Disney+ has everything. Action, adventure, comedy, drama, and even a little romance. With enough time, it's possible to enjoy something from every genre on the streaming platform. You'd be surprised by how steamy some of the romances are, but some are appropriate for the whole family.
These live-action feature films represent some of the most loved of the last sixty years. Whether you've seen them a hundred times or are can't even remember what happens, you can enjoy these great romantic films on Disney+ today.
The Parent Trap (1961)
There are tons of remakes of 1960s classic films, but sometimes, it's great to get to know the original. The Parent Trap of 1961 and the remake of 1998 are both romantic family comedies, but the film of yesteryear is arguably more romantic. More of the storyline is focused on the relationship between the parents. Susan and Sharon cleverly push together their mom and dad (played by Maureen O'Hara and Brian Keith), and they leave the rest to love! Believe it or not, there were three TV sequels to this film back in the 1980s, all on the Disney Channel.
The Sound of Music (1965)
The Sound of Music never leaves the center of pop culture for too long. Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer provide the main love story in their roles as Maria and Captain Von Trapp, respectively, but teenage viewers also see the complicated web of Liesl and Rolfe's romance. The movie is an important depiction of world history and the evils of Nazism, but it is also a musical, and with that (in this case) comes love.
Hello, Dolly! (1969)
Barbara Streisand brought Broadway musical Hello, Dolly! to the big screen in 1969. She is the iconic Dolly, a matchmaker who winds up finding love, herself. When a live show is not an option, this film version is an excellent substitute. The music will brighten your day in no time.
The Princess Bride (1987)
With its dreamy "As you wish" line, The Princess Bride is one of the most gushed about films of its time. Teachers, mentors, and even Bible study leaders pull the movie into their teaching. There is plenty of action in this movie, but the beautiful love story of the Princess Bride and Westley is what stands out to the sentimental viewers of the past and the present.
Tuck Everlasting (2002)
Tuck Everlasting is a 1975 book by Natalie Babbitt, now regarded as a great work of children's literature. The first film depiction of the story came out in 1981, but the 2002 film with Alexis Bledel and Jonathan Jackson is better remembered these days.
Bledel plays Winnie Foster, a 12-year-old girl who discovers that a nearby family drinks from a magical spring that prevents aging. Winnie falls in love with a member of this family, Jesse Tuck. There are certainly some fantastical and odd elements to this film, but the romance is unforgettable.
The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003)
The Lizzie McGuire Movie was about as romantic as a Disney Channel property could get at the time. The original series went to the big screen in 2003. Everyone knows the story: school trip, Rome, fake pop star, love, lies, love again. Chances are, you spent a portion of your childhood watching this movie multiple times. That kiss with Gordo at the end is pretty epic, though, so it might be time to check it out once more.
The Princess Diaries 2 (2004)
There are certainly some romantic bits to The Princess Diaries, but the second movie is entirely based on the necessity of romance, or marriage, at least. Mia must find herself a husband if she wants to succeed her grandmother as Queen of Genovia. Her path takes an unexpected twist that starts out as a trick and finishes with true love (with Chris Pine).
12 Dates of Christmas (2011)
The Christmas chick flick market is pretty saturated at this point, but 12 Dates of Christmas is quite a treasure. Amy Smart and Mark-Paul Gosselaar are adorable as Kate and Miles. Kate starts pining after her old boyfriend, Jack, and she doesn't see the wonderful man right in front of her when she gets a chance to date Miles. Thankfully, she gets stuck reliving her Christmas Eve for twelve dates in a row, and the ending is so worth it.
Prom (2011)
Who could forget 2011, when Disney offered a PG prom movie? The film is actually adorable, with impressive performances from Aimee Teegarden, Thomas McDonnell, and a host of other fresh young talents from the time (including Nicholas Braun). Jesse and Nova are like oil and vinegar, but opposites prove to attract in the end, just in time for prom.
The Last Song (2010)
The early 2010s were apparently a hot time for teen romance movies. It might surprise some subscribers to see Miley Cyrus on Disney+ as Ronnie in The Last Song, but no one is complaining. The Nicholas Sparks novel was all the rage at the time when the movie was coming out.
Through this film, Miley and Liam built their on-again, off-again romance in real life. Their chemistry on camera is insane, and their story is not the only one of importance: Ronnie learns to accept and love her dad again before it is too late. The music from this movie alone could make you cry.