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- CreatorAmy Sherman-PalladinoStarsLauren GrahamAlexis BledelKeiko AgenaA dramedy centering around the relationship between a thirtysomething single mother and her teen daughter living in Stars Hollow, Connecticut.Centered on the heartwarming mother-daughter relationship between Lorelai and Rory. Quirky town characters add humor and warmth. Overall very uplifting depiction of family.
- CreatorLamar DamonAmy Sherman-PalladinoStarsSutton FosterKaitlyn JenkinsJulia Goldani TellesMichelle, a Las Vegas showgirl marries a man on a whim and moves to his sleepy coastal town where she winds up working alongside her new mother-in-law at her dance school.Unexpected sisterly bond between a Las Vegas showgirl turned dance teacher and her young students.
- CreatorDavid CraneMarta KauffmanStarsJennifer AnistonCourteney CoxLisa KudrowFollows the personal and professional lives of six twenty to thirty year-old friends living in the Manhattan borough of New York City.The tight-knit friendship between the six main characters powers the show's feel-good vibe. Their loyalty and humor through ups and downs is inspirational.
- DirectorGiuseppe TornatoreStarsPhilippe NoiretEnzo CannavaleAntonella AttiliA filmmaker recalls his childhood when falling in love with the pictures at the cinema of his home village and forms a deep friendship with the cinema's projectionist.
- DirectorRichard LinklaterStarsEthan HawkeJulie DelpyAndrea EckertA young man and woman meet on a train in Europe, and wind up spending one evening together in Vienna. Unfortunately, both know that this will probably be their only night together.The conversational chemistry and emotional intimacy between Jesse and Celine models a sincere and meaningful romantic connection.
- DirectorBrad BirdJan PinkavaStarsBrad GarrettLou RomanoPatton OswaltA rat who can cook makes an unusual alliance with a young kitchen worker at a famous Paris restaurant.Unlikely friendship between Remy and Linguini reminds us to look beyond assumptions. Inspiring "anyone can cook" message.
- DirectorLasse HallströmStarsRichard GereJoan AllenCary-Hiroyuki TagawaProfessor Wilson discovers a lost Akita puppy on his way home. Despite objections from his wife, Hachi endears himself to the family and grows to be Parker's loyal companion. As their bond grows deeper, a beautiful relationship unfolds.Heartwrenching loyalty of Hachi highlights the purity of a dog's unconditional love for his owner. Emotional but uplifting.
- DirectorRob ReinerStarsCary ElwesMandy PatinkinRobin WrightA bedridden boy's grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love.Fairy tale magic blended with self-aware humor. Westley and Buttercup epitomize noble and devoted love.
- DirectorTim BurtonStarsEwan McGregorAlbert FinneyBilly CrudupA frustrated son tries to determine the fact from fiction in his dying father's life.Edward Bloom's fantastical stories reveal his boundless imagination and love for his son. Celebrates forgiveness and understanding.
- DirectorSimon CurtisStarsKevin CostnerMilo VentimigliaJackie MinnsThrough his bond with his owner, aspiring Formula One race car driver Denny, golden retriever Enzo learns that the techniques needed on the racetrack can also be used to successfully navigate the journey of life.Heartwarming tale of friendship from a dog's perspective. Uplifting themes of loyalty and perseverance through life's challenges.
- DirectorKirsten SheridanStarsFreddie HighmoreKeri RussellJonathan Rhys MeyersA musically gifted orphan, Evan, runs away from his orphanage and searches New York City for his birth parents. On his journey, he's taken under the wing of the Wizard, a homeless man who lives in an abandoned theater.At times melodramatic, but overall a feel-good story about an orphaned musical prodigy reuniting with his parents through music.
- DirectorStephen HerekStarsRichard DreyfussGlenne HeadlyJay ThomasA frustrated composer finds fulfillment as a high school music teacher.Sentimental drama about a musician turned teacher who discovers his true passion in inspiring students. Moving celebration of arts education.
- DirectorGus Van SantStarsSean ConneryRob BrownF. Murray AbrahamForrester, the author of a famous book, decides to help Jamal, a 16-year-old student, discover his writing prowess by mentoring him and enrolling him into a prestigious private school.Unlikely mentorship between a reclusive author and gifted young writer underscores the power of guidance and believing in someone.
