It's a Spring Movie Marathon! Get Ready for Sunshine and Flowers

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According to Punxsutawney Phil (but who really trusts that silly groundhog anymore), spring will be here before we know it, but those last few weeks of winter can often be the most unbearable. The days are already getting longer and the arrival of early spring bloomers are already inspiring us to start prepping for a spring clean. If you can't wait for spring any longer, but the weather just doesn't seem to be improving yet, turning to these comforting spring movies is the best temporary fix.

From the stunning fields of flowers in Bambi to the crack of the bat in A League of Their Own reminding us that it's almost time to head to the bleachers, these springtime films capture the joy and brightness of the season on screen. Spring also means prep for Prom and the spring fling as all the high school drama ensues in Mean Girls and 10 Things I Hate About You. Of course, it also means Easter and bunnies (Peter Rabbit and Hop can't be missed).

These 21 spring movies are sure to get you excited about all that's to come this spring. By the end of this list you'll be singing “Spring, Spring, Spring” and daydreaming of frolicking through Austrian Alps.

10 Things I Hate About You (1999)

There’s no high school event more important than prom—except for maybe graduation—so we couldn’t help but include the best movie that revolves around the springtime ritual.

Bambi (1942)

While the traumatic events of Bambi take place in the winter, it’s those flower-filled scenes between the beloved deer and the ever-enthusiastic Thumper that warm our hearts. Savor those moments, kiddos.

Note: You can also stream this springtime classic with a subscription to Disney+.

Big Fish (2003)

Based on the 1998 novel of the same name, Big Fish is about a dying father who is gifted at telling stories and the son (Ewan McGregor) who sets out to determine what is fact and what is fiction. The surreal visuals in this film are a springtime fantasy.

Bull Durham (1988)

Perhaps the best baseball movie ever, Bull Durham stars Kevin Costner as a veteran catcher who mentors a rookie pitcher—only to become part of a love triangle. This one holds a special place in the hearts of those from Durham, North Carolina.

Peter Rabbit (2018)

What springtime activity tops hanging out in the garden with Peter Rabbit? In this next chapter of Beatrix Potter's classic tale, Peter takes on a new nemesis, the late McGregor's great-nephew, Thomas.

Eat Pray Love (2010)

Springtime is about rebirth, so it’d be a crime to not include Eat Pray Love. Based on the 2006 memoir of the same name, it follows a woman (Julia Roberts) who sets out on a worldwide journey of self-discovery.

Field of Dreams (1989)

Not only is this another baseball film, it's another one starring Costner. Field of Dreams is about an Iowan farmer who hears a voice in a dream with a message that he needs to build a field. Spoiler alert: he does.

A Bug's Life (1998)

A misfit ant named Flik sets out to save the entire colony from a group of grasshoppers only to end up with a ragtag crew who are just a failed circus troupe in A Bug's Life.

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

When that first warm, sunny Spring day comes around, it's nearly impossible to stay cooped up indoors. That's exactly why Ferris takes matter into his own hands, skipping schools and participating in various shenanigans to cure his senioritis and spring fever.

From Justin To Kelly (2003)

From Justin to Kelly is considered to be pretty awful, but it holds a special place in pop culture history. It brings together the two finalists from American Idol, Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini, to give us something we never asked for: a spring break musical.

Hop (2011)

What happens when the Easter Bunny's son doesn't want to take over the all-important job of handing out eggs and instead would rather be a drummer in a rock 'n' roll band? Hop, that's what.

A League of Their Own (1992)

Had your fill of baseball movies about men? A League of Their Own gives us a glance at women in the sport. On top of that, it features an all-star cast including Geena Davis, Madonna, Rosie O'Donnell, and Lori Petty.

Mary Poppins (1964)

Mary Poppins, the five-time Oscar-winning film about a very special nanny (Julie Andrews), earns a spot on this list thanks to the springtime feel of one of its most memorable scenes—the one that teaches us the word “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious."

Memoirs of a Geisha (2005)

Based on the novel of the same name, Memoirs of a Geisha tells the story of a Japanese girl who becomes a geisha after she is sold by her family. This movie—which features stunning cherry blossoms—won three Oscars.

Mean Girls (2004)

It’s no prom, but everything in Mean Girls—an iconic high school film—builds up to the Spring Fling dance. We love this movie for its memorable lines, its perfect cast, and for teaching us the limit does not exist.

Note: You can also stream this iconic movie with a subscription to Paramount+

Moneyball (2011)

Moneyball, which is based on a nonfiction book of the same name, stars Brad Pitt as general manager who builds a winning baseball team on a budget with help from a young analytics whiz (Jonah Hill) who he hires on as assistant GM. Don't worry, we're done with baseball now.

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)

Set in 1850s Oregon, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is a musical that, well, features seven weddings between seven brothers and the brides they take. Come for the song “Spring, Spring, Spring” and stay for the shenanigans.

The Sound of Music (1965)

Who can forget the memorable shot of Andrews—playing a nun-to-be who becomes governess to a naval officer's seven children—running through beautiful Austrian outdoors? The Sound of Music, a five-time Oscar-winning gem, is one of our favorite springtime things.

The Secret Garden (1993)

Based on the novel of the same name, The Secret Garden follows a little girl who goes to live at her uncle’s manor in England after being orphaned. It’s not an easy adjustment, but she eventually comes around after discovering a secret garden.

The Wizard Of Oz (1939)

In the Oscar-winning The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy Gale (Judy Garland)—along with her canine friend named Toto and a trio of characters she meets along the way—ends up in the colorful land seeking the help of an all-powerful wizard to get home.

You've Got Mail (1998)

Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan star in this beloved rom-com about two people who begin an online romance completely unaware that they are business rivals in the real world. The flower-filled ending of You've Got Mail is one we’ll never forget.

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