Best English Movies on Disney+ Hotstar
On the topic of the Best English Movies on Hotstar, now dubbed as Disney Plus Hotstar, with the incorporation of Twentieth Century Fox and all its sister studios, we are fortunate enough to come across several classics beginning with Titanic, The Sixth Sense, and many others. With a variety of titles to select from, browsing, and finally deciding on a particular movie to watch can indeed be a tough task to get through. So, to make things easy for you and your lovely partner, here are a bunch of Best English Movies on Hotstar you shouldn’t miss watching on any given day or week.
Last Updated on January 12, 2023
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[Do not include Star Wars, MCU, Pixar & Disney Movies]
[Ranked in no particular order]
28. Remember The Titans
Director – Boaz Yakin
Cast – Denzel Washington
Preview Only: A 2000 biographical sports film directed by Boaz Yakin, Remember the Titans, with Denzel Washington in the lead role, tells the storyline of Herman Boone, an African-American, who is appointed as the new coach of a high school team. The team is playing as a racially-integrated team for the first time.
27. The Menu
Director – Mark Mylod
Cast – Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult
Preview Only: As a couple travels with a group of affluent individuals to a high-class restaurant on a secluded island, they discover a malicious series of delectable courses to feast on. Along with that premise, The Menu delivers a flavorful experience stimulating to the senses and enriched in thought and passion towards the story and its characters.
26. Signs
Director – M. Night Shyamalan
Cast – Mel Gibson & Joaquin Phoenix
Preview Only: M. Night Shyamalan’s controversial 2002 movie, Signs, details the story of Father Graham Hess and his family, who migrate to a farmhouse that later shifts into a site of strange crop circles that suggest the existence of alien life. One of the Best English Movies on Hotstar.
25. Black Swan
Director – Darren Aronofsky
Cast – Natalie Portman & Mila Kunis
Nina, a ballerina, gets the chance to play the White Swan, Princess Odette. But she finds herself descending into madness when Thomas, the artistic director, decides that Lily might fit the role better. A psychological horror directed by Darren Aronofsky, Black Swan stars Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis in the lead roles.
24. The Lizzie McGuire Movie
Director – Jim Fall
Cast – Hilary Duff, Adam Lamberg
Preview Only: While on a holiday in Rome, a teenager, Elizabeth, is mistaken to be a pop star named Isabella. However, when the time comes, she must choose between her new glamorous lifestyle and returning home. Directed by Jim Fall, Lizzie McGuire stars Hilary Duff, Adam Lamberg, and others in significant roles.
23. 10 Things I Hate About You
Director – Gil Junger
Cast – Julia Stiles, Heath Ledger
Two sisters are raised by a single father and he places a rule that one sister cannot date someone unless the other is dating as well. So, the younger sister makes arrangements. With a sweet and refreshing vibe, this Gil Junger directorial keeps you engaged till the very end and has that cozy evening watch vibe from the beginning to the end. One of the Best English Movies on Hotstar – Zoha Junaid (@zohasreviews)
22. 27 Dresses
Director – Anne Fletcher
Cast – Katherine Heigl, James Marsden
A woman, who loves weddings and is always a bridesmaid, gets her whole life turned upside down when her own sister gets engaged to the man she loves. Although 27 Dresses was pleasing to watch through and through, it had its own set of problems. The main character was a textbook doormat who finally takes a stand for herself after being manipulated into it by a man who she recently met. So it is cheesy and has a basic storyline but it was a light movie, a very typical romantic comedy! – Zoha Junaid (@zohasreviews)
21. Never Been Kissed
Director – Raja Gosnell
Cast – Drew Barrymore, Jessica Alba
An editor infiltrates a high school to get first-hand experience about what is going on in high schools. Maintaining a super cute vibe all around, Drew Barrymore plays a character where, back in the day, she is ostracized at high school, and when she is required to go back as a student, it brings back all those bad memories. Also, she falls in love with the very hot English teacher, cliche AF, I know, but other than being your run-of-the-mill rom-com, it was the first one of its kind. It’s a classic. – Zoha Junaid (@zohasreviews)
