13 Feel-Good Movies to Lift Your Spirits No Matter the Situation

      Sometimes, we all need a little pick-me-up. Here are 13 timeless comfort films that could lift your spirits.

      **Spirited Away (2001)**

      A still from *Spirited Away,* Studio Ghibli – Credit: C/O

      If this isn’t among the greatest animated films ever made, I’ll eat my shoe. *Spirited Away* from Studio Ghibli is truly enchanting. It tells the tale of Chihiro Ogino, a young girl who becomes separated from her parents after they explore an abandoned amusement park just before sunset.

      When she discovers that her parents have turned into pigs, Chihiro enters a bathhouse filled with spirits and meets a boy named Haku, who aids her in her quest to find her parents.

      Director: Hayao Miyazaki

      Screenwriter: Hayao Miyazaki

      Cast: Rumi Hiiragi, Miyu Irino, Mari Natsuki, Takashi Naito, Yasuko Sawaguchi, Tsunehiko Kamijō, Takehiko Ono, Bunta Sugawara.

      Where to Watch: Max (with subscription)

      **Pride & Prejudice (2005)**

      A still from *Pride & Prejudice,* Focus Features – Credit: C/O

      This delightful adaptation of Jane Austen's 1813 novel captures the romantic spirit of the 1800s beautifully. If you want to envision yourself running through the English countryside by day and wandering candlelit hallways by night, this film will transport you. Moreover, it features one of the most epic love stories ever told, making it one of the best comfort films ever.

      Director: Joe Wright

      Screenwriter: Deborah Moggach

      Cast: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen, Brenda Blethyn, Donald Sutherland, Rosamund Pike, Jena Malone, Tom Hollander, Penelope Wilton, Judi Dench

      Where to Watch: Apple TV+ and Amazon Prime Video (for purchase)

      **Some Like It Hot (1959)**

      Marilyn Monroe in *Some Like It Hot,* United Artists – Credit: C/O

      This classic features Marilyn Monroe in one of her most iconic roles. She plays Sugar, a jazz singer who encounters saxophonist Joe (Tony Curtis) and his friend Jerry (Jack Lemmon), who are on the run after witnessing a mob murder. They disguise themselves as women and join Sugar’s band, boarding a train to Florida.

      Director: Billy Wilder

      Screenwriter: Billy Wilder

      Cast: Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, George Raft, Joe E. Brown, Pat O’Brien

      Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video (with subscription), Tubi (free)

      **The Princess Bride (1987)**

      A still from *The Princess Bride,* 20th Century Fox – Credit: C/O

      This beloved fantasy film includes pirates, princesses, heroes, villains, and, of course, rodents of unusual size. It follows the story of young Buttercup and Westley, the farm boy she loves, in an epic tale of romance filled with action, drama, and humor.

      Director: Rob Reiner

      Screenwriter: William Goldman

      Cast: Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, André the Giant, Robin Wright, Peter Falk, Billy Crystal

      Where to Watch: Disney+ (with subscription)

      **Good Will Hunting (1997)**

      A still from *Good Will Hunting,* Miramax – Credit: C/O

      This film remains timeless. Featuring Robin Williams in one of his most impressive roles alongside Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, *Good Will Hunting* will tug at your heartstrings. Matt Damon portrays Will Hunting, a recently paroled convict who is secretly a mathematical prodigy. He takes a job as a janitor at MIT, where he casually solves a difficult math problem, beginning his hero’s journey.

      While out with friends, including Affleck’s character Chuckie Sullivan, he meets Skylar, a charming British student at Harvard played by Minnie Driver. Robin Williams plays Will Hunting’s court-ordered therapist, guiding him through his childhood trauma.

      Director: Gus Van Sant

      Cast: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams, Minnie Driver, Stellan Skarsgård, Casey Affleck

      Where to Watch: Max, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video (with subscriptions)

      **Groundhog Day (1993)**

      Bill Murray in *Groundhog Day,* Columbia Pictures – Credit: C/O

      In this endearing comedy, a TV weatherman finds himself stuck in a time loop, reliving the same day repeatedly. While covering Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, he encounters a woman who shifts his perspective on life. This is easily one of our favorite comfort films!

      Director: Harold Ramis

      Screenwriters: Danny Rubin, Harold Ramis

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