Playlist: feelgood-movies

Published: April 24, 2025

Dolphin Boy

A young boy survives a plane crash when dolphins rescue him and take him in as one of their own. He grows up in the depths of the ocean, cared for by a dolphin family, living a happy and free life underwater. However, peace is shattered when a terrifying monster takes over the underwater kingdom. The boy is forced to return to the surface, where a kind sea captain offers him shelter. Together with his new friend, the boy sets off on a journey to discover who he truly is – and what secrets his past may hold.

Published: March 18, 2025

Moana 2

Moana hears an unexpected call from her ancestors who once sailed across Oceania. To answer it, she must journey to the farthest seas, into unknown and perilous waters, where an adventure unlike any she has ever experienced awaits her.

Published: December 30, 2024

Ricky Rapper and Cool Wendy

Risto Räppääjä and Nelli Nuudelipää head to an island where Elvi Räppääjä works as the hostess of a holiday resort. They are joined by Venla, a little older than Risto and Nelli, with her father Uolevi Horsmaniemi. Venla’s arrival complicates Risto and Nelli’s relationship, as Nelli begins to enjoy Venla’s company more and more. At the same time, old friends Pakastaja-Elvi and Uolevi start getting closer to each other.

Note: No longer available on DVD or Blu-ray.

Published: December 30, 2024

Risto Räppääjä ja polkupyörävaras

Summer vacation has just begun. To celebrate, Rauha Räppääjä and Lennart Lindberg decide to go on a holiday trip. During their absence, strict Aunt Elvi is left in charge of Risto Räppääjä and Nelli Nuudelipää. Luckily, Risto receives a brand-new bicycle as a consolation—but it mysteriously disappears soon after. Risto and Nelli set off together to find the bike, kicking off an exciting adventure.

No longer available on DVD or Blu-ray.

Published: November 18, 2024

Despicable Me 4

The movie continues the fun adventures of the Gru family and the Minions, delivering action and comedy. This time, the story introduces Gru’s son, Gru Junior, who brings even more chaos to the family. Gru’s arch-nemesis, Maxime Le Mal, and his girlfriend, Valentina, force the entire family to go on the run.

The film is directed by Chris Renaud and features English voice talents such as Steve Carell and Kristen Wiig. The Finnish voice cast includes well-known names like Ville Haapasalo and Katja Aakkula.

If you enjoyed the previous installments, this sequel offers a familiar blend of warm family dynamics, humor, and the Minions’ crazy energy!

Published: October 2, 2024

The Garfield Movie

Garfield, the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving house cat, is about to embark on a wild adventure! After unexpectedly reuniting with his long-lost father, a scruffy street cat named Vic, Garfield and his dog friend Odie must leave their perfectly pampered lives to help Vic in a hilarious heist with high stakes.

Published: September 30, 2024

Inside Out 2

Once again, a major overhaul is underway in the mind headquarters of a teenage girl, Riley, who had previously found emotional balance, to make room for an unexpected surprise: new emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust, who have successfully managed Riley’s mind for a long time, are unsure what to think when Anxiety shows up. And he might not even be the only newcomer!

Published: September 23, 2024

Moms’ night out

Mom’s Night Out is a 2014 comedy about three mothers’ chaotic and hilarious night out as they try to spend some time without their kids. The main character, Allyson (played by Sarah Drew), is a mother who longs for a break from the hectic life of being a stay-at-home mom. She plans an evening out in the city for her friends, Izzy (Andrea Logan White) and pastor’s wife, Sondra (Patricia Heaton).

The plan is to have a calm and relaxing night, but things start to go wrong right from the beginning. The evening quickly turns into chaos, with misunderstandings, lost phones, and a series of disasters following one after the other. Meanwhile, their husbands stay home to take care of the kids, leading to their own comedic mishaps.

The movie is a lighthearted and humorous portrayal of the challenges of parenthood, the pressures of motherhood, and the importance of taking time for oneself. Mom’s Night Out approaches the messiness of family life with warmth and positivity, highlighting the importance of community, friendship, and self-compassion.

Published: September 6, 2024

IF

The film is a fantasy-comedy directed and written by John Krasinski. It tells a unique story about imaginary friends and how these friends impact people’s lives. The film explores themes such as the power of imagination, childlike wonder, and the connections that stay with us from childhood. It delves into the importance of imagination in human development and how we can retain a part of our childhood throughout life. The movie combines fantasy, comedy, and heartwarming moments, making it suitable for a wide audience.

Published: August 14, 2024

Suuri leluseikkailu

Created by the writers of “Toy Story,” this story is about an unlikely friendship and takes the audience on an imaginative adventure in New York’s Central Park.

The story follows a clever puppet named Don, who is tired of playing the fool in a puppet theater. He dreams of being a hero, especially in real life. Don decides to escape the theater and heads to Central Park in search of heroic tasks. There, he meets a rapping stuffed dog named DJ Veli Hau, and they begin working together.

When Don learns that his puppet friends in the theater are in danger, he and DJ Veli Hau decide to rush to their rescue. Together, they embark on a grand adventure in the heart of New York, facing challenges and discovering the power of friendship.