Here Are 15 Of The Best Comfort Movies To Watch When You Have A Second To Chill
Movies are some of our favorites for many different reasons including that it helps you to escape reality when you watch them. Especially when it comes to comfort movies that people can watch over and over again and not get tired of them.
Comfort movies are the classic movies that give you so much joy when you watch them no matter what that you are willing to watch them again and again. Sometimes we need a minute to just escape reality or maybe we just want to actually sit down and relax for once in our lives.
These situations are a great time when comfort movies will come in handy, so if you're looking to extend your list or be reminded of some of the best comfort movies to ever exist, then we've got you covered. Even if you're not an avid movie watcher or lover we're sure that there's something in this list that will help give you the escape from reality that you need.
Without further ado, we are going to dive into some of the best comfort movies that have ever existed to help give you some of the best movie ideas for when you just want to escape reality. Let's dive in.
1. Twlight
Of course, we are starting the list off with the ultimate comfort movie that probably had us all in the theaters at midnight and that would be: Twilight. Twilight came out in 2008 and has since taken all of our hearts on a roller coaster through multiple movies and the love story of a family of vampires.
If you are into dramas, romance, and a bit of darkness then this comfort movie is the ultimate choice.
2. Ever After
Ever After is one of those movies that I think a lot of us forget about because it wasn't as popular as say, Twilight was, but it still is a classic we can't forget about. Starring Drew Barrymore this movie was loosely based on Cinderella, Ever After, and gives us an ultimate love story.
Getty Images3. My Fat Greek Wedding
My Fat Greek Wedding is a movie you need to watch if you want to laugh. This movie takes you on a ride through the star's life where she's looking to meet her dream man, who eventually walks into her life, but her family does not exactly love him.
This movie shows insights into family dramas while incorporating humor throughout every single scene.
IFC Films4. Clue
Clue is yet another movie that we all have probably seen, but continues to be a classic staple in every household. This movie s filled with many comedic stars who play a board came in which they realize they are being blackmailed.
This movie started the amazing game that we know of today which consists of finding a killer among a group of people.
Paramount Pictures5. The Princess And The Frog
The Princess And The Frog is a classic movie that is a great reminder to continue to go for your dream no matter what. This is the ultimate feel good movie as it features the star princess Tiana and her frog friend.
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures6. Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia is a classic movie in which a young girl is getting married, but turns out that she has three possible fathers. She goes on to figure out which one is her real father by inviting them to her wedding.
This movie is a great mix of a classic drama and a musical.
Universal Pictures7. Clueless
We couldn't do a comfort movie list without including Clueless because I think this is a movie that probably started the comfort movie trend. Clueless is a classic movie that showcased what classic teenage culture in the 90s looked like.
It focuses on the life of Cher and hones in on some of the difficult decisions and obstacles that she faces throughout her adolescent years.
Paramount Pictures8. Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone
The Harry Potter movie, like the rest, are ultimate comfort movies. These movies are based on the main character Harry Potter who is an orphaned boy who learns that he is a wizard.
It goes on to show how he deals with the news, how he perfects his skills, and what obstacles and enemies he encounters in his journey.
Warner Bros9. The Parent Trap
The Parent Trap is a classic movie we've probably all seen as kids or teens that showcases a set of twins who plays a prank on their parents. This movie came out in 1988 and is actually a remake of a 1960s original and it starts Lindsay Lohan.
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10. 13 Going On 30
13 Going On 30 is yet another amazing classic that we could watch over and over again. This movie goes into the life of a 13-year-old who wishes she could be thirty, but before she knows it that's exactly what happens.
She's granted her wish and it goes through the obstacles she encounters once her wish came true.
11. Napoleon Dynamite
Napoleon Dynamite is just one of those movies that you can't really explain until you've seen it. It shows the life of Napoleon Dynamite who's an outcasted teenager who spends the whole movie showing us that he's unapologetically him.
This is a great movie to just watch when you're feeling down or just need a little bit of a pick me up with a classic film.
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12. Pride And Prejudice
Pride And Prejudice have been made on two different accounts and people love both of them so much. The acting is phenomenal and it shows a love story that anyone would die for.
13. Singin In The Rain
Singin' In The Rain is a classic 1952 movie that was the beginning of movies with sound. It incorporates a ton of singing and dancing with the combination of film production making it one of the best classic comfort movies of all time even 70 years later.
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14. 50 First Dates
50 First Dates is a classic starring Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler. The movie is based on these two actors playing the main characters that fall in love, but Drew's character has short-term memory loss, which makes them eventually meet and go on 50 first dates together.
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15. Legally Blonde
Of course, we had to end off on the infamous Legally Blonde movie. With the main character played by Reese Witherspoon, this movie showcases the life of cute Harvard Law Student who seems to have all odds against her.
She goes on to take on one of the biggest murder cases which helps to prove everyone wrong about her. This is by far such an amazing comfort movie.
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These comfort movies are seriously some of the best and we're sure that you've heard of at least a few of them, if not all of them. Some of these movies came out years ago but they still stand high on the movie rating list because they are just that good.
Hopefully, you found a comfort movie that you can enjoy tonight if you're looking for one to watch.
