List of the latest feel good movies in 2025 and the best feel good movies of 2024 & the 2010's. Top feel good movies to watch on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Disney+ & other Streaming services, out on DVD/Blu-ray or in cinema's right now.
New feel good movies in 2025 in Cinema & on VOD
Top movies up for release in 2025 in cinema and on VOD-
Freaky Tales
DIRECTOR: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck
CAST: Pedro Pascal, Jay Ellis & Ben Mendelsohn
Weird things are happening in 1987 in Oakland, California. Amid historical events of the era, several interconnected stories highlight everything from the love of music and movies to the oddest of dangerous events that linger in the memory. This retro anthology of action and comedy comes from the writing and directing duo of Anna Boden (Mississippi Grind) and Ryan Fleck (Half Nelson). The ensemble cast includes the talents of Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us), Ben Mendelsohn (Ready Player One), Jay Ellis (The Game), Normani, Dominique Thorne (If Beale Street Could Talk), Jack Champion (Scream VI), Ji-young Yoo (Smoking Tigers), and Angus Cloud (Abigail). All Release dates -
You’re Cordially Invited
DIRECTOR: Nicholas Stoller
CAST: Will Ferrell, Reese Witherspoon & Geraldine Viswanathan
Jim (Will Ferrell) wants to put on a wedding for his grown-up daughter. Margot (Reese Witherspoon) wants to put on a wedding for her sister. The two of them choose the ideal location of a small island. Unfortunately, a clerical error has led to a double-booked wedding event. Now, the two planners must try to make due to the limited space and time to make their wedding events happen. Chaos ensues for the two clashing forces and the sordid affairs of their scrutinizing families. This romantic comedy comes from writer/director Nicholas Stoller (Neighbors) and features a cast that includes the talents of Geraldine Viswanathan, Meredith Hagner, and Jack McBrayer. All Release dates
Best feel good movies on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+ or DVD in 2025
2024, 2023, 2021, 2020 and the 2010's best rated feel good movies out on DVD, Bluray or streaming on VOD (Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+ & More).-
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DIRECTOR: John Krasinski
CAST: Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski & Cailey Fleming
Imaginary friends don’t go away. They just get left behind. One little girl is about to discover what happens to these creatures when their adult creators revisit their old friends. Her adult neighbor happens to see these friends and they soon find themselves on a whimsical adventure of ing what it means to be a child and being creative. This fantasy comedy fit for the family comes writer and director John Krasinski (The Office, A Quiet Place) and stars Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool), John Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, Fiona Shaw, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr., Alan Kim, Liza Colón-Zayas, and the voice of Steve Carell (Despicable Me). All Release dates -
Which Brings Me To You
DIRECTOR: Peter Hutchings
CAST: Lucy Hale, Nat Wolff & John Gallagher Jr.
