The Intouchables (2011)

A wealthy Parisian left paralyzed hires a carefree young man from the suburbs as his caregiver, and the odd-couple setup is clear within minutes. François Cluzet plays straight man to Omar Sy's infectious energy, and much of the comedy comes from Sy's reactions, from opera to modern art, rather than wordplay. This 2011 French hit is the warm crowd-pleaser to choose for a group movie night. Critics have questioned how neatly it handles class, race and disability, which is worth knowing if you want something more than a feel-good evening.