20. National Treasure
Director – Jon Turteltaub
Cast – Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger
National Treasure, a 2004 action-adventure starring Nicholas Cage in the lead role, reminded me of one of those cheesy family-friendly movies that are self-aware and a total blast to watch. This 131-minute movie explores a rather interesting plot that showcases the characters piecing together a myriad of puzzles which leads them to a mysterious treasure. Without a doubt, the entire film is filled with cheesy dialogue anchored by conventional storytelling and Nicholas Cage’s humorous performance. A fun one-time watch! – Surya Komal
19. Air Force One
Director – Wolfgang Petersen
Cast – Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman
Best English Movies on Hotstar: On his way back home to the USA from Moscow, the President finds himself in a do-or-die situation when his Air Force One gets hijacked. Totally high on the entertainment factor when it comes to executing splendid action sequences accompanied by a racy screenplay, even though the film suffers a few storyline issues, Air Force One is a fine evening watch on a weekend. – Surya Komal
18. The Favourite
Director – Yorgos Lanthimos
Cast – Olivia Colman, Emma Stone
Preview Only: Queen Anne of England falls sick while her associate Sarah Churchill manages the nation’s significant issues. Before long, things take a turn when Sarah’s cousin Abigail begins serving the Queen. Bolstered by Director Yorgos Lanthimos wicked humor and the traditional somber vibe he maintains throughout the runtime helps make The Favourite one of the Best English Movies on Hotstar.
17. The Rock (1996)
Director – Michael Bay
Cast – Nicolas Cage, Sean Connery
Preview Only: Directed by Michael Bay, The Rock explores the story of an unscrupulous Brigadier General Frank Hummel undermines the public authority to dispatch rockets on the city of San Francisco. Be that as it may, an amiable scientist and an ex-convict collaborate to stop the general.
16. Logan
Director – James Mangold
Cast – Hugh Jackman, Dafne Keen
Directed by James Mangold, Logan will be the last interpretation by Hugh Jackman as Wolverine and stars Patrick Stewart as Professor X and Dafne Keen as Laura. With pure anguish and sorrow filled in his heart, the story of the film is about Logan now an alcoholic and is a complete counterpart of himself living inside a warehouse with Professor X and driving a limo for a living.
Overall, with remarkable performances, thrilling action sequences, and a splendid directing job by James Mangold, Logan had everything to offer as a Rated-R action film. And the most impressive part is that it never felt like a grandiose superhero film and felt more like an independent western that was spectacular to watch. One of the best Wolverine films released to date and one of the Best English Movies on Hotstar. – Surya Komal
15. Ford v Ferrari
Director – James Mangold
Cast – Christian Bale and Matt Damon
James Mangold’s Ford v Ferrari follows the story of a team of American engineers led by Carroll Shelby and Ken Miles, who are appointed by Henry Ford II with the mission of building the Ford GT40. A new racing car, which at least on paper, has the ammo to defeat the multiple-time champion, Ferrari; at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans race in France.
With the right amount of runtime under 160 minutes, the pacing of the movie was on-point, the diverse elements of laughter, emotion, and entertainment complement the narrative remarkably alongside the terrific performances by Bale and Damon. Similar to the 2013 film Rush, Ford v Ferrari is an impressive, high-budget sports-drama that rejuvenates the fun of watching a movie on the big screen. One of the Best English Movies on Hotstar. – Surya Komal
14. Jojo Rabbit
Director – Taika Waititi
Cast – Roman Griffin Davis, Taika Waititi
There is a reason why this tragic-comedy won an Oscar in the Best Writing Adapted Screenplay category. Jojo Rabbit is not exactly a story about World War II, but the story about young German boys who were brainwashed that they belong to a superior race and that Jews smell like brussels sprout. Jojo Rabbit is sad (as World War II was sad in general) but, there is a ton of satire and laughter that shows that Jojo is just a boy.
