A Glean movie guide
The Ultimate Rainy Day Comforts
Perfect for a slow, indoor day.
Curated films to help you slow down, get cozy, and escape into a better mood.
Handpicked for this guide
The movie list
- 01
Paddington 2
A masterclass in kindness and optimism 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
Kiki's Delivery Service
This gentle, atmospheric tale of a young witch finding her way is pure comfort.
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
You've Got Mail
The cozy bookstore setting and nostalgic 90s charm make this the ultimate rainy day watch.
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
My Neighbor Totoro
A beautifully simple, nature-focused story that captures the wonder of childhood.
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
Little Women
Rich, period-accurate domestic scenes provide a deeply immersive and emotional experience.
Four sisters come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War.
- 06
Chef
A low-stakes, feel-good story centered on creativity, food, and family bonds.
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
Amélie
Its whimsical visual style and charming narrative create a uniquely magical atmosphere.
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?
- 08
Fantastic Mr. Fox
The autumnal color palette and witty humor make this a stylish, cozy favorite.
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.