A Glean movie guide
Rainy Day Comfort
Grab a blanket and press play.
Cozy, nostalgic, and uplifting films perfect for staying inside.
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The movie list
- 01
Paddington 2
A masterclass in kindness and community with a warm, storybook aesthetic.
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
A gentle, slow-paced masterpiece that captures the magic of childhood and nature.
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
When Harry Met Sally...
The ultimate cozy romantic comedy, filled with witty dialogue and autumnal New York charm.
Sex always gets in the way of friendships between men and women. At least, that's what Harry Burns believes. So when Harry meets Sally Albright and a deep friendship blossoms between them, Harry's determined not to let his attraction to Sally destroy it. But when a night of weakness ends in a morning of panic, can the pair avoid succumbing to Harry's fears by remaining friends and admitting they just might be the perfect match for each other?
- 04
The Princess Bride
A nostalgic, swashbuckling fairy tale framed as a comforting bedtime story.
In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley must overcome staggering odds to find happiness amid six-fingered swordsmen, murderous princes, Sicilians and rodents of unusual size. But even death can't stop these true lovebirds from triumphing.
- 05
Kiki's Delivery Service
A quiet and beautiful coming-of-age journey set in a picturesque seaside town.
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.
- 06
Chef
A vibrant, low-stakes celebration of family, passion, and the simple joy of a great meal.
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.
- 07
Singin' in the Rain
A high-energy classic that turns a downpour into a legendary celebration of optimism.
In 1927 Hollywood, a silent film star falls for a chorus girl just as he and his paranoid screen partner struggle to make the difficult transition to talking pictures.
- 08
You've Got Mail
A warm 90s romance centered on the cozy world of independent bookstores.
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.
- 09
Little Women
A tactile and life-affirming portrait of sisterhood, filled with fireplaces and heartfelt moments.
Four sisters come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War.
- 10
Ratatouille
An atmospheric and sensory-rich adventure through the kitchens of a whimsical Paris.
Remy, a resident of Paris, has quite a sophisticated palate. He would love to become a chef so he can create and enjoy culinary masterpieces to his heart's delight. The only problem is, Remy is a rat. When he winds up in the sewer beneath one of Paris' finest restaurants, Remy finds himself ideally placed to realize his dream. He forms an unusual alliance with the restaurants rookie employee, and together they work through challenges stemming from Head Chef Skinner, Remy’s colony, and renowned food critic Anton Ego, who strikes fear in the hearts of chefs all throughout France.
- 11
Midnight in Paris
A dreamy, intellectual escape that celebrates the beauty of a rainy night in the City of Light.
While on a trip to Paris with his fiancée's family, a nostalgic screenwriter finds himself mysteriously going back to the 1920s every day at midnight.
- 12
The Holiday
A gentle story of self-discovery featuring cozy English cottages and snowy landscapes.
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.