A Glean movie guide
The Ultimate Rainy Day Watchlist
Stay in and get cozy.
Curated films to keep you warm, comforted, and perfectly relaxed.
Handpicked for this guide
The movie list
- 01
Paddington 2
A deeply optimistic and visually warm story that is widely considered the gold standard of comfort films.
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, low-stakes tale of a young witch finding her way is the perfect atmospheric 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.
- 03
Little Women
A rich, beautifully shot period piece that celebrates the enduring bonds of family.
Four sisters come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War.
- 04
You've Got Mail
The quintessential cozy New York City romance that feels like a warm hug on a gloomy day.
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.
- 05
My Neighbor Totoro
A masterpiece of childhood wonder that prioritizes nature and gentle pacing over conflict.
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.
- 06
Chef
A low-stress, feel-good story about passion and family that is as satisfying as a home-cooked meal.
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
Fantastic Mr. Fox
With its autumnal color palette and charming stop-motion style, this film is pure visual comfort.
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.
- 08
Pride & Prejudice
Beautiful cinematography and a timeless story make this an essential watch for a rainy afternoon.
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.
- 09
The Holiday
A lighthearted romantic escape featuring cozy home settings that are perfect for staying indoors.
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
Amélie
A whimsical and feel-good narrative that brings a touch of Parisian magic to your living room.
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?