10 Amazing but Lesser Known Movies on Disney + You Won't Believe You Missed | Flick Connection

[@DarrenVanDam]

Get Your Universal Yums Box: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1453410&u=2342711&m=85760&urllink=&afftrack= 10. Home on the Range (2004) 9. G-Force (2009) 8. Millions (2005) 7. The Black Cauldron (1985) 6. James and the Giant Peach (1996) 5. 20000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) 4. The Black Hole (1979) 3. Iron Will (1994) 2. Heavyweights (1995) 1. The Rescuers Down Under (1990) Honorable Mention: The Reluctant Dragon (1941)

[@JefeDeJefes8484]

Great job Darren! Your list are always spot on! Thank you!

[@Joseph91585]

I’ve probably seen Iron Will 50 times. My hs history teacher would switch between us watching that and the three stooges

[@wgm-en2gx]

Flight of the Navigator? Too lame?

[@BIGDADDY0H]

I Love RDU....great #1

[@claverhouse1]

Pssst - 1941 is NOT pre WW2, it's in the middle of WW2, you know, for the people who were brave enough to fight facism from the start

[@Mr371312]

you know americans, they like to be called out personally before they acknowledge it, so ww2 didn't start for them til pearl harbour 😅

[@stephenmckinney2445]

Beat me to it

[@HoneyTone-TheSearchContinues]

Disney was a USA only company. 1941 is pre WWII for the USA. The attack on Pearl Harbor was December 7, 1941, and a formal declaration of war was signed December 8 against Japan and on December 11 against Germany and Italy. War mobilizations for manpower and materiel happened after.

[@chapmje]

The movie was made for the people who, you know, beat fascism in the end.

[@wk633]

The Black Cauldron was a strange movie to make as a stand-alone in the first place because it's #2 in a quintilogy. A lot of the darkness make more sense in the larger context. The books are a must read for fantasy lovers.

[@mikecook7683]

My buddy and I regularly quote heavyweights at work, “why don’t you come out and join me Cody... oh on my way” lol rescuers down under was also one of my childhood favorites! Thanks for the list, have a couple to check out.

[@quiquaequod322]

One movie I would like to add is BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS (1971). It's a mixture of live-action and animation, much like MARY POPPINS, about an English witch, played by Angela Lansbury, using witchcraft to thwart a Nazi invasion of England. This was a family favorite, and we wore out a VHS tape of this watching it with my cousins.

[@angelag669]

Love that movie. One of my favorite Disney movies.

[@MetalTrenches]

Metalhead here: can confirm that The Black Cauldron is fire... no pun intended

[@mikedehn8654]

I'm 51. The Rescuers is my favorite Disney movie. I saw it at the theater I guess in 1977. I didn't know they made sequel. I will make sure to watch it with my wife. She's always wanting me to find a good movie at home.

[@piezoman79]

Blackbeard’s Ghost is a fun classic with its share of adult humor mixed in

[@familykletch5156]

Love the Black Cauldron, Black Hole, and Rescuers Down Under. A favorite still missing from Disney+ is Dragonslayer, made by Disney UK in the early 80's. Without Dragonslayer, there wouldn't have been Jurassic Park - so much of the special effects were pioneered in Dragonslayer. A solid if basic story as well. A real shame they've buried it out back like they used to with Black Cauldron.

[@williamfawkes8379]

Dragonslayer is on Prime, I believe. That movie is almost entirely forgotten for some reason, and its still quite enjoyable.

[@CD-bn7el]

Darren Togo with William Defoe is a great dog sledding movie if u haven’t seen. Exciting n touching. If u like William Defoe n Dogs!😊

[@splashpit]

I do , and in that order !

[@Mr371312]

liked it but felt it should have used less cgi, some slower moments they could have gone with real dogs. but then people cry about animal cruelty there's no winning these days 😭

[@kellymcdonald1895]

Great job as always! I remember "The Black Hole", and being fascinated by the effects back then.

[@jwfisher08]

I was really hoping to see The Apple Dumpling Gang on here. Saw that at the drive in. The Black Hole, The Black Cauldron, love it. Great list, not peppered by all the Marvel films. Thank you for leaving the last three Star Wars films of this list, they were horrible.

[@DarrenVanDam]

I watched The Apple Dumpling Gang a lot as a kid and was super excited to watch it with my kids when Disney+ launched... sadly, I don't think it holds up.

