20 Best Romance Movies on Disney Plus 2026
Explore 20 Disney Plus romance picks, from 10 Things I Hate About You to While You Were Sleeping, plus comedy, drama, sport, and action favorites.
If you’re hunting for a feel-good watch list, this roundup brings together sweet, funny, and emotional picks that make Disney Plus a surprisingly strong place for romance. You’ll find classics like 10 Things I Hate About You, While You Were Sleeping, and The Princess Diaries, plus newer favorites such as The Art of Racing in the Rain and Bend It Like Beckham. The mix also stretches beyond pure love stories, with comedy, drama, sport, and even a little action woven in through titles like 27 Dresses, Muppet Treasure Island, and The Three Musketeers. Whether you want clever banter, big-hearted drama, or a story with sparks and a happy landing, these movies cover a lot of moods. It’s the kind of lineup that makes settling in for a cozy night easy.
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Muppet Treasure Island
action · adventure · comedy · family · musical · romance
After telling the story of Flint's last journey to young Jim Hawkins, Billy Bones has a heart attack and dies just as Jim and his friends are attacked by pirates. The gang escapes into the town where they hire out a boat and crew to find the hidden treasure, which was revealed by Bones before he died. On their voyage across the seas, they soon find out that not everyone on board can be trusted.
Directed by Brian HensonCast Tim Curry, Billy Connolly, Jennifer Saunders, Kevin Bishop, Dave GoelzDisney Plus -
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10 Things I Hate About You
comedy · drama · romance
On the first day at his new school, Cameron instantly falls for Bianca, the gorgeous girl of his dreams. The only problem is that Bianca is forbidden to date until her ill-tempered, completely un-dateable older sister Kat goes out, too. In an attempt to solve his problem, Cameron singles out the only guy who could possibly be a match for Kat: a mysterious bad boy with a nasty reputation of his own.
Directed by Gil JungerCast Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Larisa Oleynik, David KrumholtzDisney PlusPeacock Premium -
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The Art of Racing in the Rain
comedy · drama · romance · sport
A family dog – with a near-human soul and a philosopher's mind – evaluates his life through the lessons learned by his human owner, a race-car driver.
Directed by Simon CurtisCast Kevin Costner, Milo Ventimiglia, Jackie Minns, Marcus Hondro, Ian LakeNetflixDisney Plus -
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While You Were Sleeping
comedy · drama · romance
A transit worker pulls commuter Peter off railway tracks after he's mugged, but—while he's in a coma—his family mistakenly thinks she's Peter's fiancée, and she doesn't correct them. Things get more complicated when she falls for his brother, who's not quite sure that she's who she claims to be.
Directed by Jon TurteltaubCast Sandra Bullock, Bill Pullman, Peter Gallagher, Peter Boyle, Jack WardenDisney Plus -
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The Princess Diaries
comedy · family · romance
A socially awkward but very bright 15-year-old girl being raised by a single mom discovers that she is the princess of a small European country because of the recent death of her long-absent father, who, unknown to her, was the crown prince of Genovia. She must make a choice between continuing the life of a San Francisco teen or stepping up to the throne.
Directed by Garry MarshallCast Julie Andrews, Anne Hathaway, Hector Elizondo, Heather Matarazzo, Mandy MooreDisney Plus -
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Bend It Like Beckham
comedy · drama · romance · sport
Jess Bhamra, the daughter of a strict Indian couple in London, is not permitted to play organized soccer, even though she is 18. When Jess is playing for fun one day, her impressive skills are seen by Jules Paxton, who then convinces Jess to play for her semi-pro team. Jess uses elaborate excuses to hide her matches from her family while also dealing with her romantic feelings for her coach, Joe.
Directed by Gurinder ChadhaCast Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Anupam Kher, Archie PanjabiDisney Plus -
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27 Dresses
comedy · romance
Altruistic Jane finds herself facing her worst nightmare as her younger sister announces her engagement to the man Jane secretly adores.
Directed by Anne FletcherCast Brian Kerwin, Charli Barcena, Peyton List, Jane Pfitsch, Katherine HeiglDisney Plus -
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Splash
comedy · fantasy · romance
A successful businessman falls in love with the girl of his dreams. There's one big complication though; he's fallen hook, line and sinker for a mermaid.
Directed by Ron HowardCast Tom Hanks, Daryl Hannah, Eugene Levy, John Candy, Dody GoodmanDisney Plus -
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Darby O'Gill and the Little People
adventure · family · fantasy · romance
A wily old codger matches wits with the King of the Leprechauns and helps play matchmaker for his daughter and the strapping lad who has replaced him as caretaker.
Directed by Robert StevensonCast Albert Sharpe, Janet Munro, Sean Connery, Jimmy O'Dea, Kieron MooreDisney Plus -
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The Fault in Our Stars
drama · romance
Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a patient named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel's story is about to be completely rewritten.
Directed by Josh BooneCast Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Nat Wolff, Laura Dern, Sam TrammellNetflixDisney Plus -
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West Side Story
crime · drama · musical · romance
Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy.
