Top 10 Disney Channel Original Movies You've Never Heard Of

What do you do if your parents suddenly start believing that they’re teenagers? That’s the conundrum Eddie and Marie face in this wacky comedy. Scientists Norton and Marigold invent a time machine that transports their minds back to when they were 21. But then, they “de-age” to when they were 14. And things just get wilder from there. It’s up to Eddie and Marie to locate the machine’s vector modulator and save their parents’ lives before they reach “the poof point.” Having to deal with your mom and dad when they’re acting childish seems like it would be incredibly embarrassing. Hey, at least you could have a wild party?

If you live in Los Angeles, do not ask Santa Claus for a snow day. In “The Ultimate Christmas Present,” Sam and Allie come across a weather machine in the woods. And because they’re 13, they decide to literally let it snow. But things get out of hand. And of course, the device’s owner is none other than Santa. So now, he and his elves have to unfreeze the city. At the same time, a weather man desperate to keep his job goes to investigate the strange occurrence and get the scoop of the century. Should you ever find a mysterious weather contraption while wandering about, it’s probably best to leave it be.

If you’re trying to get a date, consider becoming a scoutmaster. We know it sounds unconventional, but it works for Alex, a cocky hockey player who’s temporarily barred from his team. He agrees to secretly become the den mother for his little sister’s Bumble Bee Troop, and turns out to be an extremely thoughtful leader. By the end, he proves himself to his dad, grows tremendously as a person, and even gets on his crush Matisse’s good side. He also manages to look dashing in the Bumble Bee uniform! What more could you ask for?

Determining the winner of a basketball game through a bowling tournament makes perfect sense, right? Well, it does in “Alley Cats Strike.” Alex and his friends are the cool cats at the bowling alley. And beloved jock Todd was jokingly added to the group without his knowledge! If you’re thinking these are members of opposite worlds who have a lot to teach each other, you’d be right. Todd learns what a 7-10 split is, while Alex learns what a party is. All of the hubbub is over a basketball trophy called “The Mighty Apple.” Not since “Snow White” has an apple caused such a memorable stir!

Breaking and entering is a no-go. The criminality of it aside, what if there’s an anxious pup waiting to greet you? It can happen, just ask Jay! He needs to get a scholarship to a fancy academy to avoid military school. Sadly, his current principal’s snotty son Ronny is vying for the same prize. After Ronny steals the contents of Jay’s speech, the latter breaks into his home to find evidence of the theft. But he gets accosted by a dog, setting off a wild chain of events. His life probably would’ve been easier if he had decided to go to public school, but what fun would that be?

After she saved Halloweentown, actress Kimberly J. Brown went on to take care of five babies. No, we don’t mean that literally. But she did star as Jamie, an only child fed up with her overbearing parents in this 2000 movie. Her world is turned dramatically upside down when her mom has quintuplets. She quickly learns that having five babies around is just a wee bit chaotic. Throughout “Quints,” Jamie frequently breaks the fourth wall and narrates the story. She’s also not above lying to the audience. It’s not easy adjusting to a whole new family dynamic. Thankfully, Jamie’s journey is ultimately a fun one.

Move over Mirabel Madrigal, because you’re not the only teenager born into a magical lineage without powers. Scott Marshall’s entire family are superheroes, and they can do some pretty cool things. But if he doesn’t get any superpowers by the time he’s 14, he’ll be a normie forever. To make matters worse, a villainous plot involving CD-ROMS with the capacity to brainwash children gets underway, putting everyone at risk. That’s not even the oddest part of the movie. That honor goes to the fact that Scott’s family’s kryptonite is aluminum foil. Yeah, you heard that right, but we’re not mad at it.

If there’s something strange in your neighborhood, who ya gonna call? We bet you didn’t say the Soul Patrol, but consider them next time! When Ian and Claire’s recently departed grandfather is captured by a power hungry ghost, it’s up to them to save him. And that’s where the Soul Patrol comes in. Quite a few big name actors starred in this film, including Kat Dennings, Eric Idle, and Kathy Najimy. Dennings went on to become the MCU’s Dr. Darcy Lewis, proving that once Disney has your soul, nothing can extract it.

Most people know what it’s like to be scared to take a chance on yourself. And according to this movie, animals are no stranger to the feeling either. Luckily, music gives racehorse Thunder Jam the boost he needs to overcome that mental block and win a race. “Ready to Run” focuses on Corrie, a wannabe jockey who discovers that her horse feels fiercer when listening to his jams. What’s even weirder than T.J. wearing headphones is the fact that nobody really questions it until very late in the story. Oh, and did we mention that Thunder Jam and Corrie literally understand each other? We’re just slightly jealous.

What is it with scientists creating hip alter egos in movies? Science is cool! But for Charlie, who’s a physics wiz and has begun attending university at 13, his brains make it hard for him to find friends. He decides to become a different version of himself named “Chaz” in a bid to get the attention of Claire, a girl he likes. He veers into borderline creepy territory when he becomes a student at her junior high school and enlists her help with schoolwork. Of course, Charlie winds up realizing that he doesn’t need to lie about who he is to connect with others. Hey, it wouldn’t be a DCOM without an important life lesson!