12 Movies to Watch on Netflix If You're Having a Bad Day

1. Just Friends

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This is the movie that proves Ryan Reynolds and Anna Faris are comedic geniuses. How can you not smile?

2. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

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If watching this doesn't do the trick, give your best friend a call. Tell her why today sucked. Find out when she's returning your favorite jeans.

3. The Gabby Douglas Story

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If you're a gymnastics junkie, you might find this Lifetime biopic of Olympic champion Gabby Douglas a little light on the training sequences and backflip shots. But it's heavy on the inspiration—and that may be exactly what you need right now.

4. Along Came Polly

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Jennifer Aniston plays the loopy, kind-hearted girlfriend to Ben Stiller's uptight, risk assessment expert. If she can help that guy chill out, surely she can do the same for you.

5. Save the Last Dance

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There's nothing like an epic dance scene to lift your spirits.

6. Bring It On

Cheerleading competitions work too.

7. Drumline: A New Beat

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And drumline competitions.

8. 13 Going on 30

How charming is Jennifer Garner? Stuff down sad thoughts about her and Ben Affleck getting a divorce and let her dimples work their magic on you.

9. Beyond the Lights

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You can't go wrong with a love story from Gina Prince-Bythewood, the woman who brought you ​Love & Basketball​.

10. Duplex

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This dark comedy is so underrated. It's about new homeowners who literally try to kill the old lady upstairs. And it stars Drew Barrymore. Life is good!

11. E.T.

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Another Drew Barrymore movie, this one being the classic. It's going to make you sob—and in that sense, it might feel like a bad movie to watch if you're having a bad day. But crying is cathartic. Let it all out.

12. Good Will Hunting

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See above. (And cheer up soon, xo.)