Best feel-good movies on MUBI in India
By the KyaDekhu team · Updated · Availability for India from JustWatch, ratings from IMDb
42 movies on MUBI in India match this list, with an average IMDb rating of 6.9. Most are in English (14), French (6), Italian (5). Ranked by vote-weighted IMDb rating and popularity; showing the top 30.
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1. Perfect Days (2023)
Movie · Japanese · 2h 4m · Drama · IMDb 7.9 (1.1L votes)
Slow-burnLow-stakesFamily-friendlyHeartwarming
Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine, he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and taking photos of trees. Through unexpected encounters, he reflects on finding beauty in the world.
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2. Dazed and Confused (1993)
Movie · English · 1h 42m · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 7.6 (2.2L votes)
FunnySlow-burnHeartwarmingLow-stakes
The adventures of a group of Texas teens on their last day of school in 1976, centering on student Randall Floyd, who moves easily among stoners, jocks and geeks. Floyd is a star athlete, but he also likes smoking weed, which presents a conundrum when his football coach demands he sign a "no drugs" pledge.
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3. Lady Bird (2017)
Movie · English · 1h 34m · Drama, Comedy · IMDb 7.4 (3.7L votes)
Slow-burnLow-stakesHeartwarmingStraightforward
Lady Bird McPherson, a strong willed, deeply opinionated, artistic 17 year old comes of age in Sacramento. Her relationship with her mother and her upbringing are questioned and tested as she plans to head off to college.
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4. Time to Love (1965)
Movie · Turkish · 1h 29m · Drama, Romance · IMDb 7.8 (9.0K votes)
Slow-burnLow-stakesHeartwarmingFamily-friendly
On the Princes’ Islands to the south of Istanbul, the days are rainy and full of longing. Poor but proud painter Halil gets a job in one of the island’s villas, where he encounters the photograph of a beautiful woman and falls in love with her image.
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5. Wadjda (2012)
Movie · Arabic · 1h 38m · Drama · IMDb 7.5 (22.6K votes)
Slow-burnFamily-friendlyHeartwarming
An enterprising Saudi girl signs on for her school's Quran recitation competition as a way to raise the remaining funds she needs in order to buy the green bicycle that has captured her interest.
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6. The Beaches of Agnès (2008)
Movie · French · 1h 50m · Documentary · IMDb 8.0 (5.4K votes)
Slow-burnTwistyLow-stakesHeartwarming
Filmmaking icon Agnès Varda, the award-winning director regarded by many as the grandmother of the French new wave, turns the camera on herself with this unique autobiographical documentary. Composed of film excerpts and elaborate dramatic re-creations, Varda's self-portrait recounts the highs and lows of her professio
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7. La Chimera (2023)
Movie · Italian · 2h 11m · Drama, Fantasy · IMDb 7.3 (23.5K votes)
Slow-burnTwistyVisually stunningFunny
Everyone has their own Chimera, something they try to achieve but never manage to find. For Arthur, the Chimera looks like the woman he lost, Beniamina. In an adventurous journey between the living and the dead, between forests and cities, between celebrations and solitudes, the intertwined destinies of these character
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8. Soul Kitchen (2009)
Movie · German · 1h 39m · Drama, Comedy · IMDb 7.2 (43.0K votes)
FunnyLow-stakesHeartwarming
In Hamburg, German-Greek chef Zinos unknowingly disturbs the peace in his locals-only restaurant by hiring a more talented chef.
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9. Petite Maman (2021)
Movie · French · 1h 12m · Drama, Fantasy · IMDb 7.3 (21.4K votes)
Slow-burnHeartwarmingFamily-friendlyLow-stakes
After the death of her beloved grandmother, eight-year-old Nelly meets a strangely familiar girl her own age in the woods. Instantly forming a connection with this mysterious new friend, Nelly embarks on a fantastical journey of discovery which helps her come to terms with this newfound loss.
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10. Fallen Leaves (2023)
Movie · Finnish · 1h 21m · Romance, Drama · IMDb 7.2 (37.6K votes)
Slow-burnLow-stakesFunnyHeartwarming
In modern-day Helsinki, two lonely souls in search of love meet by chance in a karaoke bar. However, their path to happiness is beset by obstacles – from lost phone numbers to mistaken addresses, alcoholism, and a charming stray dog.
