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36 Unequivocally Happy Movies To Conquer Your Sunday Scaries

The Sunday Scaries: the routine nerves of returning to your weekly responsibilities.

Riley Farrell

Nov 09, 2018

Texas A&M University

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36 Unequivocally Happy Movies To Conquer Your Sunday Scaries

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While this is a dramatic retelling of a mundane occurrence, I do have some science to back me up. Statistically, a significant 76% of Americans report that they feel "really bad" anxiety on Sunday nights. Imagine that your carefree weekend built a dam of adrenaline and cortisol. On Sunday, when the clock creeps past 3 pm, the hormones crack open the dam and flood into your stress system, creating a flight-or-flight response to the upcoming "dangers" of work and school.

Don't fret! There are ways to overcome the chemicals in your veins. My cure is living in the present and unapologetically giving yourself something to relish every Sunday.

Personally, I love movies. They can be sad, stupid, sincere, spooky, stunning, or sentimental. However, for this list, I have rounded up a list of movies to ward off any anxiousness for the next 36 Sundays in your life.

Though this is not my most academic writing, this article has a humble goal: sharing films that put a grin above your chin. Enjoy!

1. 'Coco'

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2. 'The Princess Bride'

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3. 'Julie & Julia'

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4. 'School of Rock'

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5. 'Mamma Mia!'

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6. '10 Things I Hate About You'

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7. 'Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone'

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8. 'Clueless'

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9. 'Legally Blonde'

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10. 'Shrek 2'

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11. 'You Again'

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12. 'My Neighbor Totoro'

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13. 'Pride and Prejudice'

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14. 'The Chronicles of Narnia: the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe'

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15. 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'

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16. 'Secondhand Lions'

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17. 'Mean Girls'

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18. 'Life of Pi'

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19. 'Zootopia'

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20. 'Hairspray'

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21. 'The Blind Side'

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22. 'Set It Up'

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23. 'Forrest Gump'

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24. 'High School Musical 2'

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25. 'Before Sunrise'

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26. 'The Edge of Seventeen'

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27. 'Okja'

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28. Festive Mention: 'Elf'

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29. Festive Mention: 'It’s A Wonderful Life'

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30. 'Crazy, Stupid Love'

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31. 'The Secret Garden'

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32. 'The Other Woman'

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33. 'The Help'

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34. 'Brooklyn'

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35. 'Moonrise Kingdom'

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36. 'Little Miss Sunshine'

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36 Unequivocally Happy Movies To Conquer Your Sunday Scaries

The Sunday Scaries: the routine nerves of returning to your weekly responsibilities.

In This Article:

1. 'Coco'

2. 'The Princess Bride'

3. 'Julie & Julia'

4. 'School of Rock'

5. 'Mamma Mia!'

6. '10 Things I Hate About You'

7. 'Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone'

8. 'Clueless'

9. 'Legally Blonde'

10. 'Shrek 2'

11. 'You Again'

12. 'My Neighbor Totoro'

13. 'Pride and Prejudice'

14. 'The Chronicles of Narnia: the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe'

15. 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'

16. 'Secondhand Lions'

17. 'Mean Girls'

18. 'Life of Pi'

19. 'Zootopia'

20. 'Hairspray'

21. 'The Blind Side'

22. 'Set It Up'

23. 'Forrest Gump'

24. 'High School Musical 2'

25. 'Before Sunrise'

26. 'The Edge of Seventeen'

27. 'Okja'

28. Festive Mention: 'Elf'

29. Festive Mention: 'It’s A Wonderful Life'

30. 'Crazy, Stupid Love'

31. 'The Secret Garden'

32. 'The Other Woman'

33. 'The Help'

34. 'Brooklyn'

35. 'Moonrise Kingdom'

36. 'Little Miss Sunshine'

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Here are just a few of those things.

Take the time to thank that one friend in your life you will never let go of.

1. Thank you for being the one I can always count on to be honest.

2. Thank you for accepting me for who I am.

3. Thank you for teaching me what real love feels like.

4. Thank you for always making sure I'm safe.

5. Thank you for going through things with me.

6. Thank you for teaching me to take care of myself.

7. Thank you for going out of your way to make me feel supported.

8. Thank you for always being there to back me up, even when you know I'm wrong.

9. Thank you for constantly pushing me to live up to my potential.

10. Lastly, thank you for making such a huge impact on my life.

It sucks, but you’ll make it through

1. Please just be seasonal allergies

2. I must not have gotten enough sleep last night

3. I’ll just take a little nap

4. Oh no, I have so much due tomorrow!

5. I’m fine, I’ll just sleep it off

6. Do I have to be responsible today?

7. Ugh no, I can’t actually be sick

8. Alright, I’ll take some medicine and I’ll be fine

9. This is the worst day of my life

10. Mom?

11. She was right (like always)

12. Too bad you're busy and can’t take the day off tomorrow

13. You think about taking the day off, but realize you have like three tests

14. You think you're actually going to be sick forever

15. Finally, you're better!

Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.

1. You only ask things once.

2. Seriously, you only ask once.

3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until they’re in a good mood.

4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.

5. If you ever got “the eye,” you knew you were screwed.

6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.

7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.

8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.

9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.

10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.

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