Jane and Will are two people who are burnt out on love. So they’re not exactly looking forward to attending a wedding. But it might just be the best place for them to connect. As the ceremony continues, they find themselves connecting with one another, where a romance is born out of a conversation in a coat room. This romantic comedy comes from director Peter Hutchings (The Hating Game, Then Came You) with a script by Steve Almond, Julianna Baggott, and Keith Bunin. The cast includes Lucy Hale, Nat Wolff, John Gallagher Jr., Ward Horton, Genevieve Angelson, and Alexander Hodge. All Release dates -
A Family Affair
DIRECTOR: Richard LaGravenese
CAST: Joey King, Nicole Kidman & Zac Efron
Zara is a young assistant to the movie star Chris Cole. Everything seems to be going smoothly until Chris forms the most unlikely romance with the one person Zara doesn’t want him to hook up: Zara’s mother. From there, this romantic comedy takes some odd turns as sex and identity take on radically different developments. This farce comes from director Richard LaGravenese (The Fisher King, The Bridges of Madison County, Behind the Candelabra) and stars Nicole Kidman (The Killing of a Sacred Deer), Zac Efron (The Iron Claw), Joey King (Bullet Train), Liza Koshy (Transformers: Rise of the Beasts), and Kathy Bates (American Horror Story). All Release dates -
Back on the Strip
DIRECTOR: Chris Spencer
CAST: Wesley Snipes, Spence Moore II & Kevin Hart
Merlin is a man who needs a fresh start after losing his dream girl. He takes off for Las Vegas to find a new life as a magician. That job soon takes an odd turn as he finds himself leading the revival of a black stripper group known as The Chocolate Chips. But can this old group of male strippers get back in the game under Merlin’s leadership, especially since they’re now out of shape? Directed by Chris Spencer, this comedic film stars Kevin Hart, Wesley Snipes, Tiffany Haddish, J.B. Smoove, Faizon Love, Spence Moore II, and Bill Bellamy. All Release dates -
Problemista
DIRECTOR: Julio Torres
CAST: Julio Torres, Tilda Swinton & Isabella Rossellini
Alejandro is a boy with big dreams of deg toys. His talents take him all the way from his home of El Salvador to the busy streets of New York City. But his ideas don’t become a hit. With time running out on his visa to work in the country, Alejandro tries to find work in the art world to make ends meet. This leads him down a new path of discovery and innovation for the creative boy seeking to make a name for himself in the United States. This enduring comedy comes from writer/director Julio Torres (Saturday Night Live) and stars the talents of himself, Tilda Swinton, RZA, and Isabella Rossellini. All Release dates -
What’s Love Got to Do with It?
DIRECTOR: Shekhar Kapur
CAST: Lily James, Shazad Latif & Shabana Azmi
Seeking to find something fascinating to film, a filmmaker takes on the task of documenting her best friend’s arranged marriage. Taking place between London and Lahore, the bride and groom come from much different backgrounds, leading a series of amusing and relatable clashing of cultures. Can their love last amid all the fussing of the family and crowding of the camera? This romantic comedy comes from director Shekhar Kapur (The Four Feathers, Elizabeth: The Golden Age) and writer Jemima Goldsmith (The Crown), with a cast that includes the talents of Lily James, Shazad Latif, Shabana Azmi, Emma Thompson, Sajal Aly, Oliver Chris, Asim Chaudhry, and Jeff Mirza. All Release dates -
A Good Person
DIRECTOR: Zach Braff
CAST: Florence Pugh, Morgan Freeman & Molly Shannon
Allison was a woman who had her life turned upside down by a fatal accident. After recovering from the traumatic event, she tries to get her life back on track by forming a bond with the man who would be her father-in-law. But their relationship is strained as Allison is haunted by the past and struggles to move on. Hopefully, she can make peace as an unlikely friendship begins in the wake of tragedy. There’s somber drama and a tender sense of humor from writer/director Zach Braff (Garden State) in this dramatic comedy. The film stars Florence Pugh, Molly Shannon, Chinaza Uche, Celeste O'Connor, and Morgan Freeman. All Release dates -
The Storied Life Of A.J. Fikry
DIRECTOR: Hans Canosa
CAST: Kunal Nayyar, Lucy Hale & Christina Hendricks