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11. Linda Linda Linda (2005)
Movie · Japanese · 1h 55m · Comedy, Music · IMDb 7.5 (6.6K votes)
HeartwarmingLight-heartedLow-stakesFunny
Only three days before the school festival, a newly formed high school band rushes to put together a set for their big show — including a hit single by '80s by the Japanese punk rock band The Blue Hearts.
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12. Antoine and Colette (1962)
Movie · French · 30m · Romance, Drama · IMDb 7.4 (7.4K votes)
Slow-burnLow-stakesLight-heartedHeartwarming
Now aged 17, Antoine Doinel works in a factory which makes records. At a music concert, he meets a girl his own age, Colette, and falls in love with her. Later, Antoine goes to extraordinary lengths to please his new girlfriend and her parents, but Colette still only regards him as a casual friend. First segment of “Lo
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13. To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995)
Movie · English · 1h 48m · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 6.9 (42.9K votes)
FunnyHeartwarmingLow-stakes
Veteran drag queens Vida Boheme and Noxeema Jackson take novice Chi-Chi Rodriguez under their wing on a madcap road trip across the country to compete in the Drag Queen of America pageant in Los Angeles.
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14. Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger (2024)
Movie · English · 2h 13m · Documentary · IMDb 7.9 (1.7K votes)
Slow-burnLow-stakesFamily-friendlyStraightforward
Martin Scorsese presents this very personal and insightful new feature-length documentary about British filmmakers Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.
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15. Daguerréotypes (1978)
Movie · French · 1h 20m · Documentary · IMDb 7.6 (2.4K votes)
Slow-burnFamily-friendlyLow-stakesLight-hearted
An intimate portrait of the small shops and shopkeepers of the Rue Daguerre in Paris, a picturesque street that has been the filmmaker’s home for more than 50 years.
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16. The Watermelon Woman (1997)
Movie · English · 1h 25m · Drama, Comedy · IMDb 7.1 (5.3K votes)
Slow-burnTwistyDialogue-drivenFunny
A young black lesbian filmmaker probes into the life of The Watermelon Woman, a 1930s black actress who played 'mammy' archetypes.
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17. Matthias & Maxime (2019)
Movie · French · 2h · Drama, Romance · IMDb 6.8 (10.5K votes)
Slow-burnHeartwarmingMatureLow-stakes
Two childhood best friends are asked to share a kiss for the purposes of a student short film. Soon, a lingering doubt sets in, confronting both men with their preferences, threatening the brotherhood of their social circle, and, eventually, changing their lives.
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18. Old Joy (2006)
Movie · English · 1h 14m · Drama · IMDb 6.8 (10.2K votes)
Slow-burnLow-stakesStraightforwardHeartwarming
Soon to be a father, Mark feels the pressure of domestic responsibility closing in, so he is more than happy to accept when his old friend Kurt proposes a camping trip in the Oregon wilderness. During their time together, the men come to grips with the changes in their lives and the effect on their relationship.
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19. Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (1976)
Movie · Portuguese · 1h 57m · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 6.9 (4.2K votes)
FunnyMatureTwistySlow-burn
After the death of her handsome but good-for-nothing husband Vadinho, Flor, a widow, marries Dr. Teodoro, a respectable gentleman. Hilarity ensues when Vadinho's spirit returns into her life.
