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'The Princess Bride' (1987) - Go full fantasy and enjoy the underrated delight of watching everybody who deserves a happy/hopeful ending get one.

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'Dirty Dancing' (1987) - It's one of the greatest dance movies of all time, with a climactic lift that you can almost feel yourself.

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'School of Rock' (2003) - One of Richard Linklater's often overlooked masterpieces, this sharply written and charming comedy is for music lovers, and features Jack Black at his most charmingly manic.

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'Singin' in the Rain' (1952) - An undeniable classic, this is a standout of already shining feel-good films from the Golden Age of Hollywood.

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'You've Got Mail' (1998) - This beloved rom-com is practically fantasy now because this plot line could never happen with modern technology, but we still love it!

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'Bridget Jones's Diary' (2001) -

Actual laughing out loud combined with both Colin Firth and Hugh Grant in a single film? That's a no-brainer.

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'Ocean's Eleven' (2001) - Steven Soderbergh's star-studded remake is perfect for a total escape into a stylish heist where you won't feel bad about rooting for the charming thieves.

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'Under the Tuscan Sun' (2003) - What's better than a tour of Italy to distract you from the all too familiar walls of your home? Delve into the world of Tuscan villas, great wine, delicious food, and handsome characters.

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'The Birdcage' (1996) -

The physical comedy from Nathan Lane and the late Robin Williams are more than enough to sell this ridiculously hilarious and well-paced LGBTQ love story.

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'The Emperor's New Groove' (2000) -

This is one of those kids movies that are equally entertaining for adults, and voice actors David Spade, John Goodman, and Eartha Kitt effortlessly pull off one joke a minute.

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'Step Up' (2006) - The best part, besides the dancing, is knowing that the magic you're seeing onscreen between Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan is real because the actors got married in real life afterwards. Just forget about their later divorce...

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'Legally Blonde' (2001) -

If your energy has been bending low, Elle Woods will snap it right up!

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'Mamma Mia!' (2008) - An ABBA song playing every 10 minutes against the gorgeous backdrop of Greece? That's the definition of a pick-me-up.

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'Amélie' (2001) - The whimsical French romantic comedy follows one young waitress' imaginative journey to help people find happiness, and it reminds us to find joy in the little things.

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'She's the Man' (2006) -

This is the best movie to make you laugh no matter how bad you're feeling. And even better: it's based on a Shakespeare play, so technically it's high art!

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'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' (1975) - So eternally quotable, it's no wonder this film is a cult classic.

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'Miss Congeniality' (2000) -

You've got a fiery female lead, a classic movie makeover, hilarious undercover mishaps, and some handy self-defense tips in there too—it's the perfect recipe.

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'When Harry Met Sally' (1989) - Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan are dripping with charisma on their own, and together in the same film they explode with it.

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'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' (2008) -

Escape to the paradisiacal Hawaii, but instead of being sad that you're not there, you can laugh your way along Jason Segel's funniest and most adorable role about a guy just trying to move on.

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'Roman Holiday' (1953) - Romance, royalty, and on-location Rome perfectly complement Audrey Hepburn's debut role of our dreams: an undercover princess spending a day touring the city with Gregory Peck.

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'Clueless' (1995) - Charming, lovable, and hilarious, this breezy comedy knows when to bite, but you'll fall for the pure-heartedness at the center of its protagonists.

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'Bridesmaids' (2011) - The all-star female cast made history with this absolutely brilliant and chaotic comedy, making it impossible not to laugh out loud.

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'No Strings Attached' (2011) - Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher star in this funny flick about two people trying (and obviously failing) to keep things casual.

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'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' (1986) - This one always feels good to watch, but it feels even better when you play hooky from work.

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'The Holiday' (2006) - Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, and Jack Black star in this house-swap rom-com set both in a charming UK village and a stunning LA mansion. Twice the meet-cutes, twice the feel-good effect.

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'The Parent Trap' (1998) - Identical twins, played by Lindsay Lohan at her most adorable, are separated at birth but discover each other years later at summer camp. The family-oriented flick is heartwarming from beginning to end.

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'Pitch Perfect' (2012) - No one thought a cappella could be so mood-boosting until Anna Kendrick, sarcasm, Rebel Wilson, and the rest of the hilarious cast took a crack at it.

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'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' (2002) - Culture clashes and relationship problems are at their funniest in this timeless rom-com.

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'How Stella Got Her Groove Back' (1998) -

Escape to the Caribbean with Angela Bassett who plays a busy executive and single mom that meets a steamy, young Taye Diggs, all while passing the Bechdel test!

See also: The most essential rom-coms of the '90s.

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