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Movies always affect our mood and I feel that watching happy movies is a dose of dopamine. They make you feel good instantly and make you think about it the whole day which keeps your mood bright and jolly. Let us go back few years in time and dig the movies that will make you happy, smile, laugh and emotional at same time.

1. Forrest Gump (1994)

Cast: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright Penn, Gary Sinise

Overview: Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) is a soft-hearted kid born in a remote Alabama town. His life leads him to eclectic adventures and difficulties, but he manages to come out of it in a very positive way creating an impact around him and yet so humble. Tom Hanks’s performance makes us laugh and cry throughout the film. But the film will surely give you a sense of fullness and a smile on your face in the end and is definitely one of the best happy movies.

Did you know this Tom Hanks blockbuster won six Oscars?

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2. Yes Man (2008)

Cast: Jim Carrey, Zooey Deschanel, Bradley Cooper, Rhys Darby

Overview: Carl Allen (Jim Carrey) is bored with his life, and his future seems blank until he enrolls in the self-help program where he is taught that saying YES is the solution to every problem, and as he implements it in his life, he is amazed by the changes in his life. He gets promoted and gets a girlfriend, but too much sweetness is not good, right? Watch how the movie gives a lesson humorously with Jim Carry’s super performance and makes you feel good after an emotional ride.

Did you know Jim Carrey declined the movie fees and took 36% of the movie’s profit?

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3. Catch Me If You Can (2002)

Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken

Overview: Based on the true story, Frank Abagnale, Jr. (Leonardo DiCaprio) turns to the easy way of making money by doing fraud and conning people until News of the crimes reaches the FBI. Agent Carl Hanratty (Tom Hanks) decides to hunt him down, but Frank is always one step ahead. Frank Abagnale, Jr. is considered the most successful robber in the history of the US, and his story is truly remarkable and is a treat to watch Tom Hanks chasing Leonardo, and it gives us the vibes of Tom & Jerry.

Did you know this is Tom Hank’s 7th movie in a row that grossed over $100m?

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4. We’re the Millers (2013)

Cast: Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Aniston, Emma Roberts, Will Poulter

Overview: David Burke (Jason Sudeikis), a drug peddler, must smuggle marijuana from Mexico to clear his debt, but this cannot be done with help. So he decides to hire stripper Rose (Jennifer Aniston) and two teenagers Kenny (Will Poulter) & Casey (Emma Roberts), to pretend as a family, and their journey begins. The adventure-filled ride in RV makes us giggle and, undoubtedly, makes us happy.

Did you know previously, for the role of Casey, Miley Cyrus was shortlisted?

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5. Blended (2014)

Cast: Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore

Overview: Jim (Adam Sandler), a single dad, and Lauren (Drew Barrymore), who is recently divorced, go on a blind date which turns out to be a disaster, and none of them wants to see each other again. But fate brings them together when they plan a holiday with their children and are stuck sharing a suite at a luxurious African safari resort for a week. Both try to avoid each other, and the vibe it creates will surely make you laugh and there story will make you feel-good. 

Did You know this is the third movie of Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore together?

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