

But despite human-led climate change, damaging factory-scale farming practices, and the deterioration of our food-bearing soils, Kiss the Ground shows that we haven’t crossed a point of no return. It’s hard to imagine a documentary about the general health of our planet being uplifting. Where to watch: The Forty-Year-Old Version is streaming on Netflix.

You'll laugh as Blank tosses away searingly clever lines with ease, and you'll be deeply moved by her more private moments of self-reflection. A story about a middle-aged playwright facing an artistic crisis, The Forty-Year-Old Version tackles its daunting themes of ambition, identity, racism, and aging with the irreverent tenacity demanded of its bold auteur. Get to know the hugely relatable voice of Radha Blank in the first-time writer/director's semi-autobiographical comedy, in which she also stars and raps like freakin' badass. Where to watch: Jingle Jangle is streaming on Netflix. Alexis Nedd, Senior Entertainment Reporter * Ricky Martin, Phylicia Rashad, and Keegan-Michael Key also star in unforgettable roles that play together to make Jingle Jangle an instant holiday classic. But his daughter Jessica (literal Disney princess Anika Noni Rose) and granddaughter Journey (newcomer Madalen Mills) come back into his life to reignite the spark that makes their family special.

Forest Whitaker stars as Jeronicus Jangle, a formerly genius toymaker who thinks he’s lost everything. Shut up and embrace the magic of Christmas with Jingle Jangle, a delightful, original musical about family, toys, and inheritable mechanical ingenuity. Where to watch: Hunt for the Wilderpeople is streaming on Netflix. Look out for a signature cameo from the writer/director and Thor: Ragnarok ’s Rachel House, as well as that unapologetically Kiwi humor that is Waititi’s sweet spot. That decision goes over badly with literally everyone else, especially the government, which tracks Hector and Ricky through the wilderness and threatens to separate them for good. Ricky runs away from home with Hec hot on his heels, and they agree on one thing: To live in the New Zealand bush and never go back to society. Ricky (Dennison) is a juvenile delinquent sent to live with Hector (Neill) and his wife Bella, but the caring Bella suddenly passes away, leaving the de facto father and son to butt heads. Taika Waititi’s 2016 charmer stars Deadpool 2’s Julian Dennison and Jurassic Park’s Sam Neill as an unlikely family unit, bonded by loss and life on the run. Where to watch: Dumplin’ is streaming on Netflix. Brooke Bajgrowicz, Entertainment Fellow Its heart and warmth make it worthy of a crown.
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The movie is full of character and has a few key elements that make almost anything better, including Jennifer Aniston, glitzy costumes, and Dolly Parton songs.

While this coming-of-age story has a small-town Texas girl (Danielle Macdonald) entering the local pageant to spite her beauty queen mother, she learns a few important lessons about self-worth along the way. Dumplin’ĭumplin’ is the definition of sweet. Here are the 16 best feel-good movies now streaming on Netflix. In the mood for a crush-worthy teen romance? How about a musical alive with jams and wild physical comedy? Maybe some family-focused hijinks? Some eye-popping animated adventures? Or perhaps you just want some quality time with the world's most lovable bear? Whatever your pick, you're sure to be smiling in short order. Sometimes self-care requires only a Netflix subscription, as the streamer has an incredible collection of films that'll make you feel all warmy and fuzzy inside. In need of a pick-me-up? Few things are as whole-body comforting as a great feel-good movie.
