Watching movies has a positive effect on the human nervous system. We empathize with the characters, give vent to emotions, and the brain — the necessary rest from the usual problems. This practice even has its own name — film therapy. Psychologists believe that cinema relieves stress, helps to understand life and even makes you happier. In our article you will find only the lightest and kindest films of recent years.
30 To Rome with Love, 2012
Woody Allen’s subtle humor and irony, as well as an excellent visual range, convey the atmosphere of one of the most beautiful cities in the world. We will see several storylines in which the characters face funny, and sometimes not so situations.
29 The Farewell, 2019
The grandmother of the main character is seriously ill and, according to doctors, will soon pass away. Relatives do not want to upset her and decide to keep silent about the sad news. And so that all the relatives have time to say goodbye to the old woman, a large family gathers together under the pretext of the wedding of the grandson, who actually does not really want to get married.
28 Booksmart, 2019
Two high school girls with excellent grades spent the entire high school poring over textbooks and deliberately refused to hang out. On the eve of graduation, they learn that their classmates have also achieved success-they entered good universities, while not forgetting to have fun at parties. Friends decide to catch up and break away for all these years.
27 To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, 2018
Modest, quiet schoolgirl Lara Jean lives an ordinary life as a teenager. Every time she falls in love, the girl writes a love letter to the object of sympathy and… hiding the message in a secret box. The quiet life of the “invisible man” comes to an end when the girl discovers that all her letters have been sent to the recipients.
26 20th Century Women, 2016
Single mother Dorothea fields has a 15-year-old son, Jamie. She wants to grow a real man out of him, but here’s the problem — there is no suitable male example nearby. So she is helped by two women-Julie’s son’s girlfriend and Abby’s lodger.
25 The Edge of Seventeen, 2016
Schoolgirl Nadine is unhappy as only a teenager can be unhappy. The girl is shy to make friends, and the only close friend committed a betrayal-began to meet with her brother. Suddenly, a history teacher comes to the rescue. Acting as her mentor, he helps the schoolgirl believe in herself and cope with life’s troubles.
24 Youth, 2015
The movie is about the friendship of two talented, but no longer young men-the famous composer Fred and Oscar-winning Director Mick. They have known each other for half a century and spend this summer at an Alpine resort with their families.
23 The Founder, 2016
How did a failed salesman build a fast food Empire, become a living legend and millionaire? Thanks to just one quality — perseverance. The amazing success story of a 52-year-old milkshake mixer salesman based on real-life story.
22 Monster Problems, 2020
After the asteroid exploded, some of the earth’s inhabitants mutated into giant creatures. A year later, the population of the Earth has decreased significantly, and people began to live in underground bunkers that save them from monsters. The main character-Joel-managed to catch a radio signal from another colony, where his teenage love lives. Despite the danger of the venture, he decides to go to the girl.
And it would be a typical story about a desperate and risky guy who is ready to do anything for the sake of his love, if not for one thing: the young man’s survival skills are completely absent, and at the sight of monsters, Joel falls into a stupor.
21 Fatman, 2020
Perhaps not the easiest movie from our selection, but certainly with a non-trivial plot. 12-year-old Billy receives a piece of coal as a gift from Santa. Disappointed with such a gift, he decides to take revenge on the most famous fatman in the world.
20 Heidi, 2015
At the center of the event is a girl named Heidi, who lives with her grandfather in an Alpine village. She grazes goats, makes friends with the boy Peter, and is quite happy with her life. Everything changes when Heidi goes to Frankfurt, where her rich and wayward aunt lives.
19 Mein Blind Date mit dem Leben, 2017
Salia Kahawatte dreams of an internship at a prestigious hotel in Munich. He is diligent, diligent, and clearly has talent. One day, the young man begins to lose his sight abruptly. To avoid losing his place, he decides to keep his problem a secret.
