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
1,296647Forrest Gump
Tom Hanks, Sally FieldReleased: 1994
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
Forrest Gump is a 1994 American epic romantic-comedy-drama film based on the 1986 novel of the... more
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444277Toy Story Franchise
Tom Hanks, Tim AllenReleased: 1995-Present
Directed by: John Lasseter
Toy Story is a CGI animated film series and Disney media franchise that began with the... more3
668468Harry Potter Franchise
Danielle Radcliffe, Rupert GrintReleased: 2001 - 2011
Directed by: Chris Columbus, Alfonso Cuarón, Mike Newell, David Yates
Harry Potter is a British-American film series based on the Harry Potter novels by author J.... more4
1,245917Pitch Perfect is a series of musical comedy films created by Kay Cannon, loosely based on the... more5
1,023797The Princess Bride
Billy Crystal, Robin WrightReleased: 1987
Directed by: Rob Reiner
The Princess Bride is a 1987 American romantic comedy fantasy adventure film directed and... more6
863671Clueless
Alicia Silverstone, Brittany MurphyReleased: 1995
Directed by: Amy Heckerling
Clueless is a 1995 American comedy film loosely based on Jane Austen's 1815 novel Emma. It... more7
222145Back to the Future Franchise
Michael J. Fox, Christopher LloydReleased: 1985 - 1990
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
The Back to the Future franchise is an American science fictioncomedy film series written and... more8
678526The Goonies
Corey Feldman, Josh BrolinReleased: 1985
Directed by: Richard Donner
The Goonies is a 1985 American adventure comedy film directed by Richard Donner. The... more9
991790Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Charlie Sheen, Matthew BroderickReleased: 1986
Directed by: John Hughes
Ferris Bueller's Day Off is a 1986 American comedy film written, produced and directed by John... more10
894710Mean Girls
Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdamsReleased: 2004
Directed by: Mark Waters
Mean Girls is a 2004 American teen comedy film. Mark Waters directed, and Tina Fey wrote the... more11
324233Finding Nemo
Ellen DeGeneres, Willem DafoeReleased: 2003
Directed by: Andrew Stanton, Lee Unkrich
Finding Nemo is a 2003 American computer-animated comedy-drama adventure film produced by... more12
296210Jumanji
Kirsten Dunst, Robin WilliamsReleased: 1995
Directed by: Joe Johnston
Jumanji is a 1995 American fantasy adventure film directed by Joe Johnston. It is an... more13
214145The Sound of Music
Julie Andrews, Christopher PlummerReleased: 1965
Directed by: Robert Wise
The Sound of Music is a 1965 American musical drama film produced and directed by Robert Wise... more14
392298Home Alone (stylized as HOME ALONe) is a series of family comedy films directed by Chris... more15
273197Beauty and the Beast
Emma Watson, Dan StevensReleased: 2017
Directed by: Bill Condon
Beauty and the Beast is a 2017 romantic/dark fantasy musical film directed by Bill Condon. The... more16
1,017882Star Wars Franchise
Harrison Ford, Carrie FisherReleased: 1977 - Present
Directed by: George Lucas, JJ Abrams, Rian Johnson, Irvin Kershner, Richard Marquand
This films franchise is an American epic space opera franchise centered on a film series... more17
676596Grease
John Travolta, Olivia Newton-JohnReleased: 1978
Directed by: Randal Kleiser
Grease is a 1978 American musical romantic comedy-drama film directed by Randal Kleiser and... more18
434380Pretty Woman
Julia Roberts, Richard GereReleased: 1990
Directed by: Garry Marshall
Pretty Woman is a 1990 American romantic comedy film directed by Garry Marshall. A... more19
378332Love Actually
Keira Knightley, Elisha CuthbertReleased: 2003
Directed by: Richard Curtis
Love Actually is a 2003 British Christmas-themed romantic comedy film written and directed by... more20
394352Wreck-It Ralph
Sarah Silverman, Jane LynchReleased: 2012
Directed by: Rich Moore
Wreck-It Ralph is a 2012 comedy animation family film written by Phil Johnston, Jennifer Lee... more21
615571Indiana Jones Franchise
Harrison Ford, Sean ConneryReleased: 1981 - Present
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
The Indiana Jones franchise is an American media franchise based on the adventures of Dr.... more22
344311Titanic
Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate WinsletReleased: 1997
Directed by: James Cameron
Titanic is a 1997 American epic romance and disaster film directed by James Cameron. A... more23
302273E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Drew Barrymore, Erika EleniakReleased: 1982
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a 1982 American science fiction-family film co-produced and... more24
229206Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Kathleen Turner, Christopher LloydReleased: 1988
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
Who Framed Roger Rabbit is a 1988 American live-action/animated fantasy-comedy film directed... more25
273251The Wedding Singer
Drew Barrymore, Adam SandlerReleased: 1998
Directed by: Frank Coraci
The Wedding Singer is a 1998 romantic comedy film written by Tim Herlihy and directed by Frank... more
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