A Glean movie guide
The Ultimate Rainy Day Watchlist
Stay in and get cozy.
Curated films to keep you warm, comforted, and entertained while it pours outside.
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The movie list
- 01
Paddington 2
This incredibly optimistic and visually warm film is the cinematic equivalent of a 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, nature-focused masterpiece that perfectly captures a sense of 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.
- 03
Kiki's Delivery Service
Follow a young witch in this whimsical, low-stakes story that feels like a soothing escape.
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.
- 04
Little Women
Rich, warm cinematography and a focus on family bonds make this period piece deeply comforting.
Four sisters come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War.
- 05
The Holiday
A quintessential romantic comedy with a cozy, picturesque setting perfect for a rainy afternoon.
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.
- 06
You've Got Mail
The nostalgic 90s setting and comforting chemistry make this a classic low-stress 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.
- 07
Chef
A low-stress, positive story about creativity and food that is guaranteed to lift your spirits.
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.
- 08
Amélie
Its whimsical visual style and heartwarming premise create a truly unique and cozy 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?
- 09
Fantastic Mr. Fox
The witty humor and autumnal color palette make this a stylish and comforting choice.
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.