5 Popular Family-Friendly Movies To Stream on Disney+

‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’

It’s a detective movie. It’s a cartoon. It’s a detective movie about cartoons. Drawings and real life come together in Who Framed Roger Rabbit. The movie won wide praise for its visual and technical innovations at the time, and there haven’t been too many movies like it since. Sultry Jessica Rabbit and goofy Roger Rabbit are legendary characters now — and Bob Hoskins (rest in peace) as the cartoon-hating detective provides a perfect comic foil for the animated characters. Even though it’s more than 30 years old, Who Framed Roger Rabbit has an element of novelty that should keep young family members entertained.

‘The Princess Bride’

Fencing, fighting, revenge, and so much more adventure awaits in this cult classic. Like Fred Savage as the grandson in this movie, kids might think The Princess Bride will be boring. But its epic sword scenes, subversive wit, and timeless catch phrases will surely win over the younger set.

It’s a movie that keeps on giving: Adults who enjoyed it as children can watch it over and over again. Totally not inconceivable!

‘Free Solo’

This documentary details Alex Honnold’s nail-biting attempt to climb El Capitan rock formation in Yosemite National Park. The mere idea of climbing such a tall cliff is overwhelming to most people. Doing it without any ropes is nearly unimaginable. Watching Honnold overcome barriers both mental and physical to meet this challenge should be thrilling to anyone, especially to couch potatoes watching from home.

‘A Bug’s Life’

Back in 1998, A Bug’s Life was one of the first CGI-animated films after Toy Story and Antz. Its story line is something everyone can relate to because it’s based on the Aesop’s fable The Ants and the Grasshopper. Kids and parents will laugh out loud as Flik tries to save his colony from some very hungry grasshoppers.

‘Ratatouille’

The Academy Award that Ratatouille won for Best Animated Feature Film confirmed how beloved this movie is. Remy, a rat with gourmet sensibilities and an unnatural talent for cooking, goes on wild adventures as he tries to become France’s most renowned chef. Through the ups and downs, he achieves his dreams — which is a terrific lesson and inspiration for young and old alike.