Directed by Steven SpielbergCast Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Rita MorenoDisney Plus -
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Free Guy
action · adventure · comedy · fantasy · romance · sci-fi
A bank teller discovers he is actually a background player in an open-world video game, and decides to become the hero of his own story. Now, in a world where there are no limits, he is determined to be the guy who saves his world his way before it's too late.
Directed by Shawn LevyCast Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, Lil Rel Howery, Joe Keery, Utkarsh AmbudkarDisney Plus -
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The Sound of Music
biography · drama · family · musical · romance
In the years before World War II, a tomboyish postulant at an Austrian abbey is hired as a governess in the home of a widowed naval captain with seven children, and brings a new love of life and music into the home.
Directed by Robert WiseCast Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker, Richard Haydn, Peggy WoodDisney Plus -
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The Last Song
drama · music · romance
A drama centered on a rebellious girl who is sent to a Southern beach town for the summer to stay with her father. Through their mutual love of music, the estranged duo learn to reconnect.
Directed by Julie Anne RobinsonCast Miley Cyrus, Greg Kinnear, Bobby Coleman, Liam Hemsworth, Hallock BealsDisney Plus -
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Father of the Bride
comedy · family · romance
George Banks is an ordinary, middle-class man whose 22 year-old daughter Annie has decided to marry a man from an upper-class family, but George can't think of what life would be like without his daughter. His wife tries to make him happy for Annie, but when the wedding takes place at their home and a foreign wedding planner takes over the ceremony, he becomes slightly insane.
Directed by Charles ShyerCast Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Kieran Culkin, George NewbernHuluDisney Plus -
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Maleficent
adventure · drama · family · fantasy · romance
A beautiful, pure-hearted young woman, Maleficent has an idyllic life growing up in a peaceable forest kingdom, until one day when an invading army threatens the harmony of the land. She rises to be the land's fiercest protector, but she ultimately suffers a ruthless betrayal – an act that begins to turn her heart into stone. Bent on revenge, Maleficent faces an epic battle with the invading King's successor and, as a result, places a curse upon his newborn infant Aurora. As the child grows, Maleficent realizes that Aurora holds the key to peace in the kingdom – and to Maleficent's true happiness as well.
Directed by Robert StrombergCast Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Sharlto Copley, Lesley Manville, Imelda StauntonDisney Plus -
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Rio
animation · adventure · comedy · family · music · romance
Captured by smugglers when he was just a hatchling, a macaw named Blu never learned to fly and lives a happily domesticated life in Minnesota with his human friend, Linda. Blu is thought to be the last of his kind, but when word comes that Jewel, a lone female, lives in Rio de Janeiro, Blu and Linda go to meet her. Animal smugglers kidnap Blu and Jewel, but the pair soon escape and begin a perilous adventure back to freedom -- and Linda.
Directed by Carlos SaldanhaCast Karen Disher, Jason Fricchione, Sofia Scarpa Saldanha, Leslie Mann, Kelly KeatonDisney Plus -
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A Goofy Movie
animation · adventure · comedy · drama · family · musical · romance
An endearing modern-day story about how the lovable Goof bonds with his teenage son Max on a hilarious cross-country road trip. En route to the ol' fishing hole, they find themselves up to their floppy ears in misadventure!
Directed by Kevin LimaCast Bill Farmer, Jason Marsden, Jim Cummings, Kellie Martin, Rob PaulsenDisney Plus -
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The Book of Life
animation · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · musical · romance
The journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears.
Directed by Jorge R. GutiérrezCast Diego Luna, Zoe Saldaña, Channing Tatum, Ron Perlman, Christina ApplegateDisney Plus -
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Never Been Kissed
comedy · drama · romance
Josie Geller, a baby-faced junior copywriter at the Chicago Sun-Times, must pose as a student at her former high school to research contemporary teenage culture. With the help of her brother, Rob, Josie infiltrates the inner circle of the most popular clique on campus. But she hits a major snag in her investigation -- not to mention her own failed love life -- when she falls for her dreamy English teacher, Sam Coulson.
Directed by Raja GosnellCast Drew Barrymore, David Arquette, Michael Vartan, Molly Shannon, John C. ReillyDisney Plus
Wrapping Up
With so many different moods in one place, this guide gives you an easy way to choose a movie that fits the night. From teen romance and workplace chaos to sports-driven stories and adventure with a flirty edge, there’s something here for nearly every kind of viewer. Bookmark this page so you can come back whenever you need a reliable pick for date night or a solo stream. We update it regularly, so the recommendations stay fresh as the Disney Plus library changes over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is this list updated?
We refresh this list regularly as titles are added or removed from streaming catalogs, so rankings and availability stay current.
Do I need a Disney Plus subscription to watch these?
Yes — every title on this list is currently available on Disney Plus. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.
How are these romance movies ranked?
We rank by a combination of audience rating and current popularity, so you're seeing the romance titles people are actually watching right now, not just an old fixed list.
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Last updated: September 8, 2026