Best feel-good English movies on SonyLIV in India

By the KyaDekhu team · Updated 23 October 2026 · Availability for India from JustWatch, ratings from IMDb

24 movies on SonyLIV in India match this list, with an average IMDb rating of 6.7. Ranked by vote-weighted IMDb rating and popularity.

1. Big Fish (2003)

Movie · English · 2h 5m · Adventure, Fantasy · IMDb 7.9 (4.8L votes)

TwistyVisually stunningHeartwarmingSlow-burn

Throughout his life Edward Bloom has always been a man of big appetites, enormous passions and tall tales. In his later years, he remains a huge mystery to his son, William. Now, to get to know the real man, Will begins piecing together a true picture of his father from flashbacks of his amazing adventures.

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2. Call Me by Your Name (2017)

Movie · English · 2h 12m · Romance, Drama · IMDb 7.8 (3.7L votes)

Slow-burnMatureLow-stakesHeartwarming

In the summer of 1983, a 17-year-old Elio spends his days in his family's villa in Italy. One day Oliver, a graduate student, arrives to assist Elio's father, a professor of Greco-Roman culture. Soon, Elio and Oliver discover a summer that will alter their lives forever.

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3. As Good as It Gets (1997)

Movie · English · 2h 19m · Drama, Comedy · IMDb 7.7 (3.4L votes)

FunnyHeartwarmingLow-stakesSlow-burn

A misanthropic author, a single mother and waitress, and a gay artist form an unlikely friendship after the artist is assaulted in a robbery.

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4. A League of Their Own (1992)

Movie · English · 2h 8m · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 7.4 (1.3L votes)

HeartwarmingFunnyLight-heartedLow-stakes

As America's stock of athletic young men is depleted during World War II, a professional all-female baseball league springs up in the Midwest, funded by publicity-hungry candy maker Walter Harvey. Competitive sisters Dottie Hinson and Kit Keller spar with each other, scout Ernie Capadino and grumpy has-been coach Jimmy

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5. Jerry Maguire (1996)

Movie · English · 2h 19m · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 7.3 (3.2L votes)

HeartwarmingFunnyLow-stakes

Jerry Maguire used to be a typical sports agent: willing to do just about anything he could to get the biggest possible contracts for his clients, plus a nice commission for himself. Then, one day, he suddenly has second thoughts about what he's really doing. When he voices these doubts, he ends up losing his job and a

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6. Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)

Movie · English · 2h 4m · Fantasy, Comedy · IMDb 7.0 (2.4L votes)

Visually stunningFunnyHeartwarming

When single mom Callie and her two kids Trevor and Phoebe arrive in a small Oklahoma town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.

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7. American Underdog (2021)

Movie · English · 1h 52m · Drama, Family · IMDb 7.1 (28.9K votes)

HeartwarmingStraightforwardLight-hearted

The true story of Kurt Warner, who went from a stockboy at a grocery store to a two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion, and Hall of Fame quarterback.

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8. Bicentennial Man (1999)

Movie · English · 2h 11m · Drama, Romance · IMDb 6.9 (1.4L votes)

Slow-burnHeartwarmingFamily-friendly

Richard Martin buys a gift, a new NDR-114 robot. The product is named Andrew by the youngest of the family's children. "Bicentennial Man" follows the life and times of Andrew, a robot purchased as a household appliance programmed to perform menial tasks. As Andrew begins to experience emotions and creative thought, the

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9. 50 First Dates (2004)

Movie · English · 1h 39m · Comedy, Romance · IMDb 6.8 (4.2L votes)

HeartwarmingFunnyLow-stakesLight-hearted

Henry is a player skilled at seducing women. But when this veterinarian meets Lucy, a girl with a quirky problem when it comes to total recall, he realizes it's possible to fall in love all over again…and again, and again. That's because the delightful Lucy has no short-term memory, so Henry must woo her day after day

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10. Hook (1991)

Movie · English · 2h 22m · Adventure, Fantasy · IMDb 6.8 (3.0L votes)

Visually stunningHeartwarmingFunnyLight-hearted

The boy who wasn't supposed to grow up—Peter Pan—does just that, becoming a soulless corporate lawyer whose workaholism could cost him his wife and kids. During his trip to see Granny Wendy in London, the vengeful Capt. Hook kidnaps Peter's kids and forces Peter to return to Neverland.

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11. Surf's Up (2007)

Movie · English · 1h 25m · Animation, Comedy · IMDb 6.7 (1.0L votes)

Visually stunningFunnyLight-heartedFamily-friendly

With a documentary crew in tow, Cody Maverick—a young surfer from Antarctica—travels to the pacific for his first professional competition. Determined to earn respect and live up to his idol, Big Z, Cody pushes himself to the limit. But all that changes when an encounter with a laid-back local forces him to rethink his

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12. The Wedding Ringer (2015)

Movie · English · 1h 41m · Comedy · IMDb 6.6 (85.8K votes)

FunnyLight-heartedLow-stakesHeartwarming

Doug Harris is a loveable but socially awkward groom-to-be with a problem: he has no best man. With less than two weeks to go until he marries the girl of his dreams, Doug is referred to Jimmy Callahan, owner and CEO of Best Man, Inc., a company that provides flattering best men for socially challenged guys in need.

