Best Family Movies on Disney+ Hotstar (September 2023)

By Andrew Lu | Updated on 02-Jun-2023

Family movies are some of the best movies to watch because the whole family can watch the movie, enjoy and have a good time. Disney+ Hotstar has curated a great list of family movies that you can all watch and bond over. Here is the best Disney plus family movies list that you can watch with your family:

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Ford v Ferrari (2019)

Ford v Ferrari is a movie that goes on to show the results of hard work and determination. Set in the mid-1950s, this movie features an automotive designer, Carroll Shelby, along with his British race car driving counterpart Ken Miles and follows them as they set out to beat the Ferrari dominated race team. This movie is regarded as one of the best movies of 2019 as it won multiple award nominations and awards and is also considered one of the best Hollywood family movies on Disney+.

Frozen (2013)

Frozen is one of the most popular animated films of all times. It is the story of two sisters, Princess Anna and Princess Elsa, in pursuit of finding each other and true love. There is a lot of magic, many amazing songs and a lot of love in the film. This is a perfect movie to watch with your family as it gives a fuzzy and warm feeling. Frozen has been praised as one of the best kid’s movies of all times, and all love its songs.

Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015)

Bajrangi Bhaijaan is a Bollywood movie starring Salman Khan and Harshaali Malhotra. This movie shows the kindness and compassion in the heart of Lord Hanuman devotee, Pawan, as he helps take a small girl who is lost in Haryana back to her home in Pakistan even after knowing all the personal risks involved in doing so. This movie showcases one of the most heartfelt performances by Salman Khan and is regarded as one of the best family movies on Disney+ Hotstar.

Finding Nemo (2003)

Finding Nemo is a Disney classic. This movie follows the journey of daddy fish Marlin as he goes on an adventure to find his baby fish, Nemo. Marlin enlists the help of Dory, a forgetful fish, along with a couple of sharks and turtles to help him find his lost son. This movie is a much-loved one by all kids and Disney fans and is regarded as one of the best family movies on Disney+ Hotstar.

Neerja (2016)

Neerja shows the events that led to the tragedy that hit Pan Am flight 73 in 1986. This movie shows the heroic actions by the fearless flight attendant, Neerja, essayed flawlessly by Sonam Kapoor, as she fights off terrorists and tries to protect the passengers of the flight taken over by hijackers until her last breath. This movie is a must-watch with family as it portrays bravery and how to fulfil one’s duties without hesitation. This movie bags the title of one of the best Hindi family-friendly movies on Hotstar.

Bol Bachchan (2012)

Bol Bachchan is a comedy movie starring Abhishek Bachchan in a double role along with Ajay Devgan. This action-packed comedy follows the story of a Muslim, Abbas, who breaks the lock of an ancient Hindu temple to save a young boy’s life but ends up in trouble. He then spins a web of lies to get him out of all the trouble caused. This movie portrays the themes of faith and righteousness in the face of evil and trouble and makes for an amazing family movie.

Super 30 (2019)

Super 30 is a biopic made on the life of one of the most famous and popular mathematics teachers of modern India. This movie shows the success of mathematician Anand Kumar and how he triumphs over corporates when it comes to teaching mathematics to kids wanting to get into IIT. Super 30 is a very inspirational movie as it shows the value of hard work and determination. This movie easily bags the title of the best family movie on Hotstar.

Panga (2020)

Panga is a movie based on a former national wrestling champion, Jaya Nigam. This movie follows her story as she tries to get back in wrestling after having a child and living a domestic life. Panga shows her life as she battles society and her internal conflicts while getting back into the support. This movie is the perfect family movie as it shows the support a family gives you to pursue your dreams.

Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

Who doesn’t know the avengers! Avengers: Infinity War is the second to last rendition of Avengers created by Marvel Studios. In this movie, the Avengers battle the strong Titan, Thanos, to save the world. Thanos wants to end life as it is on earth, and the avengers try and battle it out to prevent that from happening. Will the avengers be able to save the world this time? Avengers: Infinity War continues to be one of the best and the most exciting family films on the OTT platform.