Yes, Taika Waititi portrays a cute and dumb Hitler (which is Jojo’s imagination of how Hitler is, unlike the real one), and it is really fun to watch him perform. This film in many ways is a coming-of-age drama, with irony and satire, unlike all the other historical dramas. And the whole movie is aesthetically pleasing with beautiful colors and makes for an overwhelming cinematic experience with a mix of conflicting emotions. – Sneha Panchal (@snehareviews)
13. Pretty Woman
Director – Garry Marshall
Cast – Richard Gere, Julia Roberts
The story of Pretty Woman starts with Edward, a rich entrepreneur going through a break-up, and trying to find a partner to accompany him in his social events. In the quest of a date, Edward enters the red-light area and meets Vivian, a smart and wise prostitute. Edward gets mesmerized by her personality and takes her out to his social events, and in no time, he falls in love with her.
Pretty Woman is a beautiful story about social acceptance. There are a few scenes where Vivian is insulted and shown who she is, but the film does not have a lot of drama as such. It is a simple story, where love blossoms despite the differences in social status. Julia Roberts was a delight to watch. If you want something simple to watch, go for Pretty Woman, its a classic and one of the Best English Movies on Hotstar – Sneha Panchal (@snehareviews)
12. Ad Astra
Director – James Gray
Cast – Brad Pitt, Ruth Negga
[This excerpt comes from Kaushal’s ‘Ad Astra’ Review]
Ad Astra sees James Gray return to traversing emotional barriers between a father and his son after his under-loved The Lost City Of Z a film set in the Amazon, to a space drama that is as expansive as it is intrinsic. Its about a son, voyaging through space to reach his distant father- his towering legacy and absence while ruminating over his own choices in life.
Like all great space films, the immense, engulfing void of darkness here acts as a metaphorical backdrop to one’s piercing and haunting questions. These might be rooted in personal history but are nevertheless universal. Contact, Interstellar, Arrival are some recent Sci-Fi’s that hinge on themes of parenthood, and Ad Astra joins these movies through its exciting combination of action and introspection, although with lesser grandeur, black holes or wormholes. One of the Best English Movies on Hotstar.
11. Planet of the Apes Franchise
Director – Matt Reeves
Cast – Andy Serkis
One of the more premier franchises in recent history, the Planet of the Apes films, excelled at their ability to tell astounding stories instilled with an ample variety of emotions that are both compelling and refreshing to watch. Andy Serkis, the main protagonist of the film, commands the film with his terrific ability to depict the integral emotions through his body movements and demeanor that would have not been possible without the help of the stellar visual effects. Each one of these films are its own beast, and shouldn’t be missed on any given week. – Surya Komal
10. Bohemian Rhapsody
Based on Freddie Mercury
Cast – Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton
Celebrating the life of Rock’s Greatest All-Time Entertainers, Bohemian Rhapsody chronicles the inspiring yet involute life story of Queen’s lead singer Farrokh Bulsara, professional known as Freddie Mercury. The film stars Emmy Award-winning actor Rami Malek in the primary role and co-stars Lucy Boynton, Gwilym Lee, Ben Hardy, and Joseph Mazzello as the supporting cast. When you take the movie as a whole, it is not flawless considering the screenwriting issues. But, it is an exemplary display of Freddie Mercury and his extraordinary life. Bohemian Rhapsody is more than just a movie, it is a Celebration! – Surya Komal
9. Night at the Museum
Director – Shawn Levy
Cast – Ben Stiller, Robin Williams
Shawn Levy’s 2006 fantasy-comedy – Night at the Museum is the most fun and the more entertaining comedies with Ben Stiller in the lead role. The storyline of the film revolves around a MacGuffin, that brings all the historical characters and statues of the museum back to life after dawn. As ridiculous the plot seems on the surface, this film is a complete blast to watch inside and out, cause the comedy works and the characters are very much charming and likable to get behind. Even though the sequels did not work out the way everyone hoped, the first film in the franchise remains a classic and an amusing comedy even to this day. – Surya Komal
8. Taken
Director – Pierre Morel
Cast – Liam Neeson
“If you let my daughter go now, that’ll be the end of it. I will not look for you, I will not pursue you. But if you don’t, I will look for you, I will find you, and I will kill you…” This infamous dialogue from Bryan Mills played by Liam Neeson sent shockwaves through the industry as Taken saved and re-ignited the career of Neeson in a bombastic way. With a simple, straightforward plot, this movie primarily entertains with its kick-ass action sequences and the racy narrative complemented by a strong performance by its lead star. Taken is the first-of-its-kind and a decent film to watch on any given day. – Surya Komal
7. The Martian
Director – Ridley Scott
Cast – Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain
In the course of their mission (Ares III) on Mars, the crew of Hermes led by commander Mellisa Lewis (Jessica Chastain), hit by a gigantic storm that makes them leave behind Mark Watney presuming that he is dead. However, Watney weathers the attack and is left alone on the red planet that makes him design a few ideas about his survival for the next three years until the arrival of Ares IV.
