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Movies with heartwarming vibe

YES DAY

1. YES DAY

Family Comedy Parent-Child Family High-Concept Comedy
5.7
20211h 26min

Overview

A mom and dad who usually say no decide to say yes to their kids' wildest requests — with a few ground rules — on a whirlwind day of fun and adventure.

Themes

"movie: yes day. genres: family, Comedy, Family, Comedy main themes:, Full keywords list: . concept analysis: the film explores the balance between parental authority and the need for freedom and adventure in family life. it highlights the importance of communication and understanding in fostering healthy relationships among family members."

Available on

Netflix
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Coming 2 America

2. Coming 2 America

Comedy High-Concept Comedy
5.3
20211h 48min

Overview

Prince Akeem Joffer is set to become King of Zamunda when he discovers he has a son he never knew about in America – a street savvy Queens native named Lavelle. Honoring his royal father's dying wish to groom this son as the crown prince, Akeem and Semmi set off to America once again.

Themes

"movie: coming 2 america. genres: comedy, Comedy main themes: africa, Prince, Heir to the throne, Africa, Prince, Heir to the throne full keywords list: africa, Prince, Heir to the throne, Sequel, Mischievous, Dramatic. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of identity and family, Highlighting the importance of embracing one's roots while navigating new responsibilities. it also addresses themes of cultural heritage and the evolution of traditional values in a modern context."

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
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Rumble

3. Rumble

Animation Family Family Animation Animal Companion Family
5.9
20211h 35min

Overview

In a world where monster wrestling is a global sport and monsters are superstar athletes, teenage Winnie seeks to follow in her father’s footsteps by coaching a loveable underdog monster into a champion.

Themes

"movie: rumble. genres: animation, Family, Animation, Family main themes: monster, Wrestling, Based on comic, Monster, Wrestling, Based on comic full keywords list: monster, Wrestling, Based on comic, Kaiju. concept analysis: the film explores identity and legacy, Arguing that self-definition comes from creative authenticity and community support rather than inheritance or celebrity pedigree. it also critiques commodification of culture—showing how grassroots passion and unconventional methods can subvert corporate and performative pressures."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Tom & Jerry

4. Tom & Jerry

Comedy Family Animation Animal Companion Family Family Animation
5.3
20211h 41min

Overview

Tom the cat and Jerry the mouse get kicked out of their home and relocate to a fancy New York hotel, where a scrappy employee named Kayla will lose her job if she can’t evict Jerry before a high-class wedding at the hotel. Her solution? Hiring Tom to get rid of the pesky mouse.

Themes

"movie: tom & jerry. genres: comedy, Family, Animation, Comedy, Family, Animation main themes: aftercreditsstinger, Live action and animation, Aftercreditsstinger, Live action and animation full keywords list: aftercreditsstinger, Live action and animation. concept analysis: the film explores themes of friendship and collaboration, Emphasizing the importance of overcoming differences to achieve common goals. it also highlights the comedic chaos that ensues when two rivals must unite against a common challenge."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Soul

5. Soul

Animation Family Comedy Fantasy Drama
8.0
20201h 41min

Overview

Joe Gardner is a middle school teacher with a love for jazz music. After a successful audition at the Half Note Club, he suddenly gets into an accident that separates his soul from his body and is transported to the You Seminar, a center in which souls develop and gain passions before being transported to a newborn child. Joe must enlist help from the other souls-in-training, like 22, a soul who has spent eons in the You Seminar, in order to get back to Earth.

Themes

Self-discovery through new experiences, Mentorship and guidance dynamics, Life-affirming choices under pressure, Meaning beyond career labels, Art as identity and expression, Afterlife as existential prompt

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

6. Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

Animation Drama Romance Anime Relationship Drama
7.6
20201h 38min

Overview

With dreams of diving abroad, Tsuneo gets a job assisting Josee, an artist whose imagination takes her far beyond her wheelchair. But when the tide turns against them, they push each other to places they never thought possible, and inspire a love fit for a storybook.

Themes

Romance under constraint, Dreams vs reality, Growth through adversity, Disability and independence, Caregiving responsibility, Art as identity

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Crunchyroll
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A California Christmas

7. A California Christmas

Comedy Romance Drama Romantic Comedy Buddy Comedy
5.8
20201h 46min

Overview

With his carefree lifestyle on the line, a wealthy charmer poses as a ranch hand to get a hardworking farmer to sell her family’s land before Christmas.

Themes

"movie: a california christmas. genres: comedy, Romance, Drama, Comedy, Romance, Drama main themes:, Full keywords list: . concept analysis: the film explores the transformative power of love and the importance of family heritage in the face of financial adversity. it highlights the journey of self-discovery and redemption as characters learn to prioritize genuine connections over material wealth."


Superintelligence

8. Superintelligence

Comedy Science Fiction Romance Parody Romantic Comedy
5.5
20201h 46min

Overview

When an all-powerful Superintelligence chooses to study the most average person on Earth, Carol Peters, the fate of the world hangs in the balance. As the A.I. decides to enslave, save or destroy humanity, it’s up to Carol to prove that people are worth saving.

Themes

"movie: superintelligence. genres: comedy, Science fiction, Romance, Comedy, Science fiction, Romance main themes: artificial intelligence (a.i.), Artificial intelligence (a.i.) full keywords list: artificial intelligence (a.i.). concept analysis: the film explores the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and its capacity to understand human emotions and relationships. it ultimately suggests that love and selflessness are fundamental qualities that can redeem humanity in the eyes of technology."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Prom

9. The Prom

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Satire
5.9
20202h 11min

Overview

After the PTA of a conservative high school in Indiana bans same-sex couples from attending the annual prom, a gang of flamboyant Broadway stars try to boost their image by showing up to support two lesbian students.

Themes

"movie: the prom. genres: romance, Comedy, Romance, Comedy main themes: musical, Bullying, Based on play or musical, Musical, Bullying, Based on play or musical full keywords list: musical, Bullying, Based on play or musical, Romance, Prom, Religion, Religious hypocrisy, Lgbt, Lgbt teen, Teenage romance, Self absorption, Gay theme, Romantic dramedy. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of acceptance and the struggle for identity in the face of societal prejudice. it highlights the importance of community support and the transformative power of love and self-acceptance."

Available on

Netflix
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The Croods: A New Age

10. The Croods: A New Age

Animation Family Adventure Fantasy Comedy
6.9
20201h 35min

Overview

Searching for a safer habitat, the prehistoric Crood family discovers an idyllic, walled-in paradise that meets all of its needs. Unfortunately, they must also learn to live with the Bettermans -- a family that's a couple of steps above the Croods on the evolutionary ladder. As tensions between the new neighbors start to rise, a new threat soon propels both clans on an epic adventure that forces them to embrace their differences, draw strength from one another, and survive together.

Themes

Interfamily collaboration under pressure, Coexistence across differences, Safety and habitat exploration, Playful resilience in adversity, Leadership under uncertain borders, Trust transmission across generations

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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