film recommendation

A fisherman’s friend was great as was As good as it gets. Plus I now have to watch all the others as well. Thanks everyone

Ancient but light and fun......Doris Day 'Young at heart'. 'Roman holiday' Audrey Hepburn/Gregory Peck. Quite wonderful (still). 'Jack &Sarah' Richard E Grant, Judi Dench, Ian McKellen. Terrific. Thanks to all contributions. I've a list now which fills me with glee. Just love light and bright with a happy ending. Yippee!

My Feral Heart. Heartwarming, an insight into the abilities of a young man with Down syndrome and how he is accepted.

The Mask. It's hilarious.

Someone has already mentioned My Octopus Teacher. It blew my mind. The film maker was a top cameraman on Blue Planet so the filming is incredible. But apart from that, it is a human story, uplifting. Truly amazing. Nominated for many awards.

I found this great film tucked away on Netflix (rom-com): How Do You Know starring Reece Witherspoon, Paul Rudd, Jack Nicholson.

I agree with most of the choices here, except Mamma Mia and Pretty Woman which I find cringey.
My absolute favourite is the French film Untouchable based on a true story about a wealthy paraplegic who hires an illegal immigrant as his carer. It's funny and heartwarming but is subtitled so not a film to half watch while chatting, it deserves your full attention.

Another romantic film is: "All that Heaven Allows" starring Jane Wyman & Rock Hudson. (Made in 1955.) About a romance between an "older" (widowed) woman and a "younger" man. (Her family disapproves!) Lovely, if you enjoy old films.

Check your friend hasn't already seen the film you choose

What about Bridget Jones diary.

If you speak French or don’t mind subtitles. Jean de Florette and Manon des .Sourses, Le Gloire de Mon Pere.

Fisherman’s Friend..

Can anyone explain how a film title on Netflix is listed but I am unable to watch.It just gives me similar titles

Lots of films I had forgotten about such as ‘As Good As It Gets‘ have been mentioned as well as ones I haven’t seen and I have made a note of them as we need heart-warming things to cheer us up in the weeks and months ahead.

The Wedding Date - funny and moving..

Thank you everyone, just what I need and have made a note of many. Must admit, one of my favourites has to be "Mamma Mia" so uplifting and joyous "Mamma Mia 2" also heart warming. When film first released my DGS aged six and eleven years on he is still playing the sound track and singing along.

The Greatest Showman. I have lost count of the time I've watched it.
Really uplifting.

Shall We Dance, Richard Gere . Lovely film.

Definitely Fisherman's Friends. Also The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society. Both are very heart warming. My favourite is the latter and the book is amazing.

I loved Yesterday with Himesh Patel. Nice and gentle.

Thanks for asking this. I hate scrolling through Netflix for a
film and usually give up so i've jotted down most of these
suggestions and look forward to watching!

The Notebook

It's got to be Pretty Woman.

'Something's Gotta Give', Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton, funny and poignant. 'A Good Year', Russell Crowe and Marion Cotillard, romantic comedy.

I have them on DVD and have watched both more than once!

How about going for an old classic like How to Steal a Million with Audrey Hepburn and Peter O’Toole or High Society with Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby.

Take a tip and trawl through Prime for “Looking For A Friend
At The End Of The World”. It’s really good and funny
Wonderful acting from Steve Carrell (not sure of spelling) and Keira Knightley. Highly recommend it as it’s so entertaining

If you don’t mind subtitles Amélie extremely entertaining.