The Best Lighthearted Movies to Watch on Plex
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.
This 90s-set summer flick unapologetically (and joyfully) embraces the conventions of its genre.
This heartwarming tale of friendship and motherhood is packed with Ilana Glazer’s signature absurd and acerbic wit.
A mother makes it up to her daughter in this delightful, colorful comedy of errors.
Energetic superhero holiday fun whose animation is bursting with visual personality.
An overlooked athlete gets his due in this charming and illuminating sports-bio documentary.
Wise, funny, and utterly relatable, this mediation on the merits of white lies and bitter truths is a delightful piece of work.
A refreshingly absurdist take on superhero movies, courtesy of a singular cinematic mind.
An entertaining portrait of the creation of Cyrano and its iconic French playwright.
Two boys go on strike for a new television in this lighthearted domestic comedy.
A witty and refreshing comedy-of-errors depicting the gay community in the big city.
The tale of a cruel summer that highlights a social divide between kids.
A dry and sharp comedy about small-time actors hustling to make it big in Hollywood .
An adorable, low-budget comedy-drama about a sweet old woman and the connections she makes.
This forgotten gem is the perfect family movie. It stars Michael Caine and Robert Duvall as the two eccentric uncles of Walter, a shy city kid (played by Haley Joel Osment). When Walter moves in with his uncles in rural Texas, he first has a hard time adjusting to his new surroundings. However his routine is changed after […]
A sharp yet sweet comedy, Mother is a refreshingly clever entry into the dysfunctional family genre.
An anthology ode to the City of Love stacked with talent behind and in front of the camera.
A superlative cast, gorgeous setting, and contagious sense of fun make this Shakespeare adaptation a joyous ride.
This failed attempt at a romcom sci-fi is embarrassing at best and offensive at worst.
A popular chef loses his job and respect after a bad review. He ends up with a food truck and tries to show the world he still has his creative side, while at the same time trying to fix his broken family. Chef is a heartwarming feel-good movie, after you finish it you will want […]
A breezy and likable all-Asian romcom that unfortunately just runs out of story to tell.
Come for Paul Rudd, stay for Paul Rudd. Yes, Paul Rudd is absolutely amazing in this. Not only is his acting smooth, believable and innocent; his profile fits the role perfectly. Backed with a strong supporting cast, and a great story line as well as a fair amount of laughs, this movie is simply charming!
