A Glean movie guide
Cozy & Feel-Good Favorites
Pure comfort, zero stress.
A curated collection of heartwarming films perfect for a gentle night in.
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The movie list
- 01
Paddington 2
A masterclass in kindness and optimism that feels like a warm hug.
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
My Neighbor Totoro
This gentle masterpiece offers a soothing escape into a world of wonder and forest spirits.
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.
- 03
Chef
A low-conflict, soul-satisfying story about rediscovering passion through food and family.
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.
- 04
Kiki's Delivery Service
A beautifully animated, low-stakes journey about finding your place in the world.
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.
- 05
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
An incredibly charming and intimate look at life through the eyes of a tiny, optimistic shell.
Marcel is an adorable one-inch-tall shell who ekes out a colorful existence with his grandmother Connie and their pet lint, Alan. Once part of a sprawling community of shells, they now live alone as the sole survivors of a mysterious tragedy. When a documentarian discovers them amongst the clutter of his Airbnb, his resulting short film brings Marcel millions of passionate fans, as well as unprecedented dangers and a new hope at finding his long-lost family.
- 06
The Holiday
The ultimate cozy aesthetic, featuring snowy landscapes and a heartwarming romantic escape.
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
Amélie
A whimsical, vibrant love letter to Paris and the joy of small, secret acts of kindness.
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?
- 08
About Time
A life-affirming story that encourages you to cherish the small, ordinary moments of every day.
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.
- 09
You've Got Mail
A nostalgic and comforting romantic comedy that feels like a comfortable sweater.
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.
- 10
Sing Street
An energetic and deeply uplifting film about the power of music, friendship, and dreaming big.
A boy growing up in Dublin during the 1980s escapes his strained family life by starting a band to impress the mysterious girl he likes.