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3 days ago · 150 Great Feel-Good Movies to Stream Now. What defines a feel-good movie? It’s hard to say. For some, a thrilling fight sequence or a series of Michael Bay-style explosions brings joy; for...
- The Wild Thornberrys Movie
"The Wild Thornberrys" feature film finds one of America's...
- Tampopo
New Yorker Films. Production Co Itami Productions, New...
- Bad Moms
Amy (Mila Kunis) has a great husband, overachieving...
- The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness
Filmmaker Mami Sunada follows Hayao Miyazaki, Toshio Suzuki...
- Doc Hollywood
Cocky young doctor Ben Stone (Michael J. Fox) is off on a...
- The Princess Diaries
Shy San Francisco teenager Mia Thermopolis (Anne Hathaway)...
- The Wild Thornberrys Movie
Dec 1, 2023 · When you need a fun movie, curl up in your pajamas with one of the best uplifting, classic feel-good movies that'll leave you feeling happy.
- Aladdin
- The Princess Bride
- An American Tail
- Clueless
- School of Rock
- Singin' in The Rain
- The Last Days of Disco
- Rushmore
- Sing Street
- Zootopia
Directors: Ron Clements, John Musker Writers:Ron Clements, John Musker, 18 other credits… Cast:Scott Weinger, Linda Larkin, Robin Williams, Jonathan Freeman, Frank Welker, Gilberg Gottfried, Douglas Seale, Charles Adler, Corey Burton, Jim Cummings It’s hard to go wrong with a Disney film when you need a little emotional pick-me-up. This 1992 classi...
Director:Rob Reiner Writer:William Goldman Cast:Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, and Christopher Guest The framing device of this movie is literally an old man reading the story you’re about to see to his grandson in order to make that grandson feel better. I’ve never read William Goldman’s original novel, but I wouldn’t he...
Director: Don Bluth Writers:Judy Freudberg, Tony Geiss, David Kirschner Cast:Phillip Glasser, Amy Green, Erica Yohn, Nehemiah Persoff, Christopher Plummer, John Finnegan, Pat Musick, Neil Ross, Madeline Kahn, Dom DeLuise You would be forgiven for thinking that this animated tale that starts with an anti-Semitic attack, a troubled ocean crossing, an...
Director:Amy Heckerling Writer:Amy Heckerling Cast: Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, Paul Rudd, and Brittany Murphy Let’s face it: Clueless is theJeff Goldblum of ‘90s movies. Easy to like and simply stuffed with charm, Clueless is a breezy comedy with some knowing bite thanks to sharp-toothed scripting from writer/director Amy Heckerling and such ...
Director: Richard Linklater Writer: Mike White Cast:Jack Black, Joan Cusack, Mike White, and Sarah Silverman Often overlooked in favor of the blingier and prestigious stones in Linklater’s crown (lookin’ at you, Boyhood and Dazed and Confused), the real feel-good title of the director’s filmography is the blindingly optimistic and infectious School...
Directors:Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly Writers: Betty Comden, Adolph Green Cast:Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, Donald O’Connor, Jean Hagen, and Cyd Charisse Golden Age Hollywood is always a treasure trove of feel-good movies. Without the fanciful visual effects films enjoy these days, classic films hinged entirely on story and character, resulting in a ...
Director:Whit Stillman Writer:Whit Stillman Cast:Kate Beckinsale and Chloë Sevigny Despite centering around the improbably shallow and entitled lives of some of New York’s young white elites, Whit Stillman’s lush ode to the age of Disco is simply stuffed with colorful and increasingly odious characters, the highlight of which is Kate Beckinsale’s e...
Director: Wes Anderson Writers: Wes Anderson & Owen Wilson Cast:Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, and Olivia Williams Though in a current career renaissance thanks to the boom of his increasingly ambitious modern efforts like Moonrise Kingdom andThe Grand Budapest Hotel, the primmest examples of Anderson’s optimism come in his earlier efforts. And no...
Director: John Carney Writer:John Carney Cast:Lucy Boynton, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Aidan Gillen, Jack Reynor, and Kelly Thornton While 2016 was quite possibly the worst year ever, it did give us one of the best feel-good movies ever: Sing Street. This 80s-set musical/coming-of-age story hails from Once and Begin Again filmmaker John Carney and follow...
Directors:Byron Howard and Rich Moore Writers:Jared Bush and Phil Johnston Cast:Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Jenny Slate, Idris Elba, Nate Torrence, J.K. Simmons, Bonnie Hunt, and Octavia Spencer Who knew an animated feature from Disney would be one of the most socially conscious films of 2016? Zootopia is a surprisingly thoughtful chronicle of...
Feb 26, 2024 · From silent-film classics to modern rom-com hits, the best feel-good movies have a timeless power to bring out smiles—and sometimes a few tears too.
- Finding Nemo. Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Alexander Gould. 7,782 votes. This heartwarming animated adventure follows a small clownfish named Marlin as he braves the open ocean to rescue his captured son, Nemo.
- Shrek Franchise. Eddie Murphy, Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz. 1,155 votes. The lovable green ogre Shrek takes center stage in this wildly successful series of animated films that offer a fresh take on classic fairy tales.
- Ratatouille. Patton Oswalt, Ian Holm, Lou Romano. 7,797 votes. In this delightful animated film set in Paris, a young rat named Remy dreams of becoming a gourmet chef despite his society's disdain for rodents.
- Toy Story Franchise. Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, John Ratzenberger. 8,124 votes. This groundbreaking series focuses on the secret lives of toys when their owners are not around, exploring themes such as friendship, loyalty, and growing up throughout several installments featuring iconic characters like Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Mr. Potato Head among others animate objects brought to life through witty writing and cutting-edge animation techniques make these movies both visually stunning timeless stories that resonate with audiences young old alike providing laughter tears along way.
Dec 27, 2022 · Feel-good movies that you need to watch, from ‘Dirty Dancing’ to ‘Bring It On’, all the films that won’t make you cry—we promise.
Oct 23, 2022 · Escape from the news cycle into the warm embrace of a heartwarming feelgood film. Empire picks the best movies to cheer you up.