[@JefeDeJefes8484]

So true. Another great movie on here that's PG rated is David Lynch's "Straight Story." Excellent film and the farthest thing you'd think Lynch would do. Also it's based on a true story. Highly recommended if you haven't seen that. It's on Disney+

[@archieletsyouknow5508]

Those were the days

[@HylianEvil]

Omg, I watched the killing of a sacred deer after seeing it on your channel. What a trip

[@ULTpanteraFAN13]

Omg

[@cahmon3y338]

Omg no waaayyyy......

[@nephimcknight5832]

The Black Cauldron is amazing! - and I loved The Rescuers Down Under as a kid, always watched that one more than the other Disney VHS tapes laying around at the house.

[@roden8699]

I recommend "The Kid" with Bruce Willis

[@marylouasicksik8156]

Love this!! There are a lot of movies on Disney+ that I love. From newer gems to nostalgic ones. Thanks!

[@jasonpoe5360]

I went to the movies when I was 7 and saw The Black Hole. I still remember the feelings I had at certain times. Maximillian scared me to death, and the feeling of isolation in the movie was pretty good. I cried at the end over Tex Avery’s character. It does look dated, but still a decent movie.

[@alexandersudheim1699]

Loving the subtleties in the narrative: you say 'uplifting' just as a guy gets knocked on his ass by a dog and 20000 Leagues 'just doesn't rise to the top'.

[@tas22222]

Thank you rescuers down under was watched by my family so many times!!! really great

[@rhythmoriented]

The bigger question is when Disney will place its recently-acquired (Fox) Searchlight films on a streaming platform. Oscar BP’s Birdman, The Shape of Water, 12 years a Slave and Slumdog are all in that group - along with other grownup gems like 3 Billboards and The Sessions.

[@marcusinfinity9386]

Those are on Disneys hulu

[@rhythmoriented]

@@marcusinfinity9386 excellent! We don’t subscribe, but will certainly consider. Hopefully Darren will do reviews related to this. Appreciate your response.

[@ShadyKray]

I've just got Disney plus set up for me and mine so obviously you were my first port of call mate. Covid has thrown us completely through the ringer money wise but I will get back to you with proper support I promise. Awesome stuff mate 👍

[@ringluvr]

Thanks for the Universal Yums tip! I just ordered 2 gifts. And now I kinda want one too. LOL!

[@bradhend]

Rescuers down under was one of my favorites as a kid! That opening scene is seared into my brain.

[@JefeDeJefes8484]

Great list for Disney + DVD! Also congrats on 201k subs! Next up a million! My go to channel for movie selections. Another gem is David Lynch's The Straight Story. So far from what Lynch ever did and his only G rated movie. A gem. I appreciate everything you bring to your great channel.

[@lfyoung]

Omg I love the black caldron

[@TheVosack]

Me too. Saw it in the theater. Munchies and crunchies

[@wtrpddles]

What’s good about it?

[@oranjmusemeyer968]

Funny, when I think of George C. Scott I think of Day Of The Dolphin, and how he refused both his Oscar wins because he believed the competition was not a benefit between actors. I think one of his refusals was over Patton.

[@slb159]

I remember seeing the original Rescuers when I was a wee little tyke. Can't remember if I saw it in the theater or on TV afterwards, but the fact that I recall it some 40 years later says something.

[@danielvilla1165]

Thanks for the update Darren, I didn't even know home on the range was on Disney plus. I will probably watch heavyweights later, great job with this video

[@MrAndy12878]

Binging the vids & congrats on the sponsor & progression with your work bro 🔥🔥👌👌

[@vickihittle609]

Took my nephew to see The Black Cauldron in the theater when it first came out. Still one of my favorites.

[@Lutelro]

After I signed Disney Plus, Willow, Black Hole and 20.000 Under the Sea were the first movies I watched in the plataform and I love then all. I also recomend: The Journey of Natty Gann, The Mighty Ducks, Return to Oz, Adventures in Babysitting, Cool Runnings, Ewoks the Battle for Endor, George of the Jungle, Who Framed Roger Rabitt, Splash, Big Business and Honey I Shrunk the Kids. Just to start!

[@rjq3987]

My wife and I watched Iron Will on you recommendation from your last Disney+ video and we both loved it! Can't wait to watch rescuers down under! Never seen it before but I remember loving the original!

[@Numminz]

Saw the Black hole in theater as a kid...it was amazing on the big screen as a kid.

[@kathleensuhy1875]

The Black Cauldron has always been a movie that I loved. When I was younger I always wondered why Disney didn’t talk about it more or why there wasn’t a ride about it at one of their parks or why the characters weren’t featured in one of the parades. I think I was 8 when that movie came out and my mother was a very strict Christian woman. However, she let me watch and go see the Black Cauldron. I would imagine the reason why is that my whole family loved Disney. We went to Disney World at least once every year even though we lived 27 hours away from Disney World. A lot of years we would go twice and of course always stay on property. Since it was Disney I think she just assumed it was fine. I loved that movie from the very start. I think now the reason why attitudes have changed regarding it is because my generation has grown up now to be parents and we loved it. We therefore have shared it with our children and we’re talking about it. Also the things that we saw as horrible back then have changed.

