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Really feel good films

101 replies

inthemornin · 23/10/2022 10:23

I am so hungover today, got a presentation tomorrow which I am dreading, however, I am prepared for it. I am going to order a take away today and totally chill, drink lots of water and have a long shower tonight hoping I wake up feeling better tomorrow, or at least less anxious.

I need some feel good films along the lines of the blindside, the help, the pursuit of happiness etc.

Could anyone please recommend?

OP posts:
poorbuthappy · 23/10/2022 10:37

Whilst not entirely feel good Steel Magnolias is my go to film for this.

LadyMonicaBaddingham · 23/10/2022 11:00

Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café

Daisy1992 · 23/10/2022 11:03

About Time

ParentallyUnprepared · 23/10/2022 11:24

Notting Hill.

While You Were Sleeping. Might be a but Christmassy.

Jack & Sarah is on ITV hub. I'd forgotten how good it is.

Cast Away or The Shawshank Redemption are my go-to films, but they're not exactly feel good.

Keyansier · 23/10/2022 11:29

I have the perfect film if you're feeling low and have a presentation you need to deliver on tomorrow where the protagonist is initially downtrodden but emerges from the flames like a phoenix arising and wins at life and everything:

Muriel's Wedding.

IllDoItButOnlyForTheAttention · 23/10/2022 11:29

I love Groundhog Day for this.

Or something silly like Airplane.

Keyansier · 23/10/2022 11:31

I should also add Muriel's Wedding has one of the best endings in a film I've ever seen.

WensleydaleCrumbs · 23/10/2022 11:38

Oh I'd totally forgotten about Muriel's Wedding!

I love that film so much! I know what I'm doing this afternoon now.

Allthegoodnamesaregoneffs · 23/10/2022 11:42

Truman Show is a perfect film

BagpussBagpussOldFatFurryCatpuss · 23/10/2022 11:49

This is what I need today…
I’m going to watch ‘You’ve got Mail’

IllDoItButOnlyForTheAttention · 23/10/2022 12:08

Allthegoodnamesaregoneffs · 23/10/2022 11:42

Truman Show is a perfect film

Agreed, that's a great shout.

AwkwardSquad · 23/10/2022 12:16

Dumpling - it’s a lovely film

AwkwardSquad · 23/10/2022 12:18

AwkwardSquad · 23/10/2022 12:16

Dumpling - it’s a lovely film

Sorry - it’s actually called Dumplin’

It’s available on Netflix. It includes drag queens tho so depends on your views on that

mamabear715 · 23/10/2022 12:20

Big
Labyrinth
Short Circuit
The Money Pit
The Burbs

Sorry.. you've probably seen them all! I do LOVE an 80's film! :-)

grayhairdontcare · 23/10/2022 12:24

Hidden figures will sort you out

Scuttlingherbert · 23/10/2022 12:25

Thank you @ParentallyUnprepared, I feel like the only person who knows Jack and Sarah. I love it and introduced my husband to it when our baby was a newborn.

I feel like everyone is suggesting films that are desperately sad - I remember watching Muriel's Wedding and loving it, then rewatching it a few years later and thinking "God this is depressing."

I love Pride as a feel good film, but it has sad aspects. Moxie on Netflix is quite fun.

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 23/10/2022 12:27

In Her Shoes

MrsSkylerWhite · 23/10/2022 12:27

The Intouchables.

Keyansier · 23/10/2022 12:28

@Scuttlingherbert
IMO Muriel's Wedding, as I mentioned originally, is a 'phoenix rising from the ashes' film. It is incredibly sad and depressing in parts but the payout you get at the end is well worth it.

Bemyclementine · 23/10/2022 12:30

I posted a similar thread and am working my way through the suggestions. Legally blonde I liked, also Pride was brilliant.

I watched Muriels wedding Friday and was very disappointed. Just don't get the love!

Baldrickhasaplan · 23/10/2022 12:30

I always struggle with Muriel’s Wedding because of how her poor Mum is treated. She makes me want to bawl.

RudsyFarmer · 23/10/2022 12:30

We've half watched Hidden Figures and really enjoyed it so far.

user1494050295 · 23/10/2022 12:32

Bend it like beckham on prime

BeatlejuiceBeatlejuiceBeatlejuice · 23/10/2022 12:32

Peanut butter falcon!

junglejane66 · 23/10/2022 12:32

Any Carry On film , ooooh matron