Carol's Movie List
Why a Movie List?
Sometimes I just want to relax in front of a good movie and it can be hard to find one. I started keeping track of movies I find uplifting, entertaining or interesting. If you have similar tastes to mine, you may find something you like here.
I'd love to check out movies you like and I'll consider adding them to the list. Email me suggestions!
Last update: 11/21/25
Wish You Well. 2013. Good storytelling from a novel set in Appalachia Virginia in the early 1900’s. Beautiful cinematography. A 10-yr old girl and her 7-yr old brother go from NYC to Virginia to live with their great-grandmother after their father dies in a car accident accompanied by their injured and catatonic mother.
https://youtu.be/g0ayKxweemY?si=w1501n-EwpeVZaLz
Beautiful One. What does it mean to be beautiful? 💫 After her mother’s sudden passing, Mabel is left wondering—Am I pretty enough? What does it take to be truly beautiful? Her search leads her on an unexpected journey to become the next American Magazine Model. But along the way, she discovers that real beauty isn’t what you see in the mirror—it’s what you find in the moments that change your heart. ✨ Beautiful One — a heartwarming story of faith, laughter, and discovering your true worth.
https://youtu.be/FUuv5TP8E8I?si=dQAb0ErSzScG0R6B
8 Men Out. An adaptation of the 1919 major league baseball scandal involving the Chicago White Sox. The Sox are conned into throwing the 1919 World Series. Eight players are indicted but are later acquitted of all charges. The players concerned were barred from the major leagues and the Baseball Hall of Fame.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1b2WNNXhlOI
Twelve. A young boy lets nothing stand between him and his dream to play in the 12-year-old world series.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEUHLL269NE
When We Last Spoke. Two abandoned sisters live with their grandparents in Texas in 1967.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sm4Q90LMLTw
The Music Never Stopped. Tale of a father (J.K. Simmons) who struggles to bond with his estranged son Gabriel (Lou Taylor Pucci), after Gabriel suffers from a brain tumor that prevents him from forming new memories. With Gabriel unable to shed the beliefs and interests that caused their physical and emotional distance, Henry must learn to embrace his son's choices and try to connect with him through music.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CDaMkHxyxU
Saint Judy. The inspiring true story of immigration attorney Judy Wood (Alfre Woodard), whose fearless advocacy sparked monumental changes in U.S. asylum law—saving countless women facing deportation and persecution.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFz3L5Voihg
Yesterday. Everyone forgets the Beatles except one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0qVqiVxpSg
Six Days in August. Church history post martyrdom. Succession of leadership after the death of Joseph Smith.
https://youtu.be/CPPKrAptnTA?si=6JTxriTsPVHnZDKx
Stargirl.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5NryC4K9fs
The Giver. Excellent storytelling. One of my favorite books of all time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZPoX4arZrw
The King’s Speech. It should not have been rated R. Very uplifting and encouraging.
https://youtu.be/vKZI6sxSYzU?si=vmi0w_xZgczTTt86
Mr. and Mrs. Bridge… true story of a couple in the 1940’s in Kansas City
https://youtu.be/DF3_xlsVRuw?si=TA0cfubxfvpwGRBn
The Courtship- 1920’s setting in Europe. Dubbed. Cute. Innocent. Has a little women’s nudity that is symbolic, not evocative.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gd2OAJNdTE4
The Boy Who Changed the World (Sailboat). Great storytelling.
https://youtu.be/oxFd-fQ9T0c?si=7oMfaky2k6iQzrgC
On the Basis of Sex – the story of Justice Ruth Ginsberg. Excellent. It made me feel so grateful. Found on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Paid YouTube.
Mona Lisa Smile- Julia Roberts, 1953-4 school year. This gives me insight into the world my mom was in when she was 15-16 years old. Similar to the movie “On the Basis of Sex”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPP15FrQEqo
3 Wishes for Cinderella. In snow-heavy forests the heroine battles against her evil stepmother for her dream of meeting the handsome prince. This is a breathtaking ride featuring brilliant archery and a gorgeous palace ball.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AU0w2Uq9tNU
Noble. Irish Woman, Chritina Nobel, founds children’s center in Vietnam. True story. Brave and uplifting.
https://youtu.be/LSMosdP5qQ4?si=YcMp_95lCPD3xcmR
Made in Heaven. Divine romantic fun. "Reborn" Timothy Hutton (Ordinary People) scours the earth for true love Kelly McGillis (Top Gun) whom he met only briefly in heaven. Year: 1987. Interesting possible view of the afterlife.
https://youtu.be/VTqTpGXlHms?si=CYoB1Th9RfLcEedD
Surprised by Oxford
A faithless girl finds faith and love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQ4vVA-GjHE
Flipped
A 7 yr old boy moves to a neighborhood and a7-year-old girl immediately loves him… she loves
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPoZB5kRdj0
Noelle- Priest finds Redemption
https://youtu.be/PlO10fyEWxQ?si=l3bUeJshPp9kCv8q
Me and Luke Teen boy want to raise his son and steals baby from the hospital before he gets adopted.
https://youtu.be/a6TaxuTWz_o?si=CCTYg37IQfKILXzY
To Olivia
About Roald Dahl… author of Charlie and the chocolate factory - can be seen in YouTube, Prime
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NCXcP6A9ZU
A Time to Dance. John and Abby put their divorce plans on hold to plan their daughter's wedding
https://youtu.be/_cdgInc68A8?si=vU1iTx2WAU7LQMhN
The Bridge part 1. Molly & Ryan, college students from two different worlds, fell in love their freshman year. After being driven apart by Molly's powerful father, they are reunited 7 years later to save the bookstore that changed their lives. (It was on YouTube when I watched it, but has since been taken down. I really liked it. Better than most Hallmark Movies I’ve watched)
https://www.hallmarkfamily.com/karen-kingsburys-the-bridge
The Bridge part 2
https://www.hallmarkfamily.com/karen-kingsburys-the-bridge
The “Deep State” Explained. A 30 min documentary that helped me understand better what was happening politically in my childhood in the 60-80’s
https://youtu.be/tWxh2oS7Ays?si=IhVatQcYygFxtAfl
https://www.history.com/news/who-wrote-the-bible
I Am Somebody's Child: The Regina Louise Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKzngWThdT4
The Ron Clark Story. In 1998, Ron Clark leaves his teaching job at an elementary school in his North Carolina hometown, where he is known for his innovative teaching methods which results in raising test scores. He decides to look for a teaching job in a tough New York City inner city school where he feels he could be more useful. He finds a job at Inner Harlem Elementary School, where the students are sorted according to their potential.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cn9zxlfDPDQ
The Secret. Dare to Dream centers around Miranda Wells (Katie Holmes), a hard-working young widow struggling to raise three children on her own. A powerful storm brings a devastating challenge and a mysterious man, Bray Johnson (Josh Lucas), into her life. In just a few short days, Bray's presence re-ignites the family's spirit, but he carries a secret-and that secret could change everything.