Originally by Ranker FilmList RulesVote up your favorite movies to watch during a rainy day.
For many, rainy days are no fun - but it doesn't have to be that way. A great way to spend such days is watching movies, and some are perfect for rainy days where you're doing basically nothing. So, if it's pouring outside and you find yourself bored, try watching the films below. Some of the most loved Hollywood films of all time are perfect for rainy days because they help cure boredom. Gloomy weather can even cause a bad mood, so it's important to remember to relax whether by yourself or with family and friends. Spend some quality time with a movie and watch the hours pass. Films like the ones on the list below can take viewers away to fantastical places, transport them to magical lands or back in time. If you have kids at home while rained in, pop in a movie to keep them entertained.
During a rainy afternoon, staying home alone, being lazy, and watching great cozy movies all night is something everyone can enjoy. The Hollywood films on this list of best rainy day movies ever span different genres, including romantic comedy, drama, action, and sci-fi. If you feel like laughing until your tummy hurts even when it's dreary outside your window, then pick a hilarious comedy film starring the most popular actors and actresses in show business. Need a good cry? Then choose a heartfelt drama or classic romantic film from the list. Action-packed films and sci-fi movies are the way to go if you simply want to escape from gloomy weather. Got cabin fever? Then maybe a claustrophobic thriller is the way to go.
Don't let rainy days get you down. There are definitely a lot more things to watch when bored on this list. So after you're done voting for your favorite movies to watch on a rainy day, get ready to add a new movie to your watch list. Who knows? Some of these rainy day movies could turn into ones that you would watch over and over again for movie night. Check out a list of the most rewatchable films of all time, which include some great movies to watch when you're bored. Or, if you need more of a time investment, these shows are a great watch on a rainy day.
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5,2272,557Harry Potter Franchise
Danielle Radcliffe, Rupert GrintReleased: 2001 - 2011
Directed by: Chris Columbus, Alfonso Cuarón, Mike Newell, David Yates
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3,2501,509Forrest Gump
Tom Hanks, Sally FieldReleased: 1994
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
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2,5501,385Jurassic Park Franchise
Richard Attenborough, Sam NeillReleased: 1993 - Present
Directed by: Steven Spielberg, Joe Johnston, Colin Trevorrow, J.A. Bayona
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1,525891Marvel Cinematic Universe
Robert Downey Jr., Chris EvansReleased: 2008
Directed by: Jon Favreau, Joss Whedon, Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Ryan Coogler
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1,791995Indiana Jones Franchise
Harrison Ford, Sean ConneryReleased: 1981 - Present
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
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2,8581,621Back to the Future Franchise
Michael J. Fox, Christopher LloydReleased: 1985 - 1990
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
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2,4451,478Star Wars Franchise
Harrison Ford, Carrie FisherReleased: 1977 - Present
Directed by: George Lucas, JJ Abrams, Rian Johnson, Irvin Kershner, Richard Marquand
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2,3221,432Pirates of the Caribbean Franchise
Johnny Depp, Orlando BloomReleased: 2003 - Present
Directed by: Gore Verbinski, Rob Marshall
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1,709995Finding Nemo
Ellen DeGeneres, Willem DafoeReleased: 2003
Directed by: Andrew Stanton, Lee Unkrich
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1,358714Shrek Franchise
Eddie Murphy, Mike MyersReleased: 2001 - Present
Directed by: Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson
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1,315793Dirty Dancing
Patrick Swayze, Jennifer GreyReleased: 1987
Directed by: Emile Ardolino
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1,498743The Goonies
Corey Feldman, Josh BrolinReleased: 1985
Directed by: Richard Donner
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1,374792Up
Christopher Plummer, Ed AsnerReleased: 2009
Directed by: Pete Docter
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1,7391,069Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Charlie Sheen, Matthew BroderickReleased: 1986
Directed by: John Hughes
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1,7531,104The Shawshank Redemption
Morgan Freeman, Rita HayworthReleased: 1994
Directed by: Frank Darabont
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1,7171,087The Princess Bride
Billy Crystal, Robin WrightReleased: 1987
Directed by: Rob Reiner
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1,216733Clueless
Alicia Silverstone, Brittany MurphyReleased: 1995
Directed by: Amy Heckerling
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2,1731,395The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Elijah Wood, Ian McKellanReleased: 2001 - 2003
Directed by: Peter Jackson
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1,306817Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Gene Wilder, Jack AlbertsonReleased: 1971
Directed by: Mel Stuart
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2,2231,481The Lion King
Whoopi Goldberg, Jeremy IronsReleased: 1994
Directed by: Rob Minkoff, Roger Allers
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1,067662The Chronicles of Narnia Franchise
Will Poulter, Tilda SwintonReleased: 2005 - Present
Directed by: Andrew Adamson, Michael Apted
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1,054643The Devil Wears Prada
Anne Hathaway, Heidi KlumReleased: 2006
Directed by: David Frankel
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546242Titanic
Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate WinsletReleased: 1997
Directed by: James Cameron
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1,007671Good Will Hunting
Ben Affleck, Robin WilliamsReleased: 1997
Directed by: Gus Van Sant
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