Films and TV shows that feel like Mr. Blue Sky by Electric Light Orchestra
A giddy, orchestral burst of sunshine after a long stretch of gloom, pure euphoric optimism with a wink of retro-futurist whimsy.
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017): The song itself scores its opening, a vibrant, joyful burst of found-family adventure with retro swagger.
- Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004): A bittersweet story where bright, hopeful moments break through the grey of heartache.
- Amélie (2001): Candy-coloured whimsy and small acts of joy that brighten a lonely city.
- Sing Street (2016): A burst of 80s pop optimism lifting kids out of a gloomy Dublin.
- Ted Lasso (2020): Relentless sunny kindness that turns a cloudy, cynical situation around.
- Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022): Chaotic, maximalist joy that ends in warmth and hopeful reconciliation.
- Freaks and Geeks (1999): Tender 70s-set nostalgia with awkward, golden moments of happiness.
- Paddington 2 (2017): Whimsical, storybook British optimism where kindness wins out and everything glows.