With the launch of Disney+, there are so many wonderful hidden nostalgic gems to be found. We are throwing it back to those straight-to-TV Disney Channel Original Movies in this post. Ones that we think you, your family, your kids, or your roommates can enjoy together. The list has been split into four genres so that you can find out what you want to find. Enjoy!
Disney Channel Movies to Enjoy this Week
The Color of Friendship
Rating: TV-G
Age Suggestion: 7+
Length: 1 hr. 27 min.
Release Year: 2000
Quick Summary: It’s disappointing when you’re expectations aren’t meant. A rich, South African girl visits an African American family as an exchange student. In this moving movie, the two girls learn to befriend each other despite different beliefs and life experiences. Both of them are better off because of the experience.
Rip Girls
Rating: TV-G
Age Suggestion: 7+
Length: 1 hr. 27 min.
Release Year: 2000
Quick Summary: What do you do when the fate of a community is placed on the shoulders of a teenager? Can you really become friends with people who want something from you? In this fun, surfing movie Sydney not only learns more about the island and culture she’s visiting- but also about her own past. And, of course, makes lasting friendships along the way.
You Wish!
Rating: TV-G
Age Suggestion: 7+
Length: 1 hr. 24 min.
Release Year: 2003
Quick Summary: Be careful what you wish for! That is the main lesson that this high school student learns when one day he gets everything he wished for. Getting everything we want isn’t what it’s cracked up to be.
The Even Stevens Movie
Rating: TV-G
Age Suggestion: 7+
Length: 1 hr. 33 min.
Release Year: 2003
Quick Summary: A personal favorite of the Ent’s. If you were ever a fan of Even Stevens- this is one you should re-watch! This film follows the Stevens family as they take a well deserved trip to Hawaii. Let’s see how this goes…
Now You See It
Rating: TV-G
Age Suggestion: 7+
Length: 1 hr. 23 min.
Release Year: 2005
Quick Summary: The search is on for the best young magician in the country. Can Allyson make the cut? Can she protect her newfound friends along the way? Or were they really just her competitors?
The Luck of the Irish
Rating: TV-G
Age Suggestion: 7+
Length: 1 hr. 26 min.
Release Year: 2001
Quick Summary: Basketball meets Leprechauns in this family film. Kyle is going to need a whole lot of luck to be able to turn this game around.
Gotta Kick It Up
Rating: TV-G
Age Suggestion: 6+
Length: 1 hr. 18 min.
Release Year: 2002
Quick Summary: A school dance team that has very little going for them gets a shot at more. Will they be able to band together to defy the odds?
Eddie’s Million Dollar Cook-Off
Rating: TV-G
Age Suggestion: 6+
Length: 1 hr. 50 min.
Release Year: 2003
Quick Summary: Baseball or cooking? That is the choice that Eddie is being forced to make by his dad. Can he find a balance? Find his true passion? Let’s find out!
Jump In!
Rating: TV-G
Age Suggestion: 7+
Length: 1 hr. 25 min.
Release Year: 2007
Quick Summary: A teenage boy is being pressured to practice boxing, but he finds out he has passion for rope jumping. What path will win?
Halloweentown
Rating: TV-G
Age Suggestion: 8+
Length: 1 hr. 24 min.
Release Year: 1998
Quick Summary: Marnie’s grandmother has a surprise. She lives in a fantastic place known as Halloweentown. What magic happens when Marnie, along with her siblings, get pulled into this new intriguing world?
Smart House
Rating: TV-G
Age Suggestion: 7+
Length: 1hr. 22 min
Release Year: 1999
Quick Summary: Smart technology comes to life in this shockingly relevant movie. What happens when AI gains consciousness in this small suburban house and decides that it knows a whole lot more about what’s better for the family inside of it than they do?