- DirectorBen StillerStarsBen StillerKristen WiigJon DalyWhen both he and a colleague are about to lose their job, Walter takes action by embarking on an adventure more extraordinary than anything he ever imagined.Whimsical fantasy depicts an ordinary man going on imaginary adventures to gain courage to truly live. Affirms pursuing your dreams.
- DirectorGarry MarshallStarsRichard GereJulia RobertsJason AlexanderA man in a legal but hurtful business needs an escort for some social events, and hires a beautiful prostitute he meets... only to fall in love.Classic Cinderella-esque rags to riches romance. Vivian and Edward's non-judgmental relationship is endearing.
- DirectorKevin LimaStarsAmy AdamsSusan SarandonJames MarsdenA young maiden in a land called Andalasia, who is prepared to be wed, is sent away to New York City by an evil Queen, where she falls in love with a lawyer.Upbeat fairy tale musical that playfully transplants a cheery princess from an animated fantasy world into live-action New York City. Amy Adams' infectiously optimistic performance makes this a fun, feel-good blend of romance, music, and fantasy.
- DirectorJean-Pierre JeunetStarsAudrey TautouMathieu KassovitzRufusDespite being caught in her imaginative world, Amelie, a young waitress, decides to help people find happiness. Her quest to spread joy leads her on a journey where she finds true love.Whimsical comedy about a shy waitress who secretly brings happiness to those around her. Very charming.
- DirectorLasse HallströmStarsHelen MirrenOm PuriManish DayalThe Kadam family leaves India for France where they open a restaurant directly across the road from Madame Mallory's Michelin-starred eatery.Uplifting drama about two competing restaurants that bridges cultural divides through food. Beautiful scenery and cooking.
- DirectorLasse HallströmStarsJuliette BinocheJohnny DeppJudi DenchA French woman and her young daughter open up a chocolate shop in a small remote village that shakes up the rigid morality of the community.Heartwarming drama about a mysterious woman who opens a chocolate shop and influences a small French village. Great performances.
- DirectorCharles DanceStarsJudi DenchMaggie SmithDaniel BrühlTwo sisters befriend a mysterious foreigner who washes up on the beach of their 1930s Cornish seaside village.Two elderly sisters who take in a young Polish violin prodigy. Set in 1930s coastal England.
- DirectorJan SverákStarsZdenek SverákAndrey KhalimonLibuse SafránkováA confirmed bachelor is in for the surprise of his life when a get-rich-quick scheme backfires and leaves him with a pint-sized new roommate.Sweet comedy-drama about a man and young Russian emigre boy who form a bond. Won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.
- DirectorFelix HerngrenStarsRobert GustafssonIwar WiklanderDavid WibergAfter living a long and colorful life, Allan Karlsson finds himself stuck in a nursing home. On his 100th birthday, he leaps out a window and begins an unexpected journey.Whimsical adventure comedy about an old man who escapes his nursing home. Quirky humor.
- DirectorWolfgang BeckerStarsDaniel BrühlKatrin SassChulpan KhamatovaIn 1990, to protect his fragile mother from a fatal shock after a long coma, a young man must keep her from learning that her beloved nation of East Germany as she knew it has disappeared.Charming comedy about a man who tries to protect his mother from shock after waking from a coma in post-Berlin Wall Germany.
- DirectorWim WendersStarsBruno GanzSolveig DommartinOtto SanderAn angel tires of his purely ethereal life of merely overseeing the human activity of Berlin's residents, and longs for the tangible joys of physical existence when he falls in love with a mortal.Poetic fantasy by Wim Wenders about an angel who falls in love with a mortal woman and wishes to become human. Beautifully shot.
- DirectorDanny BoyleStarsHimesh PatelLily JamesSophia Di MartinoA struggling musician realizes he's the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles after waking up in an alternate reality where they never existed.Fantasy comedy about a musician who wakes up in a world where only he remembers The Beatles and their music. Feel-good with great music.
