Movies 

 

• Tamasha (2015)

            

 The film explores borderline personality disorder and is a deeply touching story of a boy whose dreams are compromised to pick up a more conventional and stable career. The film leaves you with empathy for the character and his struggles and makes you feel warm and fuzzy.

 

The film is available on Netflix:

https://www.netflix.com/in/title/80087743?source=35

 

• Scent of A woman (1992)

          

 Al Pacino brilliantly represents a depressed and suicidal retired army officer, who is also a trailblazer for injustice. This film shows incredible mental bravery especially as it progresses. An entertaining and enlightening watch indeed!

 

The film is available on Prime Video:

https://www.amazon.com/Scent-Woman-Al-Pacino/dp/B000I9WW4U

 

• Good Will Hunting (1997)

 

The story, screenplay and acting performances of this film are out of this world. In the film, as Matt Damon is persuaded to seek counselling help for his emotional crisis, he eventually benefits from the talk therapy, though he completely underestimated it. Robin Williams plays the psychologist who manages to heal Matt Damon’s emotional turmoil. Watch the film for how it is done!

 

https://www.amazon.com/Good-Will-Hunting-Ben-Affleck/dp/B006RXPT82

 

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• Dead Poets Society (1989)

 

 From this entire list, we recommend that you definitely do not miss this spectacular film.  This film is about an inspirational teacher, played by Robin Williams who is able to teach his students the essence of life. He teaches them how to live and what to live for than tread a path of unreasonable difficulties and misery. The film lives you absolutely overwhelmed with emotion as the plot conflict resolves. 

 

The film is available on both Amazon Prime and Hotstar:  https://www.hotstar.com/in/movies/dead-poets-society/1260017844/watch?utm_source=gwa

 

https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Poets-Society-Robin-Williams/dp/B006YGMAIE

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• Forrest Gump (1994)

 

This film is focused on its protagonist, Forrest who is heartbreakingly sweet and innocent. It is a must-watch film for anyone as it is one of the most feel-good movies out there. It also has a very positive approach to imbue life lessons and is a highly inspiring film that just fills your heart with joy at the end.

 

The film is available on Netflix on this link: https://www.netflix.com/in/title/60000724?source=35

 

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• Life is Beautiful (1997)

 

This is yet another film whose unbridled optimism and sensitivity will make you cry your heart out, especially with its climax and denouement.

 

Watch the film on

https://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-English-Subtitled-Roberto-Benigni/dp/B00B3EJ0OY

 

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• Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011) 

 

A film wherein three best friends go on a road trip that resolves their bitterness changes their outlook towards life and makes them mentally stronger to face life’s issues positively without getting stressed. Despite their flaws, highly empathetic treatment of all characters makes this film refreshing and leaves you on a high at the end. 

 

https://www.netflix.com/in/title/70202336?source=35

 

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• Dear Zindagi (2016)

            

This film is literally about a girl with childhood trauma, whose life is in shambles. She approaches a psychologist and the therapy adds much more clarity and mental strength in her. One of the best heartwarming films on mental health from Bollywood!

 

Watch the film on Netflix:

https://www.netflix.com/in/title/80158042?source=35

 

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• Love is in the Air  [French: (Amour and Turbulences)]  (2013)

 

This film is originally French, but its English version is delightfully real. It's based on a hilarious premise and the consequent tracing and reliving of the protagonists' love story is extremely engrossing. It is a heart-touching romantic film which absolutely takes your breath away.

 

Watch the film here:

https://www.amazon.com/Love-Amour-turbulences-English-Subtitled/dp/B00ID4HOB8