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Disney Plus offers a variety of entertainment options for all ages. From heartwarming narratives from Pixar, classic bedtime stories from Walt Disney, and blockbuster superhero franchises down to Western adventures in a galaxy far, far away, Disney Plus is definitely the go-to platform for captivating, family-friendly content. Whether you’re in the mood for animated classics or epic superhero sagas, Disney Plus has it all. Here are the best movies on Disney Plus Canada:
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Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Director: Irvin Kershner
Cast: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Peter Mayhew
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Runtime: 2 hours 4 minutes
Plot: This standout sequel to the “Star Wars” franchise follows the battle between the Rebel Alliance and the Galactic Empire, leading to a shocking revelation surrounding Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker’s relationship.
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Director: Anthony & Joe Russo
Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Paul Rudd, Brie Larson, Karen Gillan, Danai Gurira
Genre: Action, Adventure
Runtime: 3 hours 2 minutes
Plot: “Avengers: Endgame” marks the epic conclusion to the MCU’s “Avengers” franchise. It chronicles the Avengers’ valiant efforts in retrieving all the Infinity Stones to bring back all life in the universe after Thanos’ snap.
Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
Director: Anthony & Joe Russo
Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Holland, Chadwick Boseman, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Zoe Saldana, Chris Pratt, Josh Brolin
Genre: Action, Adventure
Runtime: 2 hours 29 minutes
Plot: “Avengers: Infinity War” introduces the villain Thanos, who seeks to collect all six Infinity Stones to obtain unimaginable power and eliminate half of all life in the universe, believing that this will bring greater peace and order in the world.
The Avengers (2012)
Creator: Joss Whedon
Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson, Cobie Smulders, and Clark Gregg.
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi
Runtime: 2 hours 23 minutes
Plot: Marvel’s “The Avengers” highlights the formation of Earth’s mightiest heroes — Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Black Widow, The Hulk, and Hawkeye.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
Director: J.J. Abrams
Cast: Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Domhnall Gleeson, Andy Serkis, Lupita Nyong’o, Gwendoline Christie, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, Max von Sydow.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Runtime: 2 hours 18 minutes
Plot: In “The Force Awakens,” Han Solo and Chewbacca are joined by Rey, a desert scavenger, and Finn, a former stormtrooper, on a journey to restore peace as a new enemy threatens to bring chaos into the galaxy.
Black Panther (2018)
Director: Ryan Coogler
Cast: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker, Andy Serkis
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Runtime: 2 hours 14 minutes
Plot: “Black Panther” centers on T’challa, heir to the discreet yet technologically advanced African kingdom of Wakanda. He aims to defeat a powerful force that seeks to destroy Wakanda and take away its resources.
Toy Story (1995)
Director: John Lasseter
Cast: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles, Jim Varney, Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenberger, Annie Potts, John Morris, Erik von Detten, Laurie Metcalf, R. Lee Ermey, Sarah Freeman
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Runtime: 1 hour 21 minutes
Plot: Pixar’s “Toy Story” is an animated film that follows the adventures of a group of toys who come to life when their owner, a young boy named Andy, is not around. When Andy brings home Buzz Lightyear, a new toy who instantly becomes his new favorite, Woody the Cowboy and the other toys embark on a journey to find their way back into Andy’s heart.
Toy Story 2 (1999)
Directors: John Lasseter, Ash Brannon, Lee Unkrich
Cast: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Kelsey Grammer, Don Rickles, Jim Varney, Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenberger, Annie Potts, Wayne Knight, John Morris, Laurie Metcalf, Estelle Harris, R. Lee Ermey, Jodi Benson, Jonathan Harris
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Runtime: 1 hour 32 minutes
Plot: In this heartwarming sequel to “Toy Story,” Woody gets stolen by a toy collector, leading Buzz Lightyear and the other toys to initiate a rescue mission before he gets sold to a museum.
Avatar (2009)
Director: James Cameron
Cast: Sam Worthington, Zoë Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Giovanni Ribisi, Michelle Rodriguez, CCH Pounder, Wes Studi, Laz Alonso
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Runtime: 2 hours 42 minutes
Plot: Set in the fictional moon of Pandora, James Cameron’s sci-fi epic is a powerful tale of environmentalism and cultural clashes. The film follows Jake Sully, a paralyzed former Marine who becomes involved in a conflict between a greedy corporation and the indigenous Na’vi people.
Hamilton (2020)
Creators: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ron Chernow
Cast: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Philipa Soo, Leslie Odom Jr., Renée Elise Goldsberry, Daveed David, Jonathan Groff, Chris Jackson
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Runtime: 2 hours 40 minutes
Plot: “Hamilton” is an award-winning musical that narrates the life of one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, Alexander Hamilton, through a blend of hip-hop, R&B, and traditional musical theater styles.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)
Director: James Gunn
Cast: Chris Pratt, Chukwudi Iwuji, Bradley Cooper, Pom Klemntieff, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Vin Diesel,
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Runtime: 2 hours 30 minutes
Plot: The third installment of “Guardians of the Galaxy” features the team on a dangerous mission to defend the universe and their own, while still grieving the death of Gamora.
The Lion King (1994)
Directors: Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff
Cast: Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, James Earl Jones, Whoopi Goldberg, Rowan Atkinson
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Drama
Runtime: 1 hour 28 minutes
Plot: “The Lion King” follows the lion prince Simba, heir to his father Mufasa, and his journey of self-discovery and betrayal to reclaim his rightful title as the king of the Pride Lands.
