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Movies with heartwarming vibe

201. Begin Again

Begin Again
Comedy Music Romance Drama Narrative Musical
7.4
20141h 44minUnited States
Director: John Carney

Overview

Gretta, a budding songwriter, finds herself alone after her boyfriend Dave ditches her. Her life gains purpose when Dan, a record label executive, notices her talent.

Themes

Artistic integrity vs commerce, Creative collaboration under pressure, Mentor protégé dynamics, Industry transformation tensions, Urban ambition authenticity, Relationship between art and market

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202. The Grand Seduction

The Grand Seduction
Comedy Buddy Comedy
7.0
20141h 52minCanada
Director: Don McKellar

Overview

A small fishing village must procure a local doctor to secure a lucrative business contract. When unlikely candidate and big city doctor Paul Lewis lands in their lap for a trial residence, the townsfolk rally together to charm him into staying. As the doctor’s time in the village winds to a close, acting mayor Murray French has no choice but to pull out all the stops and begin The Grand Seduction.

Themes

Trust under manipulation, Outsider integration, Economic pressure to attract industry, Identity versus opportunity, Deception for survival, Hospitality as leverage

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203. The Way He Looks

The Way He Looks
Drama Romance Coming-of-Age Drama Coming-of-Age Romance
7.9
20141h 36minBrazil
Director: Daniel Ribeiro

Overview

Leonardo is a blind teenager dealing with an overprotective mother while trying to live a more independent life. To the disappointment of his best friend, Giovana, he plans to go on an exchange program abroad. When Gabriel, a new student in town, arrives at their classroom, new feelings blossom in Leonardo making him question his plans.

Themes

Coming of age pressure, Disability as catalyst, Overprotective parenting constraint, Lgbt relationship navigation, Independence vs dependence, Friendship vs romance tension, Peer teasing and acceptance

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204. About Last Night

About Last Night
Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Buddy Comedy
6.0
20141h 40minUnited States
Director: Steve Pink

Overview

Bernie and Joan are two fiery flirters who are passionate about everything from hookups to breakups and each other. When he sets up his best friend, Danny, with her roommate, Debbie, the sparks soon fly as they try to navigate the relationship minefields from the bar to the bedroom and are eventually put to the test in the real world.

Themes

Relationship problems, Cohabitation stress, Friendship versus romance, Commitment anxiety, Dating culture pressures, Jealousy and control

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205. Enough Said

Enough Said
Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
7.0
20131h 33minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Nicole Holofcener

Overview

In a world where your new best friend’s horror stories shape your love life, Eva secretly dates the ex-husband she’s been trained to hate. As her romance deepens and the complaints pile up, she must juggle two loyalties before her double life detonates everything.

Themes

Midlife dating and renewal, Divorce and parenting dynamics, Generational milestones and family balance, Ex-spouse complicates romance, Trust versus secrecy

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206. What If

What If
Drama Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.8
20131h 38minCanada, Ireland
Director: Michael Dowse

Overview

A young man meets a fun, unconventional girl at a party. As they talk, they realize they have a lot in common and decide to keep things as friends. It would all be fine—except over time it turns out to be much harder than they expected.

Themes

Friendship versus romance, Boundaries and desire, Distance and commitment, Social expectations in dating, Career versus relationship, Trust under ambiguity

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207. About Time

About Time
Drama Romance Fantasy Bittersweet Romance Time-Rule Fantasy
7.8
20132h 3minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Richard Curtis

Overview

A young man can rewrite any moment of his own life to win love and fix every regret. But each jump steals something unseen from the people he loves most. When he realizes one more trip could save a future—or erase a precious past forever—he has to choose which life to lose.

Themes

Parent child relationship, Family secrets, Second chances, Time travel limits, Soulmate connection, Appreciation of life

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208. Instructions Not Included

Instructions Not Included
Comedy Drama Family Drama High-Concept Comedy
7.5
20132h 2minUnited States, Mexico
Director: Eugenio Derbez

Overview

Valentin is Acapulco's resident playboy, until a former fling leaves a baby on his doorstep and him heading with her out of Mexico.

Themes

Language barriers, Found family resilience, Custody and parental rights, Unconventional fatherhood, Risk versus protection, Career vs family

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209. Frances Ha

Frances Ha
Comedy Drama Awkward Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama
7.4
20131h 26minBrazil, United States
Director: Noah Baumbach

Overview

An aspiring dancer moves to New York City and becomes caught up in a whirlwind of flighty fair-weather friends, diminishing fortunes and career setbacks.

Themes

Economic precarity, Loyalty under strain, Friendship and ambition, Self-discovery through mobility, Urban independence, Ambition vs dependence

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210. The English Teacher

The English Teacher
Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
5.7
20131h 32minUnited States
Director: Craig Zisk

Overview

Small-town Pennsylvania schoolteacher Linda Sinclair balances her staid home life with an incredible passion for her subject. Then a former star pupil reenters her life after failing as a playwright in New York City. Seeing in his script the inspiration that she has always longed to instill in her students, this dyed-in-the-wool romantic enlists the help of long-suffering drama teacher Carl to mount the work as the high school’s next and riskiest production.

Themes

Mentorship under scrutiny, Artistry in education, Age-gap romance dynamics, Teacher-student romance, Professional risk and reinvention, Small-town reputation

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