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20. Eagle vs Shark (2007)
Movie · English · 1h 27m · Comedy, Romance · IMDb 6.7 (27.8K votes)
FunnyLow-stakes
Love blossoms for Lily over double Meaty Boy burgers at mid-day when uber-computer nerd Jarrod comes in and leaves with free extra large fries. After gatecrashing Jarrod's party and proving her skills on the game console, Lily goes down to Jarrod's home town with him so he can settle an old score with a past school bu
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21. The Wonders (2014)
Movie · Italian · 1h 52m · Drama · IMDb 6.7 (6.8K votes)
Slow-burnFamily-friendlyHeartwarming
In the Tuscan countryside, a family of traditional honey farmers struggles to make ends meet. The household consists of only daughters—four of them—led by the eldest, Gelsomina, who takes on the responsibilities of the family. When a small boy is sent to stay with them for rehabilitation, their routine is disrupted. As
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22. Ramen Shop (2018)
Movie · Japanese · 1h 30m · Drama · IMDb 6.8 (2.8K votes)
Slow-burnHeartwarmingFamily-friendlyLow-stakes
Masato is a young ramen chef in Japan. When he finds his late mother's journal after the sudden death of his emotionally distant father, he takes it with him to her native country, Singapore, hoping to piece together the story of his family and his life.
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23. What Do We See When We Look at the Sky? (2021)
Movie · KA · 2h 30m · Drama, Romance · IMDb 6.8 (2.5K votes)
Light-heartedHeartwarmingFamily-friendlyTwisty
In the Georgian riverside town of Kutaisi, summertime romance and World Cup fever are in the air. After a pair of chance encounters, pharmacist Lisa and soccer player Giorgi find their plans for a date undone when they both awaken magically transformed with no way to recognize each other.
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24. Shanghai Blues (1984)
Movie · Cantonese · 1h 43m · Comedy, Romance · IMDb 7.0 (1.3K votes)
FunnyHeartwarmingLow-stakes
In 1937 Shanghai, a soldier and a young woman have an awkward meet-cute in darkness under a bridge as they seek refuge during a bomb raid. Ten years later, the soldier, now a burgeoning songwriter and tuba player in a marching band, is back in town desperately searching for his would-be soulmate. As fate would have it,
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25. Winter in Sokcho (2025)
Movie · French · 1h 44m · Drama · IMDb 6.8 (1.9K votes)
Slow-burnLow-stakesSeriousFamily-friendly
In the snowy seaside town of Sokcho, 25-year-old Soo-Ha works at a guesthouse. She drifts between her mother’s fish stall and her boyfriend until a French artist’s arrival stirs questions about her identity. As winter deepens, Soo-Ha and the artist form an unspoken connection through food and art.
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26. Four Roads (2021)
Movie · Italian · 8m · Documentary · IMDb 7.0 (1.1K votes)
Slow-burnFamily-friendlyLow-stakesLight-hearted
In the absence of any physical connection, this short explores alternative forms of contact among neighbors by making use of an old 16mm camera, a zoom lens, and a few meters of expired film.
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27. Altman (2014)
Movie · English · 1h 35m · Documentary · IMDb 6.8 (1.6K votes)
Slow-burnLow-stakesDialogue-drivenFamily-friendly
Robert Altman's life and career contained multitudes. This father of American independent cinema left an indelible mark, not merely on the evolution of his art form, but also on the western zeitgeist. With its use of rare interviews, representative film clips, archival images, and musings from his family and most recog
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28. The Perfect Candidate (2020)
Movie · Arabic · 1h 44m · Drama · IMDb 6.7 (2.4K votes)
Family-friendlyStraightforward
A young Saudi doctor campaigns for a seat on the municipal council, finding confidence as she combats prejudice.
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29. Lost and Beautiful (2015)
Movie · Italian · 1h 28m · Drama, Fantasy · IMDb 6.6 (783 votes)
Slow-burnVisually stunningFamily-friendlyHeartwarming
Pulcinella, a foolish servant, is sent from the depths of Mt. Vesuvius to present-day Campania to grant the last wish of poor shepherd Tommaso, who spent his whole life looking after a crumbling Bourbon estate: his mission is to save a young buffalo named Sarchiapone. Pulcinella takes the buffalo north and the two serv
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30. Gasoline Rainbow (2024)
Movie · English · 1h 51m · Drama, Adventure · IMDb 6.4 (1.7K votes)
Slow-burnLow-stakesMatureStraightforward
With high school in the rearview, five teenagers from inland Oregon embark on one last adventure. Piling into a van with a busted tail light, their mission takes them to a place they’ve never been—the Pacific coast, five hundred miles away. Their plan, in full: “Fuck it.”
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