A Glean movie guide
Rainy Day Retreats
Grab a blanket and press play.
Cozy, low-stress films perfect for curling up on the couch while the weather turns.
Handpicked for this guide
The movie list
- 01
My Neighbor Totoro
A gentle masterpiece featuring iconic rainy-day magic and childhood wonder.
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 heartwarming celebration of kindness and community with a bright, whimsical spirit.
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
You've Got Mail
The ultimate 90s comfort watch set in 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.
- 04
The Secret World of Arrietty
A quiet, beautifully animated look at the intricate details of a tiny hidden home.
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.
- 05
When Harry Met Sally
Witty dialogue and iconic autumnal fashion make this the gold standard for cozy romance.
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?
- 06
Singin' in the Rain
A joyful, high-energy escape into the golden age of Hollywood musicals.
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.
- 07
The Princess Bride
A timeless, nostalgic adventure 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.
- 08
Little Women
A warm and golden-hued tribute to sisterhood and domestic comfort.
Four sisters come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War.
- 09
Kiki's Delivery Service
A soothing coming-of-age tale set in a lush, European-inspired 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.
- 10
Chef
A vibrant, low-conflict journey that celebrates the sensory joy of good 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.
- 11
Knives Out
A stylish 'cozy mystery' filled with autumnal aesthetics and impressive knitwear.
When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan's dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan's untimely death.
- 12
About Time
A sentimental reminder to find joy in the ordinary, featuring a memorable rainy wedding.
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.