A Glean movie guide
The Ultimate Rainy Day Watchlist
Perfect for staying in.
Curated films filled with warmth, comfort, and low-stakes charm.
Handpicked for this guide
The movie list
- 01
Paddington 2
A masterclass in kindness and charm that offers the ultimate low-stress viewing experience.
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 animation is the cinematic equivalent of a warm blanket.
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
A quintessential 90s comfort watch featuring cozy bookstore settings and a lighthearted romance.
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
Little Women
Rich, warm cinematography and a focus on domestic bonds make this a deeply nostalgic watch.
Four sisters come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War.
- 05
Amélie
Its whimsical aesthetic and heartwarming premise create a uniquely cozy European 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?
- 06
My Neighbor Totoro
A quiet, relaxing film that celebrates nature and 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.
- 07
Chef
This low-conflict story about passion and family bonding is incredibly satisfying to watch.
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
Practical Magic
With its atmospheric, cozy aesthetic and focus on sisterhood, it is a staple for rainy days.
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.
- 09
About Time
A heartfelt and sentimental film that finds beauty in the small, quiet moments of life.
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
Fantastic Mr. Fox
The quirky humor and warm, stop-motion aesthetic make for a charming and cozy experience.
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.