25 best movies for a good mood for free

Even if this movie didn't have a montage of Sunshine and Lollipops,Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs does not mattercalled would you have a giant smile. It has all the anarchic silliness of directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (I still don't know how they got away with the snowball scene), but it also has a lot of spirit to go along with the story of food pouring out of the sky. There's a good story about father-son bonding, there's a good love story, and there's a talking monkey that rips the heart out of a sentient gummy bear. It is also the only film in the history of cinema with the joke "Welcome to Musport". What's not to like?

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• Director: Claire Scanlon
• Screenwriter: Kathy Silberman
• Cast: Zoey Deutch, Glen Powell, Lucy Liu and Ty Diggs

If you're looking for a charming romantic comedy but don't want to rewatch something from the past decade, you should definitely check out the charming "Set It Up" Claire Scanlon. The plot tells of two besieged helpers (Zoey Deutch and Glen Powell), who decided to frame their bosses (Lucy Liu and Ty Diggs).respectively) just to get precious free time away from their responsible work. However, despite all their intrigues, they begin to fall in love with each other. You can see the rom-com beats from a mile away, but they're done so well and effectively that you won't mind. Plus, the movie is awesome with outstanding performances from the great Deutch and Powell, who should be Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks of the streaming movie generation. The film's availability on Netflix makes it easily re-watchable, and indeed it has become a new favorite of many looking for some comfort viewing.

American tail

• Director: Don Bluth
• Writers: Judy Freudberg, Tony Geiss, David Kirshner
• Cast: Phillip Glasser, Amy Green, Erika Yohn, Nehemiah Persoff, Christopher Plummer, John Finnegan, Pat Musick, Neil Ross, Madeline Kahn, Dom DeLuise

You'll be forgiven for thinking that this animated story, which begins with an anti-Semitic attack, a hectic ocean crossing, and the separation of an immigrant family bound for America, isn't exactly pleasant. But it's in the first act of this underrated classic that the grim stakes are set, so the film's final conclusion is far more rewarding.

The outsider in this case is actually a tiny charming mouse of Russian Jewish origin named Faivel Myshkevits. Instead of being stopped in his tracks by those who want to hunt him when he gets lost in the big city, Fievel makes many friends of all classes, nationalities and backgrounds during his travels. It is through his desire to reunite with his family that he actually manages to bring about meaningful change in mouse society as a whole in the New World. This is a lesson that is as inspiring today as it was 30 years ago.

Cold heart

• Directed by: Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee
• Writers: Jennifer Lee, Hans Christian Andersen, Chris Buck, Shane Morris
• Cast: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff, Josh Gad, Santino Fontana, Alan Tudyk, Siran Hinds, Chris Williams, Stephen J. Anderson, Edie McClurg, Robert Pine, Maurice LaMarche

It may be one of Disney's most modern cartoons, but it's also one of the studio's most progressive films. Sure, there are times when Disney reverts to its predictable princess mode, but every step back "Cold heart" takes two steps forward.

The plot centers on two royal sisters who drift apart as they grow out of childhood due to an accident involving the elder sister's magical ice powers. These powers, and the princess's inability to control them, constitute the film's main conflict in the form of a countryside cursed into a frozen eternity. While true love certainly has a role to play in breaking the curse in this modern-day tale, the way it all melts away is completely unexpected. And if the spiritual end of a fantastic storyFrozen won't cheer you up, there's a very good chance that at least the music will!

Clueless

• Director: Amy Heckerling
• Screenwriter: Amy Heckerling
• Cast: Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, Paul Rudd and Brittany Murphy

Let's face it:Stupid – Jeff Goldblum from films of the 90s. Easy to love and just full of charmClueless is a hilarious comedy with some educational acumen thanks to witty scripts from the writer/directorAmy Heckerling and such an open-hearted center that it is impossible not to love its cheerful protagonist. He was skillfully carried by a supernaturally charmingAlicia Silverstone in the role of the flawless and always optimistic Cher, and on the sides - the same shining hair of her partner inStacey Dash movie, Brittany Murphy (RIP!) AndPaul Rudd with a baby face. , the film is a classic high school comedy of genius proportions.

