9 Feel-Good Movies & Series For When You Are Stressed AF And Need A Break

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9 Happy Movies & Series For When You Are Stressed AF And Need A Break
Staff Writer

Your day is about to get so much better. To help you de-stress, we gathered up some not-to-miss happy movies and series to stream.

Some days it might feel like your to-do list is overwhelming, but it is essential to remind yourself it is okay to give yourself a break.

So go ahead and grab your favourite snacks and get cozy on the sofa. These top picks to watch are sure to lift your mood by having you laugh and cheer along.

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Julie and Julia

Rating: 7/10

Why You Need To Watch It: It is a heartwarming comedy about a blogger who tries to cook recipes from culinary legend Julia Child's cookbook.

Dumplin'

Rating: 6.6/10

Why You Need To Watch It: If you love Dolly Parton's music, make sure to watch this uplifting film with a strong body positivity message.

Pitch Perfect

Rating: 7.1/10

Why You Need To Watch It: You can't help but sing along with Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson as they mashup your favourite hits.

Legally Blonde

Rating: 6.3/10

Why You Need To Watch It: You'll have so much fun rewatching Legally Blonde, which will remind you that if you work towards your goals anything is possible.

Breakfast At Tiffany's

Rating: 7.6/10

Why You Need To Watch It: If you love Gossip Girl, you are sure to smile non-stop while watching this Audrey Hepburn classic.

To All The Boys: Always And Forever

Rating: n/a

Why You Need To Watch It: You can finally watch the third movie in the romantic series on February 12 to see what happens in Lara Jean's relationship with Peter.

Queer Eye

Rating: 8.5/10

Why You Need To Watch It: You be crying tears of joy as you see how they positively impact people's lives. Every episode is bursting with so many useful tips you'll want to try.

Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga

Rating: 6.5/10

Why You Need To Watch It: Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams are hilarious in this movie about two singers from Iceland who compete in a global music competition.

Nadiya Bakes

Rating: 6.7/10

Why You Need To Watch It: If you have a sweet tooth, you'll want to binge this series. It is loaded with tons of easy baking recipes you can try at home.

  • Stephanie White was an Ottawa-based Associate Editor for Narcity Canada. She has been writing mouthwatering food and wanderlust-inspiring articles for Canadians since 2012. She has a B.A. and B.Ed. from Ottawa University. When she isn't writing, you can find her travelling the globe and trying new restaurants. Stephanie has previously been published on Insider, Flight Network, Apartment Therapy, Faces Magazine, Daily Hive, Dished and The Spruce.

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