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13. Peter Rabbit (2018)

Movie · English · 1h 33m · U · Animation, Adventure · IMDb 6.6 (54.3K votes)

Visually stunningFunnyFamily-friendlyHeartwarming

Peter Rabbit's feud with Mr. McGregor escalates to greater heights than ever before as they rival for the affections of the warm-hearted animal lover who lives next door.

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14. Big Daddy (1999)

Movie · English · 1h 33m · U · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 6.5 (2.5L votes)

FunnyLow-stakesHeartwarmingLight-hearted

A lazy law school grad adopts a kid to impress his girlfriend, but everything doesn't go as planned. Now he's forced to grow up while navigating the challenges of fatherhood.

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15. My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)

Movie · English · 1h 45m · Comedy, Romance · IMDb 6.4 (1.7L votes)

FunnyLight-heartedHeartwarmingLow-stakes

When she receives word that her longtime platonic pal Michael O'Neal is getting married to debutante Kimberly Wallace, food critic Julianne Potter realizes her true feelings for Michael -- and sets out to sabotage the wedding.

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16. War Room (2015)

Movie · English · 2h · Drama · IMDb 6.5 (17.8K votes)

HeartwarmingFamily-friendlyDialogue-drivenStraightforward

The family-friendly movie explores the transformational role prayer plays in the lives of the Jordan family. Tony and Elizabeth Jordan, a middle-class couple who seemingly have it all – great jobs, a beautiful daughter, their dream home. But appearances can be deceiving. In reality, the Jordan’s marriage has become a w

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17. Journey to Bethlehem (2023)

Movie · English · 1h 39m · Family, Drama · IMDb 6.5 (4.0K votes)

HeartwarmingFamily-friendlyStraightforwardLight-hearted

A young woman carrying an unimaginable responsibility. A young man torn between love and honor. A jealous king who will stop at nothing to keep his crown.

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18. The Angry Birds Movie 2 (2019)

Movie · English · 1h 37m · Animation, Adventure · IMDb 6.4 (44.8K votes)

FunnyLight-heartedVisually stunningFamily-friendly

Red, Chuck, Bomb and the rest of their feathered friends are surprised when a green pig suggests that they put aside their differences and unite to fight a common threat. Aggressive birds from an island covered in ice are planning to use an elaborate weapon to destroy the fowl and swine.

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19. The Karate Kid (2010)

Movie · English · 2h 20m · Action, Adventure · IMDb 6.3 (2.3L votes)

Visually stunningHeartwarmingStraightforward

12-year-old Dre Parker could've been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's latest career move has landed him in China. Dre immediately falls for his classmate Mei Ying but the cultural differences make such a friendship impossible. Even worse, Dre's feelings make him an enemy of the class bully, Cheng. With

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20. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (2013)

Movie · English · 1h 35m · Animation, Family · IMDb 6.3 (1.3L votes)

Visually stunningFunnyLight-heartedFamily-friendly

After the disastrous food storm in the first film, Flint and his friends are forced to leave the town. Flint accepts the invitation from his idol Chester V to join The Live Corp Company, which has been tasked to clean the island, and where the best inventors in the world create technologies for the betterment of mankin

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21. Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (2021)

Movie · English · 1h 33m · Comedy, Family · IMDb 6.2 (17.5K votes)

FunnyHeartwarmingLight-heartedVisually stunning

Peter Rabbit runs away from his human family when he learns they are going to portray him in a bad light in their book. Soon, he crosses paths with an older rabbit who ropes him into a heist.

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22. Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (2022)

Movie · English · 1h 46m · Comedy, Family · IMDb 6.1 (18.5K votes)

HeartwarmingFunnyLight-heartedFamily-friendly

When the Primm family moves to New York City, their young son Josh struggles to adapt to his new school and new friends. All of that changes when he discovers Lyle — a singing crocodile who loves baths, caviar and great music — living in the attic of his new home. But when Lyle’s existence is threatened by evil neighbo

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23. The Blue Lagoon (1980)

Movie · English · 1h 44m · Adventure, Drama · IMDb 5.8 (84.5K votes)

Slow-burnVisually stunningMatureHeartwarming

Two small children and a ship's cook survive a shipwreck and find safety on an idyllic tropical island. Soon, however, the cook dies and the young boy and girl are left on their own. Days become years and Emmeline and Richard make a home for themselves surrounded by exotic creatures and nature's beauty. But will they e

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24. The Smurfs 2 (2013)

Movie · English · 1h 45m · Fantasy, Family · IMDb 5.3 (51.6K votes)

Light-heartedFunnyHeartwarmingVisually stunning

The evil wizard Gargamel creates a couple of mischievous Smurf-like creatures called the Naughties that he hopes will let him harness the all-powerful, magical Smurf-essence. But when he discovers that only a real Smurf can give him what he wants, and only a secret spell that Smurfette knows can turn the Naughties into

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