A Glean movie guide
The Ultimate Rainy Day Watchlist
Low-stress, high-comfort cinema.
Warm, comforting films perfect for curling up and staying inside.
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The movie list
- 01
Paddington 2
A pure, heartwarming masterpiece that celebrates kindness in every frame.
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
This gentle, nature-filled animation is the cinematic equivalent of a warm blanket.
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
You've Got Mail
A quintessential 90s comfort watch that perfectly captures the charm of a simpler digital age.
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
Kiki's Delivery Service
Follow a young witch on a low-stakes journey of self-discovery set against a beautiful, breezy backdrop.
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.
- 05
Little Women
An emotionally rich period piece that centers on the enduring bond of sisterhood and home.
Four sisters come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War.
- 06
Chef
A feel-good story about creativity and connection that will leave you feeling inspired and hungry.
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
A whimsical, visually stunning tale that finds magic in the small, everyday details of life.
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
The Holiday
Escape to cozy, picturesque homes in this low-conflict story about finding love and renewal.
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.
- 09
Fantastic Mr. Fox
The warm color palette and witty humor make this stop-motion gem a delight to watch on a gray day.
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.
- 10
Practical Magic
An atmospheric, nostalgic favorite that blends sisterly love with a touch of magic.
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.