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Movies with cozy vibe

The Princess Switch

1. The Princess Switch

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
6.1
20181h 41min

Overview

When a down-to-earth Chicago baker and a soon-to-be princess discover they look like twins, they hatch a Christmastime plan to trade places.

Themes

Deception through disguise, Public scrutiny, Class expectations, Role swapping, Longing for normalcy, Romance across social boundaries

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Ideal Home

2. Ideal Home

Comedy Drama Awkward Comedy Family Drama
6.4
20181h 31min

Overview

A couple is going through marital troubles made worse when a previously unknown grandson shows up.

Themes

Marital strain, Nontraditional parenting, Grandson presence, Extravagant lifestyle pressures, Lgbt family dynamics, Bickering under scrutiny

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Mirai

3. Mirai

Animation Family Fantasy Adventure Drama
7.0
20181h 38min

Overview

Unhappy after his new baby sister displaces him, four-year-old Kun begins meeting people and pets from his family's history in their unique house in order to help him become the big brother he was meant to be.

Themes

Time and memory, Sibling jealousy and growth, Domestic space as catalyst, Generational bonds, Parental attention balance, Navigating change

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Hearts Beat Loud

4. Hearts Beat Loud

Music Drama Comedy Family Family Drama
6.9
20181h 37min

Overview

In the hip Brooklyn neighborhood of Red Hook, single dad and record store owner Frank is preparing to send his hard-working daughter Sam off to college while being forced to close his vintage shop. Hoping to stay connected through their shared musical passions, Frank urges Sam to turn their weekly jam sessions into a father-daughter live act. After their first song becomes an internet breakout, the two embark on a journey of love, growing up and musical discovery.

Themes

Economic precarity, Family responsibility, Creative collaboration under pressure, Ambition vs obligation, Viral exposure consequences, Moving forward through change

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Please Stand By

5. Please Stand By

Comedy Drama Coming-of-Age Drama Buddy Comedy
6.7
20181h 33min

Overview

A young autistic woman runs away from her caregiver in order to boldly go and deliver her 500-page Star Trek script to a writing competition in Hollywood. On an adventure full of laughter and tears, Wendy follows the guiding spirit of Mr. Spock on her journey into the unknown.

Themes

Creativity under pressure, Resilience after setback, Autism and independence, Pursuit of artistic dream, Family support vs doubt, Caregiver expectations

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Star

6. The Star

Animation Comedy Adventure Family Fantasy
6.3
20171h 26min

Overview

A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the greatest story ever told: the first Christmas.

Themes

Duty under pressure, Loyalty and friendship, Protective community action, Courage through adversity, Belonging and purpose, Responsibility for others

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Paddington 2

7. Paddington 2

Adventure Comedy Family City Adventure Parody
7.8
20171h 44min

Overview

Paddington, now happily settled with the Browns, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy, but it is stolen.

Themes

Collective resilience, Community support, Family loyalty, Improvisational problem solving, False accusation, Aging reputation

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Daddy's Home 2

8. Daddy's Home 2

Comedy Buddy Comedy
6.0
20171h 40min

Overview

Father and stepfather Dusty and Brad join forces to make Christmastime perfect for the children. Their newfound partnership soon gets put to the test when Dusty's old-school, macho dad and Brad's gentle father arrive to turn the holiday upside down. After a sudden change in plans, the four men decide to take the kids to a luxury resort for a fun-filled getaway that turns into a hilarious and chaotic adventure.

Themes

Intergenerational tension, Co-parenting strain, Holiday expectations pressure, Old vs new father figures, Family alliance and conflict, Humor under pressure

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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20th Century Women

9. 20th Century Women

Drama Coming-of-Age Drama
7.3
20161h 58min

Overview

In 1979 Santa Barbara, California, Dorothea Fields is a determined single mother in her mid-50s who is raising her adolescent son, Jamie, at a moment brimming with cultural change and rebellion. Dorothea enlists the help of two younger women – Abbie, a free-spirited punk artist living as a boarder in the Fields' home and Julie, a savvy and provocative teenage neighbour – to help with Jamie's upbringing.

Themes

Generational gap tensions, Home pregnancy tests awareness, Youth autonomy amid change, Feminism through mentorship, Single mother role challenges, Punk club influence

Available on

Apple TV
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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This Beautiful Fantastic

10. This Beautiful Fantastic

Drama Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
6.9
20161h 40min

Overview

Set against the backdrop of a beautiful garden in the heart of London, this contemporary fairy tale revolves around the unlikely friendship between a reclusive young woman and a cantankerous old widower. Bella Brown is a beautifully quirky young woman who dreams of writing and illustrating a successful children’s book. After she is forced by her landlord to deal with her neglected garden or face eviction, she meets her match, nemesis, and unlikely mentor in Alfie Stephenson, a grumpy, loveless, old man who lives next door who happens to be an amazing horticulturalist.

Themes

Creative ambition under constraint, Caregiving through collaboration, Class and property tension, Mentor dynamic across generations, Romance as catalyst, Growth through cultivation

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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