Get ready for lots of good music and female empowerment!
Sister Act
What it's about: Deloris Van Cartier is a lounge singer who is put under protective custody in a convent, where she shakes things up for the nuns.
Why you'll feel good: The music!
Where to watch: HBO GO
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Forgetting Sarah Marshall
What it's about: Peter Bretter escapes to Hawaii in order to get over his ex, but she's there with her new beau.
Why you'll feel good: Jason Segel's Peter is super relatable and hilarious.
Where to watch: Amazon (rent or buy)
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I Heart Huckabees
What it's about: Albert Markovski (Jason Schwartzman) seeks help from "existential detectives" in order to solve a reoccurring coincidence.
Why you'll feel good: It's a positive and unique look at the way we view the world and each other.
Where to watch: Cinemax
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The Goonies
What it's about: A group of adventurous kids search for pirate treasure with the hopes of saving their soon-to-be demolished homes.
Why you'll feel good: Pure '80s nostalgia.
Where to watch: Amazon (rent or buy)
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She's All That
What it's about: The most popular guy in school bets that he can transform a nerdy girl (she has glasses AND a ponytail) into the prom queen.
Why you'll feel good: Pure '90s nostalgia.
Where to watch: Hulu
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Mrs. Doubtfire
What it's about: A divorced dad disguises himself as an old British woman in order to see his kids more often.
Why you'll feel good: Robin Williams' performance.
Where to watch: Starz
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Something's Gotta Give
What it's about: Romance blooms in an unlikely place when a woman falls for her daughter's older boyfriend.
Why you'll feel good: Diane freaking Keaton.
Where to watch: HBO GO
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Juno
What it's about: A punchy teen deals with her family and relationships during an unplanned pregnancy.
Why you'll feel good: The dialogue and soundtrack.
Where to watch: Amazon (rent or buy)
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Groundhog Day
What it's about: A haughty weatherman is forced to relieve the same holiday over and over again.
Why you'll feel good: Bill Murray. Obviously.
Where to watch: Starz
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Bring It On
What it's about: A high school cheerleading captain (Kirsten Dunst) is forced to make changes when she discovers her award-winning squad has been stealing cheers.
Why you'll feel good: Early '00s nostalgia. Also, it's basically the OG Pitch Perfect.
Where to watch: Amazon (rent or buy)
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Romy and Michele's High School Reunion
What it's about: Two best friends try everything in their power to appear successful and smart at their high school reunion.
Why you'll feel good: You'll laugh your way through a lesson in long-lasting friendships.
Where to watch: Amazon (rent or buy)
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Little Miss Sunshine
What it's about: A less-than-perfect family road trips to California so their daughter can compete in a beauty pageant.
Why you'll feel good: It's a relatable look at the family dynamic. Also, the soundtrack.
Where to watch: Starz
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I Love You, Man
What it's about: Recently engaged Peter goes on a search for his very first man friend. (This time, Jason Segel does not play the Peter.)
Why you'll feel good: The magic of bromance.
Where to watch: Netflix
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Troop Beverly Hills
What it's about: Pampered Phyllis becomes the troop leader of her daughter's privileged wilderness group.
Why you'll feel good: The costumes.
Where to watch: Starz
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The Wedding Singer
What it's about: A recently dumped wedding singer befriends an engaged waitress in this '90s take on the '80s.
Why you'll feel good: The music.
Where to watch: Cinemax
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Top Five
What it's about: A comedian-turned-actor spends the day with a writer who is profiling him for the New York Times, a publication that continuously tears apart his movies.
Why you'll feel good: Beloved actors and comedians pop up throughout the whole movie.
Where to watch: Amazon (rent or buy)
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The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
What it's about: A washed-up oceanographer and documentarian goes on a quest to find and destroy the rare shark that ate his friend.
Why you'll feel good: It's a Wes Anderson film. ALL Wes Anderson films are feel-good, visually stunning masterpieces.
Where to watch: Netflix
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Mamma Mia!
What it's about: A young bride (Amanda Seyfried) invites three of her mother's former suitors to her wedding with the hopes of finding out her father's identity.
Why you'll feel good: Meryl Streep singing ABBA songs, clearly.
Where to watch: Cinemax
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Amélie
What it's about: A shy but whimsical French women tries to alter the lives of the people around her while searching for a mysterious collector of discarded photo booth pictures.
Why you'll feel good: It's a beautiful look at modern-day Paris.
Where to watch: Hulu
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Mary Poppins
What it's about: An eccentric nanny shakes up the family of a wealthy banker when she brings music and adventure into their lives.
Why you'll feel good: It'll make you feel like a kid again.
Where to watch: Amazon (buy only)
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The First Wives Club
What it's about: Three old friends reconnect when their husbands leave them for younger women.
Why you'll feel good: Women empowerment!
Where to watch: Amazon (rent or buy)
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The Muppets
What it's about: After a long hiatus, the Muppets reunite with the help of new friends in order to save their studio.
Why you'll feel good: It's the freaking Muppets.
Where to watch: Amazon (rent or buy)
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Jumanji
What it's about: When a board game wreaks havoc on their town, two kids must team up with the game's original players to end the jungle-fueled madness.
Why you'll feel good: It'll remind you that while the new movie is fun, the OG is in a league of it's own.
Where to watch: Starz
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The Producers
What it's about: Two men hatch a scheme to get rich by producing a musical that is sure to be a flop.
Why you'll feel good: You'll be able to appreciate the musical adaptation more once you've seen the classic.
Where to watch: Amazon (rent only)
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A League of Their Own
What it's about: A professional, all-female baseball league is created when the men's league loses most of its players to WWII.