Iron Man (2008)
Creator: Jon Favreau
Cast: Robert Downey Jr, Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges, Jon Favreau
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Runtime: 2 hours 26 minutes
Plot: MCU’s inception begins with “Iron Man,” starring Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark, an industrialist billionaire who fashioned an indestructible iron suit to combat enemies seeking to destroy the world’s order.
Spider-Man (2002)
Director: Sami Raimi
Cast: Tobey Maguire, Willem Dafoe, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Cliff Robertson, Rosemary Harris, J.K. Simmons, Joe Manganiello, Bill Nunn, Bruce Campbell, Elizabeth Banks, and Ted Raimi.
Genre: Animation, Comedy
Runtime: 22 minutes
Plot: Sam Raimi’s “Spider-Man” chronicles the transformation of awkward high schooler Peter Parker into the superhero Spider-Man, after being bitten by a radioactive spider. He encounters the formidable villain called the Green Goblin, who threatens not only the lives of his loved ones but also the entire New York City.
Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
Director: Taika Waititi
Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Idris Elba, Jeff Goldblum, Tessa Thompson, Anthony Hopkins
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Runtime: 2 hours 10 minutes
Plot: In “Thor: Ragnarok,” the god of thunder finds himself imprisoned on the strange planet Sakaar. He faces a race against time to stop his evil sister Hela from unleashing the catastrophic event known as Ragnarok in their home realm of Asgard.
Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)
Director: Taika Waititi
Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tessa Thompson, Christian Bale, Taika Waititi, Jaimie Alexander, Chris Pratt, Karen Gillan, Jeff Goldblum, Pom Klementieff, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Runtime: 1 hour 58 minutes
Plot: “Thor: Love and Thunder” introduces the powerful villain Gorr the Butcher, who is hell-bent on eliminating all gods in the universe. With the help of the Valkyrie, Korg, and his ex-lover Jane Foster, Thor embarks on an adventure to protect the universe and defeat the god-killing threat.
Up (2009)
Directors: Peter Docter, Bob Peterson
Cast: Ed Asner, Jordan Nagai, Bob Peterson, Delroy Lindo, Jerome Ranft, John Ratzenberger, Elie Docter, and Jeremy Leary.
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Drama
Runtime: 1 hour 36 minutes
Plot: “Up” is a heartwarming animated film from Pixar that follows Carl Fredricksen, a widowed elderly man who tied thousands of balloons to his house to travel to South America. He inadvertently brings along a young Wilderness Explorer named Russell. Together, they embark on a journey in a lost world, encountering strange creatures and forming unexpected bonds along the way.
Ratatouille (2007)
Directors: Brad Bird, Jan Pinkava
Cast: Patton Oswalt, Ian Holm, Lou Romano, Janeane Garofalo, Brad Garrett, Peter O’Toole, Brian Dennehy
Genre: Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Runtime: 1 hour 50 minutes
Plot: “Ratatouille” features a rat named Remy, who dreams of becoming a professional chef. Remy guides an inept kitchen staff to help him pursue his culinary aspirations in a prestigious restaurant in Paris while keeping his identity as a rodent a secret.
Deadpool 2 (2018)
Creator: David Leitch
Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, Morena Baccarin, Julian Dennison, Zazie Beetz, T.J. Miller, Brianna Hildebrand, Jack Kesy, Stefan Kapicic, Leslie Uggams, and Karan Soni.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Runtime: 1 hour 59 minutes
Plot: Ryan Reynolds returns in “Deadpool 2” as the foul-mouthed mutant Deadpool and assembles a team of fellow mutants to protect a young boy from the dangerous time-traveling cyborg Cable.
Moana (2016)
Directors: Ron Clements, John Musker, Don Hall
Cast: Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House, Temuera Morrison, Jemaine Clement, Nicole Scherzinger, Alan Tudyk
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Runtime: 1 hour 47 minutes
Plot: In Ancient Polynesia, a spirited young girl named Moana sets out on an epic adventure across the ocean to save the people of her island, alongside the demigod Maui. During her journey, she confronts powerful forces of nature along the way and ultimately fulfills her destiny as a Wayfinder and leader.
Inside Out (2015)
Creator: Jessica Gao
Cast: Tatiana Maslany, Ginger Gonzaga, Malia Arrayah
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Runtime: 35 minutes
Plot: “Inside Out” follows Riley, a young girl whose family recently moved to a new place. Her emotions —Joy, Fear, Anger, Distrust, and Sadness — grapples to help her adapt to her new life and surroundings.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo
Cast: Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Cobie Smulders, Frank Grillo, Emily VanCamp, Hayley Atwell, Robert Redford, and Samuel L. Jackson
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Runtime: 2 hours 16 minutes
Plot: “The Winter Soldier” serves as a sequel to the “Captain America” movies. The film follows Steve Rogers teaming up with Black Widow and the Falcon to take down a dangerous assassin called The Winter Soldier.
Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Director: Henry Slick
Cast: Chris Sarandon, Danny Elfman, Catherine O’Hara, William Hickey, Glenn Shadix, Paul Reubens, Ken Page, Edward Ivory, Kerry Katz, Carmen Twillie.
Genre: Animation, Family, Fantasy
Runtime: 1 hour 16 minutes
Plot: Two whimsical holidays collide in “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.” When Jack Skellington, the king of Halloween, decides to take over Santa Claus’ role in spreading the Christmas spirit, he causes confusion in Christmas Town — ultimately challenging the traditions of Halloween and Christmas.
