Looking for feel-good films to watch after a long, hard, day? We have here a list of happy movies you can watch to put a smile on your face:
About Time
This is a touching tale of true love and time travel. It focuses on a young man who has the ability to travel back in time and change the course of events. Each time he does this, there are consequences, but he goes ahead and uses his special power to make sure that tragedies on his family are averted. In the process, he also falls in love and the film is one big-hearted story of his romance and magical talents.
Hook
This is fun about a grown-up Peter Pan who returns to Neverland. This is one of Robin Williams’ most memorable roles and it is full of moments that warm your heart. The film is adorable and it engages all viewers across age groups. This is a sweet little film that will put a wide smile on your face.
Groundhog Day
This is a charming masterpiece about a man who is tired of living the same monotony every day. It is a nice, warm little tale of how he deals with his life conflicts and eventually finds grand love. The film is all things feel good and witty, along with a simple storyline that will surely make your long day instantly better. The performances are solid and they hold together the simple niceness of the story very well.
Always Be My Maybe
This is a goofy story about two childhood friends who set out on wildly different career paths. They reconnect 15 years later and their flame gets reignited. The film is in the romantic comedy genre and it packs a lot of fun, glittery humor with a good dose of emotions which are extremely relatable and exciting to watch. This is a film that will definitely make you smile.
The Spectacular Now
This is a coming-of-age drama that is fun and entertaining. The film follows the story of a popular high school senior who gets smitten with an awkward girl. She is the one who teaches him the prizes and pitfalls of growing up, taking him on a super fun ride. The film is lovely in its vulnerabilities and gains its strength from the light presentation of the complex experience of growing up. It is a watch that has many moments to make you smile.
Burlesque
This is the charming story of a small-town wannabe star who is hired as a cocktail waitress. She uses the opportunity as a chance to become The Burlesque Lounge’s flashiest attraction. The film is fun and full of spark. The narrative is based on how she believes in herself and goes ahead to explore her uninhibited urge to perform. It is a film that has an infectious energy and makes you feel happy as it ends.
The Pursuit of Happyness
This is a happy-tear-jerker. This is the story of a struggling father who is desperately trying to sell medical supplies when he and his son are evicted from their apartment. He loses his job and they fall into a deep financial crisis. The film showcases how he tried hard to care for his child while getting their life together. The duo has a friendship that is so sweet that you will feel your heart beating full of happiness.
Tramps
This is a playful romantic comedy with a dash of criminal activity! This is the story of two people who team up after a pair of mistakenly swapped briefcases and an unlikely team-up brings them closer. They both soon discover that they have more in common than a talent for criminal pursuits. The film is lovely with a tinge of tension and theft, but that never gets in the way of the comic element of the film.
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
This is the ultimate in the skipping-school, fancy-free fun genre of films. The film remains one of the best feel-good films ever made—and not just because it’s about one last escape of a few students before graduation, but because it has some amazing performances and heart-warming scenes. The story is one that makes all kinds of viewers feel absolutely excited about its happiness quotient. Watch it for a moving, gleeful experience.
The Edge of Seventeen
This is a coming-of-age comedy-drama that is honest and hysterical. This is the story of an awkward, smart girl who is reeling from the loss of her father and the revelation that her best friend is dating her older brother. It encompasses all the conflicts of growing up with a fun sense of earnestness. It is a film that is relatable owing to its emotional honesty and it will put a big big smile on your face.
