Heartwarming Award-Winning Films
Tender, kind-hearted films about family, friendship and second chances.
The most awarded is The Champ (1931), with 2 wins, followed by Blossoms in the Dust (1) and Little Women (1). Among them, 6 won at least one Oscar. They were released between 1927 and 2002.
13 films recognised at the Oscars, the Golden Globes, Cannes or the Berlinale carry this mood. Ranked by wins. Moods are tagged automatically for each film, so treat them as a guide. Other moods.
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Heartwarming films, most awarded first

The Champ
1931 · 1h 26m
Drama · Family

Blossoms in the Dust
1941 · 1h 39m
Drama · Romance

Little Women
1933 · 1h 55m
Drama · Family

Dumbo
1941 · 1h 4m
Family

Lend a Paw
1941 · 8m
Family

The Circus
1928 · 1h 12m
Comedy · Romance · Drama

Lady for a Day
1933 · 1h 36m
Comedy · Drama

Christmas Under Fire
1940 · 10m
War

Jolly Little Elves
1934 · 9m
Music · Comedy

Lilo & Stitch
2002 · 1h 25m
Family · Comedy · Sci-Fi

Sorrell and Son
1927 · 1h 40m
Drama

Speedy
1928 · 1h 26m
Comedy · Action

The Collector of Bedford Street
2002 · 36m