We all have those days, when classes feel like background noise, your brain decides to take a personal day, and even your favourite playlist sounds like hold music. On those days, you don’t need motivation. You need vibes. You need serotonin.You need movies that hug you.
And listen… after watching way more films than any normal human should, I think it’s safe to say I am now unofficially but spiritually certified in comfort-movie recommendations. So here are 10 comfort movies I swear by — for the days you feel lost, floaty, or slightly dramatic for no reason.
1) Little Women (2019)
For when you’re questioning your entire personality and career path in the same hour.
Greta Gerwig’s “Little Women ” mixes softness, ambition, heartbreak, and pure comfort into this beautiful adaptation. The film follows the four March sisters — Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy — as they grow up, chase dreams, fight, forgive, fall in love, and figure out the kind of lives they want. It’s warm, nostalgic, and full of moments that feel painfully real in the best way. You’ll see pieces of yourself in every sister.
By the end, you’ll want to write something, change something, or at least call your family.
Warning: Unexpected tears may occur.
2) Good Will Hunting (1997)
This movie is basically therapy, but free. Will Hunting is a janitor at MIT who casually solves impossible math problems like he’s ordering chai, but behind his genius is a lifetime of pain he refuses to face. When a therapist steps in, the story becomes less about equations and more about healing, self-worth, and letting people in.
It’s raw, emotional, and the kind of film that makes you rethink your entire life at 2 a.m.
If you’re ever asking, “What am I even doing?” — this is the movie.
3) Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001)
A perfect movie for when your life feels like a mess but, in a weird way, kind of iconic. Bridget is chaotic, relatable, and always one glass of wine or one wrong text away from disaster — and that’s exactly why we love her. As she tries to take control of her career, love life, and overall sanity, everything goes hilariously off-track.
It’s funny, painfully honest, and somehow makes you feel better about every embarrassing moment you’ve ever had. Bridget reminds you that being imperfect isn’t a flaw — it’s your entire aesthetic.
4) Notting Hill (1999)
Comfort level: warm cup of tea, soft blanket, and enough British charm to cure a bad week. Hugh Grant plays an awkward bookshop owner, and Julia Roberts shows up as a world-famous actress who somehow falls for his shy, floppy-haired chaos. Their romance is slow, sweet, and filled with the kind of moments that make you believe love can actually be gentle — not dramatic Bollywood running-in-the-rain energy.
Also, when Julia says, “I’m just a girl, standing in front of a boy…” prepare to melt into a sentimental puddle on your couch.
5) The Princess Bride (1987)
This movie feels like your childhood imagination got hyper and refused to calm down. It has everything your tired soul needs: adventure, sweet romance, pirates who look suspiciously stylish, dramatic sword fights, and just the right amount of absurd humour. The story follows Westley as he tries to rescue Buttercup, but honestly, the real joy is the bizarre, lovable characters he meets.
If life currently feels like deadlines and disappointment, this movie will gently get the seriousness out of your brain and replace it with pure, wholesome chaos.
6) One Day (2011)
A movie for when you want to feel everything at once — hope, heartbreak, longing, nostalgia, and that weird ache you can’t name. “One Day” follows Emma and Dexter over twenty years, meeting them on the same date each year as they grow, drift, reconnect, and keep orbiting each other like fate is playing hide-and-seek. Their almost-love feels so real it physically hurts.
And honestly? I tried so hard not to get attached, not to cry, but this movie does not let you escape.
7) Letters to Juliet (2010)
A movie that feels like sunlight, gelato, and an accidental vacation for your heart. Set in Italy (which is instant serotonin, honestly), it follows Sophie, who stumbles upon a decades-old love letter and somehow ends up playing Cupid for a stranger’s lost romance. It’s soft, romantic, and full of that gentle “maybe life isn’t done surprising me” energy we all need sometimes.
And the scenery? You’ll be googling flights to Verona halfway through.
8) Jerry Maguire (1996)
This movie starts out like a corporate drama but instantly turns into a full-on soul search. Jerry, a hotshot sports agent, suddenly grows a conscience and writes a mission statement about actually caring for people — which gets him fired in record time. So he starts over with one loyal client, one brave coworker, and her ridiculously adorable son (seriously, that child could melt steel).
And yes… the “You complete me” scene will absolutely ruin you.
9) Blended (2014)
“Blended” is the perfect movie for when you want laughter, chaos, and a little bit of accidental healing. After a disastrous blind date, Jim and Lauren are fully convinced they never want to see each other again — until life dumps them (and their kids) on the same African vacation. What follows is pure comedy, wild activities, emotional surprises, and kids who are way more entertaining than the adults.
It’s silly, warm, and secretly heartfelt — the kind of movie that reminds you families can be messy and still magical.
10) The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)
A cinematic hug for anyone who feels stuck in the loop of “eat, study, sleep, repeat.” Walter starts as a quiet, ordinary guy who escapes into daydreams because real life feels too small — until one day he’s forced to step out of his comfort zone and actually live. What follows is a breathtaking journey across mountains, oceans, and fears he’s been avoiding for years.
This movie will make you want to take a walk, breathe actual fresh air, try something new, and maybe even rethink your entire life.
Loved these recs? Share this list with your bestie and plan a movie night you both desperately need. And for more comfort content, campus girl survival tips, and serotonin boosts, keep hanging out with us here at Her Campus at MUJ.