People Online Discuss Their Movies From The '80s, '90s, and 2000s

Comfort movies have a way of sneaking into our lives and staying there. One night they are just something to watch, and the next they are the film you reach for whenever you need a familiar escape.

That is the appeal of the movies people shared on AskReddit, a mix of animated favorites, sci-fi classics, and early 2000s crowd-pleasers that still hit the same way years later. The list spans the '80s, '90s, and 2000s, which makes the nostalgia factor even stronger.

Some of these picks are obvious, some are a little unexpected, and all of them clearly earned a permanent spot in people’s rewatch rotation. Here are the comfort movies they could not stop talking about.

1. Galaxy Quest

Many of you may have seen Galaxy Quest. It is a 1999 film starring Tim Allen.pamelahhh

2. Monsters Inc.

Monsters Inc. is a more recent classic, but it is definitely one that we can find ourselves watching again and again.Bokbok95

3. Toy Story

The Toy Story movies really do evoke a lot of emotions in us because we grew up watching them and have seen them over the years.zIcO2020

4. Mulan (Animated)

Mulan is another classic that many absolutely love to watch repeatedly.Milk-Witch

5. Ghostbusters

The original Ghostbusters is a classic that we can never forget, and we don't blame anyone for choosing it as their comfort movie.SpectralDog

6. Jurassic Park

Jurassic Park is definitely a comfort movie for many. It's one that can be watched a million times, and it remains just as good as the first viewing.BeccaSedai

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7. Twister

This isn't exactly a common choice, but I bet you've watched it at least once.james2183

8. Shaun Of The Dead

This is an absolute classic that never gets old, no matter when or how many times you watch it.elijah_justin

9. Bill And Ted Trilogy

The Bill and Ted trilogy is definitely an oldie but a goodie.abraka_dap_brah

10. Pirates Of The Caribbean

This is undoubtedly a classic and a comfort movie for many. All of these films are great, and we love Jack Sparrow.Beneficial-Victory65

11. Office Space

This is another film that I'm not sure is a common comfort movie. What do you think?wateringtheflowers

12. Back To The Future

Back To The Future is definitely something that is referenced a lot. This movie serves as a comfort film for many, and we can understand why.pivotmonster

13. While You Were Sleeping

This movie truly never gets old, and it's another classic that we could watch every year.petalsforever

14. The Mummy

https://media.giphy.com/media/bar6tnPnzD7TW/giphy.gif I think that everyone has seen The Mummy, and it honestly gets better every time I watch it.

KotaMcc

15. Matilda

Okay, now this one isn't surprising at all. I think we've all seen Matilda or referenced it in our lives at least multiple times.DivergentSpeculation

Comfort movies are some of the best aspects of entertainment. It's always nice to feel brand new every time you watch a comfort movie that you've seen a million times.

These comfort movies are not surprising at all. Do you have any to add to the list?

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