As a streaming service coming from the biggest American media conglomerate, Disney Plus is, of course, expected to hold plenty of American movies and television shows produced by the Walt Disney Company. That being said, viewers might be surprised that the streamer has underrated, excellent films not just coming from Disney, but also from all over the world that may not be on top of the algorithm, but are worth a watch, all the same. If you’d like to unearth these hidden gems, here are some of the best foreign films streaming on Disney Plus right now.
10 Best Foreign Movies on Disney Plus Right Now
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Tini: The New Life of Violetta (2016)
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Not many teenagers experience the life of a celebrity singer, so it’s easy to fantasize over how that life would go. It’s precisely the appeal of Violetta, one of the few forays Disney Channel made outside of America, which somewhat plays out like Hannah Montana without the double life shenanigans. Tini: The New Life of Violetta is the final film to cap off the show, and like plenty of teenybopper series, it has the cheesy miscommunications and cliche conflicts hastily strung together with aesthetic music videos and randomly arranged dance numbers supposedly in the name of finding yourself and living your life, etc. etc. But, while it isn’t the most original or romantic summer teen movie, Tini: The New Life of Violetta still manages to be a sweet send-off for the Latino fans that grew up watching the show, and one that gently eases Tini’s move from cute teenybopper sitcom lead to Argentinian pop star.
Our staff rating: 5.7/10
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music
Actor: Adrián Salzedo, Ángela Molina, Beatrice Arnera, Clara Alonso, Diego Ramos, Georgina Amorós, Jorge Blanco, Leonardo Cecchi, Mercedes Lambre, Sofia Carson, TINI
Director: Juan Pablo Buscarini
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9.
Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva (2022)
When Disney and Marvel drove the industry with its multi-phase superhero film franchise surrounding the collection and use of magical alien MacGuffins, it’s no wonder that some Hindi filmmakers watched it, squinted, and thought that it was small fry compared to the vast collection of stories and reinterpretations of Hindu folklore and epics. But it’s not an easy thing to do. Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva has admirable ambition, but the plot is predictable, the characterization is scant, and the film just throws so much of the mythology at the audience rather than taking its time, letting the magic build up some mystery, and letting the audience get to know the characters before they launch themselves into a spectacular fight scene. It’s not a terrible watch, but Brahmastra is off to a very shaky start.
Our staff rating: 5.8/10
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Actor: Aditi Joshi, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan, Chaitanya Sharma, Deepika Padukone, Dimple Kapadia, Farida Dadi, Gurfateh Pirzada, Lehar Khan, Mouni Roy, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Ranbir Kapoor, Rashi Mal, Saqib Ayub, Saurav Gurjar, Shah Rukh Khan
Director: Ayan Mukerji
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8.
Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 2023 “GIFT” at Tokyo Dome (2023)
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As one of the greatest ice skaters of all time, Yuzuru Hanyu has become an icon, not just for Japan, but for both fans of the sport and the art worldwide. As he retired from competing, fans looked forward to watching one of his ice shows, but few anticipated the popularity and reception of GIFT at the Tokyo Dome. It’s a spectacular show, thankfully filmed and streamed on Disney+ for international audiences who missed out on watching in life, but it’s not just spectacular due to the insane athleticism and skill director Mikiko depicts from Hanyu’s routines, or the sheer length of the entire show. Through shortened versions of his previous ice shows and his Olympics run, Hanyu adds an interesting mix to express his journey in ice skating, with unexpected tracks from pop culture, as well as his famous Notte Stellata, which he performs annually for his Miyagi hometown. It’s an unprecedented show only Hanyu could make, one even new viewers could enjoy.
Our staff rating: 8/10
Genre: Drama
Actor: Yuzuru Hanyu
Director: MIKIKO, Yuzuru Hanyu
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