A.J. Fikry is having a tough life. He has just lost his wife and now has to deal with a failing bookstore. As if all that weren’t enough, his most prized possession of a rare collection of poems by Edgar Allen Poe has been stolen. He needs a fresh start. Thankfully, he gets just that when a mysterious package arrives at his door. This pleasant arrival leads to major changes in his life and a whole new perspective on the future. Based on the best-selling novel by Gabrielle Zevin, this comedic drama was directed by Hans Canosa (Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac) and stars Christina Hendricks, Lucy Hale, and Kunal Nayyar. Watch the trailer of The Storied Life Of A.J. Fikry
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Ticket to Paradise
DIRECTOR: Ol Parker
CAST: George Clooney, Julia Roberts & Kaitlyn Dever
Two divorced parents find themselves freaking out about the latest move by their college graduate daughter. Their daughter has taken a trip to Bali and decided to marry one of the locals. Fearing their child has made a rash decision reflecting their own divorce, the parents put their differences aside and stop her brash choice for her future. Directed and co-written by Ol Parker (Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again), this romantic comedy stars Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Sarah Harvey, Deborah Balderstone, George Clooney, Grant Heslov, Julia Roberts, Lisa Gillan, and Marisa Yeres Gill. Watch the trailer of Ticket to Paradise
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Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
DIRECTOR: Josh Gordon, Will Speck
CAST: Javier Bardem, Constance Wu & Winslow Fegley
Based on the popular kids' book series, Lyle is a talking crocodile who lives in New York City. He’s discovered by the Primm family, new to the city, and finding it tough to get used to such a new environment. Lyle, however, will help them feel right at home with his uncanny ability to sing and dance, along with his penchant for baths and caviar. Directed by Will Speck and Josh Gordon (Blades of Glory, Office Christmas Party), this family comedy stars Javier Bardem, Constance Wu, Winslow Fegley, Scoot McNairy, Brett Gelman, and Shawn Mendes as the voice of Lyle. Watch the trailer of Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
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Ali & Ava
DIRECTOR: Clio Barnard
CAST: Adeel Akhtar, Claire Rushbrook & Natalie Gavin
Ava is a single woman trying to deal with her past relationships that were more than a little rocky. Ali is a single man who has just ended a terrible marriage that has left him fragile about wanting to play the field. The two of them soon meet and find themselves falling for each other, despite their fears about falling in love. This tender romantic-comedy comes from writer/director Clio Barnard (The Arbor, Dark River) and stars Adeel Akhtar, Claire Rushbrook, and Ellora Torchia. Watch the trailer of Ali & Ava
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Next Goal Wins
DIRECTOR: Taika Waititi
CAST: Michael Fassbender, Elisabeth Moss & Frankie Adams
Based on the sports documentary of the same title, Next Goal Wins follows the legacy of the Dutch-American coach Thomas Rongen. He led the American Samoa national football team towards the qualification for the 2014 FIFA World Cup when they were considered one of the least likely to succeed. The comedic sports biography comes from director Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit) and co-written by Iain Morris (Flight of the Conchords) with a cast that includes Michael Fassbender, Elisabeth Moss, and Will Arnett. All Release dates -
Home Team
DIRECTOR: Charles Francis Kinnane, Daniel Kinnane
CAST: Kevin James, Taylor Lautner & Rob Schneider
Sean Payton was once a winning Super Bowl coach but soon found himself disgraced with the Saints' Bountygate scandal. When he is suspended, he returns to his hometown with his son and seeks to coach the Pop Warner football team. He may be just what a team of underdogs needs as they rise up to become a better team with the experience of an NFL coach. This sports comedy comes from directors Charles Kinnane and Daniel Kinnane and stars the talents of Kevin James, Taylor Lautner, Rob Schneider, Jackie Sandler, and Tait Blum. All Release dates -
Book of Love
DIRECTOR: Analeine Cal y Mayor
CAST: Sam Claflin, Verónica Echegui & Antonia Clarke
