History Movies on Disney Plus
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
2021
star 7.6During the same summer as Woodstock, over 300,000 people attended the Harlem Cultural Festival, celebrating African American music and culture, and promoting Black pride and unity. The footage from the festival sat in a basement, unseen for over 50 years, keeping this incredible event in America's history lost — until now.Flamin' Hot
2023
Flamin' Hot
2023
star 8The inspiring true story of Richard Montañez, the Frito Lay janitor who channeled his Mexican American heritage and upbringing to turn the iconic Flamin' Hot Cheetos into a snack that disrupted the food industry and became a global pop culture phenomenon.Young Woman and the Sea
2024
star 7.9This is the extraordinary true story of Trudy Ederle, the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel. Through the steadfast support of her older sister and supportive trainers, she overcame adversity and the animosity of a patriarchal society to rise through the ranks of the Olympic swimming team and complete the 21-mile trek from France to England.Expedition Amelia
2019
Expedition Amelia
2019
star 6.8Explorer Robert Ballard sets out to solve the mystery of Amelia Earhart's disappearance as he and a team of experts travel to the remote Pacific atoll named Nikumaroro in search of her final resting place.Hamilton
2025
Hamilton
2025
star 7.5Presenting the tale of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, this filmed version of the original Broadway smash hit is the story of America then, told by America now.Marvel One-Shot: Agent Carter
2013
star 7.2The film takes place one year after the events of Captain America: The First Avenger, in which Agent Carter, a member of the Strategic Scientific Reserve, is in search of the mysterious Zodiac.The Pre-Opening Report from Disneyland
1955
star 7.8With the grand opening of Disneyland just a matter of days away, Walt Disney brings us an update on the construction of the new magic kingdom. Winston Hibler narrates scenes depicting the construction on the attarctions and settings in the park as work speeds up to meet the deadline before opening day.Swiped
2025
Swiped
2025
star 6.6Whitney Wolfe uses extraordinary grit and ingenuity to break into the male-dominated tech industry.Saving Mr. Banks
2013
Saving Mr. Banks
2013
star 7.3Author P.L. Travers looks back on her childhood while reluctantly meeting with Walt Disney, who seeks to adapt her Mary Poppins books for the big screen.Prayers for Bobby
2009
Prayers for Bobby
2009
star 8.1Bobby Griffith was his mother's favorite son, the perfect all-American boy growing up under deeply religious influences in Walnut Creek, California. Bobby was also gay. Struggling with a conflict no one knew of, much less understood, Bobby finally came out to his family.Safety
2020
Safety
2020
star 7.5The story of Ray-Ray McElrathbey, a freshman football player for Clemson University, who secretly raised his younger brother on campus after his home life became too unsteady.The Lost City Of Machu Picchu
2019
star 6.1An investigation into the mysterious people who built Machu Picchu, the 15th-century Inca citadel located in southern Peru.Invincible
2006
Invincible
2006
star 7Inspired by the true story of Vince Papale, a man with nothing to lose who ignored the staggering odds and made his dream come true. When the coach of Papale's beloved hometown football team hosted an unprecedented open tryout, the public consensus was that it was a waste of time – no one good enough to play professional football was going to be found this way.Apollo: Missions to the Moon
2019
star 7.3National Geographic's riveting effort recounts all 12 crewed missions using only archival footage, photos and audio.Miracle
2004
Miracle
2004
star 7.1When college coach Herb Brooks is hired to helm the 1980 U.S. men's Olympic hockey team, he brings a unique and brash style to the ice. After assembling a team of hot-headed college all-stars, who are humiliated in an early match, Brooks unites his squad against a common foe: the heavily-favored Soviet team.Flooded Tombs of the Nile
2021
star 7.2Outside the Sudanese capital Khartoum, the remains of an ancient city stand in the desert. Are you ready to dive beneath the pyramids of Sudan's black pharaohs?Glory Road
2006
Glory Road
2006
star 7.4In 1966, Texas Western coach Don Haskins led the first all-black starting line-up for a college basketball team to the NCAA national championship.Secrets of Christ's Tomb
2017
star 7.5We follow leading experts on a quest to unlock the mysteries surrounding the tomb of Christ, using the latest scientific techniques to restore the Aedicula housing the tomb.Buried Truth of the Maya
2020
star 6.7Maya legend tells us that there is a hidden underground cave below Chichen Itza, now high tech archaeologists are here to find the buried truth.The Finest Hours
2016
The Finest Hours
2016
star 6.6The Coast Guard makes a daring rescue attempt off the coast of Cape Cod after a pair of oil tankers are destroyed during a blizzard in 1952.
