Quarantine Streaming Guide: The Best Feel-Good Movies on Every Service

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By Andreas Wiseman

The best feel-good movies should leave you refreshed and full of joy. And that's exactly what we all need at this time—when any additional negativity beyond, you know, worrying about your health is just too much to take on.

Look no further than this week's Feel Good Friday round-up of inspiring stories for further proof that Tom Hanks is a national treasure. The beloved actor donated a very special item to a child in need of a friend this week, with rapper Eminem also making a special delivery to healthcare workers in Detroit amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

TV has always been a great place to turn when you needed an instant pick-me-up. And during these uncertain times, more and more people are looking toward streaming to help distract them or just to bring a little bit more joy into their lives. And who couldn't use a bit more joy right now? That's why we've rounded up the very best feel-good shows available to binge-watch right now.

Earlier this week, we reported that B&Q had taken the decision to re-open several stores across the UK - including a branch in Stockport.

For Julianne Hough and husband Brooks Laich, the coronavirus quarantine has led to some time apart. It was recently revealed that the couple are not self-isolating together, but that Hough, 31, is in Los Angeles while Laich, 36, is in Idaho.

It hasn't been a typical month for Mae Martin. The comedian's first TV show, Feel Good, premiered on Channel 4 in the UK on March 18 and was released internationally just a day later on Netflix.

Jennifer Garner celebrates her 48th birthday today. Yes, you heard it right! Even though the actress doesn't look a day older than 25, American beauty just turned 48 today.

There can be a lot of stuff to wade through when it comes to streaming. And we have a lot of time to get into it movies, TV, everything.

Hi, how are you?  We hope this finds you well. But if you are feeling a little down—which is totally valid and OK!—we're hoping this week's offerings in our weekly Feel Good Friday will bring a smile to you face, with one of the stories being all about the power of a friendly face in times of distress or anxiety.

With people across the country being forced to shelter in place or encouraged to practice social distancing, many have started filling the extra time at home with binge-watching. (And ET has put together a few streaming guides.) But a break from the screen — big or small — can be really essential.

As the world continues to be in self-quarantine because of the COVID-19 outbreak, Zion & Lennox are keeping calm with their favorite tunes.

During these uncertain times, TV can be a great place to turn to for an instant pick-me-up, allowing you to escape into another world and forget about the problems plaguing you in this one. Sure, harrowing horror shows, dramatic reality competitions, and gritty crime dramas can make for thrilling binges, but sometimes you really are just in the mood for something happy. That's why we've rounded up the best feel-good shows streaming right now.

We've all been social distancing or in quarantine for weeks now because of the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, which has canceled events around the world and halted social activities everywhere. No one knows what day it is or the last time they left the house for reasons unrelated to Doritos and toilet paper, but the upside to all of this is that more and more people are watching TV and streaming content than they ever have before.

In need of a hug? How about six virtual ones in the shape of these real-life stories of love and positivity that will almost feel like a warm blanket being wrapped around you?  In this week's Feel Good Friday round-up, we're presenting several stories about the true bond of family, including an act of inspiring sisterly love that will give you chills, and a unique daily practice a grandfather and granddaughter duo is doing to safely see each other every day as they continue to social distance

Whether you're having a good day and are looking to ride that wave, or if you're feeling down and need a pick-me-up, sometimes you're just in the mood for a TV show that will embrace you like a hug and swaddle you like a weighted blanket. Gritty crime dramas, dramatic reality competitions, and harrowing horror shows are all well and good, but sometimes you just want something happy.

Big & Rich return with their feel-good new single via Thirty Tigers, aptly titled “Stay Home.” An uplifting tune that serves as a warning to the world currently battling the coronavirus, Big & Rich advise for everyone to “Stay Home” alongside a driving beat and memorable lyrics.

Netflix has been a saviour as we all stay at home and thankfully, there’s no shortage of news things to watch hitting the streaming service.