The Best Lighthearted Movies to Watch (Page 6)
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 hilarious comedy about politics in the UK and US. The secretary of State for Internal Development Simon Foster accidentally backs the plans for a war in the Middle East and suddenly finds he has a lot of friends in Washington. What follows is a difficult to follow maneuvering of pro- and antiwar factions in […]
A sharp yet sweet comedy, Mother is a refreshingly clever entry into the dysfunctional family genre.
A hysterical spoof that will change the way you watch musical biopics forever.
An anthology ode to the City of Love stacked with talent behind and in front of the camera.
Happy-Go-Lucky is a Mike Leigh feel-good movie tells the story of Poppy, a North London teacher, whose story we follow through a number of different situations: driving lessons, solving work issues, having fun with friends, all while trying not to lose her optimism. The acting is superb, Sally Hawkins is a gem as Poppy, and […]
The insightful exploration of class and gender elevates this romcom from teen savant John Hughes .
One of Martin Scorsese’s earliest films is a funny and perceptive mother-son dramedy.
A coming-of-age drama that soars above its genre’s ilk with two compelling leads.
A superlative cast, gorgeous setting, and contagious sense of fun make this Shakespeare adaptation a joyous ride.
Tom Hanks writes and directs this sweetly nostalgic sleeper hit about a one-hit-wonder band in the ‘60s.
An exceedingly earnest small-town slice of life, starring the incomparable Paul Newman.
A light and simple feel-good movie with great performances from an impressive cast. Ewan McGregor plays the country’s best fisheries expert who is approached by a consultant (Emily Blunt) to help bring the sport of fly-fishing to a desert in the Middle-East, a place at the peak of tensions. The Prime Minister’s office, with the help […]
An uneventful Hallmark drama that doesn't make use of its culinary themes.
A sparkless interactive romcom in which all possible outcomes are disappointing.
This failed attempt at a romcom sci-fi is embarrassing at best and offensive at worst.
A bland and boring “romcom” with too many blind spots than should be allowed .
Shallow kids' entertainment that fulfills the bare minimum of having a coherent plot.
Another half-baked but surprisingly earnest Jane Austen-themed Hallmark movie.
The legendary partnership between Michael Jordan and Nike gets the Hollywood treatment in this slam dunk of a film.
An earnest but overly exuberant style does no favors for this special's easy jokes.
If you can enjoy it for what it is—a squeaky clean TV movie that’s as much for kids as it is for adults—then Cocoa can be harmless good fun.
A lighthearted holiday fantasy whose premise really doesn't hold up to scrutiny.
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 teen drama that lacks the authenticity to compete against many better films of its kind.
A slow-to-warm fantasy mystery series that relies too much on quips over intrigue.
Corny but perfectly serviceable romcom comfort food shot in beautiful locations.
An unremarkable story about one girl’s journey towards love, success, and happiness .
