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The best indie movies and shows on Disney+ right now

Right now the best indie films and series on Disney+ in the United States are The Straight Story (1999), Flamin' Hot (2023) and The Brave Little Toaster (1987). This is the top 4 streaming there today, ranked by how well rated each one is, how many people have rated it, and what people are watching now.

Updated November 12, 2026 · streaming in the United States

Pick three for me

  1. 1. The Straight Story1999

    Film · 1h 52mDrama★ 7.7

    Retired farmer and widower Alvin Straight learns one day that his estranged brother Lyle has suffered a severe stroke. Alvin is determined to make things right with Lyle while he still can, but his brother lives in Wisconsin, while Alvin…

    Stream onDisney+

  2. 2. Flamin' Hot2023

    Film · 1h 39mDrama, History★ 8.0

    The inspiring true story of Richard Montañez, the Frito Lay janitor who channeled his Mexican American heritage and upbringing to turn the iconic Flamin' Hot Cheetos into a snack that disrupted the food industry and became a global pop…

    Stream onDisney+HuluRoku Channel (free)

  3. 3. The Brave Little Toaster1987

    Film · 1h 30mAnimation, Adventure, Fantasy★ 7.0

    A group of dated appliances, finding themselves stranded in a summer home that their family had just sold, decide to seek out their eight year old 'master'.

    Stream onDisney+

  4. 4. Dan in Real Life2007

    Film · 1h 38mComedy, Romance, Drama★ 6.6

    Advice columnist Dan Burns is an expert on relationships, but somehow struggles to succeed as a brother, a son and a single parent to three precocious daughters.

    Stream onDisney+Xumo Play (free)

Questions

What are the best indie films and series on Disney+ right now?
In the United States, as of November 12, 2026: The Straight Story (1999), rated 7.7 out of 10 on TMDB, then Flamin' Hot and The Brave Little Toaster.
How is this list made?
Watchwalla asks TMDB for everything of this kind that streams in your country today, ranks it by rating (pulled toward the middle until enough people have rated a title), with a nudge for what's new and what people are watching now, and refreshes the list every day. Streaming availability comes from JustWatch, through TMDB.
Can it pick something for me?
Yes. The picker at watchwalla.com/tonight asks who's watching, how much time you have and what you're in the mood for, and gives three picks streaming where you are. Sign in and every title also gets a match score for your own taste.

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