[@mikegrant2722]

1941 isn't "pre-world war 2".....it was RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE of WW2

[@rra7490]

I saw the Black Cauldron as a kid, only caught it on TV so never caught the ending. But I never thought it as dark but rather magical and intriguing but then again I loved horror movies as a kid too.

[@rrobbinn7]

Congrats on 200,000 V.D.!

[@DarrenVanDam]

Thanks

[@henriklarsen8193]

How is 1941 PRE-WWII?? Other than that, good stuff, as always.

[@bgbthabun627]

@H.L. because the United States didn't join until December 1941

[@dank8865]

As BGB thabun pointed out, for The U.S.A., WWII didn't start until December of 1941. So, to put an even sharper point on it, do some math, and spell it out for you (cuz I don't have much faith in your cognitive abilities given your original comment) that means that there were 11 (eleven) whole months + a few days (January 1, 1941 - December 7, 1941) that The U.S. WASN'T engaged in WWII. That would happen on December 8, 1941 when The U.S. Senate & The U.S. House of Representatives, together as "Congress," officially declared war on the nation of Japan. HISTORY BITCHES! Just when you think you know something about it, you realize you shoulda read a book (or at least watched another/different KZbin video.)

[@henriklarsen8193]

@@dank8865 You don't need to be a jerk about it. WWII started before the US joined, hence my question. Just because you're late to thee party doesn't give you the right to spit in the punchbowl. I'd make a remark about American education, but you seem to be the only one being an a-hole, so I assume you were just brought up poorly.

[@dank8865]

@@henriklarsen8193 You're going to check me on MY manners? You come in to a comment section correcting the American - born host on the American - centric timetable regarding an American - made film based on YOUR Eurotrash calendar? Hey, mein freunden, here, IN AMERICA, we don't care that your parents & grandparents started WWII when Germany invaded Poland on September 1 of 1939. Here, IN AMERICA, WWII started for us, as I previously stated, Dec. 8, '41. Instead of questioning my education, I'm going to point out how grateful you should be to my generous nature, in that: 1. Instead of originally thinking you rude, I merely thought you ignorant of the actual date (Dec. 8, '41) that the U.S. entered the war, and 2. Being the generous soul I am, I am going, on behalf of myself & all Americans, to PICK which side of my fat, flabby, white ass you can kiss. 💋 Goodnight. Henrik.

[@henriklarsen8193]

@@dank8865 Why do you think I am German? And what is rude about asking how something is what it is not (pre-WWII means before the war started, not before you joined). I called nobody ignorant, I made no attacks, I asked a question.Are you MAGA or something, because your reaction seems completely beyond reason. Also, your remark about speaking for all Americans seems kinda messeed up, since, again, you're the only one acting like this. And I questioned your upbringing (manners), not education. And why are you making a big deal out of your ass being white? You ARE one of those MAGA things, aren't you? Shouldn't you be marching right now?

[@bloodygoodjune9292]

I totally forgot about Millions! I loved that movie! Brb, I have a movie to watch.

[@lastrayer9004]

Awh! I owned The Reluctant Dragon on vhs as a kid! It was just the animated part. I loved his little song..

[@kirkaplin234]

You're absolutely right about The Rescuers Down Under! Terrific underrated film from Disney. I remember seeing it in a theater with my son, and being blown away by the animation. It was just a hint of what was to come with The Lion King and after, but still… wonderful. I later went back and saw the original Rescuers and was terribly disappointed. 🤣

[@GOIVIT1]

Where did you get that T-shirt, I have to have one. Love your channel, keep up the great work.

[@memyotherselvesi6462]

My favorite older movie ( I think) is a Disney production is "a Far off Place". This movie NEEDS to be on a list!!!!!

[@cnj5599]

The Black Hole was a really good movie. The Disney trilogy that I have been waiting for to come out on video is "Not Quite Human"

[@EricWoning]

The Black Hole was the first movie I ever saw in the cinema.... it has extra special memories for me because of that (second one was the animated version of the Lord of the Rings btw)

[@ValdezJu]

Thanks again for the title + year in the upper right! 👌

[@jab6872]

One Disney will never release or speak of again is "Song of the South"!

[@juanignaciotricarico7349]

The Rocketeer (1991) it's also a hidden gem more people should see. It's a super fun old school adventure movie.

