Best feel-good movies on Apple TV in India

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

167 movies on Apple TV in India match this list, with an average IMDb rating of 6.7. Most are in English (57), Hindi (42), Malayalam (34). Newest addition: English Vinglish, added to Netflix on 21 Oct. Ranked by vote-weighted IMDb rating and popularity; showing the top 30.

1. City Lights (1931)

Movie · English · 1h 27m · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 8.5 (2.2L votes)

HeartwarmingFamily-friendlySlow-burnFunny

A tramp falls in love with a beautiful blind flower girl. His on-and-off friendship with a wealthy man allows him to be the girl's benefactor and suitor.

Apple TV
2. The Kid (1921)

Movie · English · 1h 8m · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 8.2 (1.5L votes)

HeartwarmingFunnyFamily-friendly

A tramp cares for a boy after he's abandoned as a newborn by his mother. Later the mother has a change of heart and aches to be reunited with her son.

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3. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)

Movie · English · 25m · Animation, Family · IMDb 8.3 (51.1K votes)

HeartwarmingFamily-friendlyLow-stakesLight-hearted

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. Charlie Brown accepts, but it is a frustrating struggle. When an attempt to restore the proper spirit with a forlorn little fi

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4. CODA (2021)

Movie · English · 1h 52m · A · Drama, Music · IMDb 8.0 (2.3L votes)

HeartwarmingSlow-burnStraightforwardLight-hearted

As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), Ruby is the only hearing person in her deaf family. When the family's fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her love of music and her fear of abandoning her parents.

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5. Wonder (2017)

Movie · English · 1h 53m · U · Family, Drama · IMDb 7.9 (2.0L votes)

HeartwarmingSlow-burnFamily-friendlyLow-stakes

The story of August Pullman – a boy with facial differences – who enters fifth grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time.

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6. Mayabazar (1957)

Movie · Telugu · 3h 1m · UA · Fantasy, Drama · IMDb 9.0 (7.1K votes)

Visually stunningFamily-friendly

Balarama promises Subhadra that he'll marry his daughter to her son. But when the Pandavas lose their kingdom to the Kauravas, Balarama breaks his promise.

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7. The Circus (1928)

Movie · English · 1h 12m · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 8.1 (39.0K votes)

FunnyFamily-friendlyHeartwarmingLow-stakes

Charlie, a wandering tramp, becomes a circus handyman - soon the star of the show - and falls in love with the circus owner's stepdaughter.

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8. Wolfwalkers (2020)

Movie · English · 1h 42m · U/A 7+ · Animation, Family · IMDb 8.0 (46.5K votes)

Visually stunningHeartwarmingSlow-burn

In a time of superstition and magic, when wolves are seen as demonic and nature an evil to be tamed, a young apprentice hunter comes to Ireland with her father to wipe out the last pack. But when she saves a wild native girl, their friendship leads her to discover the world of the Wolfwalkers and transform her into the

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9. It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966)

Movie · English · 25m · Family, Animation · IMDb 8.1 (25.0K votes)

HeartwarmingFunnyFamily-friendlyLight-hearted

Join the Peanuts gang for a timeless adventure as Charlie Brown preps for a party, Snoopy sets his sights on the Red Baron, and Linus patiently awaits a pumpkin patch miracle.

Apple TV Prime Video · free
10. English Vinglish (2012)

Movie · Hindi · 2h 14m · U · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 7.8 (45.7K votes)

HeartwarmingFamily-friendlySlow-burnLow-stakes

In the United States for the first time, an Indian housewife with a limited command of English turns Manhattan into her personal language school.