18 100 metros, 2016
The main character was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Despite his illness, he decided to try to complete a triathlon. The catch is that it’s almost 4 km by swimming, 180 km by bike and 42 km by running. But he can hardly walk 100 meters…
17 Auf Augenhöhe, 2016
After the death of his mother, 10-year-old mihi lives in an orphanage. One day, he finds an unsent letter in her belongings and, hoping to find his father, goes to the specified address. The boy imagines him to be big and strong, but in reality he is even shorter than he is.
16 French Exit, 2020
Socialite Frances Price intended to pass away before she ran out of money. Her husband died 20 years ago, and there is almost nothing left of the once large inheritance. With the last of her money, she goes to Paris, where she rents a modest apartment for herself, her son and her cat.
15 The Comeback Trail, 2020
A Hollywood producer owes a mafia boss a large sum of money. Trying to save his own skin, he develops a plan: organize the shooting of an action movie, add more dangerous tricks and get insurance for the death of the film’s star. But the main character is not in a hurry to die.
14 Fisherman’s Friends, 2019
A music producer from London, along with his PR colleagues, is coming to Cornwall for the weekend. There he meets local fishermen who like to sing at work and at leisure. As a joke, he is ready to sign a contract with them, but he does not even know what nuggets the villagers turn out to be.
13 Troop Zero, 2019
Young rebel Christmas flint dreams of traveling to outer space. When she finds out about a talent contest from NASA, she decides to win it at all costs. Other girl scouts come to her aid. Together, they become a team.
12 La odisea de los giles, 2019
A few friends from a small town decided to start their own business. As soon as they put the required amount in the Bank, it burst. In a matter of minutes, the friends lost everything and turned into losers. The story takes a different turn when it turns out that the savings were appropriated by a lawyer. The heroes decide to return the money, and for this — to Rob the robber.
11 Le jeu, 2018
Old friends meet for dinner. They put their phones on the table and make a deal: answer all calls and messages that will arrive that evening.
10 Saint Frances, 2019
After leaving her job as a waitress, Bridget gets a job as a nanny. Her ward becomes a 6-year-old girl, with whom they quickly find a common language. In personal terms, too, everything is calm, but fate throws up another surprise: Bridget is pregnant.
9 Paddleton, 2019
Two friends in the game of puddleton go to journey together. One of them is terminally ill. If earlier men were connected only by the game, now their acquaintance develops into a strong friendship.
8 This is the Year
To win the girl of your dreams, a high school nerd decides to make one last attempt. Together with friends, he goes on a trip to a major music festival, where their favorite band will perform. The guy tries to please the girl in every possible way, not noticing the one that has long been sympathetic to him.
7 Hors normes
Bruno is the founder of an organization dedicated to the care of children with autism. His friend Malik works in a similar institution. Men devote all their free time to this and one day become guardians themselves. They have a lot of trouble and worries, but friends do a good job. Until Bruno gets a check that threatens to shut down his facility.
6 Lucky, 2017
A lonely old man lives out his life in a small town. Each of his days is similar to the previous one. At some point, the man realizes that the time allotted to him will soon end. He embarks on a journey that will make him rethink his entire life.
5 Private Life, 2018
The family is experiencing a crisis due to childlessness. The marriage is bursting at the seams, and another attempt to get pregnant ends in failure. Richard and Rachel feel that all is lost when Sadie’s girlfriend appears in their midst. It helps the couple take a fresh look at things.
4 The Climb, 2019
Kyle and Mike have been friends since they were young. Together, they went through a lot until a woman got in their way. Will their friendship stand the test?
3 Dating Amber, 2020
Eddie and Amber are forced to hide their orientation. To stop bullying their peers, they pretend to be a couple.
2 Come As You Are, 2019
Three guys with disabilities go in search of adult adventures. Along the way, they get into different situations every now and then. But when physical abilities are limited and the desire to live a full life is not, no obstacles can prevent it.
1 L’ascension, 2017
The main character hopes to find a way to the heart of his beloved. To do this, he wants nothing less than to climb to the top of mount Everest. The idea is doomed to failure, because the guy has no experience and skills of rock climbing. But the desire to attract the attention of a friend is stronger.