Henry is a British novelist who is struggling to convince people to read his book. He manages to find success in Mexico, where his book sells quite well. Once he arrives in the country, he figures out why his book has sold so well; it’s been misinterpreted as an erotic novel. The woman who made this change, Maria, is saddled with him as he goes on an awkward book tour throughout the country. This romantic comedy comes from writer/director Analeine Cal y Mayor (Treading Water) and stars Sam Claflin, Verónica Echegui, and Antonia Clarke. Watch the trailer of Book of Love
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Language Lessons
DIRECTOR: Natalie Morales
CAST: Natalie Morales, Mark Duplass & Desean Terry
Cariño is a Spanish teacher who finds herself longing for someone in her life. That someone may be Adam, her student. But can their relationship really flourish when they’re bound by a student-teacher connection? This bittersweet indie drama with a feel-good aspect to its relationship that transcends language barriers comes from actor Natalie Morales, making her directorial debut, with a screenplay by both her and Mark Duplass. The film additionally stars Desean Terry and Christine Quesada. Watch the trailer of Language Lessons
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Marry Me
DIRECTOR: Kat Coiro
CAST: Jennifer Lopez, Maluma & Owen Wilson
Kat Valdez and Bastian were a musical duo of superstars and are planning to take their relationship to the next level by getting married in front of all their fans. But it’s a celebrity marriage that seems destined to fail when Kat learns that Bastian is cheating on her. In an act of desperation, Kat decides to marry a random fan who has asked her to marry him. She may not be prepared, however, for the relationship that follows in this romantic comedy based on the graphic novel by Bobby Crosby and starring Owen Wilson, Jennifer Lopez, and Sarah Silverman. Watch the trailer of Marry Me
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Happiest Season
DIRECTOR: Clea DuVall
CAST: Kristen Stewart, Mackenzie Davis &
Starring Kristen Stewart, this is a lovely comedy about two women who are about to get married. The problem is that one of them hasn't even come out to her conservative parents. All Release dates -
The Art of Racing in the Rain
DIRECTOR: Simon Curtis
CAST: Milo Ventimiglia, Kevin Costner & Amanda Seyfried
Enzo, a family dog with a near-human soul and a philosopher's mind, evaluates his life through the lessons learned by his human owner, the race-car driver Denny Swift. Watch the trailer of The Art of Racing in the Rain
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Yesterday
DIRECTOR: Danny Boyle
CAST: Himesh Patel, Lily James & Ed Sheeran
Through a bizarre twist of faith, the whole world has suddenly forgot about the Beatles, except for one down and out musician. When he discovers that the band's songs have been entirely deleted from history, he takes advantage of the situation. A wonderful musical comedy from the director of 'Slumdog Millionaire'. Watch the trailer of Yesterday
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Poms
DIRECTOR: Zara Hayes
CAST: Diane Keaton, Jacki Weaver & Pam Grier
A elderly woman (Diane Keaton) who was once a cheerleader, is determined to start a new dancing squad at her retirement community. What she doesn't realize, is that being a cheerleader these days isn't exactly the same as in her youth. Watch the trailer of Poms
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Fisherman’s Friends
DIRECTOR: Chris Foggin
CAST: Daniel Mays, James Purefoy & David Hayman
Ten fisherman from Cornwall are signed by Universal Records and achieve a top ten hit with their debut album of Sea Shanties. Based on the true-life story of Cornish folk band, Fisherman's Friends. Watch the trailer of Fisherman’s Friends
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Permission
DIRECTOR: Brian Crano
CAST: Rebecca Hall, Dan Stevens, Jason Sudeikis
Will and Anna have been happily together for a long time. They live a happy life in Brooklyn, talk about getting married and buying a new house together. But then her brother asks her a painful question: how can you certain that the person you think is the one, IS actually the one? A subtle dramedy about love and all the doubts that come with it. Watch the trailer of Permission
RATING: 80/100
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Paddington 2
DIRECTOR: Paul King
CAST: Ben Whishaw, Hugh Grant Hugh Bonneville
It's rare that sequels are good. What's even more rare, is a sequel that is better than its predecessor. Paddington 2, which might not bring much new to the table story-wise, is one of the most delightful, cozy films you're about to see in a long time. Watch the trailer of Paddington 2
