107 Best Lighthearted Movies To Watch - A Good Movie To Watch

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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.

Wild Style (1983)

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8.4

An electric snapshot of early NYC’s hugely influential hip-hop culture

Science Fair (2018)

7.7

An inspiring doc spotlighting the phenomenal STEM talents on our horizon

Howard (2018)

7.5

A delightful profile that will make any musical fan’s heart sing

Paddington (2014)

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8.1

A family adventure that's funnier and more meaningful than it has any right to be

Paris Je T’aime (2006)

7.6

An anthology ode to the City of Love stacked with talent behind and in front of the camera

Rookie (2023)

7.0

A slight but incredibly sweet teen lesbian romcom centered around volleyball

Albert Brooks: Defending My Life (2023)

7.9

A hilarious multi-hyphenate gets his flowers in this intimate, illuminating documentary

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007)

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8.3

A hysterical spoof that will change the way you watch musical biopics forever

Mother (1996)

7.9

A sharp yet sweet comedy, Mother is a refreshingly clever entry into the dysfunctional family genre

Ralph Barbosa: Cowabunga (2023)

7.8

A lowkey stand-up special, consisting of mostly self-effacing jokes, that really works

It Ain’t Over (2023)

7.4

An overlooked athlete gets his due in this charming and illuminating sports-bio documentary

The Company of Strangers (1990)

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9.0

A stunning, heartwarming docu-fiction tribute to the resilience and openness of its ever-youthful cast

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