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Ah, the East Coast. Coney Island and Martha’s Vineyard in the summer, rolling hills of orange and red in the fall, and this brutally cruel season we call winter that stretches from mid-November to mid-to-late March (if that damn Groundhog sees his shadow). Brrr… we’re over it already!
If you plan on being the human equivalent of a hermit for the next couple of months, we’ve got you covered with the coziest movies and shows available to stream. When you think your bones can’t take the chill any longer, make yourself a cup of hot chocolate, find your plushiest pair of socks, get under that blanket, and snuggle up to these cozy picks.
'Friends with Kids' (2011)
Four sets of couples embark on an awkward weekend getaway to a cabin in Vermont to regroup after having children changed their lives, friendships, and marriages forever. The trip doesn’t totally go as planned, but that log cabin they shacked up in sure was cozy. [Where to stream Friends with Kids]
'Serendipity' (2001)
John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale star in this Christmas rom-com about two perfect strangers who meet in the undeniably romantic NYC staple: Bloomingdales. Who doesn’t love flirting while getting samples of perfume shoved in your face or trying to get to know each other over the noise of hundreds of tourists? More than love, this movie makes us want Serendipity 3’s famous frozen hot chocolate. [Where to stream Serendipity]
'Groundhog Day' (1992)
If we got to live every day in that adorably cozy B&B for the rest of our lives, we wouldn’t have been as broken up about it as Bill Murray. [Where to stream Groundhog Day]
'A Young Doctor's Notebook' (2012)
Set at a remote hospital in rural Russia , a young doctor (Daniel Radcliffe) is confronted by his future self (Jon Hamm) when the pressure of work and the bitterness of winter prove to be too much to handle. After watching this darkly funny mini-series from the BBC, the next time you look out your window, you’ll count your blessings. That is, unless you live in rural Russia. [Stream A Young Doctor’s Notebook on Netflix]
'The Grand Budapest Hotel' (2014)
Every Wes Anderson film has an element of coziness, but there’s something particularly snuggly about a bright pink hotel sitting atop a set of snowy mountains in the middle of nowhere. The cabins, the baths, and even the bakery at Mendel’s made us want to break out the Snuggie. [Where to stream The Grand Budapest Hotel]
'Bridget Jones's Diary' (2001)
Renée Zellweger sure wasn’t cozy running through the streets of London in her knickers, but Colin Firth‘s warm embrace kept her nice and warm. [Where to stream Bridget Jones’s Diary]
'Fargo' (1996) & 'Fargo' TV Series (2014)
Just when you think you can’t take the bitter wind gusts any longer, try to remember that at least you’re not living in Fargo, North Dakota. (Apologies to readers from Fargo, mostly for the awful weather you’re forced to endure). [Where to stream Fargo and Fargo the TV series]
'While You Were Sleeping' (1995)
It’s Christmastime in Chicago, and Lucy (Sandra Bullock) is pretending to be engaged to a comatose man (Peter Gallagher) she saved from an oncoming train to get closer to his family. Too bad his brother (Bill Pullman) can’t be fooled. This movie has it all: jolly laughs, tears, and a plethora of oversized scarves and sweaters. [Where to stream While You Were Sleeping]
'Gilmore Girls' (2000-2007)
No one did cozy quite like the residents Stars Hollow, Connecticut — especially the Gilmores. That tiny town made us want to cozy up to a mug of coffee at Luke’s, try Sookie’s latest cookie recipe, and curl up with Lorelai and Rory for movie night because they always had the best snacks. [Stream Gilmore Girls on Netflix]
'The Family Stone' (2005)
In addition to it being one of the most underrated Christmas movies ever made, The Family Stone is hands-down the coziest. There’s just something about the Stones’ big ol’ house. It looks so lived in and warm, it makes you want to bake some snickerdoodles and purchase dozens of unnecessary throw blankets from West Elm. [Where to stream The Family Stone]
