Best feel-good Portuguese movies in India
By the KyaDekhu team · Updated · Availability for India from JustWatch, ratings from IMDb
33 movies in India match this list, with an average IMDb rating of 5.8. Ranked by vote-weighted IMDb rating and popularity; showing the top 30.
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2. Chuck Billy and The Marvelous Guava Tree (2025)
Movie · Portuguese · 1h 40m · Family, Adventure · IMDb 7.3 (1.6K votes)
Light-heartedFunnyFamily-friendlyHeartwarming
Chuck Billy has spent his life picking guavas from Jed’s guava tree. But now that Dr. Agripino is going to build a road that will take down the tree, Chuck and his friends are going to do everything they can to stop it.
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3. 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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4. Son of a Mother (2022)
Movie · Portuguese · 1h 51m · Documentary · IMDb 8.3 (510 votes)
HeartwarmingLow-stakesStraightforwardSlow-burn
This film is for those who really miss Paulo Gustavo! 'SON OF A MOTHER' shows the delightful complicity between the actor and Dona Déa, his inspiration to create Dona Hermínia. With never-before-seen footage, the film follows the funny and exciting backstage of the artist's last tour. Get ready to laugh, cry and rememb
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5. Here the Whole Time (2026)
Movie · Portuguese · 1h 41m · Comedy, Romance · IMDb 6.9 (2.4K votes)
Slow-burnLow-stakesHeartwarmingDialogue-driven
An insecure teenager's vacation plans are ruined by an unexpected visitor: his neighbor and school crush who will spend two weeks sleeping at his house. The days that promised peace, tranquility and epic series marathons end up bringing a whirlwind of feelings and unresolved issues.
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6. Just Another Christmas (2020)
Movie · Portuguese · 1h 41m · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 6.7 (6.5K votes)
TwistyFunny
After taking a very nasty fall on Christmas Eve, grinchy Jorge blacks out and wakes up one year later, with no memory of the year that has passed. He soon realizes that he’s doomed to keep waking up on Christmas Eve after Christmas Eve, having to deal with the aftermath of what his other self has done the other 364 day
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7. Whindersson Nunes: Adult (2019)
Movie · Portuguese · 1h 8m · Comedy · IMDb 7.2 (489 votes)
FunnyLight-heartedLow-stakesDialogue-driven
Brazilian YouTube sensation Whindersson Nunes revisits his humble beginnings and much more in a series of playful stories and peculiar songs.
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8. Afonso Padilha: Classless (2020)
Movie · Portuguese · 1h 3m · Comedy · IMDb 6.8 (304 votes)
FunnyDialogue-drivenLight-heartedLow-stakes
Brazilian comedian Afonso Padilha dives into his humble beginnings and digs out hilarious stories about his childhood in this very personal set.
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9. Shooting My Life's Script (2024)
Movie · Portuguese · 1h 35m · Romance, Comedy · IMDb 6.2 (378 votes)
Slow-burnLight-heartedLow-stakesHeartwarming
Everything changes in Fani's life when the opportunity arises to do an exchange program and live in another country for a year. The revealing conversations by phone or MSN and the constant notes during the class turn to another subject: the upcoming trip.
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10. Dad Rocks (2022)
Movie · Portuguese · 1h 48m · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 6.3 (200 votes)
Slow-burnHeartwarmingLight-heartedLow-stakes
Tom has just become a father and, along with his wife Elisa, he will learn firsthand how to take care of his daughter. Amid fun and exciting everyday situations, Tom discovers the real meaning of fatherhood. Loosely inspired by the bestseller Dad is Cool, by Marcos Piangers.
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11. Friday Night, Saturday Morning (2006)
Movie · Portuguese · 16m · Drama, Romance · IMDb 5.9 (275 votes)
Slow-burnLow-stakesDialogue-drivenHeartwarming
A small-scale romantic love story, shot with a digital camera in black & white and in a documentary style. We follow the conversation between two lovers, each on a different side of the world; he is in Recife, she is in Kyiv. On one side is dark, on the other light, but both experience the same emotions and hence feel
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12. Harsh Couture (2025)
Movie · Portuguese · 1h 40m · Comedy, Adventure · IMDb 5.8 (612 votes)
FunnyLight-heartedHeartwarmingVisually stunning
In the campaign that could change her career as fashion influencer, Paula Pratta only needs one essential item: her son. But he trades his business school in California for a permaculture institute in Amazon. With assistant Taylor, she sets off in search of the boy and finds a world without filters and much more than s
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13. Daddy's in Trouble (2026)
Movie · Portuguese · 1h 42m · Comedy · IMDb 5.5 (373 votes)
FunnyLight-heartedHeartwarmingLow-stakes
Roberta is tired of taking care of the house and the kids all by herself, so she decides to take a vacation, leaving her husband to look after the children. The result is that the house is turned upside down as Fred tries to balance family demands with his work responsibilities. Amid laughter and chaos, the film shows
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14. StoryJester (2020)
Movie · Portuguese · 1h 38m · Comedy, Family · IMDb 5.4 (350 votes)
Slow-burnDialogue-drivenHeartwarmingFunny
Paulinho Gogó narrates his stories on a park bench for different listeners, while waiting for the arrival of his beloved Nega Juju.