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Avengers: Endgame (2019)

So Thanos ended the world as we knew it in Avengers: Infinity War! We lost a lot of heroes trying to fight the evil Thanos. But what next? What happens now? Avengers: Endgame explores the lives of our heroes and how the world became after Thanos wiped out half of the population. Will the Avengers be able to bring back peace and all who were taken away? Will the avengers be able to stay and fight together? Find out for yourself by watching Avengers: Endgame.

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Aladdin (2019)

Aladdin is a classic Disney movie loved all around the world. This rendition of Aladdin is a musical starring Mina Massoud, Naomi Scott and Will Smith. This movie follows Aladdin, a kind and compassionate thief, as he finds a genie and tries to woo the beautiful princess Jasmine while facing a lot of resistance from the royal vizier and his evil plans. Aladdin makes for a wonderful family movie as it portrays love, kindness and compassion, all in one movie. This movie has bagged the title of one of the top family films on Disney+.

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Angrezi Medium (2020)

Angrezi Medium is one of the best and the funniest movies by the great actor Irrfan Khan. Angrezi Medium follows the story of an ambitious girl trying to go to London to pursue higher studies. Her father helps her with all his will. This movie takes a hilarious turn as the father and daughter duo experience many funny mishaps on the way to London. Watch this movie with your family to have a night full of laughter!

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Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013)

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is a biopic on the famous Indian athlete, Milkha Singh, otherwise known as The Flying Sikh. This movie depicts Milkha Singh’s life as he joins the army after the partition of India and how he changes his life for the better through sheer hard work and determination. This movie shows the love an athlete has for his country and how he fights off his inner demons to see his country’s flag fly high. This makes for an amazing family movie as it portrays the power of will and determination.

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Eddie the Eagle (2016)

Eddie the Eagle is a biopic starring Taron Egerton and Hugh Jackman. This movie depicts the life of Eddie Edwards, a ski jumper whose only aim in life is to represent Great Britain in the Olympics. This movie follows Eddie’s life as he tries to realise his dream and, despite multiple challenges, becomes the first-ever ski jumper to represent Great Britain in a ski jumping Olympic event. This movie makes for a great family movie as it shows the determination and hard work you need to do to realise your dreams.

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The Martian (2015)

The Martian is a movie that shows that your presence of mind can not only help you survive on earth but also on other planets in the solar system like Mars. This movie shows the life of astronaut Mark Watney after he was stranded on the planet Mars. He did what no other human could ever do- survive on mars with the bare minimum amenities and, at times, zero amenities. This movie makes for a fun and adventurous family movie as it takes you and your family through the world of space travel and survival skills.

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Tu Hai Mera Sunday (2016)

Tu Hai Mera Sunday is a very simple movie. This movie shows the life of five friends who love playing football with each other but have to fight for it because a politician bans these activities on beaches. These five friends then have to find several different places to pursue the sport in the bustling and crowded city of Mumbai. This simple premise of the movie also helps show the daily problems and struggles of people living in metropolitan cities. This movie makes for an amazing watch because it becomes a very relatable film for a lot of people.

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Pink (2016)

Pink is a movie that every person should watch. It shows the flaws in our legal system and the way politicians and people in power use their might to do what they want. Amitabh Bachchan stars in this movie as a retired lawyer representing a girl molested by a politician’s nephew and shows how good always triumphs over evil when he wins the case despite many hurdles. This is an excellent family movie because of the drama and the amazing acting.

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Inside Out (2015)

Inside Out is a movie about an eleven-year-old girl whose whole life is uprooted as she moves from Minnesota to San Francisco with her family. This movie portrays the emotions (Fear, Anger, Joy, Disgust and Sadness) of the young girl as she tries to settle down in this new world without any friends and has to make her life whole again. An excellent movie to watch with family as it has been made from the perspective of a child and shows how children try to cope up with major events in their lives.

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M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016)

M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story is a biopic that revolves around the life of the former Indian Cricket captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni. This movie follows the life of MS Dhoni as he overcomes many emotional and professional challenges to become the best captain that the Indian Cricket Team has ever had. This movie shows how MS Dhoni goes on to win India its second World Cup after 28 years.

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Mission Mangal (2019)

Mission Mangal is a movie that shows how Indian scientists at ISRO try to send the first satellite made by India to Mars. The film shows all the hurdles that the ISRO scientists had to face to achieve this international feat. This makes for an amazing family movie as it shows how Indian scientists converted a dream into reality.

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