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.
2019 · TMDB 6.7/10 · 2,467 votes
It's been five years since everything was awesome and the citizens are facing a huge new threat: LEGO DUPLO® invaders from outer space, wrecking everything faster than they can rebuild. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
2017 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 2,849 votes
Paddington, now happily settled with the Browns, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy, but it is stolen. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
1993 · TMDB 7.0/10 · 3,354 votes
Siblings Wednesday and Pugsley Addams will stop at nothing to get rid of Pubert, the new baby boy adored by parents Gomez and Morticia. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
2023 · TMDB 7.3/10 · 1,014 votes
When Branch's brother, Floyd, is kidnapped for his musical talents by a pair of nefarious pop-star villains, Branch and Poppy embark on a harrowing and emotional journey to reunite the other brothers and rescue Floyd from a fate even worse than pop-culture obscurity. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
1994 · TMDB 6.8/10 · 1,348 votes
When nine-year-old Alfalfa falls for Darla, his "He-Man-Woman-Hating" friends attempt to sabotage their relationship. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
2006 · TMDB 6.5/10 · 1,894 votes
Ignacio, a disrespected cook at a Mexican monastery, can barely afford to feed the orphans who live there. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
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.
2022 · TMDB 6.6/10 · 1,852 votes
The fearless one-eyed weasel Buck teams up with mischievous possum brothers Crash & Eddie as they head off on a new adventure into Buck's home: The Dinosaur World. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
2019 · TMDB 6.6/10 · 2,516 votes
The Addams family's lives begin to unravel when they face-off against a treacherous, greedy crafty reality-TV host while also preparing for their extended family to arrive for a major celebration. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
2004 · TMDB 6.6/10 · 3,181 votes
Timon the meerkat and Pumbaa the warthog are best pals and the unsung heroes of the African savanna. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
2025 · TMDB 6.8/10 · 763 votes
Years after Tess and Anna endured an identity crisis, Anna now has a daughter of her own and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
2004 · TMDB 6.8/10 · 5,342 votes
Three wealthy children's parents are killed in a fire. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
1990 · TMDB 6.7/10 · 1,988 votes
A quartet of humanoid turtles, trained by their mentor in Ninjutsu, must learn to work together to face the menace of Shredder and the Foot Clan. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
2005 · TMDB 6.7/10 · 3,253 votes
Widower Cedric Brown hires Nanny McPhee to care for his seven rambunctious children, who have chased away all previous nannies. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
1965 · TMDB 7.7/10 · 792 votes
When Charlie Brown complains about the overwhelming materialism that he sees amongst everyone during the Christmas season, Lucy suggests that he become director of the school Christmas pageant. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
2014 · TMDB 7.1/10 · 4,297 votes
A young Peruvian bear travels to London in search of a home. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
2008 · TMDB 7.2/10 · 4,833 votes
A newly married couple, in the process of starting a family, learn many of life's important lessons from their trouble-loving retriever, Marley. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
2014 · TMDB 6.7/10 · 2,576 votes
A young boy and his dog, who happens to have a genius-level IQ, spring into action when their time-machine is stolen and moments in history begin to be changed. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
2019 · TMDB 6.6/10 · 759 votes
Kris Kringle's daughter, Noelle, sets off on a mission to find and bring back her brother, after he gets cold feet when it's his turn to take over as Santa. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
2017 · TMDB 7.3/10 · 5,500 votes
A cooler-than-ever Bruce Wayne must deal with the usual suspects as they plan to rule Gotham City, while discovering that he has accidentally adopted a teenage orphan who wishes to become his sidekick. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.