- DirectorGiuseppe TornatoreStarsPhilippe NoiretEnzo CannavaleAntonella AttiliA filmmaker recalls his childhood when falling in love with the pictures at the cinema of his home village and forms a deep friendship with the cinema's projectionist.Nostalgic drama about a filmmaker reminiscing about his childhood friendship with a projectionist. ode to movies.
- DirectorMartin ScorseseStarsAsa ButterfieldChloë Grace MoretzChristopher LeeIn 1931 Paris, an orphan living in the walls of a train station gets wrapped up in a mystery involving his late father and an automaton.Magical family film set in 1930s Paris train station. Strong innocence and wonder.
- DirectorRobert StevensonStarsJulie AndrewsDick Van DykeDavid TomlinsonIn turn of the century London, a magical nanny employs music and adventure to help two neglected children become closer to their father.Magical nanny melts the hearts of a struggling family. Pure Disney wonder.
- DirectorPaul KingStarsHugh BonnevilleSally HawkinsJulie WaltersA young Peruvian bear travels to London in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone at Paddington Station, he meets the kindly Brown family, who offer him a temporary haven.Charmingly optimistic bear sees the good in everyone he meets.
- DirectorMel StuartStarsGene WilderJack AlbertsonPeter OstrumA poor but hopeful boy seeks one of the five coveted golden tickets that will send him on a tour of Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory.Willy Wonka's factory is the ultimate manifestation of boundless imagination, with edible landscapes and fanciful inventions around every corner. It captures that wide-eyed sense of wonder as Charlie experiences each room.
- DirectorTim BurtonStarsJohnny DeppFreddie HighmoreDavid KellyCharlie, a young boy from an impoverished family, and four other kids win a tour of an amazing chocolate factory run by an imaginative chocolatier, Willy Wonka, and his staff of Oompa-Loompas.
- CreatorBryan FullerStarsLee PaceAnna FrielChi McBrideA pastry chef with the power to bring dead people back to life solves murder mysteries with his resurrected childhood sweetheart, a cynical private investigator, and a lovesick waitress.This comedy-drama blends vibrant, exaggerated visuals with endearing characters and mysterious plot lines involving piemaking and bringing the dead temporarily back to life. The tone balances whimsy and emotion like Alice constantly navigating between wonder and confusion.
- CreatorChris NeeStarsLara Jill MillerLoretta DevineRobbie Rist"Doc McStuffins" is an imaginative animated series about Doc McStuffins, a young girl who aspires to be a doctor like her mom and communicates with and heals broken toys and stuffed animals.Caring doctor who can talk to toys teaches kindness through imagination.
- DirectorMarc ForsterStarsEwan McGregorHayley AtwellBronte CarmichaelA working-class family man, Christopher Robin, encounters his childhood friend Winnie-the-Pooh, who helps him to rediscover the joys of life.This heartwarming return to Pooh's Hundred Acre Wood captures the enduring power of friendship and wisdom imparted by Pooh, Piglet, and Tigger as they help a stressed adult Christopher Robin rediscover his imagination.
- DirectorStephen J. AndersonDon HallStarsJim CummingsCraig FergusonJohn CleeseWhile searching for honey, Pooh and his friends embark on an adventure to find Eeyore's missing tail and rescue Christopher Robin from an unknown monster called The Backson.Whimsical and charming animated film capturing the innocent spirit of Pooh and friends through new adventures
- DirectorJohn LounsberyWolfgang ReithermanBen SharpsteenStarsSebastian CabotJunius MatthewsBarbara LuddyIn this collection of animated shorts based on the stories and characters by A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh, a honey-loving teddy bear, embarks on some eccentric adventures.Beloved collection of animated vignettes bringing the Hundred Acre Wood to life in all its humor, wisdom, and friendship.
- DirectorWolfgang ReithermanStarsSterling HollowayJunius MatthewsRalph WrightChristopher Robin's bear attempts to raid a beehive in a tall tree.Sweet original Pooh short exemplifying Pooh's kind-hearted quest for honey.
- StarsJohn FiedlerJim CummingsKen SansomFollow Winnie the Pooh's adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood.Continued lighthearted stories highlighting the enduring appeal of Pooh and friends.
