Curated by SceneIt · United States
This SceneIt list helps you quickly choose warm, upbeat stories with an optimistic payoff. Results are selected for the United States and balance audience response with practical watchability.
Updated 2026-08-03 · Ratings from TMDB
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.
1985 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 6,306 votes
Young teen Mikey Walsh and his friends set off on a quest to find Pirate One-Eyed Willie's treasure in hopes of saving their homes from demolition. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
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.
2022 · TMDB 7.4/10 · 5,944 votes
After settling in Green Hills, Sonic is eager to prove he has what it takes to be a true hero. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
2006 · TMDB 6.6/10 · 11,068 votes
Chaos reigns at the natural history museum when night watchman Larry Daley accidentally stirs up an ancient curse, awakening Attila the Hun, an army of gladiators, a Tyrannosaurus rex and other exhibits. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
2024 · TMDB 7.0/10 · 1,469 votes
Garfield, the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure! This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
2014 · TMDB 6.5/10 · 4,534 votes
Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private join forces with undercover organization The North Wind to stop the villainous Dr. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
2025 · TMDB 6.9/10 · 1,064 votes
Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination, finds himself on a cosmic misadventure where he must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
2010 · TMDB 7.0/10 · 7,574 votes
After Megamind, a highly intelligent alien supervillain, defeats his long-time nemesis Metro Man, Megamind creates a new hero to fight, but must act to save the city when his "creation" becomes an even worse villain than he was. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
2024 · TMDB 6.7/10 · 508 votes
After the Queen of Hearts incites a coup on Auradon, her rebellious daughter Red and Cinderella's perfectionist daughter Chloe join forces and travel back in time to try to undo the traumatic event that set Red's mother down her villainous path. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
2013 · TMDB 7.1/10 · 11,443 votes
A look at the relationship between Mike and Sulley during their days at Monsters University — when they weren't necessarily the best of friends. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
2014 · TMDB 6.5/10 · 3,814 votes
It's a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids after they're hurtled from Rio de Janeiro to the wilds of the Amazon. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
2012 · TMDB 6.6/10 · 6,655 votes
Animal pals Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria are still trying to make it back to New York's Central Park Zoo. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
2007 · TMDB 7.0/10 · 8,632 votes
After Homer accidentally pollutes the town's water supply, Springfield is encased in a gigantic dome by the EPA and the Simpsons are declared fugitives. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
2023 · TMDB 6.9/10 · 572 votes
A magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City and gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into The Mighty Pups. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
2024 · TMDB 6.8/10 · 723 votes
Paddington travels to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
2008 · TMDB 6.5/10 · 7,514 votes
Alex, Marty, and other zoo animals find a way to escape from Madagascar when the penguins reassemble a wrecked airplane. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
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.
1996 · TMDB 7.2/10 · 4,868 votes
Matilda Wormwood is an brilliant and intelligent little girl. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
2006 · TMDB 6.6/10 · 4,916 votes
A scheming raccoon fools a mismatched family of forest creatures into helping him repay a debt of food, by invading the new suburban sprawl that popped up while they were hibernating – and learns a lesson about family himself. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
2016 · TMDB 7.1/10 · 8,502 votes
A koala named Buster recruits his best friend to help him drum up business for his theater by hosting a singing competition. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.