Best History Movies on Disney+

The best history movies by audience rating and number of votes, all streaming on Disney+ in the US. Each movie links to a list of similar ones. Still can't decide? Swipe to find yours.

1. Prayers for Bobby (2009)
★ 8.1 · 657 votes · Drama, History, TV Movie
Bobby 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.
Movies like Prayers for Bobby →
2. Flamin' Hot (2023)
★ 8.0 · 876 votes · Drama, History
The 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.
Movies like Flamin' Hot →
3. Young Woman and the Sea (2024)
★ 7.9 · 470 votes · History, Drama
This 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.

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Best History Movies on Disney+

The best history movies by audience rating and number of votes, all streaming on Disney+ in the US. Each movie links to a list of similar ones. Still can't decide? Swipe to find yours.

1. Prayers for Bobby (2009)
★ 8.1 · 657 votes · Drama, History, TV Movie
Bobby 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.
Movies like Prayers for Bobby →
2. Flamin' Hot (2023)
★ 8.0 · 876 votes · Drama, History
The 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.
Movies like Flamin' Hot →
3. Young Woman and the Sea (2024)
★ 7.9 · 470 votes · History, Drama
This 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.