50 feelgood hits of the summer

Here’s your guide to the best films for summertime – and where to watch them online

Graham Chapman in Monty Python’s Life of Brian which provides a constant stream of laughs

What constitutes a “feelgood” film? They don’t just have to be comedies, although those are the natural place to start. They don’t even have to have a happy ending – who doesn’t feel a little better after a hefty sob? Below are 50 films, all available to stream, that are sure to lift your spirits and leave a smile on your face.

Netflix

The Mitchells vs the Machines (directed by Michael Rianda, 2021)

The flat-out ...