Why you'll feel good: Female empowerment... and Tom Hanks.
Where to watch: Amazon (rent or buy)
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Pleasantville
What it's about: Two vastly different siblings get sucked into a classic television show.
Why you'll feel good: You'll be reminded that change and acceptance are the best ways to grow.
Where to watch: Amazon (buy only)
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Ira and Abby
What it's about: A neurotic New Yorker takes a big leap when he agrees to marry a free-spirited woman after only knowing her for one day.
Why you'll feel good: It's one of those "New York is another character in the story" films, but one you probably haven't seen yet.
Where to watch: Amazon (rent or buy)
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Jerry Maguire
What it's about: A sports agent teams up with a single mom when he's fired from his company.
Why you'll feel good: All of the classic lines.
Where to watch: Starz
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Waiting For Guffman
What it's about: A community theater puts on a show about their town with the hopes of impressing a Broadway big-wig.
Why you'll feel good: The Christopher Guest mockumentary/improv combo will have you rolling.
Where to watch: Amazon (rent or buy)
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My Best Friend's Wedding
What it's about: A woman is determined to break up the impromptu wedding of her best friend and a young Chicago socialite.
Why you'll feel good: It's Julia Roberts at her most charming.
Where to watch: Starz
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9 to 5
What it's about: Three women take over the company they work for after kidnapping their vile boss.
Why you'll feel good: You guessed it... More female empowerment!
Where to watch: Cinemax
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O Brother, Where Art Thou?
What it's about: Three men encounter tons of outlandish individuals while on the run from prison.
Why you'll feel good: The music. And, of course, George Clooney's face.
Where to watch: Hulu
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High Fidelity
What it's about: A record store owner recounts his past relationships after his girlfriend leaves him.
Why you'll feel good: Once again, the music.
Where to watch: Showtime
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Ever After
What it's about: An adaptation of Cinderella that stars our girl Drew Barrymore.
Why you'll feel good: The romance.
Where to watch: Starz
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The Big Chill
What it's about: A group of old college friends reconnect after the death of a friend.
Why you'll feel good: Despite the sad moments, it's a reminder that the important bonds of friendship last forever.
Where to watch: Amazon (rent or buy)
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Coming to America
What it's about: A wealthy African prince escapes to America to avoid an arranged marriage and to find true love.
Why you'll feel good: It's funny AF.
Where to watch: Starz
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Neighbors & Neighbors 2
What it's about: A pair of 30-something parents must deal with the fraternity that moves in next door. Things heat up for a second time, when a sorority moves in during the sequel.
Why you'll feel good: The first one is just plain funny. The second one is a surprisingly good lesson in feminism.
Where to watch: Amazon (rent or buy) and Cinemax
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Harold and Maude
What it's about: A suicide-obsessed young man starts to see the world differently when he befriends an eccentric 80-year-old woman.
Why you'll feel good: It's an unlikely romance that'll make you look at the world more positively.
Where to watch: Amazon (rent or buy)
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Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day
What it's about: A poor governess weasels her way into working for a glamorous young singer, who is juggling three men.
Why you'll feel good: It's a lighthearted day-in-the-life tale with a romantic spin.
Where to watch: Starz
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Clue
What it's about: Based on the board game (obviously), this comedy centers on the mysterious murders that take place during an elaborate dinner party.
Why you'll feel good: The cast is guaranteed to make you laugh.
Where to watch: Amazon (rent or buy)
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It's Complicated
What it's about: A woman's life is turned upside down when she starts sleeping with her ex-husband.
Why you'll feel good: It's a Nancy Meyers movie... it's designed to make you feel good.
Where to watch: Amazon (rent or buy)
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Can't Hardly Wait
What it's about: A group of teens have new experiences as they party together on graduation night.
Why you'll feel good: So many now-famous actors are sprinkled throughout the entire movie.
Where to watch: Starz
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Only You
What it's about: Right before her wedding, a woman travels to Italy in search of the man she believes to be her true soulmate.
Why you'll feel good: Marisa Tomei and Robert Downey Jr. have amazing chemistry (as seen in the recent Marvel films).
Where to watch: Amazon (rent or buy)
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Girl's Trip
What it's about: Four longtime friends travel to New Orleans to rediscover themselves and their friendships.
Why you'll feel good: Tiffany freaking Haddish.
Where to watch: Amazon (rent or buy)
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Moonstruck
What it's about: After her fiancé leaves to take care of his sick mother, a woman unexpectedly bonds with his estranged brother.
Why you'll feel good: A Nic Cage/Cher pairing is the thing you never knew you needed.
Where to watch: Hulu
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Reality Bites
What it's about: A group of 20-somethings try to figure out life after college.
Why you'll feel good: You'll be reminded that it's okay to not have everything figured out.
Where to watch: Amazon (rent or buy)
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The Big Sick
What it's about: Kumail Nanjiani plays himself in the true story of how he and his wife Emily ended up together.
Why you'll feel good: You already know the ending, so the scary medical moments aren't too overwhelming.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime
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Big Business
What it's about: Two sets of twins are mixed up at birth, one set being raised as poor farmers and the other as wealthy socialites.
Why you'll feel good: You get TWO Bette Midlers and TWO Lily Tomlins.
Where to watch: Amazon (rent or buy)
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Enchanted
What it's about: An upbeat, cartoon princess is in for a shock when a wicked queen sends her to modern-day NYC.
Why you'll feel good: The magic! The music! The Amy Adams!
Where to watch: Amazon (rent or buy)
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The Breakfast Club
What it's about: Five completely different high schoolers are forced together during Saturday detention.
Why you'll feel good: It's the greatest teen movie ever made.
Where to watch: Cinemax
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