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 the fact that they help you escape reality when you watch them. This is especially true for comfort movies that people can watch over and over again without getting tired of them.

Comfort movies are the classic films that bring you so much joy when you watch them that you are willing to enjoy them repeatedly. Sometimes we need a moment to just escape reality, or maybe we just want to sit down and relax for once in our lives.

These situations are a great time for comfort movies to come in handy, so if you're looking to expand your list or be reminded of some of the best comfort movies ever made, 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 provide you with 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. Twilight

Of course, we are starting the list off with the ultimate comfort movie that probably had us all in theaters at midnight, and that would be: Twilight. Twilight came out in 2008 and has since captured 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, but it is still a classic we can't overlook. Starring Drew Barrymore, this movie is loosely based on Cinderella and gives us an ultimate love story.

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3. My Big Fat Greek Wedding

My Big Fat Greek Wedding is a movie you need to watch if you want to laugh. This film takes you on a ride through the star's life as she looks to meet her dream man, who eventually walks into her life, but her family does not exactly love him.

This movie provides insights into family dramas while incorporating humor throughout every single scene.

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4. Clue

Clue is yet another movie that we have probably all seen, but it continues to be a classic staple in every household. This movie is filled with many comedic stars who play a board game in which they realize they are being blackmailed.

This film started the amazing game that we know today, which consists of finding a killer among a group of people.

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5. The Princess and the Frog

The Princess and the Frog is a classic movie that serves as a great reminder to continue pursuing your dreams no matter what. This is the ultimate feel-good movie as it features the star princess Tiana and her frog friend.

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6. Mamma Mia!

Mamma Mia! is a classic movie in which a young girl is getting married, but it 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 film is a great mix of classic drama and musical.

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7. Clueless

We couldn't create 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 film that showcases 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 she faces throughout her adolescent years.

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8. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

The Harry Potter movies, like the rest, are ultimate comfort films. These movies are based on the main character Harry Potter, 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 on his journey.

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9. 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 play a prank on their parents. This movie came out in 1988 and is actually a remake of a 1960s original, starring 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 explores 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 the film depicts the obstacles she encounters once her wish comes 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, an outcasted teenager who spends the whole movie demonstrating that he's unapologetically himself.

This is a great film to watch when you're feeling down or just need a little pick-me-up with a classic.

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12. Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice has been adapted on two different occasions, and people love both versions so much. The acting is phenomenal, and it tells a love story that anyone would die for.

13. Singin' in the Rain

Singin' in the Rain is a classic 1952 movie that marked the beginning of films with sound. It incorporates a ton of singing and dancing along with 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 who fall in love, but Drew's character has short-term memory loss, which leads them to eventually meet and go on 50 first dates together.

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15. Legally Blonde

Of course, we had to end with the infamous Legally Blonde movie. With the main character played by Reese Witherspoon, this film showcases the life of a 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 an amazing comfort movie.

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These comfort movies are truly some of the best, and we're sure that you've heard of at least a few of them, if not all. Some of these films came out years ago, but they still rank 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.