The Best Lighthearted Movies to Watch on Netflix (Page 2)
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.
A zippy children's cartoon with enough sweet moments for patient adults.
An anthology of short-story-like episodes that win you with their everyday, mundane charm.
Spike Lee’s electric, jazz-like confrontation of sexual politics announced the indisputable arrival of a new filmmaking icon.
Shallow kids' entertainment that fulfills the bare minimum of having a coherent plot.
An earnest but overly exuberant style does no favors for this special's easy jokes.
Corny but perfectly serviceable romcom comfort food shot in beautiful locations.
An unremarkable story about one girl’s journey towards love, success, and happiness .
Attractive stars and a cute premise don't make up for this romcom's lack of stakes and dramatic tension.
Absurd dark comedy that's undeniably engaging but only occasionally funny.
Ambitiously grand for a children's fantasy series, but confused and muddled in its storytelling.
A sweet use of Wizard of Oz characters that doesn't do enough with its concept.
A modest comedy series that's light on laughs but built on sturdy foundations.
This anti-romance romance fumbles its potential by being exactly like the genre movies it derides.
Enjoyable performances liven up this predictable comedy that doesn't take full advantage of its premise.
Basic educational programming for very young kids, albeit with creative music.
A Turkish comedy of errors that just isn’t funny enough to justify its meandering, pointless plot .
An otherwise run-of-the-mill family adventure with typically awe-inspiring stop motion animation.
