9 Classic Movies and TV Shows to Stream on Disney+

Beloved ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s favorites that still feel fresh today.

Nostalgia hits even better when standout entertainment from every decade is only a click away. Disney+ and Hulu are home to deep libraries of classic movies and TV shows that shaped pop culture, sparked catchphrases, and launched careers. Whether you’re craving the cozy vibe of a multi-camera sitcom or the edge of a genre-bending thriller, these timeless picks deliver. Cue up your queue and get ready to revisit (or finally discover) nine essential throwbacks.

Classic Sitcoms

The Golden Girls, Hulu

Four single women — sharp-tongued teacher Dorothy, flirtatious Southern belle Blanche, kindhearted yet naïve Rose, and Dorothy’s quick-witted mother Sophia — share a Miami home and tackle romance, aging, and friendship with humor and heart. Across seven seasons, the sitcom balances zany banter with poignant moments, proving that mutual support turns housemates into family. The core cast’s chemistry earned the show 11 Emmy® Awards between 1986 and 1992. (Hulu)*

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Living Single, Hulu

Magazine editor Khadijah James, cousin Synclaire, fashionable Regine, and fearless attorney Maxine share a Brooklyn brownstone where careers, romances, and neighborly antics collide. The ’90s ensemble sitcom shifts between Flavor magazine deadlines and after-hours hangouts, celebrating ambition, loyalty, and laughter in everyday life. Over five seasons the quartet’s bond anchors each twist, and a 2023 Hulu press release even hailed the show as a “comfort classic sitcom” for its enduring feel-good vibe. (Hulu)*

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Full House, Hulu

After losing his wife, San Francisco sportscaster Danny Tanner recruits rock-and-roll brother-in-law Jesse and goofy best friend Joey to help raise daughters D.J., Stephanie, and Michelle inside their bustling Victorian home. Eight seasons of school dramas, career pivots, and catch-phrased comedy underscore the power of unconditional love. The show's family-first appeal was so strong that it became the lead-off series when ABC’s iconic TGIF comedy block debuted in 1989. (Hulu)*

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Classic Rom-Coms

10 Things I Hate About You

Cameron’s first day at Padua High sparks instant infatuation with popular Bianca, but strict dating rules mean her fiery sister Kat must find a date first. The ingenious teen recruits classmates to woo Kat, unleashing pranks, poetry, and ‘90s-era soundtrack bliss.

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While You Were Sleeping

Chicago transit cashier Lucy Moderatz (Sandra Bullock) secretly admires commuter Peter Callaghan until she rescues him from a train accident and is mistaken for his fiancée — while he lies in a coma. Welcomed by his warm family, Lucy juggles her growing feelings for brother Jack and the lie that started it all. Produced by Hollywood Pictures with Caravan Pictures, the 1995 favorite blends holiday ambiance, gentle humor, and the realization that true love rarely follows the plan.

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Classic Comedies

Sister Act

Lounge singer Deloris Van Cartier (Whoopi Goldberg) witnesses a mob hit and hides inside a San Francisco convent under the alias Sister Mary Clarence. Her Motown energy transforms an off-key choir into a sensation, but rising fame risks exposing her to the criminals she fled. This Touchstone comedy harmonizes fish-out-of-water humor with soulful musical set pieces, celebrating friendship, faith, and the unexpected places we discover our own voices.

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Classic Dramas

Desperate Housewives, Hulu

Wisteria Lane looks like picture-perfect suburbia until neighbor Mary Alice Young’s sudden suicide launches a wry post-mortem narration exposing secrets, scandals, and unlikely friendship among four very different housewives. Across eight seasons, marriages, careers, and rivalries unravel behind white picket fences, melding comedy, melodrama, and whodunit twists. Narrator Mary Alice tells every revelation from beyond the grave, reminding viewers that no secret stays buried forever. (Hulu)*

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Hulu

California teen Buffy Summers is the latest “Chosen One” tasked with slaying vampires and assorted demons while juggling homework, dating, and cheer practice in Sunnydale. Guided by watcher Rupert Giles and backed by loyal friends, Buffy confronts monsters drawn to the Hellmouth lurking beneath the town. Over seven seasons, the series fuses coming-of-age comedy with horror-action set pieces, turning the Hellmouth’s nightly scares into a sharp, empowering hero’s journey. (Hulu)*

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Fight Club, Hulu

Insomniac office worker Jack meets charismatic soap salesman Tyler Durden and is lured into an underground fight club where bruises replace boredom. The bare-knuckle movement spreads into anarchic projects that target consumer culture, testing Jack’s identity and grip on reality. Directed by David Fincher, the 1999 thriller layers dark humor with visceral action while questioning masculinity and the price of rebellion in a disposable world. (Hulu)*

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From Miami kitchens to suburban cul-de-sacs, these classics prove great storytelling never goes out of style. Add favorites to your Watchlist now so they’re ready the next time nostalgia strikes — or when you need a fresh conversation starter. With decades of legendary laughs, swoons, and shocks at your fingertips, the only question is — which era will you explore first?

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