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15. An Unforgettable Year - Summer (2023)
Movie · Portuguese · 1h 41m · Drama, Romance · IMDb 5.3 (283 votes)
Visually stunningLight-heartedHeartwarmingLow-stakes
In order to study fashion in so-desired Paris, a young country girl who hates Carnival travels to Rio de Janeiro to try to get support from the most famous designer in Brazil. Set on sneaking into the sewing team of one of the biggest samba schools, she will discover that Carnival only lasts for a week, but a love stor
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16. An Unforgettable Year - Autumn (2023)
Movie · Portuguese · 1h 42m · Drama, Romance · IMDb 5.2 (282 votes)
Low-stakesHeartwarmingLight-heartedStraightforward
An ambitious law student who hates music needs to make a perfect plan to get hired at the office she interns at – until she meets a charming singer who shakes her life. While she's living her first love, she needs to face her own past and decide what's more important: do what she loves or learn to love what she does.
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17. Larissa: The Other Side of Anitta (2025)
Movie · Portuguese · 1h 40m · Documentary, Music · IMDb 5.6 (728 votes)
Visually stunningLow-stakesSerious
Brazilian pop star Anitta reveals her most intimate world yet in this documentary that explores her dual identity, personal struggles and search for joy.
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18. Cheer to Life (2025)
Movie · Portuguese · 1h 44m · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 5.3 (409 votes)
HeartwarmingSlow-burnFamily-friendlyLight-hearted
Jéssica is a simple young woman, dedicated to her job at an antique shop in Rio de Janeiro, but she feels her life lacks purpose. Everything changes when she finds a mysterious locket identical to an item she inherited from her late mother. Driven by the desire to understand the connection between the locket and her fa
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19. Zero to Hero (2023)
Movie · Portuguese · 1h 49m · U/A 13+ · Romance, Comedy · IMDb 5.2 (368 votes)
FunnyLight-heartedHeartwarming
When a rock wannabe is forced to replace his famous sertanejo look-alike, he faces a life-changing choice — lose his own identity or follow his heart.
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20. An Unforgettable Year - Winter (2023)
Movie · Portuguese · 1h 41m · Drama, Romance · IMDb 4.9 (172 votes)
Light-heartedLow-stakesHeartwarmingSlow-burn
Instead of joining the graduation trip with her friends, Mabel is forced to travel with her parents to a ski station in Chile. Only she didn't expect this freezing retreat could introduce her to a secret group of friends and a potential new love.
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21. A Cut Above (2022)
Movie · Portuguese · 1h 30m · Comedy, Romance · IMDb 4.8 (232 votes)
HeartwarmingFunnyLow-stakesLight-hearted
With his mom's salon on the brink of bankruptcy, a dedicated son rolls up his sleeves to help and discovers himself as the coolest barber on the block.
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22. The Rogue's Trial (2024)
Movie · Portuguese · 1h 52m · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 6.1 (3.8K votes)
Funny
After 20 years missing, João Grilo returns to Taperoá to join his old friend Chicó and, after his story of resurrection spreads, he is disputed as an electoral candidate by the two most powerful politicians in the city.
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23. Sleeping Princess (2024)
Movie · Portuguese · 1h 20m · Romance, Comedy · IMDb 4.1 (233 votes)
HeartwarmingLight-heartedFamily-friendly
A sheltered teenager discovers she's actually a princess from another country — and she could be in grave danger. Based on Paula Pimenta's novel.
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24. Double Dad (2021)
Movie · Portuguese · 1h 43m · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 5.7 (1.7K votes)
HeartwarmingLight-hearted
While her mom is away, a teen sneaks out of the hippie commune where she lives and embarks on a life-changing adventure to discover who her father is.
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25. Rich in Love (2020)
Movie · Portuguese · 1h 44m · Romance, Comedy · IMDb 6.0 (3.8K votes)
Light-heartedFunnyHeartwarmingLow-stakes
Working incognito at his rich dad's company to test his own merits, Teto falls for Paula and tells her he grew up poor, a lie that spins out of control.
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26. The Secret Diary of an Exchange Student (2021)
Movie · Portuguese · 1h 36m · Comedy, Romance · IMDb 5.4 (1.2K votes)
FunnyLight-heartedLow-stakesHeartwarming
Two best friends embark on a life-changing adventure abroad as exchange students.
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27. Just Short of Perfect (2021)
Movie · Portuguese · 1h 34m · Romance, Comedy · IMDb 5.5 (1.5K votes)
HeartwarmingLight-heartedStraightforwardLow-stakes
A divorced lawyer falls for a charismatic cardiologist. But when their difference in size leads to family friction, is she ready to listen to her heart?
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28. Someone Borrowed (2022)
Movie · Portuguese · 1h 47m · Comedy, Romance · IMDb 5.7 (2.0K votes)
FunnyLight-heartedLow-stakesHeartwarming
To fulfill his mother’s dying wish and avoid being removed from her will, an inflexible bachelor hires an actress to play his fiancée.
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29. Christmas Full of Grace (2022)
Movie · Portuguese · 1h 44m · Romance, Comedy · IMDb 4.6 (953 votes)
HeartwarmingFunnyLight-heartedLow-stakes
After discovering a betrayal, Carlinhos takes a fun stranger to accompany him on Christmas. But Graça proves to be a madwoman capable of bringing the traditional family home down.
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30. Noah's Ark (2024)
Movie · Portuguese · 1h 36m · Animation, Music · IMDb 4.3 (810 votes)
FunnyVisually stunningHeartwarmingLight-hearted
A pair of mice attempt to board Noah's Ark: Vini, a charismatic poet with terrible stage fright, and Tito, a talented and charming guitarist. When the rains come, only one male and one female of each species is allowed on Noah's Ark. With the help of an ingenious cockroach and fate's good luck, Vini and Tito sneak thei
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