15 Winter Movies for A Cozy Night In

This is the perfect season to curl up under a blanket, with a favourite person and a good movie. And why not really get into it, with a movie that captures the essence of winter? Here are some of the best movies that are perfect for a cozy night in.

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (2005)

Prepare to embark on a magical journey with the Pevensie children. While this movie does no take place during the winter, the main characters work against the forces of evil to end the never-ending winter plaguing Narnia. Step through the wardrobe….

Room (2015)

Room is a powerful drama about a young woman, Joy and her 5-year-old son, Jack, who are confined to a tiny room for years. While it is not the typical comfort movie, the unwavering love Joy has for her son, while finding a way to escape, will leave you inspired and moved.

Love Actually (2003)

One of the things that makes this romantic comedy a comforting movie, is the focus on the relationships between people. And how love and human connections bring happiness to our lives. It features a fan-favourite cast including: Liam Neeson, Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson.

Ice Age (2002)

Follow the journey of Manny the mammoth, Side the sloth and Diego the sabre-toothed tiger embark on a comic quest to return a human baby back to its family. All while the world is on the brink of an ice age.

The Shining (1980)

When Jack and his family agree to watch over a desolate Colorado hotel for the winter, the family would never expect how isolating the experience would be. Or how Jack would lose his sanity and become unhinged.

I, Tonya (2017)

This biographical sports drama will make you question whatever you know about Tonya Harding, the world-famous competitive ice skater. It also builds some solid empathy for her, especially when her ex-husband comes back into her life. Plus, most of the movie takes place in the rink: perfect for the winter!

Pride and Prejudice (2005)

Pride and Prejudice is a romantic drama based on Jane Austin’s novel of the same name. This witty romance film follows the story of five sisters and their mission to find husbands. And when spirited Elizabeth Bennet meets single and proud (and upperclass) Mr. Darcy, can each look past their own pride and prejudice?

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The Midnight Sky (2020)

The George Clooney-directed movie tells the tale of Augustine, a lone scientist living in the Arctic. He works around the clock to stop a team of astronauts from returning home to a post-apocalyptic world.

Anastasia (1997)

A beloved animated musical that follows Anastasia, a young princess set to find out the truth about her past. Fall in love with the magical score, brilliant storyline and memorable characters. It’s a film that is sure to delight!

The Day After Tomorrow (2004)

Put this early-2000’s film for anyone skeptical about the effects of climate change. This apocalyptic sci-fi movie imagines the world hit by irreversible and terrifying natural disasters: including a second ice age. Perhaps world leaders should watch this?

Snowpiercer (2013)

Speaking of a second ice age: this sci-fi film takes place on a train carrying the last remaining people on Earth. It doesn’t get any colder than this. The train circles the world and top speed to prevent the passengers from literally freezing to death: but the claustrophobic setting hides a sinister system.

Edward Scissorhands (1990)

Nothing is more suitable for under-the-blankets watching than a Tim Burton classic. This weird, creepy tale has lashings of heart and warmth. But even this cannot dial down the eeriness in this movie.

Crimson Peak (2015)

This underrated movie is about a gothic romance set during the wintertime in Victoria England. It also follows the complicated love triangle between a young bride (Mia Wasikowska), her new husband (Tom Hiddleston) and his sister (Jessica Chastain). Leave it to Guillermo del Toro to mix creepy ghosts with a love triangle.

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Last Christmas (2019)

A winter film set in London during the holiday season. In classic romcom fashion, it follows the life of Kate, a (selfish) young woman struggling to get her life on track. But she gains a new perspective on life when she meets mysterious Tom. Naturally, she falls for him despite her reservations.

Frozen (2013 + 2019)

Let it go. Let it goooo…! It doesn’t get more ‘Winter’ than this beloved franchise. It follows Princess Elsa who has the power to create an endless winter, which gets out of hand. But her sister, Anna, embarks on a journey to find her big sister and bring her home. This movie about sibling-love is sure to warm your heart (and frozen toes). Plus, there a really amazing sequel!