Feel-Good Comedies

Anderson's pastel-colored confection is a love letter to storytelling itself. Ralph Fiennes is perfection as the legendary concierge M. Gustave.

A dysfunctional family road trip to a children's beauty pageant that somehow becomes the most life-affirming movie you'll ever see.

Based on a true story, this French gem about an unlikely friendship between a wealthy quadriplegic and his caretaker will have you laughing and crying in equal measure.

Waititi plays an imaginary Hitler in this audacious comedy about a boy in Nazi Germany. It shouldn't work, but it's one of the most tender anti-hate films ever made.

Jon Favreau's passion project about a chef who rediscovers his love of cooking through a food truck road trip. Genuinely makes you hungry and happy.

The rare sequel that surpasses the original. Hugh Grant as a villainous has-been actor steals scenes, but it's Paddington's bottomless kindness that steals your heart.

Ben Stiller directs and stars in this gorgeous ode to stepping outside your comfort zone. The Iceland sequence alone is worth the watch.

Taika Waititi's New Zealand bush comedy is hilarious, heartwarming, and proof that found family stories never get old.

Jeunet's whimsical Parisian fairy tale about a shy woman who decides to secretly improve the lives of those around her. Pure cinematic magic.

Jack Black channels his entire being into a fake substitute teacher who turns a class of uptight kids into a rock band. Irresistible energy from start to finish.

Hughes' iconic hooky-playing comedy is a masterclass in charm. Ferris doesn't just skip school — he makes you wish you could live his philosophy.

Bill Murray reliving the same day over and over becomes a surprisingly profound meditation on how we choose to spend our time. And it's hilarious.