The Best Lighthearted Movies to Watch
Sometimes, you just need a good movie that poses neither an emotional rollercoaster nor an intellectual challenge. Here are the best lighthearted movies and shows to stream now for a carefree and uplifying watch, from the funny to the offbeat.
The Canadian comedy star is fondly remembered in this moving, if conventional documentary.
Community journalism fights for relevancy in The Office’s hilariously sweet spin-off .
Like a fine comedy ballet, Étoile is packed with just the right amount of hijinks and heart to make it a worthwhile watch.
This South Korean period drama is a lovely and moving (though at times cheesy) portrait of true love .
A former assassin protects his ordinary life in this endearing, action-packed comedy series.
Ghosts compete for relevancy in this unique and wholesome supernatural horror comedy.
Smartly balancing humor with heart, St. Denis Medical is the latest entry in lovable, laugh-out-loud sitcoms .
As expected, talk show host Conan O’Brien is sidesplittingly funny in his latest travel show.
Two kids fall in love with their sport (and maybe each other) in this charming coming-of-age series.
Bursting with color and heart, Jim Henson’s life story is sure to inspire hopeful creatives all around .
A nostalgic, behind-the-scenes look into the classic 80’s supergroup single.
Culturally rich and supremely gentle, The Makanai is an absolute delight to watch.
This 90s-set summer flick unapologetically (and joyfully) embraces the conventions of its genre.
Folkloric wolf deity meets medieval merchant in the new reboot of the “Economics anime”.
This heartwarming tale of friendship and motherhood is packed with Ilana Glazer’s signature absurd and acerbic wit.
A standard documentary brought to life by the details of the singer’s life and the magic of his music .
A hilarious multi-hyphenate gets his flowers in this intimate, illuminating documentary.
British personality Alan Carr narrates his 1980s coming-of-age in this sweet sitcom.
A nostalgic Thai coming-of-age drama whose twin love triangle is actually wonderfully, tenderly written.
Less a biography than a career appraisal, this documentary is an important account both for Wilder’s fans and industry hopefuls.
In love and inspired, Jennifer Lopez mounts her most personal and ambitious project yet in this revealing behind-the-scenes documentary.
A love letter to film appreciation as seen through an 90’s Seoul film club.
A solid and frequently funny curation of queer comics with their own styles.
A fresh spin on the horror genre and a welcome addition to TV’s growing roster of by-Muslims-for-Muslims comedies.
A lowkey stand-up special, consisting of mostly self-effacing jokes, that really works.
A mother makes it up to her daughter in this delightful, colorful comedy of errors.
A playful and imaginative story about one man’s love for the all-American sport .
Energetic superhero holiday fun whose animation is bursting with visual personality.
Made with obvious love, this riotous shot of mockumentary joy also has a surprisingly sincere heart.
An abundantly charming romantic comedy that (narrowly) avoids the genre’s many pitfalls.
