35 Movies That You’d Be Surprised People Actually Consider “Comfort” Movies

Reddit user u/XinvolkerX posted in r/movies: “What is a ‘comfort movie’ of yours that most people would be surprised that you chose as being a comfort movie?” People in the subreddit shared unconventional films that are consoling and relaxing. Here are some of the best responses:

1. “The Thing is my comfort and sick day movie. I know every beat of it so well that I can fall asleep to it.”

Universal Pictures

—u/RealCharlieNobody

2. “The Mummy (1999) is damn near perfect — it’s fun, has great action, and there is not a bad character or line. Even the score is a good time.”

Universal Pictures

—u/WickedWitchofHR

3. “The Silence of the Lambs pacing and lighting are perfect. The acting is fantastic. The score isn’t too emotionally manipulative or grating. It gives me the same feeling as taking a couple of sips of coffee after a benzo just dissolved under my tongue. Which is a godsend bc I lost the privilege of using substances to feel better.”

Orion Pictures

—u/sqli

4. “I think my firm stance that Pan’s Labyrinth‘s ending is a happy one upsets many people I’ve recommended this movie to.”

Warner Bros. Pictures

—u/clumpsmcgee

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5. “The Lost Boys was so present when I was growing up, everyone in my house loved it, so it was watched a lot. The soundtrack, being an absolute banger, was played on a fairly heavy rotation as well. It’s a warm hug wrapped up in vampires, greasy saxophone men, and pure 80s vibes.”

Warner Bros.

—u/strawberrypops

6. “I like the solitude in the space atmosphere of Alien.”

20th Century Fox

—u/vincentvega1981

7. “I watched Pandorum to go to sleep every night for like a month.”

Icon Film Distribution

8. “I must have seen Predator (the first one with Arnold Schwarzenegger) fifty times. It’s the perfect blend of action, suspense, sci-fi, machismo, and one-liners. It’s perfect comfort fodder.”

20th Century Fox

—u/DrZolvr

9. “Manchester by the Sea, lol. I love sad music and Casey Affleck and real shit and the ocean. It just works for me.”

Amazon Studios

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10. “The first half of Schindler’s List.“

Universal Pictures

—u/Quetzalsacatenango

11. “I’m mostly girly, so people seem to be shocked when I watch anything Mafia-related, but I can’t get enough of the Godfather trilogy.”

Paramount Pictures

—u/FracturedMoonlights

12. “Edge of Tomorrow is always fun, infinitely rewatchable.”

Warner Bros. Pictures

—u/Psychoray

13. “A Few Good Men. The pacing and rhythm of the dialogue is near-musical to me.”

Columbia Pictures

—u/PhatBoyFlim

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14. Die Hard, when I want to sleep but don’t want to miss things. And just want something funny, action, and enjoyable, I put this on when I go to bed sometimes. If I hear it and close my eyes, I know exactly what’s happening, and it’s just familiar to me.”

20th Century Fox

—u/CaptParadox

15. “The Martian just feels good, I think it’s my favourite film that’s just about people solving problems. No real villains, and even though things get hectic, there’s never quite despair.”

20th Century Fox

—u/headlesssamurai

16. “The Ring has a really pretty soundtrack, and I like the pacing.”

DreamWorks Pictures

—u/ciderwire

17. “As someone who has lived with depression for most of his life, Melancholia soothes me. Its depiction of depression is as real as it gets.”

Nordisk Film

—u/Marcysdad

18. “The Big Short is a delightful movie… until the end, when things are put into perspective.”

Paramount Pictures

—u/Enthusiasms

19. “The Hunt For Red October is the perfect movie for basic cable: every scene makes you say, ‘Nice, it’s this scene,’ then you sit down and watch the entire film.”

Paramount Pictures

—u/nicetrylaocheREALLY

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20. “My first instinct was Hot Fuzz but that’s endlessly rewatchable. I guess for unconventional I’d say Gummo people criticize it for being ‘try hard’ or ‘edgy for the sake of being edgy’ but I love it, great soundtrack, great aesthetic, it’s bleak and trashy but memorable and unique.”

Fine Line Features

—u/postlapsaria_

21. “Sorcerer (1977), which I am aware is a psychotic choice. But there’s just something about both trucks making it so far that I find weirdly encouraging, despite how it all ends.”

Universal Pictures

—u/sidekickman

22. “For some reason Twister and Twisters does this for me. No idea why.”

Warner Bros.

—u/_Jahar_

23. “I’ve been dealing with a migraine today, and at multiple points thought about putting on Jurassic Park just to listen to it. Feeling better now, read the headline question, and my immediate thought was ‘Yeah I should watch Jurassic Park.’”

Universal Pictures

—u/Momasaur

24. “For me, it’s Zodiac. My family teases me about it but I do love to put that movie on for background noise. In my drinking days, it was a great hangover buddy. It has such an insanely well-crafted atmosphere. There isn’t truly a main character apart from the city of San Francisco. It’s arguably a series of gorgeous, moody vignettes, and the sets, design, and direction are pitch-perfect.”

Paramount Pictures

—u/chhubbydumpling

25. “Love the acting by everyone in Amadeus. As a kid, I fell in love with Mozart’s wife when she called him Wolfie.”

Orion Pictures

—u/xxxdarkhorsexxx

26. “Fletch is one of mine. When I was a senior in high-school (and going through some shit) I had the VHS tape and would put it on and get in bed.”

Universal Pictures

—u/Purpleberry74

27. “Mommie Dearest is cathartic in a way. She reminds me of my mom.”

Paramount Pictures

—u/Bright_as_yellow

28. “Sometimes I’ll just have the Armageddon commentary play in the background. Happy Ben Affleck, and Michael Bay going into a panic mode because Ben has baby teeth. Great stuff and entertaining flick.”

Buena Vista Pictures Distribution

—u/garrisontweed

29. “It’s hard to explain why. Trainspotting makes me nostalgic for a time and place I never experienced myself. Those characters are so real to me.”

Polygram Filmed Entertainment

—u/omninode

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30. “I recently rewatched Spotlight and couldn’t put my finger on why I could have immediately watched it again. The true subject matter is so dark, but man does it feel good to watch the team figure out the puzzle.”

Open Road Films

—u/sae_steve11

31. “I saw Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid in a theater when it came out (TWICE — first time doing that) and it’s always been one of my favorites. Redford and Newman were quite a team.”

20th Century Fox

—u/mrnatural53

32. “Tremors and Tremors 2, as a double feature, never ever fails to put me in a good mood. I absolutely adore those movies.”

Universal Pictures

—u/SupaKoopa714

33. “Black Swan for me. Set in cozy fall/winter NYC weather, featuring cute coats, scarves, and UGGs, with a beautiful score. Main character who is dying to be perfect… Ugh I relate so hard.”

Fox Searchlight Pictures

—u/sohryu

34. “I find World War Z comforting and funny.”

Paramount Pictures

—u/Ghitit

35. And finally, “Fargo is literally my number one comfort movie — I love it unconditionally.”

Gramercy Pictures

—u/caterpillarquestion

Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.

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