26 Movies That Will Never Fail To Cheer Us Up, Because Everyone Needs A Movie To Lean On

“I watched it repeatedly, it’s apparently common that it’s a comfort film for those that have suffered emotional abuse in childhood. I didn’t realise how much I related to the character until adulthood but it definitely helped me.”

—staceyleighk

“It was always my go-to when I was a kid. Now when I watch it I can quote it verbatim and I love singing along.”

—thebestcarrie

“It never gets old for me, it always makes me smile and gives me that warm fuzzy feeling.”

—alexfromjupiter

“It’s a wonderful little weird comedy! Highly recommend.”

—leannc3

“Meryl Streep is adorable as Julia Child and I love seeing all that getting made.”

—lisalionheart12

“Comfort movies are a necessity for me. I just put on The Princess Diaries because I needed to unwind.”

—rdplaty

“It’s my go-to. Has gotten me through many a dark night.”

—chaoticpoetic

“It’s gotta be The Princess Bride surely? The absolute best feel-good film ever.”

—katlinel

“I’ve loved it since I was a kid and it never fails to make me feel better.”

—janetsnakehole2

“I don’t even care – my #1 will always be this film.”

—pinacolada221

“I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve seen it, but I can quote the movie and I still laugh at the same jokes.”

—ambermelon

“Just the opening credits are the perfect background snuggled-in movie feeling.”

—kanelflixka

“It’s pure escapism. I can just switch off and let the chaos unfold. It doesn’t matter how many times I watch it, it always just takes me away, and it’s such a spectacle.” 

–casualgem30

“I had to buy a new DVD because the first one I had got worn out from being watched so much.”

—ksquirkyteacher

“Even though it’s a horror movie it’s not scary at all and it’s fun to watch whenever I’m bored. Another reason it’s my comfort movie is because of the lack of second-hand embarrassment, which is a big problem for me when watching movies. Call having IT as my comfort movie weird, I don’t care. I love it.”

—placeholderiguess

“I know it’s awful, but it cheers me up.”

—khrushchev

“They are definitely my comfort films, they’re just so stupid and fun!”

—enroute2829

“So many great moments but that scene where they are dancing and it falls away to just the two of them is absolute perfection!”

—rachelh47434c5a7

“It’s physically impossible for me to watch this movie without quoting it word for word. It will never fail to cheer me up. Simply iconic.” 

–bendzialdowski

“I loooooove this movie. Whenever I go to see my family, my cousins and I always watch it together between my arrival and departure.”

—f4bul0u5

“I have mixed feelings about Will Ferrell movies, but I loved Eurovision. It’s hilarious, sweet, and has some interesting insights into Icelandic culture. The development of all the characters is actually pretty nice. When I’m working on things or in a grumpy mood, I put it on.”

—notsosane1991

“Omg, it could cure me of just about anything!”

—giselle98

“I can watch this movie on repeat for days!”

—gigimomster

“I watch it when I am looking for a feel-good movie and need one that will hit the spot. It’s a guaranteed fun couple of hours, whatever mood you’re in. Plus it’s hilarious.”

–sam_cleal