There are few things that lift the spirit quite like a good feel-good movie. Whether you’re going through the motions or everything currently showing just feels dull and similar, a solid Nollywood pick can turn your mood around.
Still, with endless options, finding the right film can feel like work, and that’s where we come in. We’ve combed through the archives of Netflix, Prime Video, and YouTube to bring you the best Nollywood comfort watches for those moments when life feels a little too heavy.
Here are 10 feel-good Nollywood movies to watch when you’re stressed.
10. Unforeseen Love (2025)
Running time: 2h 2m
Director: Austine Onyema
Genre: Romance
Henry (Ogechukwu Victory Michael) and Ben (Martins Ogbebor) are two broke friends desperate to escape their struggling lives. Their plan? Scam Nancy (Mercy Isoyip), the wealthy woman in their estate. Henry pretends to be a charming, self-made chef. But the plan stops feeling like one somewhere between the lies and late-night dinners.
Despite Ben’s warnings to “stick to the script,” Henry falls for Nancy for real. Soon, he’s living her life of luxury and pretending it’s his own — until guilt, jealousy, and betrayal set the whole thing on fire. Unforeseen Love is messy, emotional, and surprisingly tender — the kind of film that reminds you how unpredictable love (and karma) can be.
Watch Unforeseen Love on YouTube.
9. Casa De Novia (2023)
Running time: 1h 49m
Director: Uyoyou Adia
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
When Yoyo (Anee Icha), lands a surprisingly affordable apartment, it feels like her commuting woes are finally over, until she discovers she’s sharing the place with a ghost. Efosa (Eso Dike), the restless heir to the Igbinovia empire, still haunts the mansion after his mysterious death.
What begins as fear quickly turns into an unexpected friendship, as Yoyo and Efosa team up to uncover the truth behind his murder. Casa De Novia blends humour, heart, and just the right dose of the supernatural, a delightfully quirky watch that proves even ghosts can have unfinished business and great chemistry.
Watch Casa De Novia on Prime Video.
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8. Big Joe (2025)
Running time: 2h 12m
Directors: Fredrick Leonard and Desmond Anyanwu
Genre: Romcom
Michael’s (Fredrick Leonard) home is a pressure cooker of secrets, chaos, and barely-contained drama. At the centre of it all is Big Joe (Ukeme), the all-purpose handyman who doubles as cook, cleaner, gatekeeper, and unofficial family therapist.
Between Michael’s unpredictable girlfriend, his meddlesome younger sister, and one wild incident after another, Big Joe somehow keeps the household from falling apart.
Big Joe is a funny, warm-hearted romcom about the everyday heroics that hold families and sanity together.
7. Mofe Ni Mofe (2021)
Running time: 1h 36m
Director:
Genre: Comedy, Drama
After being jilted on his wedding day, Mofe (Lateef Adedimeji) wants something simple, love without spectacle. However, Moji (Jumoke Odetola) has survived four failed engagements and is determined to have the wedding of the century, if only to silence her critics.
Their love is real, but their visions couldn’t be more different. What follows is a battle of pride, healing, and compromise — a heartfelt comedy about two people trying to rebuild trust without losing themselves in the process. Mofe Ni Mofe is proof that sometimes, love is easy. It’s the wedding that’s the real drama.
Watch Mofe Ni Mofe on YouTube.
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6. The Order of Things (2022)
Running time: 1h 38m
Director: Dr. Sid
Genre: Romcom
Tunde (Timini Egbuson) is ready to get married, but his family isn’t prepared for him to do so. According to tradition, his older brother Demi (Obi Maduegbuna) must get married first. The only problem? Demi is a shy, socially awkward techie who can barely hold a conversation, let alone survive Lagos dating.
To fast-track their happily ever after, Tunde and his fiancée launch “Project Find Demi a Wife,” complete with a makeover and a crash course in romance. What follows is a string of hilarious disasters, heartfelt moments, and family chaos.
The Order of Things is a charming romcom about love, loyalty, and learning to let life unfold in its own time.
Watch The Order of Things on Netflix.
5. Battle On Buka Street (2022)
Running time: 2h 20m
Director: Funke Akindele
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Two half-sisters, Yejide (Funke Akindele) and Awele (Mercy Johnson), have been rivals since birth — literally, born a minute apart to different mothers in a polygamous household. Years later, their feud reignites when both open rival bukas (food stalls) directly across the street from each other.
What begins as a business clash quickly spirals into a full-blown street war, dragging in their families, neighbours, and the entire community.
With powerhouse performances from Sola Sobowale and Tina Mba as the mothers who started it all, Battle on Buka Street is a hilarious, chaotic, and deeply Nigerian story about pride, family, and forgiveness.
Watch Battle On Buka Street on Prime Video.
4. The Man for the Job (2022)
Running time: 2h 1m
Director: Niyi Akinmolayan
Genre: Drama
Joseph Barnabas (Uzor Arukwe) is a former tech bro turned ride-hailing driver, just trying to make ends meet. But one good deed — helping a young programmer, Zina (Temi Otedola), fix a glitch in her app — spirals into a nightmare when he’s accused of being part of a massive fraud scheme.
As his life begins to crumble, Joseph must rely on his sharp-witted wife, Esohe (Ini Edo), and loyal friend, Tega (Ibrahim Suleiman), to uncover the truth. The Man for the Job is a gripping mix of family drama and tech-world intrigue that asks how far a man will go to clear his name when the system turns against him.
Watch The Man for the Job on Prime Video.
3. All Na Vibes (2021)
Running time: 1h 20m
Director: Taiwo Egunjobi
Genre: Drama
Three teenagers’ lives are upended after a party goes terribly wrong. Lamidi (Molawa Davis) talks his friend Abiola (Tega Ethan) into hosting a house party, but what should have been a night of fun quickly descends into chaos when Sade (Tolu Osaile) — the spoiled daughter of a powerful politician — goes missing.
As panic spreads and the search for Sade intensifies, the friends are forced to face the ugly realities of class, privilege, and corruption that shape their world. All Na Vibes is a sharp, unsettling coming-of-age drama that captures the restlessness of Nigerian youth and the high cost of a single bad decision.
Watch All Na Vibes on Netflix.
2. Dinner At My Place (2022)
Running time: 1h 43
Director: Kevin Luther Apaa
Genre: Rom-com
Nonso (Timini Egbuson) has planned the perfect proposal, a cosy dinner, soft lighting, and his late mother’s priceless ring hidden in a bowl of egusi soup for that big, romantic reveal.
Everything is set until his unpredictable ex, Bisi (Bisola Aiyeola), crashes dinner and accidentally swallows the ring. What follows is a hilarious night of panic, improvisation, and emotional chaos as Nonso tries to salvage both the proposal and his peace of mind. Dinner at My Place is a witty, feel-good romcom that proves love stories never go exactly as planned — and that’s half the fun.
Watch Dinner At My Place on Netflix.
1. Lionheart (2018)
Running time: 1h 35m
Director: Genevieve Nnaji
Genre: Drama
Adaeze Obiagu (Genevieve Nnaji) is a highly ambitious and capable young woman working as a director in her family’s transportation company, Lionheart. When her father, Chief Ernest Obiagu (Pete Edochie), suddenly falls ill, she’s ready and expected to take over the day-to-day running of the business. However, her father overlooks her for the acting CEO position, choosing instead to entrust the company to his brother, Godswill (Nkem Owoh).
Adaeze must now work with her uncle, a man whose traditional and superstitious approach clashes sharply with her modern business sense, to save the company. The company faces a looming threat of collapse due to mounting debts, forcing Adaeze and Godswill to collaborate to keep the family legacy afloat.