Apple TV ZEE5 · free with ads
11. Nil Battey Sannata (2016)

Movie · Hindi · 1h 40m · Drama, Family · IMDb 8.2 (9.9K votes)

HeartwarmingFamily-friendlyLow-stakesSlow-burn

Behind the magnificent Taj Mahal lies a cluster of dingy homes where Chanda (35), a domestic help, lives with her 14-year-old daughter Appu. Chanda aspires and dreams that her daughter will study and embrace a better fate. When Appu tells her she wants to quit school and become a maid like her, Chanda takes a strong de

Apple TV ZEE5
12. Vicky Donor (2012)

Movie · Hindi · 2h 2m · UA · Comedy, Romance · IMDb 7.7 (48.4K votes)

FunnyLow-stakesLight-heartedHeartwarming

A man is brought in by an infertility doctor to supply him with his sperm, where he becomes the biggest sperm donor for his clinic.

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13. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (2022)

Movie · English · 35m · U · Animation, Family · IMDb 7.8 (23.6K votes)

HeartwarmingFamily-friendlySlow-burnVisually stunning

The unlikely friendship of a boy, a mole, a fox and a horse traveling together in the boy's search for home.

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14. Come from Away (2021)

Movie · English · 1h 47m · U/A 13+ · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 8.5 (5.0K votes)

HeartwarmingStraightforward

Filmed live on Broadway, the Tony Award-winning musical tells the remarkable true story of 38 flights grounded in a small Canadian town on September 11, 2001. As the locals host these “come from aways,” they come together and find hope.

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15. Tanu Weds Manu: Returns (2015)

Movie · Hindi · 2h 8m · UA · Comedy, Romance · IMDb 7.6 (30.9K votes)

FunnyLow-stakes

After Tanu and Manu's marriage breaks apart, the latter finds himself smitten by Datto, a lookalike of his ex-wife. But the estranged couple's feelings begin to spark again.

Apple TV Netflix
16. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973)

Movie · English · 25m · Animation, Comedy · IMDb 7.7 (14.2K votes)

HeartwarmingFunnyFamily-friendlyLight-hearted

Turkey, cranberries, pumpkin pie... and the Peanuts gang to share them with. This is going to be the greatest Thanksgiving ever! The fun begins when Peppermint Patty invites herself and her pals to Charlie Brown's house for a REALLY big turkey party. Good grief! All our hero can cook is cold cereal and maybe toast. Is

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17. Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry (2021)

Movie · English · 2h 20m · A · Documentary, Music · IMDb 7.7 (9.9K votes)

Slow-burnLow-stakesHeartwarming

This documentary offers a deeply intimate look at extraordinary teenager Billie Eilish. Award-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler follows her journey on the road, onstage, and at home with her family as the writing and recording of her debut album changes her life.

Apple TV
18. Beastie Boys Story (2020)

Movie · English · 2h · A · Music, Documentary · IMDb 7.7 (9.1K votes)

Low-stakesHeartwarmingLight-hearted

Here's a little story they're about to tell... Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of their band and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary experience directed by friend, collaborator, and their former grandfather, Spike Jonze.

Apple TV
19. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)

Movie · Hindi · 2h 58m · UA · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 7.4 (21.4K votes)

Visually stunningHeartwarming

A young singer falls in love with his teacher’s daughter, but their romance is tested when the girl’s parents arrange her marriage with Vanraj, which takes three of them into an unexpected journey of love, sacrifice, and selflessness.

Apple TV Netflix
20. Cha Cha Real Smooth (2022)

Movie · English · 1h 48m · A · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 7.3 (32.4K votes)

Slow-burnHeartwarmingLow-stakesFunny

Fresh out of college and stuck at his New Jersey home without a clear path forward, 22-year-old Andrew begins working as a party starter for bar/bat mitzvahs—where he strikes up a unique friendship with a young mom and her teenage daughter.

Apple TV
21. Thenmavin Kombath (1994)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 44m · U · Comedy, Family · IMDb 8.1 (3.7K votes)

FunnyFamily-friendlyHeartwarming

Sreekrishnan unknowingly falls in love with the woman his best friend, Manikyan, loves. Though Sreekrishnan tries his best to woo her, she resists, leading to a battle that ensues between the friends.

