A Glean movie guide
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A curated selection of low-stress, feel-good movies perfect for a cozy evening.
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The movie list
- 01
My Neighbor Totoro
This whimsical tale of forest spirits is the ultimate atmospheric and calming watch.
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.
- 02
Paddington 2
An incredibly wholesome and bright film that delivers a consistently positive message.
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.
- 03
Kiki's Delivery Service
Enjoy the gentle pacing and visually soothing animation of this charming coming-of-age story.
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
Chef
A warm, feel-good story that celebrates food, creativity, and positive character growth.
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.
- 05
Amélie
This whimsical Parisian tale focuses on the beauty of small, everyday joys.
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
Midnight in Paris
Step into a dreamlike, atmospheric version of Paris that offers a perfect escape.
While on a trip to Paris with his fiancée's family, a nostalgic screenwriter finds himself mysteriously going back to the 1920s every day at midnight.
- 07
The Holiday
A comforting romantic comedy with a cozy aesthetic and lighthearted conflicts.
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.
- 08
Under the Tuscan Sun
Beautiful Italian scenery and a gentle, slow-paced narrative make this an ideal escapist watch.
Frances Mayes, a 35-year-old professor and writer from San Francisco, decides to take a tour of Tuscany following a difficult divorce. After impulsively buying a run-down villa in the Italian countryside, she begins to piece her life back together in unexpected ways.
- 09
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Witty dialogue and a cozy, autumnal aesthetic define this unique stop-motion gem.
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.