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Feel good movies

Warmth and Smiles

Stories that hug your soul. Expect underdog victories, friendship goals, and happy endings so sweet they should come with a dentist warning. The most popular feel good movies on GoodWatch come first.

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Coco
Coco (2017)
GoodWatch score 87
The Nightmare Before Christmas
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
GoodWatch score 85
Forgotten Island
Forgotten Island (2026)
GoodWatch score 81
Practical Magic 2
Practical Magic 2 (2026)
GoodWatch score 51
Toy Story 5
Toy Story 5 (2026)
GoodWatch score 80
Sense and Sensibility
Sense and Sensibility (2026)
GoodWatch score 74
Moana
Moana (2026)
GoodWatch score 48
The Shawshank Redemption
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
GoodWatch score 88
Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender
Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender (2026)
GoodWatch score 80
Love of Your Life
Love of Your Life (2026)
GoodWatch score 67
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)
GoodWatch score 75
Top Gun: Maverick
Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
GoodWatch score 86
Spirited Away
Spirited Away (2001)
GoodWatch score 92
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
GoodWatch score 90
Zootopia 2
Zootopia 2 (2025)
GoodWatch score 80
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)
GoodWatch score 55
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)
GoodWatch score 88
Zootopia
Zootopia (2016)
GoodWatch score 85
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
GoodWatch score 89
The Wild Robot
The Wild Robot (2024)
GoodWatch score 88
Crazy Magical Mexico
Crazy Magical Mexico (2026)
GoodWatch score 70
Swapped
Swapped (2026)
GoodWatch score 69
The Mandalorian and Grogu
The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026)
GoodWatch score 62
Your Name.
Your Name. (2016)
GoodWatch score 88
Shrek
Shrek (2001)
GoodWatch score 84
The Love Hypothesis
The Love Hypothesis (2026)
GoodWatch score 68
Howl's Moving Castle
Howl's Moving Castle (2004)
GoodWatch score 85
Spider-Man: Homecoming
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
GoodWatch score 79
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
GoodWatch score 84
Hoppers
Hoppers (2026)
GoodWatch score 80
Hocus Pocus
Hocus Pocus (1993)
GoodWatch score 56
Inside Out 2
Inside Out 2 (2024)
GoodWatch score 79
Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom
Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom (2026)
GoodWatch score 83
Star Wars
Star Wars (1977)
GoodWatch score 89
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)
GoodWatch score 64
KPop Demon Hunters
KPop Demon Hunters (2025)
GoodWatch score 85
Inside Out
Inside Out (2015)
GoodWatch score 89
Back to the Future
Back to the Future (1985)
GoodWatch score 89
Toy Story
Toy Story (1995)
GoodWatch score 91
Monsters, Inc.
Monsters, Inc. (2001)
GoodWatch score 85

Frequently Asked Questions

What defines a feel-good story?

Core themes of hope and human connection. These are tales where kindness wins, personal growth happens, and the world feels a little brighter by the end.

Do these avoid all conflict?

Not at all! The best feel-good stories earn their warmth by overcoming real challenges - they just focus on resilience rather than cynicism.