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22. Thanneer Mathan Dinangal (2019)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 13m · U · Romance, Comedy · IMDb 7.8 (4.3K votes)

Light-heartedSlow-burnLow-stakesHeartwarming

Jaison, a teenager, has a crush on Keerthy, but she does not reciprocate his feelings. To make things worse, he gets in trouble with Ravi, the new teacher who is liked by everyone, especially Keerthy.

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23. Mozhi (2007)

Movie · Tamil · 2h 32m · Drama, Comedy · IMDb 8.1 (2.3K votes)

HeartwarmingLow-stakesSlow-burnFamily-friendly

A musician's love towards a stubborn hearing and speech impaired woman makes her eventually realize that there is more to her life than she previously thought.

Apple TV
24. Arthur the King (2024)

Movie · English · 1h 47m · Adventure, Drama · IMDb 7.0 (42.1K votes)

HeartwarmingVisually stunningStraightforwardFamily-friendly

Over the course of ten days and 435 miles, an unbreakable bond is forged between pro adventure racer Michael Light and a scrappy street dog companion dubbed Arthur. As the team is pushed to their outer limits of endurance in the race, Arthur redefines what victory, loyalty and friendship truly mean.

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25. The Elephant Queen (2019)

Movie · English · 1h 37m · U/A 7+ · Documentary, Family · IMDb 7.8 (2.7K votes)

Visually stunningSlow-burnFamily-friendlyHeartwarming

Embark on an epic journey of family, courage, and coming home in this feature-length documentary. Join Athena, the majestic matriarch, as she leads her elephant herd across an unforgiving African landscape filled with vibrant wildlife.

Apple TV
26. Annamayya (1997)

Movie · Telugu · 2h 30m · U · Drama, History · IMDb 8.1 (2.0K votes)

Family-friendlyLight-heartedHeartwarmingLow-stakes

A cinematic version of the life of famous Indian saint-poet, Annamayya (born May 1408), follows the spiritual awakening of the mystic composer Annamayya, who's first motivated to write a song of praise after visiting a temple. His devotion is put to the test when he vows to fast until he comes face to face with God, an

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27. Ala Modalaindi (2011)

Movie · Telugu · 2h 16m · U · Romance, Drama · IMDb 7.6 (3.3K votes)

TwistyHeartwarmingFamily-friendlyLow-stakes

Gowtam works as a reporter for a television channel. He is nursing a heart break after his girlfriend dumped him for another guy. He attends the wedding of his girlfriend where he meets the another girl Nitya dumped by the groom (her boy friend). They hit off well and become instant friends. Nitya stays in Bangalore an

Apple TV Prime Video
28. Eternity (2025)

Movie · English · 1h 54m · U/A 16+ · Romance, Comedy · IMDb 6.9 (69.9K votes)

Slow-burnHeartwarming

In an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity, Joan is faced with the impossible choice between the man she spent her life with and her first love, who died young and has waited decades for her to arrive.

Apple TV
29. It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown (1974)

Movie · English · 25m · Family, Animation · IMDb 7.5 (3.6K votes)

HeartwarmingFunnyFamily-friendlyLight-hearted

Charlie Brown, Linus and the entire Peanuts gang are off on a lively Easter egg hunt. They suspect they've spotted the Easter Bunny … but the trouble is, he looks a lot like a certain beagle who's near and dear to Charlie Brown's heart. Is it truly the Easter Bunny, or is it just the irrepressible Snoopy playing a tric

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30. Kalyanaraman (2002)

Movie · Malayalam · 2h 6m · U · Comedy, Family · IMDb 7.9 (2.0K votes)

TwistyFamily-friendlyFunnyHeartwarming

Ramankutty, a wedding planner, falls in love with Gauri and their families approve of their marriage. However, an astrologer's shocking prediction about Ramankutty's family creates complications.

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