Drained from a long and bad day? There is nothing that can’t be fixed by the magic of cinema.
A good old comfort movie is always the perfect mood booster for unwinding after a stressful day. Here are the top 10 comfort movies you should watch if you want to escape life for a moment.
10. About Time (2013)
This slice-of-life classic will make you feel all the emotions you want to experience through the highs and lows of the characters. You start to genuinely connect and empathize with them, feeling their joy as your own.
At the age of 21, Tim discovers he can travel in time and change his past and his future. He decides to make his life better by getting a girlfriend. He meets and falls for a beautiful girl, but when a time-traveling incident separates them, he must use his powers to set things right.
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9. Legally Blonde (2001)
With her quirky energy and eclectic self-confidence, Elle Woods can brighten your day in the shades of pink. After being dumped by her boyfriend for being too blonde, Elle tries to win him back by attending Harvard Law School.
But in the process, she finds her passion and overcomes the stereotypes against blondes to become a successful lawyer. Also, finding valuable friendships in the process. Reese Witherspoon’s charms, along with its upbeat soundtrack, make ‘Legally Blonde’ the perfect feel-good movie of all time.
8. Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011)
Nothing fixes the day better than a romantic comedy with excellent chemistry, incredible comedic timing, and our favorite ensemble cast. Fortunately, ‘Crazy, Stupid, Love’ is the perfect blend of all of it.
Cal Weaver is suddenly left single when he learns that his wife, Emily, wants a divorce. Now, he has to navigate the dating scene and meets the handsome womanizer Jacob, who teaches him how to pick up women. What follows is one big and twisted drama that leaves us laughing with tears in our eyes.
7. 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
This classic teen rom-com has become the blueprint for feel-good coming-of-age movies of all time. When the new student James Cameron learns that the girl he is smitten with isn’t allowed to date until her sister starts dating, he hatches a scheme to get the school’s bad boy to date her asocial sister.
The quirky writing, combined with Julia Stiles’ and Heath Ledger’s performances, and an iconic soundtrack, make this movie unforgettable. And it is also one of the most rewatchable comfort movies, providing equal parts comedic relief and emotional scenes.
6. Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
Wes Anderson’s ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’ is the ultimate comfort movie to watch when you are feeling low. Its stunning visuals, satisfying ASMR, and George Clooney’s voice make it highly rewatchable.
This is the story of the titular Mr. Fox and his wild ways of thieving. But he has put his wild days behind him and is trying to be a responsible father. Except that he needs to try one more raid on the three nastiest, meanest farmers. Yet, it unfortunately leads them to hunt him and his family down.
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5. School of Rock (2003)
Along with an iconic soundtrack and the contagious energy of Jack Black, ‘School of Rock’ is the comfort movie you will keep returning to after just one viewing. After getting kicked out of his rock band, slacker guitarist Dewey Finn faces his debts.
He gets a job as a substitute teacher at a snobbish private school, where his attitude has a powerful influence on the kids. Together with them, he decides to form his own rock band and win the local band contest in order to pay his rent.
4. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)
This teen comedy film can be described by its most beloved line, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” It is the perfect movie to take a break and have a hearty laugh.
The charming and clever Ferris Bueller has an awesome plan to pull off missing school one day, and it surprisingly works. He spends the whole day with his friend Cameron and his girlfriend, Sloan, in Chicago, having the time of their lives. But unfortunately, someone is right behind their tail, hell-bent on catching them in the act.
3. Amelie (2001)
The wholesome story of the innocent and naïve Amelie and her adorable smile can instantly brighten up anyone’s day. Plus, the movie is the perfect reminder of how rewarding it is to appreciate the small things in life.
Despite being caught in her own imaginative world, the shy and quirky waitress, Amelie, decides to help people around her to find happiness. She embarks on a quest to spread joy, even as she battles her own isolation. From returning childhood treasures to middle-aged men or matchmaking for the lovelorn, Amelia decides to give fate a helping hand.
2. My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
The cozy and whimsical ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ is undeniably the perfect comfort movie for when you just want your inner child to get lost in magical adventures. Satsuki and Mei have moved to the countryside into a new home with their father.
Fortunately, they get all the time in the world to explore the nature and the forest, filled with magical creatures that only they can see. Now nothing can stop the young sisters’ flawless fantasy. Until one sunny morning, they come across an unlikely visitor with fluffy fur and mysterious eyes.
1. Paddington (2014)
Although the character has a sad backstory, just watching the delightful Paddington on screen is an instant mood booster. The young Peruvian bear has a passion for all things British and travels to London in search of a home.
But when he finds himself lost and alone at the Paddington station, he realizes that the city is not all he had imagined. Until he meets the Brown family, who find the kind message around his neck and offer him a temporary home.
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