Ann CasanoList RulesAny film you'd enjoy watching if you are home sick from school or work.
You’re sick. We’re sorry. Instead of heading off to work or school, you’re stuck in bed with a bad case of the sniffles and congestion. But there is a bright side. You have the excuse you need to watch any film you want. Here are the best movies to watch when sick.
One of the obvious criteria of movies for sick days is that they shouldn’t be too complicated. Sure, Memento may be one of the best films of the past 25 years, but it’s complex and you really need to pay attention. Movies for sick days should be easy to follow, and if you happen to fall asleep for a few minutes, no big deal; sick films are easy to pick back up. Also, a sick person probably doesn’t want to watch anything too loud or gory.
There are certainly a lot of comedies on this list. The best movies to watch if you don't feel well should pick up your spirit, after all. A good laugh is perhaps the best medicine available.
There are also a few uplifting flicks on this sick movies list. If you’re feeling down, perhaps a classic underdog story will do the trick. Look no further than Forrest Gump, Rudy, or The Goonies. All three remind a viewer that despite great odds, hard work and perseverance will pay off in the end.
Make your voice heard. Vote up your favorite films to watch when sick. Or, if the movie you always reach for when home feeling under weather isn't listed, be sure to add it. In this way, you might just bring joy to another sick person's sick day watchlist.1
1,290650Forrest Gump
Tom Hanks, Sally FieldReleased: 1994
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
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490302Toy Story Franchise
Tom Hanks, Tim AllenReleased: 1995-Present
Directed by: John Lasseter
- 3728490
Harry Potter Franchise
Danielle Radcliffe, Rupert GrintReleased: 2001 - 2011
Directed by: Chris Columbus, Alfonso Cuarón, Mike Newell, David Yates
- 41,302944
- 5258164
Back to the Future Franchise
Michael J. Fox, Christopher LloydReleased: 1985 - 1990
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
- 6349239
Finding Nemo
Ellen DeGeneres, Willem DafoeReleased: 2003
Directed by: Andrew Stanton, Lee Unkrich
- 71,021780
The Princess Bride
Billy Crystal, Robin WrightReleased: 1987
Directed by: Rob Reiner
- 8680519
The Goonies
Corey Feldman, Josh BrolinReleased: 1985
Directed by: Richard Donner
- 9853662
Clueless
Alicia Silverstone, Brittany MurphyReleased: 1995
Directed by: Amy Heckerling
- 10975768
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Charlie Sheen, Matthew BroderickReleased: 1986
Directed by: John Hughes
- 11871691
Mean Girls
Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdamsReleased: 2004
Directed by: Mark Waters
- 12417314
- 13228155
The Sound of Music
Julie Andrews, Christopher PlummerReleased: 1965
Directed by: Robert Wise
- 14303220
Jumanji
Kirsten Dunst, Robin WilliamsReleased: 1995
Directed by: Joe Johnston
- 15291210
Beauty and the Beast
Emma Watson, Dan StevensReleased: 2017
Directed by: Bill Condon
- 161,037898
Star Wars Franchise
Harrison Ford, Carrie FisherReleased: 1977 - Present
Directed by: George Lucas, JJ Abrams, Rian Johnson, Irvin Kershner, Richard Marquand
- 17662581
Grease
John Travolta, Olivia Newton-JohnReleased: 1978
Directed by: Randal Kleiser
- 18374
Shrek Franchise
Eddie Murphy, Mike MyersReleased: 2001 - Present
Directed by: Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson
- 19371325
Love Actually
Keira Knightley, Elisha CuthbertReleased: 2003
Directed by: Richard Curtis
- 20424375
Pretty Woman
Julia Roberts, Richard GereReleased: 1990
Directed by: Garry Marshall
- 21634577
Indiana Jones Franchise
Harrison Ford, Sean ConneryReleased: 1981 - Present
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
- 22387348
Wreck-It Ralph
Sarah Silverman, Jane LynchReleased: 2012
Directed by: Rich Moore
- 23341308
Titanic
Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate WinsletReleased: 1997
Directed by: James Cameron
- 246739
Clue
Tim Curry, Christopher LloydReleased: 1985
Directed by: Jonathan Lynn
- 25269244
The Wedding Singer
Drew Barrymore, Adam SandlerReleased: 1998
Directed by: Frank Coraci
