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Movies with lighthearted vibe

50 First Dates

1. 50 First Dates

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
6.8
20041h 39min

Overview

Henry is a player skilled at seducing women. But when this veterinarian meets Lucy, a girl with a quirky problem when it comes to total recall, he realizes it's possible to fall in love all over again…and again, and again. That's because the delightful Lucy has no short-term memory, so Henry must woo her day after day until he finally sweeps her off her feet.

Themes

Memory as obstacle, Deception within romance, Adaptation and commitment, Second chances in love, Humor in vulnerability, Memory-informed trust

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Stitch! The Movie

2. Stitch! The Movie

Comedy Adventure Family Animation Science Fiction
6.2
20031h 3min

Overview

The continuing adventures of Lilo, a little Hawaiian girl, and Stitch, the galaxy's most-wanted extraterrestrial. Stitch, Pleakley, and Dr. Jumba are all part of the household now, but what Lilo and Stitch don't know is that Dr. Jumba brought his other alien "experiments" to Hawaiʻi as well.

Themes

Found family dynamics, Belonging and otherness, Unauthorized experimentation, Loyalties and betrayals, Responsibility of science, Adaptation and acceptance

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Freaky Friday

3. Freaky Friday

Family Fantasy Comedy Romance Parent-Child Family
6.4
20031h 37min

Overview

Mother and daughter bicker over everything -- what Anna wears, whom she likes and what she wants to do when she's older. In turn, Anna detests Tess's fiancé. When a magical fortune cookie switches their personalities, they each get a peek at how the other person feels, thinks and lives.

Themes

Generational role reversal, Family expectations and autonomy, Premature adulthood pressure, Selfless acts, Family bonding under stress, Parent child empathy

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Sweet Home Alabama

4. Sweet Home Alabama

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
6.2
20021h 48min

Overview

New York fashion designer, Melanie Carmichael suddenly finds herself engaged to the city's most eligible bachelor. But her past holds many secrets—including Jake, the redneck husband she married in high school, who refuses to divorce her. Bound and determined to end their contentious relationship once and for all, Melanie sneaks back home to Alabama to confront her past.

Themes

Appearance versus reality, Marriage and autonomy, Urban success vs rural roots, Social mobility pressures, Family influence and control, Loyalty and reconciliation

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The Luck of the Irish

5. The Luck of the Irish

Family TV Movie Comedy Adventure Family TV Movie
6.1
20011h 26min

Overview

A teenager must battle for a gold charm to keep his family from being controlled by an evil leprechaun.

Themes

Family secrets, Coming of age, Heritage identity, Rivalry and competition, Luck versus effort

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Legally Blonde

6. Legally Blonde

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
6.5
20011h 36min

Overview

Fashionable sorority queen Elle Woods has it all, but, she wants nothing more than to be Mrs. Warner Huntington III. But he dumps her before heading to Harvard Law School. Elle rallies all of her resources and gets into Harvard, determined to win him back. While there, she figures out that there is more to herself than just good looks.

Themes

Mentorship under pressure, Social climbing pressure, Female friendship networks, Professional ambition, Beauty standards vs competence, Reputation management

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Shrek

7. Shrek

Animation Comedy Fantasy Adventure Family
7.9
20011h 30min

Overview

It ain't easy bein' green -- especially if you're a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to retrieve a gorgeous princess from the clutches of a fire-breathing dragon, Shrek teams up with an unlikely compatriot -- a wisecracking donkey.

Themes

Loyalty through alliance, Power through marriage, Exile and relocation, Appearance versus judgment, Trust overcoming fear, Love as catalyst

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The Emperor's New Groove

8. The Emperor's New Groove

Adventure Animation Comedy Family Fantasy
7.4
20001h 18min

Overview

Emperor Kuzco is turned into a llama by his ex-administrator Yzma, and must now regain his throne and his human form with the help of Pacha, a gentle llama herder.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Power and control, Deception and reversal, Arrogant leadership, Humility through exile, Teamwork across differences

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What Women Want

9. What Women Want

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
6.5
20002h 7min

Overview

Advertising executive Nick Marshall is as cocky as they come, but what happens to a chauvinistic guy when he can suddenly hear what women are thinking? Nick gets passed over for a promotion, but after an accident enables him to hear women's thoughts, he puts his newfound talent to work against Darcy, his new boss, who seems to be infatuated with him.

Themes

Misogyny through telepathy, Advertising strategy and gender, Romcom expectations vs reality, Power dynamics in collaboration, Female psyche as market tool, Romantic tension in the workplace

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Best in Show

10. Best in Show

Comedy Satire
7.5
20001h 30min

Overview

The tension is palpable, the excitement is mounting and the heady scent of competition is in the air as hundreds of eager contestants from across America prepare to take part in what is undoubtedly one of the greatest events of their lives -- the Mayflower Dog Show. The canine contestants and their owners are as wondrously diverse as the great country that has bred them.

Themes

Class inequality, Competition pressure, Public scrutiny, Social performance, Nontraditional relationships, Calendar publicity

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