Zenon, Girl of the 21st Century
Rating: TV-G
Age Suggestion: 6+
Length: 1 hr. 37 min
Release Year: 1999
Quick Summary: Two teenage girls get into all sorts of crazy adventures on their space station. But in order to save it, and see their favorite singer, they’re going to have to make it through some new obstacles on planet earth first.
Twitches
Rating: TV-PG
Age Suggestion: 8+
Length: 1 hr. 26 min.
Release Year: 2005
Quick Summary: The Mowry twins star in this magical movie about two sisters who were separated at birth. They learn that they are gifted with similar magical powers and that all may not be as it seems.
Kim Possible
Rating: TV-G
Age Suggestion: 7+
Length: 1 hr. 26 min.
Release Year: 2019
Quick Summary: This one is new BUT it’s a throwback to an amazing old show. In a modern remake of the classic tv show, Kim and Ron must work together to take on their arch nemesis Dr. Drakken and Shego.
Cheetah Girls
Rating: TV-G
Age Suggestion: 7+
Length: 1 hr. 40 min.
Release Year: 2003
Quick Summary: 4 girls try to take over the world with their music. Can they band together to overcome the obstacles in their way? If you enjoy this one, you can also check out Cheetah Girls 2!
High School Musical
Rating: TV-G
Age Suggestion: 6+
Length: 1 hr. 38 min.
Release Year: 2006
Quick Summary: In perhaps the most popular Disney channel movie of all time, Troy and Gabrielle try to traverse the balance of love, high school, music, and basketball. There’s a reason this is such a beloved movie. PS- you can grab the soundtrack here.
Camp Rock
Rating: TV-G
Age Suggestion: 6+
Length: 1 hr. 34 min.
Release Year: 2008
Quick Summary: A camper discovers some amazing talent- but it’s not from any of the other musical campers. Can he help her discover her own voice and talent before it’s too late?
Lemonade Mouth
Rating: TV-PG
Age Suggestion: 8+
Length: 1 hr. 43 min.
Release Year: 2011
Quick Summary: The Breakfast Club meets garage band. What happens when five high schoolers in detention start their own band? Social expectations are big obstacles to fight through in this fun movie.
Teen Beach Movie
Rating: TV-G
Age Suggestion: 7+
Length: 1 hr. 50 min.
Release Year: 2013
Quick Summary: Two surfers are thrown into a new dimension where everything appears to be a beach movie from the 1960’s. Can they make it back to their time, and what will change if they do?
Descendants
Rating: 1 hr. 52 min.
Age Suggestion: 6+
Length: 1 hr. 52 min.
Release Year: 2015
Quick Summary: The children of Disney characters must traverse this crazy world where their parents have ruled in this fun musical. Can they figure out who they are without the weight of their parents reputations dragging them down?
*We have a full parent review and discussion guide up for Descendants 3 right here!*
What to Check Out Next:
I hope you have enjoyed our list of 20 Disney Channel movies that you can check out this week! There’s so much nostalgia to be enjoyed out there. Let us know which movies you think still hold up and which ones are best left in the past.
If you want other suggestions from Disney+, check out out Disney+ Original Movies to Watch. Don’t have Disney+, check out our 5 Fantasy shows on Netflix!
What is your favorite Disney Channel Movie? Leave it in the comments!
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My sister and I loved watching all of these when we were younger! I think we will have to watch ALL of the High School Musicals films this weekend though and make use of Disney+ haha! We use to love watching pretty much all of these shows – thanks for the great nostalgic post!
Thank you!
We love them too! And a High School Musical marathon is the perfect weekend boost!
Enjoy!
And yay for Disney Plus!!
This makes me wanna watch all of these!! It’s been so long for some of these.
I don’t have kids yet but my sister and I used to watch all of these growing up so I’m sure she would be happy to reminisce with me soon! Awesome list, and just awesome movies for kids. The older ones always had the best messages.
They really did have the best messages!
I love going back and re-watching these with my sister too!
Thanks for stopping by and commenting! 🙂