From Dead Poets Society to Cruella, here are some of the best English movies streaming on Disney+ Hotstar that you can add to your weekend watchlist.
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Last Updated: 07.00 PM, May 19, 2024
Disney+ Hotstar boasts an impressive library of cinematic gems from Hollywood, both past and present. So, dive into a world of timeless favourites that have achieved cult-classic status, along with the recent blockbusters that captivated the audience with their brilliant performances and narratives. From Dead Poets Society to Cruella, here's a list of the best English movies on Disney+ Hotstar that you can binge-watch now.
IMDb rating: 8.1/10
Released in 1989, this comedy drama won an Oscar (best screenplay) at the 62nd Academy Awards and two BAFTA Awards in 1990. Starring Robin Williams and Ethan Hawke, the film follows the events after a new teacher joins a traditional boarding school and a group of students find themselves drawn to the intoxicating world of poetry. They discover a language that speaks to their deepest desires.
IMDb rating: 6.1/10
Released in 2010, this fantasy drama stars Nicolas Cage, Jay Baruchel and Alfred Molina. The story follows Dave, a simple guy, who finds his life turned upside down when Balthazar, a powerful sorcerer, hires him. Dave gets thrust into a battle between good and evil. Dave becomes Balthazar’s apprentice; a reluctant hero destined to learn the secrets of magic and fight along with the sorcerer to save the city.
IMDb rating: 8.1/10
Starring Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley and Orlando Bloom, this fantasy film series serves as a major component of the titular media franchise. Based on the fictionalised version of the Golden Age of Piracy (1650-1726), the story follows a charismatic troublesome pirate, Captain Jack Sparrow as he stumbles into a Caribbean port town with his group. The pirates kidnap the governor's daughter, Elizabeth, who holds the key to breaking a curse that binds them to immortality. All the five parts are available on Hotstar.
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IMDb rating: 7.3/10
Released in 2021, this crime comedy stars Emma Stone and Emma Thompson. The story follows a young and ambitious woman named, Estella, who meets a pair of thieves and builds a life on the streets of London. However, when she befriends fashion legend Baroness Von Hellman, she embraces her dark side to become the notorious Cruella.
IMDb rating: 6.7/10
Released in 2017, the action comedy stars Julianne Moore. After a devastating attack ruins the headquarters, Kingsman joins forces with the remaining American counterparts to banish a powerful drug cartel. This unlikely alliance sets the stage for an explosive mission of revenge and justice.
IMDb rating: 6.2/10
After a young girl mysteriously disappears, a former police officer named James Lasombra begins to investigate the case. In the process, he discovers some dangerous allies that give hints about some evil supernatural power. James Badge Dale and Marin Ireland star in this 2020 mystery thriller.
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