. Moana (2016)
A Pacific Islander teenager sails to save her island. Lin-Manuel Miranda songs.
Watch with: Kids. "You're Welcome" will be stuck in your head.
Star (Adult Content)
9. Logan (2017)
An ageing Wolverine cares for a dying Professor X. The only superhero film that feels this adult.
Watch with: Adults only. This is R-rated for a reason.
10. Gone Girl (2014)
A wife disappears. Her husband seems guilty. David Fincher and Gillian Flynn at their darkest.
Watch with: Partner. Then discuss. Then worry.
11. The Shape of Water (2017)
A mute woman falls for an amphibian creature. Guillermo del Toro won Best Picture.
Watch with: People who appreciate weird romance.
12. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)
A mother rages against police inaction. Frances McDormand earned her Oscar.
Watch with: Adults who can handle darkness with dark comedy.
13. Jojo Rabbit (2019)
A Hitler Youth boy discovers his mother is hiding a Jewish girl. Taika Waititi makes fascism look absurd.
Watch with: Teens and up. Surprisingly tender.
14. The Favourite (2018)
Two women compete for a queen's favour. Yorgos Lanthimos made a costume drama weird.
Watch with: People who like their period dramas twisted.
Action/Blockbusters
15. Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)
James Cameron returns to Pandora. The underwater sequences are unlike anything else.
Watch with: People who want spectacle.
Watch Avatar: The Way of Water
16. Deadpool (2016)
Ryan Reynolds breaks the fourth wall. The first R-rated Marvel film.
Watch with: Adults who want superhero comedy.
17. Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014)
A street kid becomes a spy. Matthew Vaughn made a Bond parody with real teeth.
Watch with: Action fans who like style.
Musical
18. The Greatest Showman (2017)
Hugh Jackman builds a circus. "This Is Me" became an anthem.
Watch with: Musical lovers. Singalong encouraged.
19. West Side Story (2021)
Spielberg's remake of the classic. Better than it needed to be.
Watch with: People who appreciate craft.
20. Hamilton (2020)
The Broadway phenomenon, filmed with the original cast. Lin-Manuel Miranda's masterpiece.
Watch with: Everyone. Still amazing.
By Audience
Kids (5-10): Moana, The Lion King, The Incredibles
Family: WALL-E, Coco, Inside Out, Up
Teens: Jojo Rabbit, The Greatest Showman, Kingsman
Adults: Logan, Gone Girl, Three Billboards, The Favourite
FAQ
Best film for young kids? Moana or The Incredibles — both hold attention.
Best adult film? Gone Girl or Three Billboards — both brilliant.
Best for the whole family? WALL-E or Coco — emotional depth for all ages.
Availability checked March 2026.
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