Top 40 Winter Movies to Get You Ready for the Chilliest Season
Winter is fast approaching, and what better way to get into the spirit of the season than by cozying up with some classic winter movies? From heartwarming tales to thrilling adventures, these films are sure to make you feel the chill in the air and the warmth in your heart. Here are the top 40 winter movies to get you ready for the chilliest season:
1. **Knives Out (2019)**
After the sudden and mysterious death of novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer), Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) arrives to find out what really happened. This popular whodunnit has already spawned a sequel, but nothing can compete with Chris Evans’ gorgeous cable knit sweaters in the first film.
2. **Little Women (2019)**
Greta Gerwig’s Little Women brings together an all-star cast including Florence Pugh, Emma Watson, Meryl Streep, Saoirse Ronan, Laura Dern, and Timothée Chalamet. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel, Gerwig’s adaptation is the perfect movie to watch while it’s snowing outside.
3. **The Last Holiday (2006)**
Queen Latifah stars as department store worker Georgia who gets diagnosed with an incredibly rare brain condition. After receiving the shocking news, Georgia books her dream vacation to the Czech Republic, where she tries snowboarding for the first time with hilarious results.
4. **Hanna (2011)**
Hanna (Saoirse Ronan) has been raised in the frozen wilderness by her father (Eric Bana), who has trained her to be a stealthy killer. When Hanna is sent on a mission, she travels across Europe and is stalked by a former colleague of her father’s (Cate Blanchett). An epic cat-and-mouse game starts. The film has since been adapted into a three-season TV series.
5. **Winter’s Bone (2010)**
Jennifer Lawrence’s breakout performance in Winter’s Bone earned her an Oscar nomination, and it’s easy to see why. Lawrence plays Ree Dolly, a young woman living in poverty and forced to care for her sick mother and two younger siblings. To avoid eviction, she embarks on a desperate search for her missing father.
6. **The Holiday (2006)**
To escape their disastrous love lives, Iris (Kate Winslet) and Amanda (Cameron Diaz) decide to house swap for the holidays. While Amanda finds herself in the seriously snowy English countryside with Jude Law, Iris is transported to sunny California.
7. **Groundhog Day (1993)**
Bill Murray stars as a dissatisfied weatherman who is forced to cover Groundhog Day. It soon transpires that he’s stuck in a time loop and he’s forced to live out Groundhog Day again and again. Andie MacDowell co-stars in this heartwarming and hilarious classic.
8. **The Shining (1980)**
If you’ve had enough of cheesy holiday flicks, The Shining will cleanse your palate. Based on Stephen King’s terrifying novel, Jack Nicholson stars as Jack Torrance, a recovering alcoholic with writer’s block who takes a job as a caretaker at the Overlook Hotel in the Colorado Rockies during off-season. Filled with supernatural occurrences and horrifying moments, all hell breaks loose when a winter storm surrounds the hotel.
9. **The Preacher’s Wife (1996)**
Denzel Washington stars as an angel sent to help an inner-city pastor who is feeling disheartened by his difficult job and troubled marriage. However, the angel accidentally falls in love with the pastor’s wife, Julia (Whitney Houston). Set during the winter season, this heartwarming movie features a ridiculous amount of onscreen talent.
10. **Coming to America (1988)**
In this classic comedy, Eddie Murphy stars as Akeem Joffer, the crown prince of the fictional Zamunda, who decides to search for a wife in America. While the Big Apple isn’t necessarily what Akeem expected, he quickly learns that there’s more to life than his regal status.
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Have you ever found yourself lost in a winter wonderland of movies, each one bringing its own unique charm and magic to the season? As the snow falls outside, there’s nothing quite like curling up with a cup of hot cocoa and immersing yourself in a world of cinematic delights. Whether you prefer heartwarming dramas or thrilling adventures, there’s a winter movie out there for everyone.
One winter, I found myself snowed in with nothing but a stack of DVDs and a cozy blanket. As I watched film after film, I was transported to different worlds filled with snow-covered landscapes, heartwarming moments, and unforgettable characters. Each movie left me feeling a little warmer inside, despite the cold weather outside. It was during that winter that I truly fell in love with the magic of winter movies and the joy they bring to the season.
So, as the days grow shorter and the nights get colder, why not take a journey through the top 40 winter movies to get you ready for the chilliest season? Whether you’re looking for a laugh, a cry, or a thrill, there’s a movie on this list that’s sure to capture your heart and make you feel the magic of winter. Grab your popcorn, settle in, and let the winter movie marathon begin!
