Recommended Disney+ titles for seniors: A collection of heartwarming classics
When you think of Disney+, you might picture people who love Disney titles using it.
However, Disney+ also offers plenty of content that seniors can enjoy.
From heartwarming classics to epic adventures and comedies you can laugh at with your family, the range of genres is extensive.
It’s also great that there are many titles available exclusively on Disney+.
Taking time to watch movies and shows adds a little color to everyday life, doesn’t it? Here are some perfect recommendations for when you’re wondering what to watch—be sure to find a new favorite!
[For Seniors] Recommended Disney+ Titles: A Collection of Heartwarming Classics (1–10)
SHOGUN ShōgunNEW!
This work is a drama based on James Clavell’s novel “Shōgun.” The story begins when the ship carrying the protagonist, John Blackthorne, is shipwrecked.
The setting is Japan in the year 1600, on the eve of the decisive battle for the nation’s future.
While all the characters are fictional, there are elements that link to real history and historical figures, which should resonate with fans of the genre.
It’s a piece best enjoyed with the understanding that it is a parallel world.
A Lawyer for Just 1,000 WonNEW!
A quirky lawyer who solves everything for just 1,000 won—an exhilarating story! This hit Korean drama stars Namkoong Min as Ji-hoon, a lawyer who champions ordinary people and could even be called a hero of justice, yet he’s also uniquely portrayed as someone behind on rent and constantly chased by his landlord.
The backstory tied to the ring Ji-hoon wears is another highlight.
Overall, it’s light and easy to watch, making it a great pick even for those who don’t enjoy heavy dramas.
WallyNEW!
The “WALL-E” in the title is the name of the main robot.
WALL-E is the only robot still processing trash on an Earth covered in garbage.
He spent his days alone on the planet abandoned by humanity, until one day he met a pure-white robot named EVE.
WALL-E fell in love with EVE at first sight, but she was retrieved by a spaceship.
The story woven by this lovable robot and a cast of colorful characters is full of thrills and excitement! Please enjoy to your heart’s content WALL-E’s grand adventure as he blasts into space to follow EVE.
Up (Carl’s Flying House)NEW!
Carl, a former balloon salesman, was a boy who dreamed of adventure when he was young.
To embark on the final journey of his life, he ties countless balloons to his house and takes off.
He planned to travel alone, but to his surprise, a boy named Russell had slipped onto his front porch without his knowing.
What kind of journey will this unexpected adventure between Carl and Russell become? Here is an adventure story everyone dreamed of as a child.
Please enjoy it with a childlike heart and let it be a chance to remember your own dreams.
Let’s meet at the Marigold HotelNEW!
Evelyn, who lost her husband of forty years, sells her house to pay off debts, declines her son’s offer to live together, and heads to India.
She plans to live in a luxury resort hotel there, but contrary to the promise of an elegant lifestyle, the hotel is actually under renovation, with the young manager barely keeping things together.
Alongside Evelyn, six other men and women are staying at the hotel, and as they interact, each begins to explore a new way of life.
A heartwarming human story not to be missed.
Murders in the BuildingNEW!
Actor Charles-Haden Savage, playwright Oliver Putnam, and stylish young Mabel Mora share two things in common: a love of true-crime podcasts and living in the same apartment building.
When Tim Kono—who had been in the same elevator as them—is found murdered in his apartment, the trio launches their own investigation.
This comedy-mystery drama, in which ordinary people get involved in a case and work to solve it, is packed with thrills and excitement.
Keep an eye, too, on the human drama of these three, who are each secretly grappling with loneliness!
The Lion KingNEW!
Disney’s The Lion King, also beloved as a Shiki Theatre Company musical.
Simba, a young lion raised to learn the mindset of a king, lives under his father’s guidance.
One day, his uncle Scar—who coveted the throne—kills Simba’s father and seizes control of the kingdom.
Exiled, Simba lives far away, until friends tell him the kingdom has fallen into ruin and its people are on the brink of death.
He vows to defeat his uncle and restore peace to the realm.
This story of Simba’s growth and courage is sure to set your heart ablaze.