Just a Bunch of Irish Movies to Watch on St. Patrick’s Day That Beat Going to the Bar

While smearing on green eye shadow and drinking too much green beer might be your idea of a good time, not everyone is suuuper into St. Patrick’s Day festivities. TBH, I don't ever condone green beer because you *should* be chasing "Sláinte" with a dark pint of Guinness only, but to each their own. Sure, it’s a great opportunity to show off your fave green ’fit and debut some cute shamrock nail art, but wouldn’t you rather spend March 17 cuddled up on your couch with a warm Irish coffee instead of fighting for a spot at the bar? You can celebrate all things Erin go bragh without wading through the posers. If you’re looking to stay inside and cozy this year, then we’ve got all the best Irish movies ya need for the perfect St. Patrick’s Day movie marathon.

From Ireland-set rom-coms to epic period dramas that will teach you some Irish history, to a sci-fi horror comedy that involves a town getting wasted in order to evade an alien attack (yes, seriously), these Irish flicks are sure to get you in the St. Paddy’s Day mood...and you don’t even need to change out of your sweatpants to enjoy ’em. For a healthy dose of rolling green hills, Irish brogues, and all the Michael Fassbender and Jamie Dornan you could wish for, here are all the best St. Patrick’s Day movies to stream right now—and JSYK, they’re best enjoyed with a side of whiskey, Bailey’s, and/or Guinness.