Remarkably Bright Creatures
(2026)An elderly cleaner named Tova Sullivan befriends a young drifter named Cameron. Their bond grows under the watchful eye of a giant Pacific octopus.
Films that leave you in a better mood
Not every night can take a difficult film. These are warm without being stupid about it, and most have been somebody's comfort rewatch for years, which is a harder test than a good opening weekend.
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. They work from the whole catalogue, not just this list.
Forrest Gump
(1994)A man with a low IQ and a good heart accidentally influences major events in American history. It follows his life from childhood through adulthood as he pursues his childhood love.
Life Is Beautiful
(1997)A Jewish Italian man uses his imagination to protect his young son from the brutal reality of their time in a Nazi concentration camp. The film mixes playful comedy with the tragedy of the Holocaust.
Cinema Paradiso
(1988)In a small Sicilian town, a young boy bonds with the local cinema's aging projectionist. The film shows their friendship over many years, and how that relationship shapes the boy's life and love for movies.
O Auto da Compadecida
(2000)Two poor friends get into one misadventure after another in a small Brazilian town. The film blends humor and fantasy as they encounter tricky situations and a mysterious woman who helps them.
The Legend of Hei
(2019)A young cat spirit named Luo Xiaohei leaves his forest home and meets new friends and enemies in a modern city. He learns about a world where magic and human life mix, and finds a place to belong.
Radical
(2023)A teacher in a Mexican border town tries a new approach to engage his students. The film shows how his unconventional methods affect the kids and the community.
Back to the Future
(1985)A teenager in 1985 accidentally travels back to 1955 in a time machine built by his scientist friend. He disrupts his parents' first meeting and must help them fall in love to save his own future.
The Wild Robot
(2024)A service robot gets shipwrecked on a remote island. She learns to survive by befriending the local animals and ends up raising an orphaned goose as her own.
We All Loved Each Other So Much
(1974)Three friends and the woman they all love cross paths over several decades in post-war Italy. The film follows their changing relationships and personal lives against the backdrop of Italian society.
Dedicada a mi ex
(2019)A man tries to win back his ex-girlfriend by faking a relationship with another woman. The plan leads to a series of comedic misunderstandings and surprises.
It's a Wonderful Life
(1946)A man named George Bailey has given up his own dreams to help people in his small town. On Christmas Eve he feels hopeless, and his guardian angel shows him what life would be like if he had never existed.
The Intouchables
(2011)A wealthy quadriplegic man hires a young man from the projects as his live-in caregiver. The two develop an unlikely bond that changes both of their lives.
The Lion King
(1994)A young lion prince named Simba is exiled after his father's murder. He must decide whether to return home to challenge his uncle and reclaim the throne.
Clouds
(2020)A teenager with terminal cancer decides to make music in his final months. The film follows his journey to share his songs with the world.
Green Book
(2018)A working-class Italian-American man from New York is hired to drive an African-American pianist on a concert tour through the segregated Deep South in the early 1960s. The two men set out with very different backgrounds and quickly clash, but as they travel together they start to understand each other.
Klaus
(2019)A spoiled postman is sent to a remote frozen island where he must deliver 6000 letters to keep his job. He meets a quiet toymaker and together they start a tradition that brings joy to the children of the town.
One Direction: This Is Us
(2013)This documentary follows the boy band One Direction on their Take Me Home Tour in 2013. It shows their concert performances and moments with fans.
The Help
(2011)In 1960s Mississippi, a young white woman named Skeeter decides to write a book from the perspective of the Black maids who work for white families. The maids share their experiences of racism and discrimination.
Coco
(2017)A 12-year-old boy named Miguel, who loves music despite his family's ban on it, gets transported to the Land of the Dead on the Day of the Dead. He searches for his great-great-grandfather to help him return home and get his family to accept music again.
The Art of Racing in the Rain
(2019)A dog named Enzo narrates his life with his owner, a race car driver. The story covers their bond as the driver faces personal and professional challenges.
20th Century Girl
(2022)In 1999, a teenage girl agrees to spy on a boy for her best friend but ends up falling for him herself. It's a story about first love and friendship among high schoolers in the late 90s.
Piper
(2016)A baby sandpiper is afraid of the ocean waves but needs to learn how to catch food at the shore. She watches other birds and tries different ways to overcome her fear.
Goat
(2026)An anthropomorphic goat named Will Harris dreams of being the greatest player in a fictional basketball-like sport called roarball. He works to achieve his goal while dealing with the challenges of competition and teamwork.
My Friends
(1975)A group of middle-aged friends in Florence spend their time playing elaborate pranks on each other and the people around them. Their antics are a way to resist the seriousness of adult life and keep their bond strong.
Wonder
(2017)A boy with a facial difference starts attending a mainstream school for the first time. He deals with the challenges of making friends and being accepted by his classmates.
Pride & Prejudice
(2005)A spirited woman and a proud wealthy man clash and misunderstand each other in Regency England. Two of several sisters in a family navigate love, reputation, and their own mistakes.
Big Deal on Madonna Street
(1958)A group of bumbling small-time thieves in Rome plan to rob a pawn shop. Their efforts go comically wrong as they fumble through the heist.
There Is Still Tomorrow
(2023)In postwar 1940s Italy, a woman named Delia receives a mysterious letter that makes her question her traditional family role. She starts to see a different future for herself beyond the expectations of her home and society.
My Neighbor Totoro
(1988)Two young sisters move to the countryside with their father and discover friendly forest spirits living near their new home. The film shows their everyday adventures and the subtle magic of nature around them.
The Shop Around the Corner
(1940)Two coworkers in a Budapest shop constantly bicker with each other. They do not realize that each is the other's secret pen pal and love interest. Their letters keep them connected as they navigate misunderstandings at work.
Hidden Figures
(2016)Three African American women mathematicians work at NASA during the Space Race. They face racial and gender discrimination while contributing to crucial missions.
How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming
(2019)A Viking settlement prepares a holiday celebration. Hiccup and Toothless reunite for a special occasion.
Lion
(2015)A man gets lost from his family in rural India as a young boy. Decades later he sets out to track down his birthplace and find them.
The Grand Budapest Hotel
(2014)A legendary hotel concierge in a fictional European country is framed for murder. He teams up with a young lobby boy to clear his name and recover a valuable painting during a time of rising political tension.
Flipped
(2010)A teenage girl and boy who have been neighbors since childhood have opposite feelings for each other over the years. The story follows their shifting perspectives as they slowly start to connect.
3 Idiots
(2009)Three engineering students from different backgrounds become close friends at a strict Indian college. The story jumps between their college days and the present as one friend searches for the other two.
Paperman
(2012)A young man meets a woman at a train station and tries to get her attention. He uses paper airplanes to send messages across the city.
Toy Story
(1995)In a world where toys are secretly alive, a cowboy doll named Woody fears losing his place as the favorite toy of his owner Andy. When a new spaceman action figure named Buzz Lightyear arrives, Woody's jealousy leads to conflict and unexpected adventure.
Catch Me If You Can
(2002)A young con artist impersonates a pilot, a doctor, and a lawyer to cash forged checks across the country. An FBI agent pursues him in a long-running chase across the United States.
This list is from Underplayed Gems, a catalogue of films and series from everywhere. You can also browse by genre, country and year, or look around it in 3D and ask the Catbot there.