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It’s tough to find a great comedy these days, and even tougher to find one that isn’t a downer. Lately, it feels like mean-spirited comedy is everywhere — films that rely on cynicism rather than joy. But if you’re in the mood to laugh and actually see people succeed, the feel-good comedy is your secret weapon.
When you hit play on the right flick, families reunite, couples fall in love, and for 90 minutes, the world feels like a better place. Hulu has a fantastic selection of these emotional home runs that hit exactly where you need them to. From nostalgic favorites to fresh, highly-rated hits, these three movies are guaranteed to put a smile on your face and maybe even in your heart.
Movie | The Vibe | Why It Cures a Bad Day |
"Thelma" | Action-Comedy | A 93-year-old on a "Mission: Impossible" quest to reclaim her dignity. |
"Quiz Lady" | Sister Road Trip | Sandra Oh and Awkwafina’s chaotic sibling energy is pure heart. |
"13 Going on 30" | Nostalgic Classic | The ultimate reminder that it's never too late to find your spark. |
'Quiz Lady'
In "Quiz Lady", Awkwafina flips the script, playing against her usual high-energy type to portray Anne, a messy, anxious game show devotee. Her older sister, Jenny (played by a wonderfully chaotic Sandra Oh), is her polar opposite in every way. The estranged pair is forced back together when they discover their mother has fled the country after a gambling spree, leaving a debt-collecting loan shark in her wake.
Natch, the loan shark wants his money, and the sisters are the only ones left to pay. Their solution? Hatching a wild plan to get Anne onto her favorite game show to win it all back. Of course, it doesn't go according to plan. What follows is a series of hilarious mishaps that force the duo to dodge hurdles and, eventually, learn to appreciate each other again. It’s a heartfelt road trip that proves the road to happiness (and paying off a debt) is always better with your sister by your side.
'13 Going on 30'
On her 13th birthday, Jenna (Christa B. Allen) makes a desperate wish to be "thirty, flirty, and thriving." Thanks to a little bit of magic dust, her wish comes true ... mostly. When she wakes up the next morning, she’s in the body of her 30-year-old self (played with iconic charm by Jennifer Garner). Jenna finds herself living the high-powered life she always dreamed of, but she quickly realizes it came at the cost of the people she loved in her teens.
As a top fashion magazine editor, Jenna thinks she has it all. However, she soon discovers that adult life isn't exactly how she pictured it — especially when it comes to her childhood best friend, Matty (Mark Ruffalo). Their relationship needs some serious patching up, and Jenna has to navigate the complexities of adulthood with the heart of a middle-schooler. It’s a beautiful reminder that even when you get exactly what you wished for, it takes time to figure out what’s actually important.
Watch "13 Going on 30" on Hulu now
'Thelma'
Thelma Post (June Squibb) might look like an unassuming grandmother, but when she’s duped by a phone scammer, the 93-year-old decides she's out for blood. Her mission is simple: track down the culprits and get her money back. Armed with a motor scooter, a loyal friend, and a colorful cast of characters, Thelma sets out across Los Angeles to right some serious wrongs.
This is an uproarious, pitch-perfect comedy that gives Squibb plenty of room to shine as the hilarious powerhouse she is. It’s impossible not to root for her as she proves that age is just a number when it comes to seeking justice. By the time the credits roll, you'll know one thing for certain: no one will ever cross Thelma again.
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