Acclaimed as one of the best movies of Ridley Scott in the recent past, The Martian had everything going in its favor. From the screenplay, the performances from the cast, to the amusing humor and the entertaining storyline. A delightful sci-fi drama that doesn’t bother you too much with the science and space jargon. – Surya Komal
6. Kingsman: The Secret Service
Director – Matthew Vaughn
Cast – Colin Firth, Taron Egerton
Paying homage to the slick 80s James Bond films, Matthew Vaughn’s Kingsman: The Secret Service is a stellar compilation of voguish action and congenial humor that engages the viewer, and provides a fun-filled movie watching experience. Apart from a few weak spots, the movie had its moments and will keep you entertained through and through. – Surya Komal
5. Love, Simon
Director – Greg Berlanti
Cast – Nick Robinson
Next on the list of the Best English Movies on Hotstar, Love, Simon stars Nick Robinson in the lead role and is a coming-of-age story of Simon, who is gay and is afraid to admit it to his family or friends because of the circumstances. The simple yet suspenseful storyline, well-written dialogues, the witty and emotional scenes, the upbeat songs and background score, and the relatable characters made this narrative super charming, and entertaining. Love, Simon is a delightful watch in and out. – Surya Komal
4. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Director – Martin McDonagh
Cast – Frances McDormand
Directed by Martin McDonagh and starring Frances McDormand in the lead role, Three Billboards is about an enraged mother risking everything in her power to make the local police officials solve her dead daughter’s case. The unpredictable story and the screenplay were the primary aspects that kept the movie-going. Martin McDonagh made sure that the film does not fall into the cliched paint-by-numbers category, and managed to keep it compelling throughout the runtime alongside the stellar character and the splendid performances. A fascinating watch and one of the Best English Movies on Hotstar. – Surya Komal
3. Independence Day
Director – Roland Emmerich
Cast – Will Smith, Jeff Goldblum
One of the more impressive disaster and alien-invasion movies of all time, Independence Day, directed by Roland Emmerich, emphasizes the word – Fun through and through. From the performances, the charming chemistry between the lead stars to the ridiculous plot, this 1996 sci-fi action has its own set of pros and cons, but you cannot help but get entertained by it inside and out. One of the Best English Movies on Hotstar.
2. The Sixth Sense
Director – M. Night Shyamalan
Cast – Bruce Willis & Haley Joel Osment
A classic supernatural psychological thriller, M. Night Shyamalan 1999 film, The Sixth Sense, is about a young kid who is frightened because he keeps encountering dead people. His mom calls in for a psychiatrist who can help her son, but some things do not seem right with his doctor too. As the remainder of the narrative unfolds, this movie keeps you on the edge-of-your-seat the entire time with commendable performances by Bruce Willis and Haley Joel Osment. One of the Best English Movies on Hotstar.
1. Titanic
Director – James Cameron
Cast – Leonardo DiCaprio & Kate Winslet
Titanic, a James Cameron epic starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, is one of the highest-grossing movies ever. A masterpiece in every aspect, the narrative portrays the blossoming love relationship between two young-souls, onboard the RMS Titanic. James Cameron’s vision, the impeccable acting, the subtle portrayal of the discrimination between the upper class and the poor with the love story at its core made Titanic one of the most beloved movies, even after two decades. One of the Best English Movies on Hotstar.
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