[@KippHollingsworth]

The Black Cauldron was one of my favorite, but scary movies from my childhood. Don't know that I would show it to my 10 year old though.

[@Dragoniangore]

Thanks for the wonderful video. Found a few I have not seen. Thank you Thank you for bringing light to The Black Hole, one of my all time favorite movies from my childhood. Hard to find, unless your a Disney Plus subscriber. 👍😊

[@Marvelous_Malachi]

Thanks this was a great list. The only ones I haven’t watched are Millions and The Black Hole but I’ll probably watch them soon now

[@marlawarren4574]

The Rescuers (the original) was probably my VERY favorite movie as a kid (I'm old enough to remember its original release) -- so I feel personally attacked now!🤣🤣 But honestly, this is a GREAT list!!

[@tomasotreasaigh111]

I absolutely agree! I was born in 71 so I was six when it came out. Me and some of my siblings were brought to see it in the cinema in Dublin and we loved it so much that we were brought to see it again about a week later! Fantastic film x.

[@Songdaddy]

OMG Rescuers Down Under is a find I remember seeing it in the theater.

[@nmoddentity8401]

Really enjoying your picks lately. The Black Hole is an odd mix of kid friendly and dark themes. You have to get over the goofiness of some of the robots but it has a great story and some awesome effects. One of my favorite sci-fi movies.

[@jacobhope6164]

Thanks for doing this video. Like you said, I got Disney+ for my kids, but I'd like to get a little more out of it for myself and my wife. As a family, we do all really love The Black Cauldron. Great pick!

[@dindranew.6808]

Thanks for doing Disney+! I got the service for Mando, and I'd like to get more out of it. And I'm going to trust you because I love THE BLACK CAULDRON. I appreciate it!

[@gbail9566]

Millions and Danny Boyle are among my all time faves! I will also look up Rescuers Down Under

[@theHotpointHoodlum]

Gosh you must have TVs installed inside your eyelids to get this much content lol

[@leeuniverse]

The Black Hole imprinted my brain to love Sci-Fi and such... And yes, The Black Cauldron is a much watch for kids to understand good and evil, to teach them. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea also imprinted my brain for Adventure.

[@dianes.3718]

Still want to know where those reels in your background came from I love the way they look especially on the brick.

[@douglassommerfield3240]

Thank you I'm adding 3 movies to my must watch list.

[@ScruffyTheMovie]

If you think Disney tried to bury "The Black Cauldron" try finding a dvd of "Song of the South". That is a movie they truely buried....lol. I remember having to import it from Japan in 2012.

[@MrSageOlorin]

+1 for Rescuers Down Under. -1 for lack of Shipwrecked

[@jillianmann7544]

The Black Hole scared me so much as a kid I made my mom hide the tape in her closet.

[@angelag669]

I remember seeing "The Black Cauldron" when it came out.

[@jasonking4146]

I'll never support Disney streaming services until they give physical media equivalent attention. Disney also needs to ret-con their star wars debacle

[@lwinik]

I saw the Black Hole in theatres and watched it again recently. Highly underrated Sci fi flick.

[@sndgo1]

I watched your video and was excited about James and the Giant Peach, I love that movie and wanted to watch it with my 8 year old, however, when I searched for it on November 17 2020, it is not available on Disney+ in the US.

[@attackofthecopyrightbots]

Seeing that people aren’t saying they like g force makes me feel pretty good

[@kirkaplin234]

Iron Will is a fave of mine, partly because it’s based on a true story.

[@dongray9852]

Hey DVD 😃 You remember when I told you I have too many streaming subs and it's partly your fault? D+ is one of 'em, help me justify! 😎👍

[@mcparks1968]

I loved the older live action movies from my own childhood, The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes Gus That Darn Cat Unidentified Flying Oddball Swiss Family Robinson

[@danielglenmoore]

disney plus im least fav streaming service that i own, i need help finding things on there so this video was very helpful. Thank you and i enjoy this channel very much

[@jriggan]

Good picks, flix-man! Cheers

[@EvilTwin559]

I don't know if it's on Disney + but if you enjoyed 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea or The Black Hole I would highly recommend Island At The Top Of The World.

[@ChristianFrates1997]

I remember Home on the Range!

[@kimberlyepps3730]

I liked “Togo” on Disney+ !!!

[@hkj73]

Hey Darren, love your videos. Can you please do a video comedy films? It'll help deal with the Corona depression.

