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I need something "feel good" or uplifting to watch.

147 replies

Abouteffingtime · 06/06/2026 20:54

My mood has dropped spectacularly, my cup is empty. I am tearful, irritable. I would love to watch something that is light, funny, uplifting, anything really. Say I am drawn to misery and doom which doesnt help I dont think.

Please suggest something.

OP posts:
friedaklein · 06/06/2026 20:55

The Other Bennet Sister.
It's healing.

EvolvedAlready · 06/06/2026 20:56

Hope springs. It’s complicated, mamma Mia (Meryl Streep theme here haha)
Notting Hill cracks me up. Bohemian Rhapsody.

and a big bar of lovely chocolate! Hope you feel better. Movies are always a nice way to forget for a while)

WomanSubjectFucksVerbManObject · 06/06/2026 20:56

About Time is lovely.

Take care of yourself 💐

HappiestSleeping · 06/06/2026 20:58

If you have Netflix, have a look at Holiday in the Wild. It is a Rom Com (ish), but is not all schmoozy. I am a man (FWIW), and I thoroughly enjoyed it by complete accident. I put it on to go to sleep to one night, and actually watched it. It has Rob Lowe in should that make any difference.

isthisevenreallife · 06/06/2026 20:58

Schitt’s Creek is my go-to show whenever I‘m feeling low.

Cherrypi · 06/06/2026 20:58

Turn every page

NoelEdmondsHairGel · 06/06/2026 20:59

The Marvellous Mrs Maisel

ImogenBrocklehurst · 06/06/2026 21:01

Ted Lasso
Shrinking

samthebordercollie · 06/06/2026 21:01

Rivals

ChurchYardFromMyWindow · 06/06/2026 21:31

Detectorists.

Heartbroken38 · 06/06/2026 21:36

Benidorm

LeopardPants · 06/06/2026 21:37

samthebordercollie · 06/06/2026 21:01

Rivals

Second this! Love it

30birthdaygirl · 06/06/2026 21:38

That Thing You Do!

Or Help!

(I love musical films with exclamation marks in the title!)

Bourneo · 06/06/2026 21:39

Seinfeld is on Netflix, I'm finding that quite light hearted. I enjoyed four seasons too.

SaraOnSaturday · 06/06/2026 21:39

Abouteffingtime · 06/06/2026 20:54

My mood has dropped spectacularly, my cup is empty. I am tearful, irritable. I would love to watch something that is light, funny, uplifting, anything really. Say I am drawn to misery and doom which doesnt help I dont think.

Please suggest something.

Second vote for 'The Other Bennet Sister' - or perhaps a classic sit-com?

Aworldofmyown · 06/06/2026 21:42

Remarkably Bright Creatures on Netflix.

Pringlebeak · 06/06/2026 21:43

Parks and Recreation.

Cleanthatup · 06/06/2026 21:49

Working girl with Meg Ryan.. I am listening to the soundtrack by Carly Simon both always put me in such a good mood!

Kayjay2018 · 06/06/2026 21:51

Ted Lasso if you have Apple TV - it’s not really about the football so don’t let that put you off!

60andcounting · 06/06/2026 21:51

Remarkably bright creatures, Netflix with Sally Field.. very good.

C152 · 06/06/2026 21:54

Cleanthatup · 06/06/2026 21:49

Working girl with Meg Ryan.. I am listening to the soundtrack by Carly Simon both always put me in such a good mood!

It was Melanie Griffith, not Meg Ryan. Agree it is a great film to watch when you need something simple and uplifting!

Chickoletta · 06/06/2026 21:55

Current:
Race Across the World
The Other Bennet Sister
The Hardacres

Other:
Frasier
Dinnerladies

Apillthatmakesyousayalltherightstuff · 06/06/2026 21:57

Finding O'Hana

AImportantMermaid · 06/06/2026 21:59

A couple episodes of Lucifer always perks me up. Pure escapism.

EarlofShrewsbury · 06/06/2026 22:00

Bank of Dave