The Best Military Movies and TV Shows on Disney+
Finding a good Military movie and TV show to watch can be hard, so we've ranked the best ones and included where to watch them. Check out our list of the best Military movies and TV shows of all time streaming on Disney+.
1. Drain the Oceans
What it's about: Drain the Ocean pulls the plug on the ocean to reveal hidden secrets and lost worlds, using groundbreaking technology, breathtaking photography and insight from top marine archaeologists. Explore new insights into the epic history of human civilization and the deep history of Planet Earth itself, exposing sunken cities, shipwrecks and the amazing natural wonders of the deep.
Where to Watch: 7 episodes (14%) are available to watch free online (NatGeo). 46 episodes (92%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Disney+ & fuboTV). 42 episodes (84%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 5 services (iTunes, Google Play & 3 others).
2. Captain America: The First Avenger
What it's about: During World War II, Steve Rogers is a sickly man from Brooklyn who's transformed into super-soldier Captain America to aid in the war effort. Rogers must stop the Red Skull – Adolf Hitler's ruthless head of weaponry, and the leader of an organization that intends to use a mysterious device of untold powers for world domination.
Where to Watch: Available to stream on a popular subscription service (Disney+) & rent or buy from $3.99 on 4 services (iTunes, Prime Video & 2 others).
3. Iron Man
What it's about: After being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil.
Where to Watch: Available to stream on a popular subscription service (Disney+) & rent or buy from $3.99 on 3 services (iTunes, Microsoft & Vudu).
4. Avatar
What it's about: In the 22nd century, a paraplegic Marine is dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission, but becomes torn between following orders and protecting an alien civilization.
Where to Watch: Available to stream on a popular subscription service (Disney+) & rent or buy from $3.99 on 5 services (iTunes, Google Play & 3 others).
5. Red Tails
What it's about: The story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American pilots to fly in a combat squadron during World War II.
Where to Watch: Available to stream on a popular subscription service (Disney+) & rent or buy from $3.99 on 6 services (iTunes, Google Play & 4 others).
6. Cadet Kelly
What it's about: Hyperactive teenager Kelly is enrolled into a military school when her new stepfather becomes the Commandant. At first she has problems fitting in and taking orders until she tries out for the drill team.
Where to Watch: Available to stream on a popular subscription service (Disney+) & rent or buy from $3.99 on 2 services (Google Play & Prime Video).
7. Tiger Cruise
What it's about: On its last leg homeward, from Pearl Harbour (Hawaii) to San Diego, the USS Constellation hosts a jolly 'tiger cruise' for USNavy, Marines and USNAF relatives, mainly minors ('Navy brats'). Attitudes and emotions vary from simple joy to open frustration, the worst brat being XO commander Gary Dolan's daughter Maddie, who wants him to refuse a promotion to command for a shore job. Then the news of the WCC terror crisis changes everything, as the crew is recalled to war footing.
Where to Watch: Available to stream on a popular subscription service (Disney+) & rent or buy from $3.99 on 3 services (iTunes, Google Play & Prime Video).