Watch list
Lovable movies
Films with big hearts and characters you'd adopt if you could. Our pick of the most lovable movies for a cosy night in.
- 1
Paddington 2
2017 · Family comedy
A polite bear, a stolen pop-up book and a prison that gets transformed by marmalade. Kindness as a superpower.
- 2
Up
2009 · Pixar animation
A widower ties balloons to his house and finds an unlikely family. The opening montage alone is a lesson in love.
- 3
Amélie
2001 · French romantic comedy
A shy Parisian waitress secretly improves strangers' lives. Whimsical, colourful and endlessly rewatchable.
- 4
Toy Story
1995 · Pixar animation
Woody and Buzz go from rivals to best friends in the film that made toys feel like family.
- 5
The Princess Bride
1987 · Fantasy adventure
Swordfights, true love and lines everyone quotes. As you wish.
- 6
My Neighbor Totoro
1988 · Studio Ghibli
Two sisters, a giant fluffy forest spirit and a catbus. Gentle, cosy and pure wonder.
- 7
Notting Hill
1999 · Romantic comedy
A bookshop owner meets a film star. Charming, funny and full of lovable misfits.
- 8
Coco
2017 · Pixar animation
A boy journeys to the Land of the Dead and discovers what family really means. Bring tissues.
Frequently asked
- What makes a movie lovable?
- Lovable movies have warm characters you root for, a big heart and an ending that leaves you lighter than when you started.
- What is a good lovable movie for families?
- Paddington 2, Up and Toy Story are reliable picks that work for kids and adults alike.