Owned by Disney but culturally distinct, Pixar perfected the "tear-jerker" formula. They brought us Woody and Buzz, but they also tackled complex themes like grief (Coco) and parenting (Inside Out).
For a decade, mid-budget romantic comedies died in theaters. However, studios like and Amazon revived the genre. Productions such as Anyone But You (Sony – theatrical surprise hit) and The Idea of You (Amazon) are proving that adult-oriented, feel-good productions are the silent sleepers of the streaming economy.