Making the most of his gleefully shallow Beverly Hills setting, Heckerling never loses sight of his less-than-profound protagonist's intelligence or innate goodness, which ultimately helps define him from films like this.So go ahead, relax, ignore the fact that Cher's love interest is her ex-half-brother, and relax. Do you feel this sadness anymore? Ugh! Like!

School of Rock

• Director: Richard Linklater
• Screenwriter Story by: Mike White
• Cast: Jack Black, Joan Cusack, Mike White and Sarah Silverman

Often forgets in favor of blingier and prestigious stones in Linklater's crown (Seeks you,adolescence andhigh and confused), the real feel of a good director's filmography title is blindingly upbeat and infectiousSchool of rock. Under the direction ofJack BlackAt its most charmingly manic, the film is about a music-obsessed male kid named Dewey who borrows from his good cuddly friend in two boots to make a quick buck. In an initially selfish attempt to spite his former bandmates, Dewey recruits students to form his own new band. At its core, the film is formulaic—children inevitably charm Dewey, and a newly formed musical group blows up the roof of a concert hall during a local battle of the bands—but few family comedies are as charming. sharply written, or, more simply, musically perfect, than the strange, alluring melange that isSchool of Rock. Musicschool of rock, filled with catchy original songs and sincerity. is one of the best unofficial musicals of its time and a great cinematic ointment to soothe your wounds.

Rock and Rollers

• Director: John Carney
• Screenwriter: John Carney
• Cast: Lucy Boynton, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Aidan Gillen, Jack Reynor and Kelly Thornton

While 2016 may have been the worst year ever, itreally gave us one of the best feel-good movies:Sing Street. This 80s coming-of-age musical comes from director "One day andstart again" John Carney and tells of a young Irish boy who forms a band to impress a girl. When writing their original music, they embrace various trends of the decade - there are songs that sound likeDuran Duran, and there are songs that sound likeThe Cure.. At its core, this is a story about young love and discovering who you are without shying away from the harsh realities of real life – yes indeed, it's an optimism that doesn't ignore realism. Sometimes this is not an easy combination, but it is certainly necessary at this particular moment in time. The songs are truly great, the performances are incredible (especially from newcomerLucy Boynton) and the ending is amazing. I dare you to watch this movie and not smile.

Zootopia

• Directed by: Byron Howard and Rich Moore
• Writers: Jared Bush and Phil Johnston
• Cast: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Jenny Slate, Idris Elba, Nate Torrance, J.K. Simmons, Bonnie Hunt and Octavia Spencer

Who knew a Disney animated film would be one of the most socially conscious films of 2016?Zootopiais a wonderfully crafted chronicle of prejudice and innate prejudice that tells the story of a young rabbit who wants nothing more than to become a high-ranking police officer in a world full of different kinds of animals. However, while the world of Zootopia is fused with predators and prey working and living side by side, historical prejudice is alive and well, and the film doesn't shy away from showing that often the blame lies with those who feel guilty. be completely innocent and acquitted. The movie is funny and great, with top-notch world-building, but it also has a lot to say that ensures it's much more than lazy money-making. It's wildly entertaining and ends on a solid upbeat note (hence "good cheer"), but it's a refreshing introspection about the world we live in.

Shakespeare in love

• Director: John Madden
• Writers: Mark Norman, Tom Stoppard
• Cast: Gwyneth Paltrow, Joseph Fiennes, Geoffrey Rush, Colin Firth, Ben Affleck and Judi Dench

Even though he is infamous for shocking everyone and making a better movie instead of "Save Private Ryan", in "In Love"Shakespeare has a lot to loveand it's the perfect film for a good mood. It's a delightful film with a delightful story and a delightful cast, offering a romantic look at the making of William Shakespeare's most famous fan-fiction play. While it's a little minor, there's something about this film that makes it feel like a warm blanket. He soothes and sweepingly describes the central romance between Shakespeare and the daughter of a wealthy merchant, andBen Affleck turns out to be a rather cheerful, self-confident actor. It's charming, like everyone else, and for all Anglophiles"Shakespeare in love"it's kind of like comfort food in the form of a romantic historical drama.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

• Director: Chris Columbus
• Screenwriter: Steve Kloves
• Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Alan Rickman, Richard Harris, Maggie Smith

"Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" maybe not the best movie ever Harry Potter, but in many ways it is the most encouraging. This first installment in the iconic franchise introduces viewers to the wizarding world as an escape from the daily routine and, in particular, Harry Potter's journey - from abused orphan to wizard with magical powers - viewers can fully identify with. Is this wish fulfillment? In a sense, of course. But in fact, the series Harry Potter is a story about love that overcomes hate, about the victory of good over evil, and about the power of friendship. It's a hopeful, joyful, and honest story that certainly gets darker as it progresses, but Sorcerer's Stone - Warm intro. But be careful. If you look Philosopher's Stoneyou'll want to gobble up the entire franchise in one sitting.

Ocean's Eleven

• Director: Steven Soderbergh
• Screenwriter: Ted Griffin
• Cast: George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Andy Garcia, Matt Damon, Casey Affleck, Don Cheadle, Scott Caan, Shaobo Qing, Bernie Mac, Elliott Gould, Carl Reiner

If this is a movie to take your mind offTotal, what are you looking for, look for nothing butOcean's Eleven. Star remake of the film directorSteven Soderbergh is a noisy, stylish heist story with a little extra charm. The cast is phenomenal, but Soderbergh's narrative choices make the film enjoyable to watch, keeping the audience on their toes until the final screening. Even when you know the result, the film is still irresistible thanks to the perfect comedic composition of this captivating ensemble. And Soderbergh's photograph captures Las Vegas like never before.

Real love

• Director / Screenwriter: Richard Curtis
• Cast: Hugh Grant, Keira Knightley, Liam Neeson, Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Colin Firth, Laura Linney, Martin McCutcheon and Bill Nighy

When it comes to feel-good movies, schmaltz really isn't a problem. Certainly,love really very sticky and incredibly sentimental, but isn't that part of her charm? It's the ultimate romantic comedy paired with a terrific Christmas movie to create one super-charming blend that's sure to lift you up - or at least make you feel warm and fuzzy inside.

Matilda

• Director: Danny DeVito
• Writers: Nikolai Kazansky and Robin Swicord
• Cast: Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz, Pam Ferris, Paul Reubens, Tracey Walter, Cami Davael

In a positive messageMatilda there is nothing subtle. An adaptation of a children's classicRoald DahlDanny DeVito is a film that unconditionally celebrates the kind, the creative, and the misfits.The good characters have cute names like Miss Honey and Lavender, while the bad guys, each uniquely grotesque but for their common meanness, have dissonant, annoying names like Trunchbull and Wormwood. But that downright simplicity is part of what makes Matilda such a delightful uplifter. Through the story of the titular brilliant and magical bookwormMatilda 100% pure in its quest to celebrate the best of humanity, invite the audience to embrace their own magic, and demonstrate that the power of kindness ensures that good always overcomes evil.

Singing in the rain

• Directed by: Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly
• Writers: Betty Comden, Adolph Green
• Cast: Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, Donald O'Connor, Gene Hagen and Sid Charisse

The golden age of Hollywood is always a treasure trove of good films. Without the fantastic visuals that movies enjoy these days, classic films depended entirely on plot and characters, resulting in a much more intimate viewing experience."Singing in the Rain" is a great example, and as one of the best musicals ever made, it's a great movie choice, especially for movie buffs. The film is a "behind-the-scenes musical" set during Hollywood's transition from silent to talkies.Gene Kelly plays a popular silent film star whose singing and dancing insight makes the transition easy, but his leading lady's terrible voice puts her career in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Kelly meets a fan/chorus girl she playsDebbie Reynolds., and together they join forces with Cosmo (Donald O'Connor) to turn Kelly's new sound film into a full-fledged musical. The performances win, the sets are impressive, and the musical numbers are some of the best ever filmed. You really can't go wrong withSingin' in the Rain.

