Top 10 Movies To Watch This Week on Disney Plus | June 15-21, 2025

So you’re stuck in scrolling purgatory again, huh? Endlessly thumbing through Disney Plus, hoping something jumps out. We’ve been there. That’s why we pulled together the Top 10 Movies you would actually want to watch this week—no fluff, no filler. Whether you’re into thrillers, rom-coms, or indie gems, there’s something worth hitting play on. Here’s your movie cheat sheet for June 15-21, 2025—because your time is too valuable for another “meh” movie night.

127 Hours (2010)

This one’s not for the faint of heart, but it’s also impossible to look away from. 127 Hours is the true story of Aron Ralston, a solo climber who ends up pinned under a boulder in a remote Utah canyon. No cell signal. No one coming. Just five days of survival, hallucinations, and one brutal decision that’ll stay with you long after the credits.

James Franco gives a career-best performance here, carrying the entire film from beneath that rock with humor, heartbreak, and real human grit. Danny Boyle directs with the same frenetic energy he brought to Slumdog Millionaire, but there’s an intimacy here too—a sense that you’re stuck in that crevice with him.

If you ever wondered what you’d do when there’s no good option left, this movie dares to answer it.

The Big Short (2015)

Finance shouldn’t be this fun, but somehow The Big Short pulls it off. This is the crash course you didn’t know you needed on how the 2008 financial meltdown happened—told through a mix of hedge fund weirdos, bubble-bursting outsiders, and very confused bankers. Oh, and occasionally, Margot Robbie in a bubble bath explains subprime loans. No, really.

The cast is stacked: Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt—all playing real people who saw the housing crash coming and bet big on it. What should be dry and depressing turns into a kinetic, angry, fourth-wall-breaking thrill ride.

If Moneyball and The Wolf of Wall Street had a really cynical baby, it’d be The Big Short. It’s smart, pissed-off, and oddly hilarious.

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)

This one’s a trip—in the best way. Birdman follows a washed-up movie star (Michael Keaton, brilliantly meta) trying to stage a comeback by putting on a serious Broadway play. But the entire film is shot to look like one long, unbroken take, and things quickly spiral into chaos, ego, and maybe even a little bit of actual magic.

It’s funny, painful, surreal—and packed with actors at the top of their game. Edward Norton plays an unhinged method actor, Emma Stone is the daughter with a grudge, and Keaton walks a tightrope between brilliance and breakdown.

If you’ve ever chased a version of yourself that doesn’t exist anymore—or wondered what “success” really means—Birdman gets it. It’s wild. It’s sad. It’s unforgettable.

Fight Club (1999)

You already know the first rule. But even if you’ve seen it before, Fight Club still hits different. What starts as a gritty bro-down between an insomniac (Edward Norton) and a soap-making chaos agent (Brad Pitt) becomes a full-on psychological grenade. Underground fights, anti-capitalist rants, IKEA nihilism—it’s all there.

But look closer, and it’s not really about fighting. It’s about identity. Control. Loneliness. The lies we tell ourselves just to feel something. Director David Fincher steers the whole thing like it’s a ticking time bomb.

It’s dark. It’s sharp. It’s been misquoted a million times, but that doesn’t take away from how bold it still feels. Just… don’t start your own fight club. Please.

Gone Girl (2014)

This one grabs you by the throat and never lets go. Gone Girl starts with a missing wife, a worried husband, and a very public investigation—but nothing is what it seems. And by the time you hit the halfway point, you’ll be questioning everything you thought you knew.

David Fincher directs with his signature chill-you-to-the-bone style, and Rosamund Pike turns in one of the most chilling performances in recent memory. Ben Affleck plays it cool (too cool?), and the media circus around their marriage turns into a character all its own.

If you like your thrillers twisty, toxic, and a little too real, this one’s a must. It’s not a whodunit. It’s a “how the hell did it get this bad?”

The Help (2011)

This one’s got heart, sass, and just enough bite to make it stick. The Help drops you into 1960s Mississippi, where a young white writer (Emma Stone) decides to tell the stories of Black maids working in white households—stories no one’s bothered to ask about until now.

Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer ground the whole thing with performances that are funny, fierce, and quietly devastating. It’s not a subtle movie, and sure, it’s been debated over the years for centering a white perspective—but others claim it still gives space to voices that had been silenced for too long.

If you’re looking for a period drama that mixes big emotions with big performances, this one delivers. Just bring tissues. And maybe some righteous anger.

Inside Out (2015)

Pixar really said, “Let’s turn emotions into cartoon characters—and also make you cry in public.” Inside Out takes you inside the mind of Riley, an 11-year-old girl dealing with a big move, and introduces you to Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust—all fighting for the controls.

It’s clever. It’s hilarious. It’s painfully honest about what it feels like to grow up and not know how to feel. And somehow, it teaches kids (and adults) that sadness isn’t the enemy. Sometimes, it’s the key to everything.

If you’ve ever had a big feeling you couldn’t explain, this movie gets you. Also, Bing Bong. That’s all we’ll say.

The Martian (2015)

This one’s basically Cast Away in space—with potatoes. The Martian stars Matt Damon as an astronaut accidentally left behind on Mars, forced to science the hell out of everything just to stay alive long enough for NASA to maybe, possibly come get him.

It’s a survival story, but also a surprisingly funny one. Damon talks to the camera like he’s vlogging his own space series, cracking jokes between bouts of near-death. The tech is cool, the pacing’s tight, and Ridley Scott keeps it hopeful without losing the tension.

If you like your sci-fi smart, grounded, and with a side of dad jokes, The Martian is a blast.

WALL·E (2008)

No dialogue for the first 30 minutes. No problem. WALL·E somehow makes a lonely trash-compacting robot one of the most lovable characters in movie history—and delivers a story that’s both a quiet romance and a loud warning about where we’re headed.

Set in a future where Earth has become a garbage heap and humanity is floating in space on autopilot, WALL·E and Eve’s unlikely love story is tender, funny, and sneakily profound. It’s got visual gags, haunting beauty, and a whole lot of heart, without needing to say much at all.

If you’ve never seen it, prepare to be floored. If you have? You already know the magic.

Big Hero 6 (2014)

Hugely underrated and absolutely adorable. Big Hero 6 mashes up the charm of Disney animation with a Marvel-style superhero origin story—and somehow makes it work beautifully. At the center of it is Baymax, a marshmallowy healthcare robot who just wants to help, and Hiro, a teen genius mourning his brother.

Their bond is the heart of the film, but there are also high-tech gadgets, a masked villain, and a crew of lovable misfits who team up to save the city. It’s big on action, but even bigger on emotion.

If you’ve ever wanted a superhero movie that actually feels, this one’s it. Also, Baymax. He’s everything.

And That’s a Wrap

So there you go—ten movies on Disney Plus that aren’t just worth watching, they’re worth feeling. Whether it’s Aron Ralston’s fight to stay alive in 127 Hours or Joy and Sadness learning how to coexist in Inside Out, these picks all dig a little deeper than your average scroll-by fare.

You’ve got big swings (Birdman, Fight Club), high-stakes survival (The Martian, Gone Girl), emotional gut-punches (The Help, WALL·E), and one giant inflatable robot who just wants to make sure you’re okay (Big Hero 6). Some are loud. Some are quiet. All of them stick with you.

So if your watchlist is looking dusty, freshen it up with something from this batch. Pick a mood, hit play, and see where it takes you. You might just feel a little more human by the end.