3 feel-good movies on Prime Video you (probably) haven't seen — including one with 99% on Rotten Tomatoes

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Need a little pick-me-up? A feel-good movie will give you just that, the kind of comforting flicks that forgo high-stakes pressures and anxiety-inducing storylines for loveably relatable characters, emotional resonance and some much-welcome optimism. Leave the psychological thrillers and horror chillers for another day — instead, it's time to stream something comforting, uplifting and downright joyful.And thankfully, Prime Video, one of the top streaming services around, has a whole host of cozy, dopamine-boosting watches that you should definitely add to your binge list, ones that emphasize human connection, personal growth and some good old romance.To help you sift through the platform's sweeping selection, Tom's Guide has made things easy and chosen a trio of feel-good flicks that will instantly boost your mood, from a hopeful Adam Driver-led indie to a charmingly unexpected buddy comedy starring acting legend Brian Dennehy.'Driveways'

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In this 2019 dramedy from Andrew Ahn ("Fire Island," The Wedding Banquet"), Oscar nominee Hong Chau plays Kathy, a single mom who — with her shy young son Cody (Lucas Jaye) in tow — has come to the house of her late sister in upstate New York to pack it up and prepare it for sale.While there, Cody strikes up an unlikely friendship with the elderly Del (Golden Globe winner Brian Dennehy), a Korean War veteran and widower living next door. Over the course of a summer, Kathy learns more about the sister she never really knew, and Cody comes out of his shell with the help of Del.Though "Driveways" has its fair share of melancholy, taking on themes of grief, aging and regret, it is ultimately a profoundly hopeful flick, a moving reminder of humans' enduring need for community, compassion and care. "Understated yet powerful, 'Driveways' is a character study anchored in fundamental decency—and a poignant farewell to Brian Dennehy," reads the critical consensus on Rotten Tomatoes, where the acclaimed drama has a near-perfect 99% approval rating.Stream "Driveways" on Prime Video nowGet instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.'Paterson'