- DirectorTim McCanliesStarsHaley Joel OsmentMichael CaineRobert DuvallFourteen-year-old Walter Caldwell's irresponsible mother Mae sends him to live with his bachelor uncles, Hub and Garth, so that she can go on yet another husband-hunting trip.A coming-of-age story about a shy boy sent to live with his eccentric uncles for the summer, where he learns about love, bravery, and their mysterious pasts through the tall tales they tell. Full of imagination and heart.
- DirectorChris NoonanStarsJames CromwellMagda SzubanskiChristine CavanaughGentle farmer Arthur Hoggett wins a piglet Babe at a county fair. Narrowly escaping his fate as Christmas dinner, Babe bonds with motherly border collie Fly and discovers that he too can herd sheep. But will the other animals accept him?Endearing tale of a kind pig with big dreams of being a sheepdog. Full of heart.
- DirectorRobert ZemeckisStarsTom HanksRobin WrightGary SiniseThe history of the United States from the 1950s to the '70s unfolds from the perspective of an Alabama man with an IQ of 75, who yearns to be reunited with his childhood sweetheart.Simple and pure-hearted protagonist experiences life's ups and downs with optimism.
- DirectorTim BurtonStarsJohnny DeppWinona RyderDianne WiestThe solitary life of an artificial man - who was incompletely constructed and has scissors for hands - is upended when he is taken in by a suburban family.Bittersweet fantasy about an innocent man-made creation adjusting to suburbia.
- DirectorGeorge SeatonStarsEdmund GwennMaureen O'HaraJohn PayneAfter a divorced New York mother hires a nice old man to play Santa Claus at Macy's, she is startled by his claim to be the genuine article. When his sanity is questioned, a lawyer defends him in court by arguing that he's not mistaken.Classic feel-good Christmas film about an old man who claims to be Santa Claus, spreading holiday spirit.
- DirectorRobert WiseStarsJulie AndrewsChristopher PlummerEleanor ParkerA young novice is sent by her convent in 1930s Austria to become a governess to the seven children of a widowed naval officer.Beloved musical centered on a cheerful governess that softens the stern von Trapp family through song and joy.
- DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsHenry ThomasDrew BarrymorePeter CoyoteA troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape from Earth and return to his home planet.Heartwarming sci-fi story of a stranded alien befriended by children. Full of innocence and wonder.
- DirectorAlfonso CuarónStarsLiesel MatthewsEleanor BronLiam CunninghamSara is sent to a strict boarding school after her father enlists in WWI. When he is presumed dead, the headmistress, knowing she will not receive any more money, forces the girl to become a servant.Whimsical adaptation of the classic book about a kind-hearted girl using imagination to cope in a strict boarding school.
- CreatorElse Holmelund MinarikMaurice SendakBob BoyleStarsKristin FairlieAndrew SabistonJennifer MartiniBased upon a series of children's books, a grizzly cub has many misadventures with his friends.Sweet animated series about a curious bear cub having adventures and learning lessons.
- DirectorHayao MiyazakiStarsHitoshi TakagiNoriko HidakaChika SakamotoWhen two girls move to the country to be near their ailing mother, they have adventures with the wondrous forest spirits who live nearby.Whimsical Studio Ghibli film capturing childlike awe at the world.
- DirectorPete DocterKemp PowersStarsJamie FoxxTina FeyGraham NortonJoe is a middle-school band teacher whose life hasn't quite gone the way he expected. His true passion is jazz. But when he travels to another realm to help someone find their passion, he soon discovers what it means to have soul.Imaginative Pixar film about appreciating the little things in life. Great jazz music.
- CreatorSue TenneyStarsAlexandra BreckenridgeMartin HendersonColin LawrenceSeeking a fresh start, nurse practitioner Melinda Monroe moves from Los Angeles to a remote Northern California town and is surprised by what and who she finds.Feel-good small-town drama focused on community and romance.
- DirectorPhyllida LloydStarsMeryl StreepPierce BrosnanAmanda SeyfriedThe story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father told using hit songs by the popular 1970s group ABBA.Joyful ABBA musical romantic comedy set on a picturesque Greek island. Very fun and spirited.