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Quotes From 11 Movies Guaranteed To Make You Feel Good

We all have comfort movies. Maybe it’s a movie that reminds us of someone we love, or maybe it’s one we go back to when we’re sick in bed or recovering from grief, stress, or heartache. Whatever our comfort films mean to us, their ability to soothe us and provide us with some tranquility is unmatched.

But what makes a feel-good movie? The plots are often a little far-fetched and silly, or else they might depict an underdog on an uplifting journey that results in success or romance. The characters are lovable and relatable (for the most part), the settings are serene and gorgeous, and there might even be a musical number or two involved.

In this list, we’ve gathered 11 of the most foolproof feel-good movies that are all but guaranteed to lift your spirits and bring a smile to your face. The next time you’re in need of solace, grab some snacks and a blanket and pop one of these on, and you’ll soon feel ready to take on the real world again.

They can't make a fool out of Lina Lamont. They can't make a laughing stock out of Lina Lamont. What do they think I am? Dumb or something? Why, I make more money than — than —  than Calvin Coolidge! Put together!
Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen) in “Singin’ in the Rain” (1952)

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We just don't recognize life's most significant moments while they're happening. Back then I thought, "Well, there'll be other days." I didn't realize that that was the only day.
Dr. Archibald “Moonlight” Graham (Burt Lancaster) in “Field of Dreams” (1989)

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Bless us, oh Lord, for these Thy gifts which we are about to receive. And yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of no food, I will fear no hunger … And to the republic for which it stands, and by the power invested in me, I pronounce us ready to eat. Amen.
Deloris (Whoopi Goldberg) in “Sister Act” (1992)

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You'll have bad times, but it'll always wake you up to the good stuff you weren't paying attention to.
Sean (Robin Williams) in “Good Will Hunting” (1997)

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Typical, isn't it? You wait 20 years for a dad and then three come along at once.
Rosie (Julie Walters) in “Mamma Mia!” (2008)

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The best thing I know is to do exactly what you wish for a while.
Dr. Bonnachoven (Heinz Hindrich) in “Roman Holiday” (1953)

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You know that feeling where everything feels right? Where you don't have to worry about tomorrow or yesterday, where you feel safe and know you're doing the best you can? There's a word for that — it's called love. L-O-V-E.
Akeelah (Keke Palmer) in “Akeelah and the Bee” (2006)

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Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads.
Dr. Emmett Brown (Christopher Lloyd) in “Back to the Future” (1985)

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She went ballistic. She started yelling in French. I didn't even know she spoke French.
Nick Parker (Dennis Quaid) in “The Parent Trap” (1998)

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I had to go to Greek school, where I learned valuable lessons such as, "If Nick has one goat and Maria has nine, how soon will they marry?"
Toula Portokalos (Nia Vardalos) in “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” (2002)

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Have fun stormin’ da castle!
Miracle Max (Billy Crystal) in “The Princess Bride” (1987)

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Brooke Robinson
Inspiring Quotes editor, bibliophile, cinephile, and curry enthusiast based in Cleveland, Ohio.
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