A Glean movie guide
Rainy Day Retreat
Comfort food for the soul.
Heartwarming films perfect for curling up under a blanket.
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The movie list
- 01
Paddington 2
A masterclass in kindness and vibrant storytelling 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
A gentle, magical exploration of childhood wonder set in the lush Japanese countryside.
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
Amélie
A whimsical and visually stunning journey through the small, joyful details of Parisian life.
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?
- 04
Kiki's Delivery Service
A soothing coming-of-age tale about a young witch finding her way in a peaceful 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.
- 05
Little Women
A beautifully crafted portrait of sisterhood and family bonds filled with emotional warmth.
Four sisters come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War.
- 06
You've Got Mail
A nostalgic romantic comedy that celebrates the charm of bookstores and New York City in the fall.
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.
- 07
When Harry Met Sally...
The ultimate autumnal romance defined by witty conversation and cozy city aesthetics.
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?
- 08
The Secret World of Arrietty
A quiet, exquisitely animated look at the hidden lives of tiny people living among us.
14-year-old Arrietty and the rest of the Clock family live in peaceful anonymity as they make their own home from items "borrowed" from the house's human inhabitants. However, life changes for the Clocks when a human boy discovers Arrietty.
- 09
Chef
A low-stress, feel-good story centered on the simple pleasures of cooking and family connection.
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.
- 10
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
A tiny shell with a big heart offers a perspective on life that is both funny and deeply moving.
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.
- 11
About Time
A tender drama that finds extraordinary beauty in the mundane moments of everyday life.
The night after another unsatisfactory New Year's party, Tim's father tells his son that the men in his family have always had 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.
- 12
Fantastic Mr. Fox
A charmingly tactile stop-motion adventure wrapped in a warm, autumnal color palette.
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.