The Best Touching Movies to Watch on Plex
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 loving tribute to Reeve’s heroic true story as a dedicated thespian, family man, and disability rights activist .
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 low-key study of a refugee's survivor's guilt that balances tender poignancy with deadpan humor.
A mother makes it up to her daughter in this delightful, colorful comedy of errors.
An overlooked athlete gets his due in this charming and illuminating sports-bio documentary.
A decent, queer coming-of-age drama elevated by an incredible lead performance.
A tender and surprisingly sunny — though never sugarcoating — adult drama about childlessness.
An artful, sensitive documentary that advocates for allowing trans kids to live how they want.
A travelogue through various uncanny mysteries, and a love letter to a dearly departed friend.
The latest entry in a long line of social issue dramas, Till stands out for its nuanced blend of intimacy and universality.
Lines are blurred between childhood and parenthood in this slow but lovely film.
A teacher’s stay at the world’s most remote school prompts him to discover the true value of education.
This beloved coming-of age-tale by Judy Blume is as essential and timely as ever.
A heartwarming roadtrip drama about the family we choose to have along for the ride.
Sandra Oh announced herself with a starring role in this irresistibly charming and frank indie.
Based on a true story, The Whistleblower is the biography of a once Nebraskan police officer who volunteers for the U.N. peacekeeping mission in post-war Bosnia. Once there, she uncovers a human trafficking scandal involving peacekeeping officials, and finds herself alone against a hostile system in a devastated country. Rachel Weisz plays the whistleblower in a powerful lead role, but […]
A slice-of-life true-story-based film on growing old and in love. When on his own land, Craig Morrison (played by James Cromwell) starts building a more convenient house for his ailing wife Irene (Geneviève Bujold), he is faced with crippling bureaucracy. The state gives him the choice between stopping the construction or going to jail, while he […]
An adorable, low-budget comedy-drama about a sweet old woman and the connections she makes.
A Ken Loach type of vibe drives The Selfish Giant to be an interesting mix between anger, desperation, and the beauty and humor often found in tough circumstances (think I, Daniel Blake but with kids as main characters). This sort of contemporary fable tells the story of two friends who skip school and hustle for work from a local scrap-dealer. […]
A poor samurai seeks to regain his clan’s honor in this sober, moving period drama.
Mélanie Laurent both directed and wrote this, her fifth movie. She offers an impressive display of deft film-making and honest, insightful storytelling. Charlie is a teenage high school student, there’s seemingly nothing unusual about her. When Sarah, a Nigerian girl, joins her school, they quickly form a transformative friendship. Breathe sometimes veers to darkness, which […]
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.
