Inside Out
2015 · TMDB 7.9/10 · 23,679 votes
When 11-year-old Riley moves to a new city, her Emotions team up to help her through the transition. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Curated by SceneIt · United States
Comforting Movies
This SceneIt list helps you quickly choose gentle, familiar stories suited to a low-stress watch. Results are selected for the United States and balance audience response with practical watchability.
Updated 2026-08-03 · Ratings from TMDB
How we chose these titles
We rank eligible titles using TMDB audience ratings, vote confidence, relevance to the theme, and current popularity. Ratings can change as new votes are added.
Luca
2021 · TMDB 7.8/10 · 9,030 votes
Luca and his best friend Alberto experience an unforgettable summer on the Italian Riviera. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Mrs. Doubtfire
1993 · TMDB 7.2/10 · 6,704 votes
Loving but irresponsible dad Daniel Hillard, estranged from his exasperated spouse, is crushed by a court order allowing only weekly visits with his kids. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Santa Clause
1994 · TMDB 6.5/10 · 2,331 votes
On Christmas Eve, divorced dad Scott Calvin and his son discover Santa Claus has fallen off their roof. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Miracle on 34th Street
1947 · TMDB 7.4/10 · 856 votes
Kris Kringle, seemingly the embodiment of Santa Claus, is asked to portray the jolly old fellow at Macy's following his performance in the Thanksgiving Day parade. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
2004 · TMDB 6.7/10 · 3,433 votes
Mia Thermopolis is now a college graduate and on her way to Genovia to take up her duties as princess. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Love Don't Co$t a Thing
2003 · TMDB 7.7/10 · 721 votes
A high school outcast pays a cheerleader to pose as his girlfriend so he can be considered cool. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Once Upon a Studio
2023 · TMDB 8.3/10 · 440 votes
Created for Disney's 100th anniversary, the short features Mickey Mouse corralling a gallery of legendary Disney characters for a group photo. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Sandlot
1993 · TMDB 7.6/10 · 1,348 votes
During a summer of friendship and adventure, one boy becomes a part of the gang, nine boys become a team and their leader becomes a legend by confronting the terrifying mystery beyond the right field wall. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
All Dogs Go to Heaven
1989 · TMDB 6.8/10 · 1,157 votes
When a casino-owning dog named Charlie is murdered by his rival Carface, he finds himself in Heaven. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
We Bought a Zoo
2011 · TMDB 6.8/10 · 2,972 votes
Benjamin has lost his wife and, in a bid to start his life over, purchases a large house that has a zoo – welcome news for his daughter, but his son is not happy about it. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Uncle Buck
1989 · TMDB 6.8/10 · 1,384 votes
Buck Russell, a lovable but slovenly bachelor, suddenly becomes the temporary caretaker of his nephew and nieces after a family emergency. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Holes
2003 · TMDB 6.9/10 · 1,565 votes
After being wrongfully convicted for stealing a pair of shoes, Stanley Yelnats is sent away to Camp Green Lake, a boys detention facility where inmates are forced to dig holes all day in the hot desert sun as a form of character building. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Arthur Christmas
2011 · TMDB 6.8/10 · 1,654 votes
For hundreds of years, the Claus family has delegated the title "Santa" to a chosen few of its members, which can be passed down upon retirement. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
CJ7
2008 · TMDB 7.3/10 · 816 votes
A poor construction worker, who struggles to keep his son in private school, mistakes an orb he finds in a junkjard for a toy which proves to be much, much more once the young boy starts to play with it. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
High School Musical 3: Senior Year
2008 · TMDB 6.5/10 · 3,627 votes
As seniors in high school, Troy and Gabriella struggle with the idea of being separated from one another as college approaches. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Hannah Montana: The Movie
2009 · TMDB 6.6/10 · 2,116 votes
When Miley Stewart (aka pop-star Hannah Montana) gets too caught up in the superstar celebrity lifestyle, her dad decides it's time for a total change of scenery. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The One and Only Ivan
2020 · TMDB 7.3/10 · 645 votes
A gorilla named Ivan who’s living in a suburban shopping mall tries to piece together his past, with the help of other animals, as they hatch a plan to escape from captivity. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Dangal
2016 · TMDB 7.9/10 · 1,185 votes
Dangal is an extraordinary true story based on the life of Mahavir Singh and his two daughters, Geeta and Babita Phogat. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
An American Tail
1986 · TMDB 6.8/10 · 1,471 votes
A young mouse named Fievel and his family decide to migrate to America, a "land without cats," at the turn of the 20th century. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.