Shut Out the Rest of the World With One of These Feel-Good Films on Netflix

It’s a rough world out there right now, so we don’t blame you if you want to just fire up Netflix and watch something comforting. Netflix is packed with romantic TV shows, incredible documentaries, and even a bevy of movies with strong female leads. There’s something for everyone in every mood, but right now we’re focusing on those feel-good movies that’ll take you out of your current situation. We’ve pulled together a list of 25 to choose from, and it includes everything from wholesome animations to love stories, and even some out-there comedies that will just make you laugh. Open up Netflix and settle in for a fun and feel-good evening.

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Space Jam

Space Jam is a wholesome blend of cartoons and basketball, and who doesn’t want to watch the legendary Michael Jordan play hoops with Bugs Bunny?

Watch Space Jam on Netflix.

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Always Be My Maybe

Always Be My Maybe is required feel-good watching simply for Keanu Reeves alone, but the rest of the movie is pretty damn good too.

Watch Always Be My Maybe on Netflix.

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A Cinderella Story

It may take Sam the whole movie, but she of course gets her happy ending – which includes the guy – in this movie.

Watch A Cinderella Story on Netflix.

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Falling Inn Love

Gabriella ends up in New Zealand to flip an inn and naturally ends up falling in love. Or, falling “inn” love, if you will.

Watch Falling Inn Love on Netflix.

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Let It Snow

Snow days are always a good thing, and this snow day is the best thing for these high schoolers.

Watch Let It Snow on Netflix.

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Like Father

After getting dumped, Rachel ends up taking her dad on her honeymoon cruise. With Kristen Bell and Kelsey Grammer as father and daughter, you’re guaranteed a good time – and this heartwarming film is absolutely that.

Watch Like Father on Netflix.

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Murder Mystery

You’ll be so caught up in Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston as a couple trying to solve a murder that you’ll forget how ridiculous it is.

Watch Murder Mystery on Netflix.

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National Treasure

Nicolas Cage tries to find a treasure left behind by our founding fathers, as well as prevent the bad guys from trying to find it first.

Watch National Treasure on Netflix.

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New York Minute

Before Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen quit acting, they took on a boatload of trouble in this film that’s still one of our faves.

Watch New York Minute on Netflix.

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Step Brothers

There’s a reason this comedy is oh so quotable. These stepbrothers may be grown men, but they sure don’t act like it.

Watch Step Brothers on Netflix.

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Wine Country

You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll low-key want to book your own trip to a winery after you watch this comedy.

Watch Wine Country on Netflix.

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To All the Boys I've Loved Before

Peter and Lara Jean start out as just pretend boyfriend and girlfriend, until they both realize their feelings are real in this coming-of-age romance.

Watch To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before on Netflix.

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To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You

Follow Lara Jean and Peter’s love story into the To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before sequel for ups and downs and a whole lot of cuteness.

Watch To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You on Netflix.

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Ferris Bueller's Day Off

This classic film follows Ferris Bueller as he ditches school and has the best day ever.

Watch Ferris Bueller’s Day Off on Netflix.

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The Edge of Seventeen

This movie might have a lot of teenage tension, but it all figures itself out in the end, and everyone gets their happily ever after.

Watch The Edge of Seventeen on Netflix.

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Get Him to the Greek

Jonah Hill and Russell Brand are the comedic duo we need in this world. This movie may be a little crude, but that’s quite alright with us.

Watch Get Him to the Greek on Netflix.

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Holiday in the Wild

This sweet romance in Africa will tug at your heartstrings all year round, despite being billed as a holiday film.

Watch Holiday in the Wild in Netflix.

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Julie and Julia

This movie follows one woman as she sets out to re-create all of Julia Child‘s legendary recipes.

Watch Julie and Julia on Netflix.

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Rugrats in Paris: The Movie

Tommy Pickles and friends all head to Paris for some wild and crazy hijinks, and it’s nothing but mindless fun when you need it.

Watch Rugrats in Paris: The Movie on Netflix.

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Burlesque

We could listen to Christina Aguilera sing all day every day and be fine, and that’s what you get with this movie.

Watch Burlesque on Netflix.

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Life as We Know It

Holly and Eric may not really like each other, but when tragedy strikes and they have to become the guardian of their friends’ baby, they set their differences aside.

Watch Life as We Know It on Netflix.

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Sleepover

This movie is the epitome of a YA film: teen girls, a huge rivalry, and a bit of romance.

Watch Sleepover on Netflix.

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Valentine's Day

Follow everyone’s love stories (or lack thereof) in this movie about Valentine’s Day that has an absolutely stacked cast.

Watch Valentine’s Day on Netflix.

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