A Glean movie guide
The Ultimate Cozy Movie Guide
Press play and get comfortable.
Warm, low-stakes films perfect for a rainy day indoors.
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The movie list
- 01
Paddington 2
This heartwarming tale of a polite bear is widely considered the gold standard for comfort cinema.
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
Kiki's Delivery Service
A gentle, atmospheric story about a young witch finding her way 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.
- 03
The Holiday
Escape into this classic romantic comedy featuring a picturesque cottage and a cozy, feel-good aesthetic.
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.
- 04
My Neighbor Totoro
Immerse yourself in the soothing, nature-focused world of this gentle Studio Ghibli masterpiece.
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.
- 05
You've Got Mail
The nostalgic 90s setting and low-stakes conflict make this the perfect companion for a slow afternoon.
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.
- 06
Little Women
A rich, visually warm period drama that beautifully captures the complexities of family life.
Four sisters come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War.
- 07
Practical Magic
With its autumnal aesthetic and focus on sisterhood, this film is a quintessential cozy watch.
Sally and Gillian Owens, born into a magical family, have mostly avoided witchcraft themselves. But when Gillian's vicious boyfriend, Jimmy Angelov, dies unexpectedly, the Owens sisters give themselves a crash course in hard magic. With policeman Gary Hallet growing suspicious, the girls struggle to resurrect Angelov -- and unwittingly inject his corpse with an evil spirit that threatens to end their family line.
- 08
Chef
This low-conflict, food-centric story offers a deeply satisfying and uplifting character arc.
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.
- 09
About Time
A gentle, heartwarming exploration of love and family that leaves you feeling uplifted.
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.
- 10
Amélie
A whimsical and visually distinct film that celebrates the joy of making others happy.
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?