Feel-Good Films

The Personal History of David Copperfield

Cert

Age group7+

Duration119 mins

The Personal History of David Copperfield(2019)

Comedic adaptation of Charles Dickens’ rags-to-riches novel about an orphaned boy who tries to find his way in the world.

This warm and creative adaptation of the novel explores how finding community positively affects the live of a young boy as a he grows up. Both comedic and heartfelt, this is a hugely enjoyable film that reimagines the period drama through immersive and creative filmmaking.

Cert

Age group11+

Duration117 mins

Blinded by the Light(2019)

A British-Pakistani teenager is inspired by the music of Bruce Springsteen in this uplifting musical comedy.

Set in 1987, a turbulent time in the UK which included austerity and racism towards migrant communities, a young man must navigate the realities of being a British person of colour. Through music and infectious performances, the film is a positive tale on how creativity can be a tool for expressing difficult emotions.

Cert

Age group7–16

Duration105 mins

School of Rock(2003)

Vibrant, uplifting comedy in which an unemployed rock guitarist is faced with needing to get a job, and masquerades as a supply teacher.

A scruffy self-proclaimed rock star gets a new lease of life when he meets a group of very talented school students and secretly forms a band while working as their substitute teacher in this heart-warming comedy.

Cert

Age groupAll ages

Duration98 mins

Singin' in the Rain(1952)

Widely considered the best musical ever made, this tribute to Hollywood is about an actress who can't sing trying to move into sound films.

A joyful classic that looks back at Hollywood in the 1920s and cinema's transition from silent films to ‘talkies’. Three performers find their voice in this colourful and optimistic musical.

Cert

Age group7–14

Duration106 mins

Mamma Mia!(2008)

Musical about a young woman who's about to be married and is trying to find out which of the men her mother was briefly involved with is her father.

Inspired by some of Abba’s biggest hits, this cheerful and silly musical takes you on a sun-drenched trip to the Greek Islands.

Cert

Age group7–14

Duration113 mins

Wonder(2017)

A young boy born with facial differences begins attending school for the first time.

This story shows the difficulties faced by a young boy who wishes he was ordinary. However, it’s through his uniqueness and kind heart that he finds a sense of belonging in this film that promotes celebrating differences.

Cert

Age group7–14

Duration94 mins

Cool Runnings(1993)

Cheerful comedy about how hot and sunny Jamaica came to enter a bobsled team in the 1988 Winter Olympics.

This very funny film follows a group of underdogs who are determined to make it to the Oympic games as a bobsled team regardless of the lack of snow in their home country.

Cert

Age group7–14

Duration97 mins

Freaky Friday(2003)

Frothy remake of the 1977 Disney body-swap comedy about a constantly quarrelling mother and daughter.

A mother and daughter are forced to see from each other’s perspective when they wake up to find their bodies have been switched in this highly entertaining comedy about family and growing up.

Cert

Age group11+

Duration108 mins

Stranger Than Fiction(2006)

Offbeat comedy starring Will Ferrell as a dull taxman who thinks he's having a breakdown when he starts hearing a famous author narrating his life.

This oddball romcom is a thought provoking tale about creativity and how it interacts with reality. Including narration, it can be accessible for audiences with visual impairments.

Cert

Age group11+

Duration128 mins

X-Men 2(2003)

In this follow-up to the original hit superhero movie, there's a new generation of mutants eager to cause trouble.

This thrilling sequel will also appeal to audiences with visual impairments, featuring a soundscape that brilliantly captures all the action.

Cert

Age group7–16

Duration94 mins

The Princess Bride(1987)

An elderly man reads his grandson an exciting fairy tale about a princess living in a fictional kingdom and the many mysterious figures on her trail.

An enchanting celebration of storytelling that questions the conventions placed on female characters in classic princess stories and turns them on their head.

Cert

Age group11+

Duration107 mins

Pitch Perfect(2012)

Musical comedy that sees a college fresher join an all-girls acapella group.

This uplifting, sing-along comedy follows a new university student who gains self-confidence and friendship when she joins an a capella singing group.

Cert

Age group14+

Duration91 mins

Monsieur Lazhar(2011)

A poignant and hopeful classroom drama about a new teacher who comes in to help a class deal with a recent trauma.

Although it does include harrowing themes such a death and grief, this gentle drama is full of humour and optimism, and illuminates the importance of education.

Cert

Age group14+

Duration97 mins

Hunt for the Wilderpeople(2016)

A troubled teenager is sent to foster carers in a remote location, until a turn of events forces him to flee and try his luck living wild in the bush.

This wonderful take on the buddy film genre follows a young teen called Ricky running away with his foster father and a dog called Tupac.

Cert

Age group14+

Duration97 mins

Brigsby Bear(2017)

A young man discovers the truth behind his favourite childhood TV show which ends suddenly, and sets out to make a movie to finish the story.

The impact moving images can have in our lives is explored in this unique tale about James, a young man recreating his favourite childhood TV show with his friends, after a big personal secret is revealed.

Cert

Age group11–16

Duration110 mins

The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty(2013)

When daydreamer Walter's job at a New York magazine is threatened, he embarks on a global journey that turns into an extraordinary adventure.

Starring Ben Stiller as an ordinary man unsatisfied with his life whose imagination allows him to escape into his wildest dreams .

Feel-Good Films

Wonder Park(2019)

Finding Nemo(2003)

Ratatouille(2007)

Moana(2016)

The LEGO® Batman Movie(2017)