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Suggestions for heartfelt films please...

31 replies

TheBeef · 08/12/2023 23:33

My turn to pick a film tomorrow. Any ideas?

I liked Hunt for the Wilder People
Little Miss Sunshine
The Way Way Back
Coda
Groundhog Day

Youngest is 15.

Thanks

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MrsSkylerWhite · 08/12/2023 23:36

Les (/the) Intouchables. Uplifting and just beautiful.

Sodie · 08/12/2023 23:36

Safety not guaranteed
Peanut butter falcon
Dumplin'

LeggyLegsEleven · 08/12/2023 23:37

Seabiscuit

janicegarvey · 08/12/2023 23:38

We bought a zoo

whatnow123 · 08/12/2023 23:43

Wonder

covetingthepreciousthings · 08/12/2023 23:45

About Time?

Lurleene · 08/12/2023 23:49

The Fundamentals of Caring

janicegarvey · 09/12/2023 06:12

whatnow123 · 08/12/2023 23:43

Wonder

Yes 😍 we loved this

DelightfulDoris · 09/12/2023 06:15

The Age of Adeline

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World

Needhelp101 · 09/12/2023 06:29

Pride. Based on a true story and a little slice of recent British history. Wonderful.

Xiaoxiong · 09/12/2023 06:54

Goodbye Lenin
Amelie
Les Visiteurs
Kung Fu Hustle
Shaolin Soccer
Harold & Maude
Benny & Joon

PermanentTemporary · 09/12/2023 06:55

Ooh yes to pride and seabiscuit.

PermanentTemporary · 09/12/2023 07:07

Maybe the beloved Field of Dreams?

StoatofDisarray · 09/12/2023 07:35

@Xiaoxiong a big yes to Kung Fu Hustle!

I would also recommend The Big Lebowski.

StoatofDisarray · 09/12/2023 07:36

Grand Budapest Hotel, which is also a bit Christmassy (well, there's snow).

grayhairdontcare · 09/12/2023 07:39

Hidden Figures
The Help
Good Will Hunting
Dead poets society

HamHand · 09/12/2023 07:43

Another vote for About Time

BethDuttonsTwin · 09/12/2023 07:45

I absolutely loved The Way Way Back. Hardly anyone I know has heard of it though. Also recommend The Help, cried my eyes out at that one.

wildwestpioneer · 09/12/2023 07:52

Secretariat
Walk. Ride. Rodeo
Forest Gump
Finch
Good Will Hunting
The Pursuits of Happiness

gettingolderbutcooler · 09/12/2023 08:09

It's a Wonderful Life

Marionberry · 09/12/2023 09:10

@Xiaoxiong I was about to write almost an exact list !

catmania · 09/12/2023 10:03

Goodnight Mr Tom.

runwithme · 09/12/2023 10:04

Lion
Unbreakable
The Impossible

YogaLite · 09/12/2023 10:09

Last Christmas (2019)

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TheBeef · 09/12/2023 16:53

Thanks for you help I have lots to be going on with.

My last pick was Amelie.

I loved About Time, Wonder and Fundamentals of Caring.

I forgot all about Les (/the) Intouchables

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