'Faraway' on Netflix: Top 5 feel-good movies to watch before original film drops on platform

Netflix has recently tapped into the genre with its recent fan-favorite 'Your Place or Mine'
Naomi Krauss as Zeynep Altin in Netflix's 'Faraway' (YouTube/ Netflix)
Naomi Krauss as Zeynep Altin in Netflix's 'Faraway' (YouTube/ Netflix)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: With Women's Day right around the corner, Netflix is planning to release a perfect feel-good original film titled, 'Faraway', for the holiday. Netflix has recently tapped into the genre with its recent fan-favorite 'Your Place or Mine'. And now, the streaming platform is releasing yet another heartfelt movie about a mother. 'Faraway' is a movie made by women, for women. 

The upcoming Netflix feel-good 'Faraway' has Naomi Krauss as the lead Zeynep Altin, Goran Bogdan as Josip Cega, Adnan Maral as Ilyas Altin, Bahar Balci as Fia Altin, Artjom Gilz as Conrad and Davor Tomic as Drazen Cega. The cast of 'Faraway' also has Vedat Erincin, Miladen Vasari, Paula Schramm and Christian Schneller in unnamed roles. Before 'Faraway' drops on Netflix, let us take a look at 5 recent, feel-good movies that are available on Netflix.

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5. Set It Up

When done correctly, romantic comedies absolutely take the cake. And it doesn't matter if the plot is predictable or cliché, it takes you into the world of a beautiful romance. Netflix's 2018 release 'Set It Up' is exactly that movie that brought back romance in action and superhero movies and makes you want to fall in love. 'Set It up' is about two assistants, whose lives are consumed by work because of their workaholic bosses.They try to set their bosses up in order to have a life of their own. And that plan brings a lot of chaos and love with it. Directed by Claire Scanlon and written by Katie Silberman, 'Set It Up' has a wonderful cast that includes  Zoey Deutch, Glen Powell, Taye Diggs, and Lucy Liu.

An official poster of 'Set It Up' (IMDb)
An official poster of 'Set It Up' (IMDb)

4. Wine Country

In his first feature directorial debut, Amy Poehler tells the story of a girl's trip in an unfiltered way on 'Wine Country'. Released in 2019, this is a perfect watch for one during a relaxed evening with a glass of wine. With well-written characters that are relatable and humor that is not forced, the Amy Poehler-led girls' group takes you on a realistic emotional trip of a weekend. And the fact that most of the castmates are friends in real life adds an extra layer of sweetness to the film. Though having some flaws, 'Wine Country' definitely makes you remember your friends gang at least once.

An official poster of 'Wine Country' (IMDb)
An official poster of 'Wine Country' (IMDb)

3. Enola Holmes 

Although the sequel to 'Enola Holmes' tested the audience, the first part of 'Enola Holmes' is absolutely one for the books. Based on the popular book series of the same name by Nancy Springer, the movie is one of the most visually charming and aesthetically well-detailed films. The writing of the characters, combined with the amazing performance from the cast, particularly Millie Bobby Brown, 'Enola Holmes' is the perfect watch for one to travel back in time to be in a well-painted Victorian era. The movie is directed by Harry Bradbeer from a screenplay by Jack Thorne. The movie stars Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill, Sam Claflin, Sam Claflin, Helena Bonham Carter and Louis Partridge.

Millie Bobby Brown as Enola Holmes in 'Enola Holmes' (IMDb)
Millie Bobby Brown as Enola Holmes in 'Enola Holmes' (IMDb)

2. Always Be My Maybe

Released in 2019, 'Always Be My Maybe' is one of the most beautiful heartfelt stories on Netflix. The story tells about two childhood friends, Sasha and Marcus, who get estranged from each other and get a chance to meet, years after. Sasha is now a celebrity chef and Marcus is in a talented and unsuccessful band. How both find the spark again and take steps towards the betterment of their careers and life forms the rest of the story. And the cameo from Keanu Reeves is the chef's kiss of the movie. 'Always Be My Maybe' is co-written by Ali Wong, Randall Park and Michael Golamco and directed by Nahnatchka Khan. Overall, 'Always Be My Maybe' is a perfect feel-good movie.

Randall Park as Marcus and Ali Wong as Sasha in 'Always Be My Maybe' (IMDb)
Randall Park as Marcus and Ali Wong as Sasha in 'Always Be My Maybe' (IMDb)

1. The Mitchells vs The Machines

The Academy Award-nominated 2021 animated film 'The Mitchells vs The Machines' is a must-watch family movie that will leave you with a wholesome feeling. The story follows Katie Mitchell, as her family takes her on a road trip to drop her off at her college. What should have been a short trip, turns into a bonding experience for the Mitchells amidst the evil machines taking over the world. The movie has a perfect balance of emotions, humor, satire, a stellar voice cast and wonderful animation. The parody of the real-life events, the dynamics of the Mitchells and the humor from the two-defective adorable robots Eric and Deborahbot 5000 are only some of the amazing moments from the film. Directed by Michael Rianda and Jeff Rowe, the voice cast includes Abbi Jacobson, Danny McBride, Maya Rudolph, Michael Rianda, Eric André, Olivia Colman and Fred Armisen.

An official poster of 'The Mitchells vs The Machines' (IMDb)
An official poster of 'The Mitchells vs The Machines' (IMDb)

'Faraway' is set to stream exclusively on Netflix from March 8, 2023.

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