RATING: 80/100
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Soul Kitchen
DIRECTOR: Fatih Akin
CAST: Adam Bousdoukos Moritz Bleibtreu Pheline Roggan
Zinos runs a small restaurant in the suburbs of Hamburg. Hardships fall upon him as his girlfriend leaves him, while at the same time customers practically cease to come. Zinos asks his brother to help him out with the restaurant, but unfortunately his ‘help’ only makes things worse. A charming and raw feelgood comedy about love, family but most of all FOOD. Watch the trailer of Soul Kitchen
RATING: 73/100
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Pride
DIRECTOR: Matthew Warchus
CAST: Bill Nighy Imelda Staunton Dominic West
Back in the 1980’s, there were as an obscure ing group for every obscure minority you could imagine. At the height of the 1984 UK miners’ strike, a group of LGBT’s Londoners founded a group; the ‘Lesbian and Gay the Miners’. The problem was, the miners weren’t really eager to accept their help at first. This great premise, which is almost stranger than fiction, is the heart of this brilliant British feel good comedy. Watch the trailer of Pride
RATING: 78/100
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Dope
DIRECTOR: Rick Famuyiwa
CAST: Shameik Moore Tony Revolori Kiersey Clemons
Malcolm is a nerdy teenager from a rough neighbourhood in Los Angeles. He has two best friends, is obsessed with 1990’s hip-hop and tries avoid trouble as much as possible. Until one day, he and his accidentally end up in posession of a large amount of drugs. Now what? ‘Dope’ is a smart coming-of-age comedy that pays homage to great 90’s movies like ‘Boyz n the Hood’. Colorful, slightly subversive. A film that makes you crave for the golden age of rap. Watch the trailer of Dope
RATING: 73/100
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Beyond the Lights
DIRECTOR: Gina Prince-Bythewood
CAST: Gugu Mbatha-Raw Nate Parker Minnie Driver
'Beyond the Lights' is one of those rare, sincere melodrama’s they stopped making since the 1990’s. Vagely reminiscent of 1992 Kevin Costner/Whitney Houston vehicle ‘The Bodyguard’, the films tells the sweeping story of a successful popstar and her destined-to-fail romance with an ambitious young police officer. What makes ‘Beyond the Lights’ stand out, is its flat-out earnestness; there are no obligatory stupid jokes here or ironic pop culture references. Director/writer Gina Prince-Bythewood aims right at the heart. Watch the trailer of Beyond the Lights
RATING: 82/100
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The Artist
DIRECTOR: Michel Hazanavicius
CAST: Jean Dujardin Bérénice Bejo John Goodman
Paying homage to the silent cinema of the 1920’s, this adorable art house hit from 2011 tells the touching story of a famous Frech Hollywood actor losing his job with the introduction of the ‘talkies’. As his carreer falls apart, his life becomes entangled with that of a promising young actress. ‘The Artist’ is an absolute delight. A sprawling love letter to the bygone days of Hollywood and a sweeping romance that’ll knock you of your feet. Watch the trailer of The Artist
RATING: 79/100
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Inside Out
DIRECTOR: Pete Docter, Ronnie Del Carmen
CAST: Amy Poehler Bill Hader Lewis Black
2015’s summer smash hit ‘Inside Out’ is without a doubt the most abstract and philosophical Pixar movie ever made, and yet the most heartwarming and funny one too. Quite an achievement by directors/writers Peter Docter and Ronnie del Carmen. A childrens’ movie in which emotions (Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness) are the protagonists… who would think of such a thing? Watch the trailer of Inside Out
RATING: 82/100
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Intouchables
DIRECTOR: Olivier Nakache, Eric Toledano
CAST: François Cluzet Omar Sy Anne Le Ny
Breaking nearly every box office record there is to break, ‘Intouchables’ is THE feel-good movie of the decade so far. The unlikely bromance between a paralyzed Parisian aristocrat (Francois Cluzet) and his caretaker, a bratty macho from the banlieueu’s (Omar Sy), stole the hearts of even the most cynical cinephiles. The chemistry between Cluzet and Sy is irresistible, the jokes are really funny (for a change) and the script is just flawless. Unparalleled so far this decade. Watch the trailer of Intouchables
RATING: 86/100
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La La Land
DIRECTOR: Damien Chazelle
