A Glean movie guide
Rainy Day Retreat: The Ultimate Cozy Guide
Grab a blanket and press play.
Warm, gentle, and low-stress films perfect for curling up indoors.
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The movie list
- 01
My Neighbor Totoro
A gentle, meditative masterpiece that captures the magic of childhood and the beauty of 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.
- 02
Paddington 2
A pure, heart-melting celebration of kindness and community that is impossible not to love.
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.
- 03
Midnight in Paris
A whimsical journey through time that celebrates the romantic charm of Paris in the rain.
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.
- 04
About Time
A moving and optimistic look at finding extraordinary beauty in the small 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.
- 05
Pride & Prejudice
An atmospheric and beautifully shot romance set against the lush, misty English countryside.
A story of love and life among the landed English gentry during the Georgian era. Mr. Bennet is a gentleman living in Hertfordshire with his overbearing wife and five daughters, but if he dies their house will be inherited by a distant cousin whom they have never met, so the family's future happiness and security is dependent on the daughters making good marriages.
- 06
You've Got Mail
A nostalgic and comforting romantic comedy 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.
- 07
Kiki's Delivery Service
A soothing coming-of-age story set in a picturesque seaside town that feels like a warm hug.
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.
- 08
Little Women
A tactile and visually stunning tribute to the enduring bonds of sisterhood and the comforts of home.
Four sisters come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War.
- 09
The Holiday
The ultimate cottage-core escape featuring charming homes and predictable, feel-good romantic arcs.
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.
- 10
When Harry Met Sally...
A witty and timeless classic that perfectly captures the cozy, leaf-strewn aesthetic of New York.
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?
- 11
Whisper of the Heart
A quiet, contemplative Studio Ghibli gem focused on the magic of libraries and creative discovery.
Shizuku lives a simple life, dominated by her love for stories and writing. One day she notices that all the library books she has have been previously checked out by the same person: "Seiji Amasawa."
- 12
Chef
A vibrant and optimistic film that finds joy in the simple pleasures of good food 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.