We all have bad days and we all have certain things that comfort us during bad days! Some of us have books we like to read or songs we can listen to, and some of us turn to movies to occupy our minds. Now, this comfort movie might not be our favorite movie, but it's the one we turn to when we need it.
For this article I asked my friends and family on social media what their "go to" movie is when having a bad day. Here are their responses! Some of them are mentioned more than once and some are very unlikely contenders, and a lot of them star Tom Hanks and Adam Sandler, but they're all great movies to make you feel good!
If you had a long day a work, got into an argument with a friend, or maybe you're going through a break up, here is a list of movies to help you out and some reasons why they are loved!
(PS - I have 4 "go to" movies that are listed at the end!)
1. "I was having a bad day yesterday before I watched Lilo and Stitch and Mulan" - Erin D.
2. Finding Nemo - Andrew L.
3. "Remember the Titans, Bruce Almighty, or any thing that’s inspiring!" - Jeff D.
4. Grown Up's - Leia T.
5. "The Little Mermaid. It's my favorite movie from my childhood so it's comforting to watch." - London M.
6. "The Perks of Being a Wallflower. The movie is almost identical to the book, so I highly recommend it! So emotional but so so good!" - Sierra R.
7. "Elf because it's always funny no matter how many times you have seen it! It's just one of those movies you can watch that always makes you smile no matter what kind of mood you are in!"- Alison H.
8. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - Anna W.
9. "Bad Moms always cracks me up!" - Sarah B.
10. "Snow Day!!" - Jennifer S.
11. "Any Disney movie!" - Katie W.
12. "Steel Magnolias and Fried Green Tomatoes." - Lisa C.
13. "Fried Green Tomatoes every time." - Amanda C.
14. Fundamentals of Caring - Alexis C
15. Forest Gump - Ruth R.
16. "Sleepless in Seattle. It gives me every feeling, sad, happy, nostalgia! And it says when you have lost someone you feel you can't replace, your life is not over." - Mary H.
17. "The Breakfast Club, always." - Sunny T.
18. Pitch Perfect - Jazmin M.
19. "Finding Nemo/Dory, Little rascals, Forest Gump, and Mean girls lol" - Madison B.
20. Grandma's Boy - Timothy S.
21. "The Wedding Singer and Grease" - Renee F
22. "The Last Song!!" - Carlie C.
23. "Ted 1 or 2!!! The characters are all HILARIOUS! Even when I’m really upset, the things they say can make me laugh. And by the end of the movie, I’ve forgotten why I was so down and I realize life can still be fun too. And the fact that it’s a talking, cursing and drinking bear is just hilarious on its own!" - Michelle V.
24. Dear John - Andrew H.
25. Top Gun - Elisabeth C.
26. Law Abiding Citizen - Colleen W.
27. "The Fault in Our Stars because sometimes you just need a good cry to make you feel better!" - Brianne P.
28. "10 Things I Hate About You. Gives me all the feels." Taylor C.
29. "I rent a movie that I've either never seen or one I have seen but want to rewatch. Last week it was Paul!" - Matthew S.
30. A League of Their Own - Alex C.
31. "Click. You fast forward through life and you miss all the good stuff. Don't take life for granted and enjoy it. It just reminds me of how good I have it." - Matt E.
32. "Dirty Dancing. Reminds me that no matter how unloveable someone seems, there is always someone out there for everyone." - Hunter B.
33. Bridesmaids - Sarah H.
34. The Wedding Singer - Stephanie L.
35. "Wizard of oz. Makes me so happy every time. I sing and say every line. Just makes my day 10 times better!" - Shannon L.
36. "Literally any of the Harry Potter movies or Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist!" - Colleen B.
37. The Little Mermaid - Jasmine T
38. "The Parent Trap is my #1!" - Brande L.
39. Studio Ghibli Movies - Jean S.
40. "Top Gun because it’s one of my favorite movies and I enjoy the friendship between maverick and goose." Shawn H.
Christine's Go To Movies!
1. 10 Things I Hate About You
This is my all time favorite movie! It always changes my mood no matter how upset I may be. I can watch it over and over again and never get sick of it! I like to watch it alone so that i can say all the lines out loud! I own it on DVD, Amazon, and iTunes, so that I always have access to it when I need it! The story just makes me to happy!
2. A Cinderella Story
(the ORIGINAL) Is easily my second favorite movie. I also own it on DVD,
Amazon, and iTunes. It just makes me feel good! The story, the music, and the
actors are all huge reasons why this movie can turn my day around.
3. Friends With Benefits
This is another one that always puts a huge smile on my face! I love Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis and this movie never fails to make me laugh!
4).Toy Story!
Yes, another Tom Hanks movie! I am a huge Toy Story fan! I have Toy Story shoes, t shirts, and a home made Buzz Lightyear Halloween Costume. These movies mean so much to me and always take me back to my childhood! I used to watch them with my Dad as a kid so they always remind me of good memories and put me in a good mood!
