As the rainy season takes over, we can’t help but think of its portrayal in the movies. Damp weather in a film is usually exhibited when the main characters feel heightened emotions like love, tension, drama, sorrow, or joy. When a downpour starts and your plans stand cancelled, grabbing a blanket and cuddling with a loved one or lounging in bed feels just right. Well, what goes hand in hand with a cozy blanket? Movies.
The pleasant feeling of hearing the soft pitter-patter of the raindrops on the windows, having something warm to eat, and watching a movie are just some things one can experience being home or by staying indoors in the monsoon. If you are feeling all cuddly and want to watch some feel-good, horror, thriller, or rom-com, here are 13 movies that will help you to settle in and cure your moodiness on a wet weather day.
Your Name (2016)
Genre: Romance/ Fantasy
Director: Makoto Shinkai
Voice cast: Ryunosuke Kamiki, Mone Kamishiraishi, Ryo Narita, and more
The anime film ‘Your Name’ tells the story of Mitsuha and Taki, two teenagers who mysteriously swap bodies. Things change when they develop a deep connection of love as they converse through time. This film is a rainy day must-watch.
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Harry Potter film series (2001-2011)
Genre: Fantasy
Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Alan Rickman, and more
A rainy day movie marathon is incomplete without the ‘Harry Potter’ film series. Consisting of a total of eight movies, the Harry Potter universe is filled with magic, spells, and friendship.
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Lost in Translation (2003)
Genre: Comedy/ Romance
Director: Sofia Coppola
Cast: Bill Murray, Scarlett Johansson, and Giovanni Ribisi
‘Lost in Translation’ follows Bob, an aging Hollywood actor, and his deep connection with Charlotte, a college grad. This film is perfect for that cloudy afternoon.
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Memories of Murder (2003)
Genre: Thriller/ Crime
Director: Bong Joon-ho
Cast: Song Kang-ho, Kim Sang-kyung, and Kim Roe-ha.
‘Memories of Murder’ is a masterful Korean crime thriller you don’t want to miss. It follows Park and Cho, two rural cops joined by a Seoul detective named Seo Tae-yoon to solve mysterious murder cases.
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My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
Genre: Fantasy/ Adventure
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Voice Cast: Hitoshi Takagi, Noriko Hidaka, Chika Sakamoto, and Shigesato Itoi
Set in postwar Japan, ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ is a Japanese animated movie that follows two young sisters who encounter a world of mythical forest spirits. Watching the cuddly Totoro will surely make your cozy dreams come true.
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Bridget Jones’ Diary (2001)
Genre: Comedy/Romance
Director: Sharon Maguire
Cast: Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, and Hugh Grant
A cult classic, ‘Bridget Jones’ Diary’ revolves around a single 30-something Bridget who wants to turn her life around by writing a diary. Things change when two men begin vying for her attention. This film is a must-watch rom-com when you are feeling a bit mushy.
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
Genre: Romance/Drama
Director: Stephen Chbosky
Cast: Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller, and Paul Rudd
Based on Stephen Chbosky’s 1999 novel of the same name, ‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower’ is a heart-tugging film you would want to watch with your friends on a rainy day. It follows Charlie, a teenager suffering from PTSD whose life changes when he befriends two of his seniors.
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Good Will Hunting (1997)
Genre: Romance/Drama
Director: Gus Van Sant
Cast: Robin Williams, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and Stellan Skarsgård
The late ’90s classic, ‘Good Will Hunting’ follows Will Hunting, a janitor and genius in mathematics who attends therapy. Dr. Sean Maguire helps him to overcome an emotional crisis. This film screams a rainy day movie.
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The Holiday (2006)
Genre: Comedy/Romance
Director: Nancy Meyers
Cast: Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, and Jack Black
‘The Holiday’ follows the story of Amanda and Iris, two heartbroken women from different countries who decide to swap homes to stay away from relationship issues. However, their fate brings them close to two local men. Although a holiday movie, this film is heartwarming to watch when it is raining outside
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The Notebook (2004)
Genre: Romance/Comedy
Director: Nick Cassavetes
Cast: Gena Rowlands, James Garner, Rachel McAdams, and Ryan Gosling
The cult classic, ‘The Notebook’ is the epitome of a rainy day film. It follows the heartwarming love story of Noah and Allie who get separated in the past and cherish their unconditional love in the present day.
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Little Women (2019)
Genre: Romance/Drama
Director: Greta Gerwig
Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, Laura Dern, Timothée Chalamet, and Meryl Streep.
‘Little Women’ is an adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s novel of the same name. It follows the lives of the March sisters as they enter womanhood. This movie is a homey treat in the gloomy weather.
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Past Lives (2023)
Genre: Romance/Drama
Director: Celine Song
Cast: Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, and John Magaro
‘Past Lives’ follows the unfulfilled love of Na Young and Hae Sung, two childhood friends from South Korea. Decades later, the two rediscover each other and confront their destiny. This movie is overpowering with emotion and love.
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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
Genre: Romance/Sci-fi
Director: Michel Gondry
Cast: Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Kirsten Dunst, Mark Ruffalo, and Elijah Wood
‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ is pure cinema. It follows the story of Joel and his girlfriend, Clementine, who undergo a procedure to erase their memories of each other.
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Sit back, get some popcorn, enjoy the rainy ambiance, and indulge in these beautiful movies (being all cozy, of course!)
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