[@jacksonmcbrayer]

I appreciate your videos I noticed that you never actually said the title of Millions for people who are visually impaired might be an issue Love what you do keep up the good work

[@jamesbovan5092]

If you liked the Black Cauldron, seek out the trilogy of books that it is sourced. They are elementary school age, but still good books I remember reading when I was a kid. Lloyd Alexander is the author.

[@Eowyn187]

Thanks for this. Just subbed to Disney+ this month. I got it for the kid in me😅

[@DarrenVanDam]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@Eowyn187]

@@DarrenVanDam thx🍻

[@benjermanbarker3425]

Dude, I for one love your commentary and the way you explain movies but... calling a movie a sports movie without the sports is like calling a soup a soup without any water... LOL!!

[@WestonEvans]

Thank you to all the Flick Connection patrons. You guys are amazing but you didn’t need me to say it.

[@Non-Serviam300]

I remember as a kid seeing The Black Hole when it came out and it weirded me out! Definitely not inspiring like Star Wars but intriguing in a dark kinda way, especially those droid things with mirrors for faces. Lol. I still bought the collector card series. Damn that was a long time ago!😁

[@TorrentFiend10]

Okay what's going on with avoiding Peacock Darren? The peacock app has a lot better choices than most of the things that were on this Disney list. Peacock also has fewer ads than tubi per movie. It also has many titles available on the free version. It's a win all around. Hoping a peacock list emerges at some point. peacock app even makes it easy to find the quality stuff. They literally have a rotten tomatoes approved list which brings some of the good stuff out and much more good stuff can be found by digging a little. I hope you'll take the time at some point to really check out the peacock app as far as movie offerings. There's quite a few good choices hidden within if you'll give it a chance.

[@DarrenVanDam]

I took a pole and people weren’t very interested...

[@CD-bn7el]

I have peacock what’s good?

[@TorrentFiend10]

@@DarrenVanDam poll. I'm sure there's more than you think. Love the recommendations either way. Keep up the good work . I certainly enjoy it but if I were doing recommendations along these lines I would try to cover as many bases as possible. Doesn't get as stale as cycling through amazon, netflix, tubi all the time. Kudos on tossing in Disney as well but anyone over the age of 10 probably isn't that interested in most of these titles. Pretty sure peacock list would gather more interest than Disney animation. Obviously I would like to see a peacock list, perhaps one day. I mean you have covered KZbin and tubi quite a lot in the past right? I think most viewers would consider peacock along similar paths as those. NBC definitely has name recognition and there is a large selection of movies. Fingers crossed. I'll keep watching either way, Hopefully you'll consider in the future though.

[@darthaelris2059]

Yes, another please. There is a new Holiday Collection on D+

[@leematthew2424]

World War 2:1939-1945. Pre WW2?

[@MaxHarden]

Disney can't make a good Star Wars when they own Star Wars.

[@batmannewyork]

A great read is the Taran Wander series by Lloyd Alexander upon which the film the Black Cauldron was based. The series by Mr. Alexander was a five book chronology. Fabulous story of discovery of one’s self and of finding one’s place in an evolving world filled with both darkness and light. Taran learns who he is by learning who he is not. Great film but very far from the source material.

[@Hozzle1138]

41..... Lots of people died before ww2 so.

[@donHooligan]

what's up with Ben Stiller and "fitness" roles...? it seems to be a recurring thing.

[@DarrenVanDam]

He’s usually in crazy good shape and he really knows how to over play that role

[@andrew141]

Looking over history watching this video again. I want to find some hidden Disney+ movies to watch.

[@BrotherOmi]

THANKS

[@DarrenVanDam]

No problem

[@salkinfamilychiropractic3142]

Roald Dahl wrote a James Bond movie.

[@oranjmusemeyer968]

No Darby O'Gill and The Little People? An amazingly young Sean Connery and Janet Munro won a Golden Globe. ( I think for best new actress??) Come on...🧡🎬😜

[@DarrenVanDam]

Not this time 😂

[@oranjmusemeyer968]

@@DarrenVanDam 😂😂😂😂😂

[@jdee150]

The Black Hole was disney first PG rated movie.

[@psykatika911]

I watched the apple dumpling gang and it's sequel the apple dumpling gang rides again Don Knots is at his best very funny

[@andychinn7674]

Just joined your channel tge other day. Can you do best Anime or regular animation with English dub. I can't find nothing outside Fist of North Star, Ninja Scroll, Ghost in a shell, Heavy metal and Fire and Ice. YOU have any any suggestions? I hate reading sub titles I can't pay proper attention to movie. I like art and love those anime movies I listed.

[@samuelburgoyne4355]

Millions is set in Ireland, when they adopted the Euro, England still has the pound :)

[@Thealanmills]

1941. Pre World War2 ? You Americans eh?