Last days of disco

• Director: Whit Stillman
• Screenwriter: Whit Stillman
• Cast: Kate Beckinsale and Chloe Sevigny

Despite focusing on the incredibly superficial and precious lives of some of New York's young white elites, a pompous ode toWhit Stillman the disco era is filled with colorful and increasingly odious characters, the highlight of which ishot-tempered callous narcissismKate Beckinsale, whose right and lack of self-awareness allows her to flutter in and out of near ruin without even smearing makeup.Last days of discoit's a chatty, loose mix of stories centered around an increasingly diasporic group of college friends, and while the topics of conversation aren't always light (there's a humiliating scene in which a girl finds out she's contracted an STD after her first sexual experience), The Stillman Touch. Fun without being edgy, filled with late 70s dance jams and culminating in a final scene that will melt the heart of even the most flimsy viewer,"The Last Days of Disco" is an underrated gem to lift your spirits.

Rushmore Academy

• Director: Wes Anderson
• Screenwriters Story by: Wes Anderson and Owen Wilson
• Cast: Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray and Olivia Williams

Although in the current resurgence of a career, thanks to the boom of his more and more ambitious contemporary projects such asMoonrise Kingdom andThe Grand Budapest Hotel, the most striking examples of Anderson's optimism are his early works. And no shadow forbottle rocket" (first pleasant sentence from a quirky American voice), butRushmore - undoubtedly the best creation of his early years. Anderson's ode to his high school years featuring the young and untestedJason Schwartzman as Max Fischer is a gorgeous and wildly funny coming-of-age story that follows a young Fischer as he simultaneously develops an affection for an enigmatic European teacher (Olivia Williams).) and friendship with a local original businessman (Bill Murray). As the relationship tends to progress, things get more complicated as a treacherously complicated love triangle forms.Rushmore isn't afraid to touch on the darker side of the human experience, but as is often the case with Anderson, the film's final scene feels like one of the most superbly life-affirming scenes of the last few decades. Sometimes shedding a few happy tears can be even more cathartic than a few laughs.

The Wizard of Oz

• Directed by: Victor Fleming, King Vidor, George Cukor, Richard Thorpe and Norman Taurog
• Writers: Noel Langley, Florence Ryerson and Edgar Allan Woolf
• Cast: Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Burt Lahr, Jack Haley, Billy Burke, Margaret Hamilton and Charlie Grapewin

Enduring PowerWizard of Oz is a miracle, not only because the production has been known to suffer disaster after disaster, but also because it is a fantastic musical created in 1939 that is as magical and wonderful today as it was eight decades ago. There is a transport quality to the film that really allows you, the viewer, to fully immerse yourself in the magical world of Oz, and the songs remain phenomenally memorable to this day.

Elf

• Director: John Favreau
• Screenwriter Story by: David Barenbaum
• Cast: Will Ferrell, James Caan, Zooey Deschanel, Mary Steenburgen, Bob Newhart, Peter Dinklage, Daniel Tay, Edward Asner

Be Elf Buddy. Nothing brings down Buddy the elf. One of the most ridiculous creationsWill Ferrell (and that's saying something) Buddy is the epitome of pure Christmas spirit - nothing but generosity, unbridled joy, goodwill towards men and, of course, sugar rolled into giant green. and a yellow elf costume. And he never lets small things like the fact that he's not really an elf stop him from dreaming of becoming Santa's best helper.John Favreau - movie masterpleasurable people, andElf - his most cheerful and playful of all; A fish out of water comedy wrapped in an ode to jubilant jubilation, celebrating the fact that no matter who you are or where you come from, it's what you believe and do that defines you.

Bird cage

• Director: Mike Nichols
• Screenwriter: Elaine May
• Cast: Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Diane Wiest, Gene Hackman, Hank Azaria, Calista Flockhart, Christine Baranski, Dan Futterman

If there's a message the world needs right now, it's that all it takes to respect a way of life we ​​don't understand is to respect the humanity of the person living that way. Beneath politics and piety, we are all just people. This is the root"Birdcage", a brilliant and utterly charming comedy of errors about two gay men from Palm Beach, Florida, who reluctantly agree to pretend to be a normal family so their son can gain the approval of his bride-to-be's family. The flamboyant duo who own a popular local nightclub of drag clubs run into her father (Gene Hackman.), a conservative senator, co-founder of the Morality Committee, caught in the midst of a scandal. The result is an immersion in comedic chaos, fully equipped with elaborate schemes, misguided identities and flamboyant theatricality.Robin Williams here in great shape, human and funny, and he is absolute gold in contrast to the eccentric drama queenNathan Lane, but they are always characters, not caricatures, and that gives Birdcage a lot of heart. hysterical laughter.

