A Glean movie guide
Pure Feel-Good Comedies
Press play and smile.
A curated selection of uplifting, lighthearted films guaranteed to boost your mood.
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The movie list
- 01
Paddington 2
A masterclass in kindness and community that is impossible not to love.
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 endlessly quotable fairy tale perfectly blends romance, adventure, and sharp 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
Chef
A low-stakes, deeply satisfying story about rediscovering passion and family bonding.
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.
- 04
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
An iconic celebration of youth and freedom that captures the joy of skipping school.
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.
- 05
Amélie
A whimsical and visually charming journey about finding joy in small acts of kindness.
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
School of Rock
Jack Black’s infectious energy makes this high-spirited story of self-expression a total blast.
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 risks everything to prove that rock 'n' roll can change lives.
- 07
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
A warm, relatable look at the chaotic but loving nature of family dynamics.
A young Greek woman falls in love with a non-Greek and struggles to get her family to accept him while she comes to terms with her heritage and cultural identity.
- 08
Kiki's Delivery Service
A gentle, atmospheric coming-of-age story that is as comforting as a warm hug.
A young witch, on her mandatory year of independent life, finds fitting into a new community difficult while she supports herself by running an air courier service.
- 09
Groundhog Day
A clever, humorous exploration of self-improvement with a deeply optimistic message.
A cynical TV weatherman, along with his idealistic producer and his sardonic cameraman, is sent to report on Groundhog Day in the small town of Punxsutawney, where he finds himself repeating the same day over and over.
- 10
Sing Street
This vibrant coming-of-age story features an incredible soundtrack that will leave you grinning.
A boy growing up in Dublin during the 1980s escapes his strained family life by starting a band to impress the mysterious girl he likes.