35 Best Romantic Period Dramas On Disney Plus To Watch

Disney+ joined the growing list of streaming services a few years ago.

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Over the last few years, they’ve released dozens of period dramas and historical fantasies within their extensive collection.

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Here are some of the best romantic period dramas on Disney+, from popular period dramas to historical fantasy films and lesser-known costume dramas.

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ALADDIN (2019)

Aladdin is a period fantasy musical about the street urchin, Aladdin, and Princess Jasmine as they cross paths with a magic lamp and a genie as they try to defeat a villain. 01. Photo: Disney Learn more

AMY (1981)

In the early 20th century, Amy leaves her husband to teach visually and hard-of-hearing students. She helps a few students learn to speak for the first time there. 02. Photo: Disney Learn more

ANNIE (1999)

This period drama on Disney+ follows Little Orphan Annie as she tries to find her parents and fights against an orphanage’s cruel conditions while staying with the wealthy Daddy Warbucks during the Great Depression. 03. Photo: Disney Learn more

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (2017)

Beauty and the Beast is a period fantasy (18th Century) remake of the Disney cartoon about a young woman named Belle taken prisoner by a man cursed to look like a beast. 04. Photo: Disney Learn more

BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS (1971)

Three children take a trip to England During World War II and discover magic when a witch becomes their guardian. 05. Photo: Disney Learn more

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