3 feel-good movies on Prime Video to chase away the Sunday scaries

When the Sunday scaries strike, Prime Video has a range of feel-good movies to help ease you into the week ahead. Three stand out: Matinee (1993), Uptown Girls (2003), and Leatherheads (2008).

Matinee, a John Goodman comedy, offers a charming reminder of the magic of going to the movies together. Set during the Cuban Missile Crisis, this B-movie producer uses spectacle to make his latest film feel like the biggest event of the decade. Teenager Gene Loomis is captivated by the movie, making this film a nostalgic and entertaining choice.

Uptown Girls tells the story of Brittany Murphy as a spoiled rock star's daughter, forced to grow up overnight after her ex leaves her broke. She becomes a nanny for the precocious Dakota Fanning, who secretly struggles with her father's comatose state. Despite their initial differences, they both grow on each other as they navigate their complicated relationship.

Finally, Leatherheads features George Clooney in a humorous turn as Dodge Connelly, a past-it football player trying to save his team during the early days of professional American football. When he discovers a handsome young football star, Carter Rutherford, he recruits him to boost ticket sales. However, Carter's squeaky-clean reputation catches the eye of investigative reporter Lexie Littleton, creating a messy love triangle.

With witty banter and a lovable scoundrel, Leatherheads is an enjoyable pick for a Sunday afternoon.