This 100%-Rated Drama Based on Real Life Is the Ultimate Feel-Good Movie

We know that life gets overwhelming, and we all need a moment to reset from time to time. Yet scrolling through endless movies might feel like another task on your to-do list, but we've got your back! We have something special that'll make your evening better.

We rarely come across stories that manage to be both deeply moving and genuinely uplifting without falling into being too cheesy. But this 15-year-old film pulls it off perfectly.

The movie we're going to talk about is based on a true story that'll leave you inspired, moved, and maybe even looking at the world a little differently, who knows?

Temple Grandin (2010): Claire Danes Does an Incredible Job

Temple Grandin is a biopic done right. It tells the story of a woman who completely transformed her obstacles into stepping stones.

The story kicks off as Temple (Claire Danes) visits her aunt Ann's cattle ranch before starting college. It's here where her unique way of seeing the world, through the lens of autism, becomes her superpower.

Later, Temple thrives in college with her academic success, while social interactions prove to be more challenging.

Claire Danes perfectly embodies Temple Grandin, you'll forget you're watching an actress at all. Critic Joanne Ostrow (Denver Post) noted:

"It helps that Danes is phenomenal, going so deep inside the character as to be unrecognizable to fans of her Romeo + Juliet, Me and Orson Welles and My So-Called Life performances."

And we couldn't agree more. Danes transform herself completely, she captures every nuance of Grandin.

Speaking of critics, they're blown away. Mary McNamara (Los Angeles Times) admired the movie, writing:

"At every turn, Danes and the filmmakers defy convention and expectation, creating not only a true homage to a unique woman, but a cinematic reminder of the way these things should be done."

The film doesn't ask for your pity, instead it commands your respect and attention through its brilliant storytelling.

The cinematography cleverly puts us inside Temple's mind, and shows us how she processes the world.

Temple Grandin is more than just a biography (though, it does an excellent job at it). Temple Grandin is an experience, pure and vivid. This movie celebrates different ways of thinking, and shows how these differences can lead to groundbreaking innovations.

So grab your favorite snack, get comfortable, and prepare to be amazed by one of the most uplifting true stories ever brought to screen. You can catch Temple Grandin on Amazon Prime right now.