CAST: Ryan Gosling Emma Stone Rosemarie DeWitt
Damien Chazelle’s ‘Whiplash’ gained quite some attention in 2014. Indeed, his depiction of a monomaniac music conservatory student was gripping and his love for music utterly palpable. But who would thought his next feature film would be a classic, escapist, over-the-top-romantic musical? La La Land will make you forget everything dreary and depressing for two hours without a doubt. The love story of an aspiring actress and a struggling jazz musician in Los Angeles is simply too catching too resist. Watch the trailer of La La Land
RATING: 84/100
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We Are The Best
DIRECTOR: Lukas Moodysson
CAST: Mira Barkhammar Mira Grosin Liv LeMoyne
In 1999, Swedish first-time director surprised the international world of cinema with his irresistible lesbian coming of age drama 'Fucking Åmål '. Ever since, Moodysson steadily worked on a resume filled with impressive, yet rather though-to-swallow art house drama’s. We Are the Best! is a return to his old, frivolous style and it’s damn good. Based on a graphic novel written by his wife, it tells the heartwarming story of three young Swedish girls trying to form a punk rock band in 1981. Watch the trailer of We Are The Best
RATING: 72/100
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Souvenir
DIRECTOR: Bavo Defurne
CAST: Isabelle Huppert Kévin Azaïs Johan Leysen
A forgotten European Song Contest singer, fading away in a pâté factory, falls in love with a young aspiring boxer. Together they decide to attempt her comeback. Watch the trailer of Souvenir
RATING: 77/100
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Irish Wish
DIRECTOR: Janeen Damian
CAST: Lindsay Lohan, Ed Speleers & Alexander Vlahos
Maddie is attending a wedding that she doesn’t really want to attend. It’s the wedding of her former lover getting hitched with her best friend and she’s one of the bridesmaids. All she wants is true love during this wedding in Ireland and makes that very wish. Her wish comes true as she now finds herself as the bride at the wedding. Even more surprising, the groom turns out not to be the man she thought he was, leading her to desperately trying to revoke her curse. This fantastic romantic comedy comes director Janeen Damian and screenwriter Kirsten Hansen with a cast that includes Lindsay Lohan, Ed Speleers, Alexander Vlahos, Ayesha Curry, Elizabeth Tan, Jane Seymour, and Dakota Lohan. All Release dates -
Through My Window
DIRECTOR: Marçal Forés
CAST: Clara Galle, Julio Peña & Pilar Castro
Raquel finds herself falling for her new nextdoor neighbor, the handsome Ares. There’s only one problem; she hasn’t formally introduced herself yet. She hasn’t worked up the courage to speak to him and merely watches him from afar, longing for his love. But how will she be able to make such a man fall in love with her? And will her family further complicate this quest for love? Based on the book of the same title by Ariana Godoy, this romantic dramedy comes from director Marçal Forés (Animals, Everlasting Love) and stars Pilar Castro, Julio Peña, and Clara Galle. All Release dates -
Fighting with My Family
DIRECTOR: Stephen Merchant
CAST: Florence Pugh, Lena Headey & Nick Frost
Based on the true story, 'Fighting with my Family' focusses on the unusual career of Paige, who grew up in a household of professional wrestlers. Watch the trailer of Fighting with My Family
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The Upside
DIRECTOR: Neil Burger
CAST: Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston & Nicole Kidman
A remake of the highly successful French feel-good hit from 2011. Bryan Cranston stars as a paralyzed millionaire who befriends an ex-convict. Not nearly as good as the... Watch the trailer of The Upside
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Hearts Beat Loud
DIRECTOR: Brett Haley
CAST: Nick Offerman, Kiersey Clemons, Blythe Danner, Toni Collette
In the hip Brooklyn neighborhood of Red Hook, single dad and record store owner Frank is preparing to send his hard-working daughter Sam off to college while being forced to close his vintage shop.... Watch the trailer of Hearts Beat Loud
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20th Century Women
DIRECTOR: Mike Mills
CAST: Annette Bening Elle Fanning Greta Gerwig
The story of three women who explore love and freedom in Southern California during the late 1970s. Watch the trailer of 20th Century Women
RATING: 84/100
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