The Best Touching Movies to Watch on Netflix
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.
A heartwarming and heartbreaking odyssey across America about friendship, identity, and everything in between.
An enjoyable detective series that doubles as a heartwarming ode to the beauty and pain of aging.
Culturally rich and supremely gentle, The Makanai is an absolute delight to watch.
An affectionate love letter to YRF Entertainment, the iconic Bollywood film company that shifted the industry for the past 50 years.
A triumphant deep dive into a little-known but extremely passionate wrestling team .
An unlikely duo bond amid grief and loneliness in this mesmerizing tale of Jewish love.
A profound reflection on mortality packaged as a one-man comedy special.
A deeply moving look at addiction and the monumental effort it takes to overcome it .
A playful and imaginative story about one man’s love for the all-American sport .
The media personality finally takes ownership of her narrative in this triumphant tell-all documentary about her life.
An abundantly charming romantic comedy that (narrowly) avoids the genre’s many pitfalls.
A surprisingly watchable documentary about Hollywood’s most successful action writer and star.
An elf grapples with near immortality in this moving, wonderfully animated meditation about life.
A more candid but still open-hearted Toy Story for grown-ups and children to enjoy.
A time-hopping globe-trotting epic that finally sheds light on the reluctant heroes of a world war.
Netflix strikes gold with this breezy yet touching French spin on Charlie’s Angels.
A Jewish teen comes of age in this breezily funny and heartwarming film.
A sharp legal drama, delightful romcom, and empathetic commentary on humanity all rolled into one .
A reverential son pays tribute to his father, who also happens to be one of America's most visionary directors.
An emotional musical biopic whose unwieldiness feels totally sincere.
This beloved coming-of age-tale by Judy Blume is as essential and timely as ever.
This Netflix production is based on a case that rocked public opinion in Italy. Stefano Cucchi was arrested for a minor drug charge and died five days later from police brutality. The movie takes its time to expose what Cucchi went through, which might lead some viewers to find On My Skin slow, and rightfully so. Thinking […]
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Despite some predictable beats, this Thai tearjerker is sure to tug at the heartstrings .
Standard melodrama fare bolstered by two powerful, overqualified performances.
It’s urgent and it means well, but this documentary struggles to distinguish itself from many that came before it.
