Best Comforting Movies & TV Shows

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

A century before the events of Game of Thrones, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros: a young, naive but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg. Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne and the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits await these improbable and incomparable friends.

Stars: Daniel Ings Dexter Sol Ansell Peter Claffey

Virgin River

After seeing an ad for a midwife, a recently divorced big-city nurse moves to the redwood forests of California, where she meets an intriguing man.

Stars: Alexandra Breckenridge Benjamin Hollingsworth Colin Lawrence Lauren Hammersley Martin Henderson

Sense8

One gunshot, one death, one moment out of time that irrevocably links eight minds in disparate parts of the world, putting them in each other's lives, each other's secrets, and in terrible danger. Ordinary people suddenly reborn as "Sensates."

Stars: Bae Doona Brian J. Smith Freema Agyeman Jamie Clayton Max Riemelt Miguel Ángel Silvestre Naveen Andrews Tina Desai Toby Onwumere Tuppence Middleton

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Year three at Hogwarts means new fun and challenges as Harry learns the delicate art of approaching a Hippogriff, transforming shape-shifting Boggarts into hilarity and even turning back time. But the term also brings danger: soul-sucking Dementors hover over the school, an ally of the accursed He-Who-Cannot-Be-Named lurks within the castle walls, and fearsome wizard Sirius Black escapes Azkaban. And Harry will confront them all.

Run time: 141m Tagline: Something wicked this way comes. Release: 2004-05-31

Stars: Alan Rickman Daniel Radcliffe David Thewlis Emma Watson Gary Oldman Michael Gambon Robbie Coltrane Rupert Grint Timothy Spall Tom Felton

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue on their sacred quest to destroy the One Ring--but on separate paths. Their destinies lie at two towers--Orthanc Tower in Isengard, where the corrupt wizard Saruman awaits, and Sauron's fortress at Barad-dur, deep within the dark lands of Mordor. Frodo and Sam are trekking to Mordor to destroy the One Ring of Power while Gimli, Legolas and Aragorn search for the orc-captured Merry and Pippin. All along, nefarious wizard Saruman awaits the Fellowship members at the Orthanc Tower in Isengard.

Run time: 179m Tagline: The journey continues. Release: 2002-12-18

Stars: Andy Serkis Bernard Hill Dominic Monaghan Elijah Wood Ian McKellen John Rhys-Davies Miranda Otto Orlando Bloom Sean Astin Viggo Mortensen

Toy Story 2

Andy heads off to Cowboy Camp, leaving his toys to their own devices. Things shift into high gear when an obsessive toy collector named Al McWhiggen, owner of Al's Toy Barn kidnaps Woody. Andy's toys mount a daring rescue mission, Buzz Lightyear meets his match and Woody has to decide where he and his heart truly belong.

Run time: 92m Tagline: The toys are back in town! Release: 1999-10-30

Stars: Annie Potts Don Rickles Jim Varney Joan Cusack John Ratzenberger Kelsey Grammer Tim Allen Tom Hanks Wallace Shawn Wayne Knight

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

When young priest Jud Duplenticy is sent to assist charismatic firebrand Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, it’s clear that all is not well in the pews. After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.

Run time: 145m Tagline: He works in mysterious ways. Release: 2025-11-26

Stars: Andrew Scott Cailee Spaeny Daniel Craig Daryl McCormack Glenn Close Jeremy Renner Josh Brolin Josh O'Connor Kerry Washington Mila Kunis

Avengers: Age of Ultron

When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure.

Run time: 141m Tagline: A new age has come. Release: 2015-04-22

Stars: Aaron Taylor-Johnson Chris Evans Chris Hemsworth Don Cheadle James Spader Jeremy Renner Mark Ruffalo Robert Downey Jr. Samuel L. Jackson Scarlett Johansson

The Thursday Murder Club

A group of senior sleuths passionate about solving cold cases get plunged into a real-life murder mystery in this comic crime caper.

Run time: 118m Tagline: Join the club. Release: 2025-08-22

Stars: Ben Kingsley Celia Imrie Daniel Mays David Tennant Helen Mirren Henry Lloyd-Hughes Jonathan Pryce Naomi Ackie Pierce Brosnan Richard E. Grant

The Ark

100 years in the future, planetary colonization missions have begun as a necessity to help secure the survival of the human race. The first of these missions on a spacecraft known as Ark One encounters a catastrophic event causing massive destruction and loss of life. With more than a year left to go before reaching their target planet, a lack of life-sustaining supplies and loss of leadership, the remaining crew must become the best versions of themselves to stay on course and survive.

Stars: Christie Burke Pavle Jerinić Reece Ritchie Richard Fleeshman Ryan Adams Shalini Peiris Stacey Read Tiana Upcheva

Tulsa King

Just after he is released from prison after 25 years, New York mafia capo Dwight “The General” Manfredi is unceremoniously exiled by his boss to set up shop in Tulsa, Okla. Realizing that his mob family may not have his best interests in mind, Dwight slowly builds a “crew” from a group of unlikely characters, to help him establish a new criminal empire in a place that to him might as well be another planet.

Stars: Annabella Sciorra Domenick Lombardozzi Frank Grillo Jay Will Martin Starr Max Casella Neal McDonough Sylvester Stallone Tatiana Zappardino Vincent Piazza

Forrest Gump

A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events—in each case, far exceeding what anyone imagined he could do. But despite all he has achieved, his one true love eludes him.

Run time: 142m Tagline: The world will never be the same once you've seen it through the eyes of Forrest Gump. Release: 1994-06-23

Stars: Gary Sinise Haley Joel Osment Hanna Hall Michael Conner Humphreys Mykelti Williamson Rebecca Williams Robin Wright Sally Field Siobhan Fallon Hogan Tom Hanks

Conclave

Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading one of the world's most secretive and ancient events, selecting a new Pope. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence finds himself at the center of a conspiracy and discovers a secret that could shake the very foundation of The Church.

Run time: 120m Tagline: What happens behind these walls will change everything. Release: 2024-10-25

Stars: Brían F. O'Byrne Carlos Diehz Isabella Rossellini Jacek Koman John Lithgow Lucian Msamati Merab Ninidze Ralph Fiennes Sergio Castellitto Stanley Tucci

The Wild Robot

After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.

Run time: 102m Release: 2024-09-12

Stars: Bill Nighy Catherine O'Hara Kit Connor Lupita Nyong'o Mark Hamill Matt Berry Pedro Pascal Stephanie Hsu Ving Rhames