The Feel-Good Movies We Can Enjoy On Netflix Right Now

Netflix is great for so many things. Want some noise to fill the silence? Need a way to see the weekend through from the comfort of your couch? Maybe you want to see what everyone is talking about with the latest hit? Whatever the case, there’s one thing the streaming service has been perfecting for years: making us feel better.

The feel-good movies we can enjoy on Netflix right now come in all shapes and sizes, but each is almost guaranteed to leave you with a smile on your face. Who said we have to go out to enjoy ourselves when we can do just that from the comfort of our own homes?

The Prom sees the good that can be done

For years, the Broadway version of the movie kept people on the edge of their seats, with the musical comedy ‘The Prom’ making its way to Netflix at last in 2020. With an all-star cast, we’re not short of stardom as well follow the life of Emma, who is rejected from prom when she reveals she wants to bring a girl as her date. Over in New York, we follow some pretty self-righteous actors who are down on their luck when they decide helping Emma will rebuild their image. The twist? They learn Emma really does need their help - and it’s not long before they leave their egos at the door to do some genuine good instead.

Look Both Ways explores how a moment can change your life

It has long been thought that one moment can change everything, with the rom-com ‘Look Both Ways’ taking that idea and running. It’s a fun and charming take on the concept, which sees Natalie (played by Lili Reinhart) spontaneously get intimate with her best friend Gabe (played by Danny Ramirez). A few weeks after graduation, we see Natalie take a pregnancy test, with ‘Look Both Ways’ exploring what her life would be like either way for several years. Each scenario seems entirely fleshed out, but, of course, each comes with its highs and lows.

The Half of It sees an unexpected relationship blossom

Ellie (played by Leah Lewis) lives with her dad in a small town, but he hasn’t been the same since the pair lost her mother. Sadly she doesn’t have many friends and even does other people’s homework to earn some money. It’s not until Paul (played by Daniel Diemer), a popular football player at school, asks Ellie to write some love letters to his crush that things take an unusual turn. Although Ellie is worried at first, Paul eventually convinces her to help. The pair start to talk, and feelings start to build - but not between whom you might expect. It’s a quirky coming-of-age movie, but one that will offer all the feel-good emotions you should need.

To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before is a rom-com with a difference

If you want a true teen romcom, you might want to check out ‘To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before.’ Lara Jean (played by Lana Condor) is a teenager who dreams about finding her perfect love, having written secret letters to all the boys she’s ever loved as a way to deal with her feelings. However, when her letters get secretly sent, she somehow finds herself pretending to be in a relationship with her former crush Peter (played by Noah Centineo), to avoid dealing with her current crush, Josh (played by Israel Broussard). It’s full of drama and memorable moments, with everything hitting us right in the feels along the way.

The Fundamentals of Caring reminds us of life’s small joys

It might not be as feel-good as some other movies on Netflix, but the comedy-drama ‘The Fundamentals of Caring’ offers something special. Ben (played by Paul Rudd) is an unsuccessful writer who constantly spends his time dodging his wife’s requests to sign the divorce papers. That’s because he’s busy caring for Trevor (played by Craig Roberts), who lives with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and must use a wheelchair full-time. The only joy Trevor gets from the world is the deepest pit in the US, with Trevor and Ben - later joined by Dot (played by Selena Gomez) - taking the road trip of a lifetime to find it.

Dumplin’ is all about being yourself

The comedy-drama ‘Dumplin’’ takes the incredible novel and turns the love letter to drag queens and Dolly Parton that it is and turns it into something unforgettable. The entire story is about learning to be yourself, despite what society tells you about how you should act and look. It follows the life of Willowdean Dickenson (played by Danielle McDonals), an overweight teen living with her pageant-famous mom (played by Jennifer Aniston). She’s the one to nickname her daughter Dumplin’, but it’s not long before we get to explore their relationship as they come together against the world.

The feel-good movies we can enjoy on Netflix right now certainly offer a lot to pass the time, with plenty of laughs, cries, and memorable awws along the way.