A Glean movie guide
Cozy Comforts
Warm, gentle, and feel-good.
The perfect films to settle in with when the weather turns gray.
Handpicked for this guide
The movie list
- 01
Paddington 2
A kind-hearted bear brings joy to everyone he meets in this visually charming and universally loved film.
Paddington, now happily settled with the Browns, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy, but it is stolen.
- 02
Kiki's Delivery Service
This whimsical tale of a young witch finding her way in a new town is the definition of atmospheric comfort.
A young witch, on her mandatory year of independent life, finds fitting into a new community difficult while she supports herself by running an air courier service.
- 03
You've Got Mail
The cozy bookstore aesthetic and nostalgic 90s banter make this the ultimate rainy-day romance.
Book superstore magnate Joe Fox and independent book shop owner Kathleen Kelly fall in love in the anonymity of the Internet—both blissfully unaware that he's trying to put her out of business.
- 04
My Neighbor Totoro
With almost no conflict and a soothing pace, this film is a beautiful celebration of nature and childhood.
Two sisters move to the country with their father in order to be closer to their hospitalized mother, and discover the surrounding trees are inhabited by Totoros, magical spirits of the forest. When the youngest runs away from home, the older sister seeks help from the spirits to find her.
- 05
Chef
A low-stress narrative focused on creativity and family, perfect for a relaxing afternoon.
When Chef Carl Casper suddenly quits his job at a prominent Los Angeles restaurant after refusing to compromise his creative integrity for its controlling owner, he is left to figure out what's next. Finding himself in Miami, he teams up with his ex-wife, his friend and his son to launch a food truck. Taking to the road, Chef Carl goes back to his roots to reignite his passion for the kitchen -- and zest for life and love.
- 06
The Holiday
Escape into this warm, low-stakes romantic comedy about finding a fresh start in a new home.
Two women, one American and one British, swap homes at Christmastime following bad breakups. Each woman finds romance with a local man but realizes that the imminent return home may end the relationship.
- 07
Little Women
Rich, warm cinematography and a focus on deep family bonds make this a deeply comforting watch.
Four sisters come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War.
- 08
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Its unique autumnal color palette and witty, lighthearted tone are perfect for a chilly day indoors.
The Fantastic Mr. Fox, bored with his current life, plans a heist against the three local farmers. The farmers, tired of sharing their chickens with the sly fox, seek revenge against him and his family.
- 09
Amélie
A whimsical, optimistic journey through Paris that is as charming as it is visually distinctive.
At a tiny Parisian café, the adorable yet painfully shy Amélie accidentally discovers a gift for helping others. Soon Amelie is spending her days as a matchmaker, guardian angel, and all-around do-gooder. But when she bumps into a handsome stranger, will she find the courage to become the star of her very own love story?
- 10
About Time
A gentle, heartwarming story that encourages you to appreciate the small, beautiful moments in life.
The night after another unsatisfactory New Year's party, Tim's father reveals to him that the men in their family have the ability to travel through time. They can't change history, but they can change what happens and has happened in their own lives. Thus begins the start of a lesson in learning to appreciate life itself as it is, as it comes, and most importantly, the people living alongside us.