Become successful

• Director: Peyton Reed
• Screenwriter: Jessica Bendinger
• Cast: Kirsten Dunst, Eliza Dushku, Jesse Bradford, Gabrielle Union, Lindsey Sloan, Ian Roberts

bring it on would be a total blast if it only included nightmarish scenarios of a nosebleed cheer, a bad choreographer named Sparky, and a terrible fear that the girls' cheerleading school uniform would fall in front of the whole school, but don't underestimate the cheer-cheer spirit on display here . This film pokes fun at athletes who bully based on sexuality and the privilege of the white bubble to spend more tax dollars on your education, sports, and your future.

Torrance (Kirsten Dunst) is promoted to cheerleading captain and is horrified to learn that the previous champion has been stealing the applause from the Compton team for years, knowing that this talented team cannot afford to go to the national championships. Torrance understands that Black Cheers Matter matters (because Black Lives Matter) and tries to deliver something they can be proud of as well as compete with the East Compton Clovers. This is a good movie, not only because it has infectious energy, merry applause, cute teen romances aside (a toothbrush battle between Dunst andJesse Bradford), but also becauseBecome successfuldoes not allow the white team to be the saviors and fund the fees for the East Compton nationals, they organize and run them themselves.

Three Hearts Serenade

• Director: Ernst Lubitsch
• Writers: Noël Coward (play) and Ben Hecht (screenplay)
• Cast: Miriam Hopkins, Gary Cooper, Frederic March, Edward Everett Horton

V "Design for life” great crazy romanticErnst Lubitsch managed to get one damn sexy and playful picture under the door of Hollywood before the Production Code would have made it impossible (so much depends on who's in whose bed here, and the Production Code would have made it so even married couples had to sleep on separate beds).A life follows three Americans as they travel through the romantic landscape of Paris. Free-spirited GildaMiriam Hopkins) can't choose between the two men who love her. First, TomFrederick March) is a playwright. Another, GeorgeGary Cooper) - artist. So they decide the three of them live together as platonic friends and later as polyamorous flatmates. This, of course, causes jealousy and violent behavior among the men, so Gilda cuts off communication with them and makes contact with a man from high society (Edward Everett Horton). All three grow up to learn that the spark in the life they love was most ignited when they all shared ideas, love and bed with each other. As difficult as this road is, this is the best design for them.

"Design for Life" absolutely hilarious, with a sly wordplay, and Hopkins' desirability stems equally from her humanely liberated ideas andcheerfulness, as well as from her tight sexuality. For those who fear they won't be able to live as openly as they want under a Trump-Pence administration, see "Design for life» and make sure it's always possible with the company you choose. And just as Hollywood eventually destroyed the Production Code, artists like Lubitsch and women and men like these here will always be there to push forward our collective lust for life.

Amelie

• Director: Jean-Pierre Genet
• Screenwriter: Jean-Pierre Genet and Guillaume Laurent
• Cast: Audrey Tautou and Mathieu Kassovitz

MagicAmelie in that it defines us not by what we buy or consume, but by what we do. Our idiosyncrasies give us humanity, and reveling in idiosyncrasies, a whimsical romanceJean-Pierre Genet is much more than just a love story between a girl and a guy. The film revels in Amelie Poulain's attemptsAudrey Tautou) fix the broken people around her, though she ignores her own happiness in doing so. Through the lens of Genet, we get a crazy, sparkling, joyful look at Paris and its unique characters. And even ifAmelie there was no magical storytelling or great visuals, you could still beshocked unforgettablesoundtrack by Jan Tiersen.

Princess bride

• Director: Rob Reiner
• Screenwriter: William Goldman
• Cast: Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon and Christopher Guest

The shot in this film is literally an old man reading the story you are about to see to his grandson to make him feel better. I have never read the original novelWilliam Goldman, but I won't hesitate for a second to show it to a child who is not feeling well, or an adult, for that matter. "Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles..." is a movie that really has it all, and even in its "darkest" moments it's still funny, warm, and getting rid of everyday worries. And if "Hi, my name is Inigo Montoya..." doesn't bring a smile to your face, I'm afraid it won't work.