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Best movies on Disney Plus UK to watch right now
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Animated musical adventure, featuring the voice of Robin Williams. When street urchin Aladdin releases a genie from a magic lamp, he uses its powers to help him woo the beautiful Princess Jasmine. But the genie's abilities are also coveted by the evil Jafar, who plans to seize power and rule the land.
Superhero adventure starring Chadwick Boseman, Andy Serkis and Michael B Jordan. Following the death of his father, Prince T'Challa must prove himself worthy of leading the hidden, technologically advanced, African country Wakanda. When his American-raised cousin Erik arrives and challenges the throne, a battle ensues for the heart of the nation - and the right to bear the noble title of "Black Panther".
Psychological thriller starring Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis and Vincent Cassel. When aspiring ballerina Nina Sayers finally wins the coveted role of the Swan Queen in Swan Lake, it's a dream come true. But while her demanding choreographer thinks Nina is perfect for the role, he has reservations about her ability to portray the Queen's alter ego, the Black Swan - a part that comes naturally to her sensuous rival Lily. As jealousy consumes Nina, her hold on reality becomes increasingly blurred.
Historical thriller based on events surrounding the assassination of President John F Kennedy, starring Kevin Costner. On 22 November 1963, President Kennedy's death changes America for ever. Initially, an angry and saddened nation is satisfied with the guilt of Lee Harvey Oswald. But, as the years pass, unease, disillusionment and cynicism set in. New Orleans prosecutor Jim Garrison is convinced of a conspiracy, and sets out to prove it.
Comedy musical adaptation of the classic Robert Louis Stevenson tale, starring the Muppets. Young Jim Hawkins and his chums think their dreams of adventure on the high seas have been answered when they are left the map to Captain Flint's buried treasure.
Cast out from its clan, an alien hunter and an unlikely ally embark on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary. Sci-fi adventure, starring Elle Fanning, Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi and Ravi Narayan
Animated Disney fantasy based on the classic tale. Evil witch Maleficent puts a curse on young Princess Aurora, declaring that before she is 16 she will prick her finger and die. In a desperate attempt to save her life, the King puts his daughter in the care of three fairies.
Classic family musical starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. When trainee nun Maria begins to have doubts about her vocation, she leaves her convent in Salzburg to become governess to the seven children of Captain Von Trapp, a widower and retired naval officer. The spirited Maria instils a love of music in the children, but the family's happiness is threatened by the Nazi occupation of Austria.
Documentary about a Macedonian farmer struggling with new government policies that leave him unable to sell his land or crops. After his family leaves in search of a better life abroad, he encounters an injured white stork and nurses the bird back to health, leading to an unlikely bond forms between man and bird. In Macedonian and English
Biographical drama starring Angela Bassett and Laurence Fishburne. Anna Mae Bullock shows a natural ability at an early age for both singing and dancing. She moves from Nutbush to St Louis where, one night at a club, she sees Ike Turner and the Kings of Rhythm, whose act involves the participation of female members of the audience.
Biographical drama starring Timothée Chalamet. Bob Dylan arrives in New York in 1961, hoping to meet his hero, ailing folk musician Woody Guthrie, and to carve his own path as a singer/songwriter. Over the next few years, Dylan begins to chafe against the confines of the folk community, threatening to alienate his peers and mentors.
Comedy drama starring Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin. Cousins David and Benji have grown apart in recent years, with their lives going in dramatically different directions. The pair reunite for a trip to their ancestral home in Poland, where they aim to connect with their Jewish heritage and honour their late grandmother. However, the tour stirs up strong emotions that threaten to bubble over.
Animated musical adventure based on a story by Hans Christian Andersen, featuring the voices of Jodi Benson and René Auberjonois. Plucky mermaid Ariel, daughter of King Triton, is unhappy with her life beneath the waves and makes a deal with devious sea witch Ursula to help her go on land and meet her prince.
Romantic comedy updating Jane Austen's Emma to the present day, starring Alicia Silverstone and Paul Rudd. Cher and her best friend Dionne are going on 16 and know everything about being gorgeous, popular, and always in vogue. But everything changes when Tai, a new transfer student, arrives. She is, in a word, "clueless", and Cher sees it as her mission in life to give Tai a complete makeover.
David Attenborough draws on a lifetime of experience to reveal Earth's most spectacular underwater habitats, showing that we're in the greatest age of Ocean discovery and highlighting its vital importance. While exposing the Ocean's biggest challenges, Attenborough's message is one of hope: the opportunity for marine life recovery on an unprecedented scale is within reach.
On June 18, 1983, astronaut Sally Ride made history when the Space Shuttle Challenger lifted off from Kennedy Space Center and she became the first American woman to fly in space. She was part of a five-strong crew comprising commander Robert L Crippen, pilot Frederick H Hauck and mission specialists John M Fabian and Norman E Thagard. Sally was also carrying a secret into space which necessitated huge sacrifices back on terra firma. A feature-length documentary directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Cristina Costantini relives this historic moment through the eyes of Sally's life partner, Tam O'Shaughnessy
Ensnared in a deadly trap, an unconventional team of antiheroes embarks on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their past. Superhero adventure, starring Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan
Science-fiction drama starring Brad Pitt and Tommy Lee Jones. In the late 21st century, life on Earth is threatened by a series of mysterious cosmic surges. Major Roy McBride is sent into space to investigate, as officials believe the events could be connected with his father, an astronaut who went missing during a voyage to Neptune. When Roy's mission in turn breaks down, he is left on a dangerous solo journey through the solar system.
Enigmatic herald Silver Surfer announces the impending arrival of ravenous space god Galactus, who intends to devour Earth. Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm must leverage their various abilities to defeat Galactus and prevent humanity's extermination
Animated comedy featuring the voices of Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman. In a world where animals co-exist in harmony, the city of Zootropolis's first bunny police officer is left hopping mad when she's relegated to a position in traffic patrol. However, after a spate of disappearances, she begrudgingly teams up with a wily fox to solve the mystery and prove her worth.
A live-action retelling of Disney's 2002 animated classic, "Lilo & Stitch" is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family. Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, the Oscar®-nominated filmmaker behind the animated feature film "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On," the film stars Maia Kealoha, Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, with Courtney B. Vance, and Zach Galifianakis. "Lilo & Stitch" is produced by Jonathan Eirich and Dan Lin, with Tom Peitzman and Ryan Halprin serving as executive producers. Some flashing lights sequences or patterns may affect photosensitive viewers.
Oscar-winning crime drama starring Gene Hackman, Fernando Rey and Roy Scheider. Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle, a relentlessly tough New York policeman, becomes obsessed with smashing a narcotics ring operating between Marseille and the USA. In his pursuit of the truth, Doyle finds himself at odds not only with the criminals but also with his superiors.
Animated fantasy adventure featuring voices of Michael J Fox, James Garner and Leonard Nimoy. Naive young adventurer Milo Thatch joins an intrepid group of explorers on a hunt for the mythical lost continent of Atlantis. But whereas Milo is captivated by the beauty and culture of the wonderful land, the others have sinister, greed-fuelled ambitions.
Sci-fi horror thriller starring Sigourney Weaver. On its way back to Earth at the end of a routine voyage, the spacecraft Nostromo picks up signals from a nearby planet. When three of the crew go to investigate, one of them is attacked by a mysterious creature that emerges from a repository of eggs.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
