The Best Touching Movies to Watch
Want that warm, fuzzy feeling? Some movies are made to stir curioisty, while others are made to kindle the soul. If you’re seeking stories that melt the heart, here are the best touching movies and shows to stream.
Spoken word poet Andrea Gibson battles cancer in this moving documentary of her life and love.
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Incarcerated fathers reunite with their young daughters in this dazzling and heartbreaking documentary.
Magical food shifts a family’s fate, as well as their country’s, in this passionate rendition of the classic forbidden romance.
A heartwarming and heartbreaking odyssey across America about friendship, identity, and everything in between.
A delightful documentary that doubles as a biography of a singular artist and a celebration of a bygone era.
An enjoyable detective series that doubles as a heartwarming ode to the beauty and pain of aging.
It may be predictable, but this Swedish family drama is redeemed by its earnest insight and relatable performances.
An unlikely pair travel from Georgia to Turkey in this life-affirming drama about connections missed and promised.
Love lasts across decades and distance in this sweet and gentle romantic drama.
A poetic and powerful film about the migrant experience in urban spaces.
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A loving tribute to Reeve’s heroic true story as a dedicated thespian, family man, and disability rights activist .
A Sundance-awarded film that actually stands the test of time, a brave new addition to the trans cinema canon.
Culturally rich and supremely gentle, The Makanai is an absolute delight to watch.
A father seeks forgiveness from his adult son in this emotional family drama.
An expectedly sunny, funny film about childhood grief led by a charismatic young breakout .
A bright 6th grader with cerebral palsy comes of age in this sweet and smart movie.
This 90s-set summer flick unapologetically (and joyfully) embraces the conventions of its genre.
Equal parts stunning and touching, this family adventure trip doubles as an ode to the beauty of life and the preciousness of childhood.
This heartwarming tale of friendship and motherhood is packed with Ilana Glazer’s signature absurd and acerbic wit.
A low-key study of a refugee's survivor's guilt that balances tender poignancy with deadpan humor.
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.
A mute animator fights aliens (and his past) in this experimental, emotional drama.
British personality Alan Carr narrates his 1980s coming-of-age in this sweet sitcom.
A raw, poignant portrait of a real-life Harry Potter hero.
An affectionate love letter to YRF Entertainment, the iconic Bollywood film company that shifted the industry for the past 50 years.
A powerful and illuminating drama that rekindles the story of Anne Frank.
