Top 10 Best Movies to Watch When You're Sick
You're stuck in bed, your head feels like a bowling ball wrapped in a wet towel, and even blinking feels like a chore. It's not the time for emotional rollercoasters or brain-melting plot twists. You need something familiar. Comforting. Something that won't ask too much of your barely-functioning brain but still keeps you tethered to consciousness.
That's where this list comes in. It's a cozy collection of movies that go down easy, like chicken soup for your eyeballs. Some will make you laugh just enough to forget your sore throat. Others will carry you along on a story so smoothly, you won't even notice your cold meds are wearing off. There are childhood favorites you've seen a dozen times and iconic dramas that somehow feel less intimidating when watched under a blanket.
Here, you can vote for the ones you swear by when you're feeling miserable.
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Forrest Gump
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Saving Private Ryan
Greatest war movie ever made! Watching it at home is pretty good. While everyone is out working or something, you can close the blinds, make the room dark, and watch this on your big TV!
The best, and nothing can defeat it! Steven Spielberg's most amazing movie. It should be watched and be put on your list of movies to watch when you're sick!
Tom Hanks is a great actor, and in this movie, it is his best part that can't be missed! Matt Damon also has a good role.
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Toy Story 3
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The Godfather
The most amazing journey through a patriarch and his family. Al Pacino, Marlon Brando, James Caan, and Robert Duvall give the greatest performances of all time!
I was home all week and watched this the first day. Pretty enjoyable, just sitting at home, doing nothing but watching the greatest film ever made!
Marlon Brando is the main actor behind this movie, and it could not have been made if the actors were different!
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The Dark Knight
Christian Bale is a great actor! The Dark Knight is even better than Batman Begins and is fine to watch when you're sick!
Best movie of all time. Heath Ledger gives the best performance ever! It is good when you're at home sick!
The best movie. Action and crime along with a bit of drama. Heath Ledger gives a stunning performance!
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Finding Nemo
Best fish movie ever made! All Pixar animations are good, and this is the best. Watching it when you're sick is also good. It's a stunning look at underwater life!
The best animation of all time. It is a great adventure, funny, and pretty good for watching at home. Early morning is the best!
Most excellent movie under the ocean. It is filled with awesome scenes and shows you how fish "live" underwater!
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Ferris Bueller's Day Off
It's perfect! I'm sick today and it fits the theme well. It's about a student named Ferris Bueller who pretends to be sick to get a day off. Good film.
Good movie.
The print of this movie doesn't look old at all.
Time well spent.
I really want to see this. I always think that good movies are classics like this one!
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The Dark Knight Rises
If Batman can get back up after this one, so can you!
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
It takes my mind off the feeling every time, and it leaves me feeling mostly good afterward with the urge to watch the rest of the series.
Lord of the Rings is the greatest saga of all time! It has some good actors, amazing special effects, and a great plot!
Best movie of all time. Watching it at home because you're away from work or school is just a big bonus!
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Pirates of the Caribbean - Dead Man's Chest
Will Turner, played by Orlando Bloom, is the reason why I became a fan of Orlando Bloom and Pirates of the Caribbean. Amazing character, amazing actor. Dead Man's Chest is the best of Pirates of the Caribbean, in my opinion. I love this movie!
Watching Captain Jack is just a bonus! One of the greatest movies in cinema history, this masterpiece is the best of the series and a great adventure for your television!
The best movie to see. It is a legend in the cinema, and watching it when you're sick is even better! Jack Sparrow really does make this movie what it is!
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Avatar
Awesome movie to watch when you are sick! There's such good quality in this movie!
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Frozen II
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The Avengers
This is the greatest movie ever! JARVIS would adore it. I am feeling sick, so let JARVIS help me!
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The Hunger Games
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Shrek
Watched this when my brother and I were 5 and both had some sort of fever. Slept through it, though...
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The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2
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Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
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Mean Girls
Simple movie about high school. Perfect to watch when you're sick.
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Schindler's List
A very long movie! Schindler's List is an epic in Steven Spielberg's name, and it is one of the finest works in cinema. It is an excellent choice for your sick list!
The best Jewish movie of all time. Steven Spielberg is, without a doubt, the most creative director of all time!
The most emotional journey through the Holocaust. It will make you feel sad about the Holocaust!
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Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Most inspiring and beautiful film I have ever seen! Great to watch anytime, and will certainly lift your spirits if you're feeling down.
I agree! Everyone should see this movie. It will really lift your spirits.
Why is this 26?! This should be #1! This was the best movie ever!
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The Simpsons Movie
Whenever I'm sick and need to stay home from school, this is the movie I watch.
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Clueless
Honestly, the best film for young girls to watch aside from Legally Blonde.
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Mad Max: Fury Road
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Zootopia
Such a good movie for anyone and everyone!
Great movie! Very funny and entertaining.
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Pulp Fiction
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Shrek 2
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Cheaper by the Dozen
