A Glean movie guide
Guaranteed Smiles
Pure joy
Uplifting, heartwarming films designed to instantly brighten your mood.
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The movie list
- 01
Paddington 2
It features a universally kind protagonist whose optimism and community spirit are completely irresistible.
Paddington, now happily settled with the Browns, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy, but it is stolen.
- 02
The Princess Bride
This classic lighthearted tale seamlessly combines swashbuckling adventure, romance, and sparkling wit.
In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley must overcome staggering odds to find happiness amid six-fingered swordsmen, murderous princes, Sicilians and rodents of unusual size. But even death can't stop these true lovebirds from triumphing.
- 03
School of Rock
High-energy comedic performances drive this joyous celebration of self-expression and creative triumph.
Fired from his band and hard up for cash, guitarist and vocalist Dewey Finn finagles his way into a job as a fifth-grade substitute teacher at a private school, where he secretly begins teaching his straight-A students the finer points of rock 'n' roll and the power of sticking it to the man. But as the school’s stern principal closes in and the Battle of the Bands looms, Dewey must risk everything to prove that rock 'n' roll can change lives.
- 04
Chef
A low-stakes conflict and a warm, restorative arc make this a wonderful celebration of food, family, and freedom.
When Chef Carl Casper suddenly quits his job at a prominent Los Angeles restaurant after refusing to compromise his creative integrity for its controlling owner, he is left to figure out what's next. Finding himself in Miami, he teams up with his ex-wife, his friend and his son to launch a food truck. Taking to the road, Chef Carl goes back to his roots to reignite his passion for the kitchen -- and zest for life and love.
- 05
Amélie
Its whimsical visual style and playful tone center entirely on the magic of bringing joy to others.
At a tiny Parisian café, the adorable yet painfully shy Amélie accidentally discovers a gift for helping others. Soon Amelie is spending her days as a matchmaker, guardian angel, and all-around do-gooder. But when she bumps into a handsome stranger, will she find the courage to become the star of her very own love story?
- 06
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
High-energy comedic pacing and a joyful celebration of freedom make it an ultimate crowd-pleaser.
After high school slacker Ferris Bueller successfully fakes an illness in order to skip school for the day, he goes on a series of adventures throughout Chicago with his girlfriend Sloane and best friend Cameron, all the while trying to outwit his wily school principal and fed-up sister.
- 07
Legally Blonde
An upbeat, energetic protagonist leads this empowering and hilarious story of defying expectations.
Fashionable sorority queen Elle Woods has it all, but, she wants nothing more than to be Mrs. Warner Huntington III. But he dumps her before heading to Harvard Law School. Elle rallies all of her resources and gets into Harvard, determined to win him back. While there, she figures out that there is more to herself than just good looks.
- 08
My Neighbor Totoro
A gentle, comforting atmosphere evokes pure childhood wonder and a deep appreciation for nature.
Two sisters move to the country with their father in order to be closer to their hospitalized mother, and discover the surrounding trees are inhabited by Totoros, magical spirits of the forest. When the youngest runs away from home, the older sister seeks help from the spirits to find her.
- 09
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Visually striking adventure sequences inspire you to break out of your daily routine and chase wonder.
A timid magazine photo manager who lives life vicariously through daydreams embarks on a true-life adventure when a negative goes missing.
- 10
Wonka
Bright, colorful musical numbers bring an optimistic and whimsical tone that lights up the screen.
Willy Wonka – chock-full of ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time – is proof that the best things in life begin with a dream, and if you’re lucky enough to meet Willy Wonka, anything is possible.