These Are the Best Winter Movies to Watch on Your Next Snow Day

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We love winter for so many reasons! It gives us the excuse to cozy up in our comfy pajamas and make our favorite winter desserts. Oh, and we can't forget about the hot chocolate, too! The only thing that can make this better is a good winter movie to throw on as we sit back and relax! If you like where this is going, then you'll be even more pleased to know we made a list of the best winter movies to stream now.

Each one of these flicks is set in snowy wintertime, but that doesn’t mean they’re all the same. There are options for kids' movies, like Frozen and Snow Day, or you can choose something a little more adventurous for adults. For example, maybe The Mountain Between Us will fit the bill, or you'll love one of the best thriller movies like Misery. (Ree Drummond is still haunted by the latter, so make sure you have lots of cozy throw blankets to cover your eyes with if you choose that one!) Humor is also highlighted here, with romantic comedies like Serendipity and feel-good movies like Groundhog Day. The world is your wintery oyster!

The Cutting Edge

Kate is a pro-figure skater and wants nothing more than to earn her gold medal at the Olympics. Unfortunately, her bad attitude drives away each partner she has. Incomes Doug, an ex-hockey player who agrees to be her partner at the upcoming winter games. The two don't get along at first, but soon realize they have undeniable chemistry.

Winter in Vail

Despite all of the holiday fun, winter can be stressful! So, when Chelsea finds out she inherited a chalet in Vail, Colorado, you can bet that she heads there in no time. She doesn't realize that her "relaxing" trip will be full of romance and new fun.

Togo

We're suckers for true stories, especially when a dog is involved! This one has to do with a professional dogsled trainer, and the quest that he and his lead dog began in 1925. Watch Willem Dafoe play the historic figure, and how he depicts the journey they went through in the Alaskan tundra as a means to help a small town in need.

Eight Below

A pack of sled-trained dogs are left to fend for themself in the grueling winter in Antartica, which means they must use their animal instincts to survive. In the mean time, their loving guide, Jerry (Paul Walker) is doing whatever it takes to find his precious pups and bring them back to safety.

Snow Buddies

Puppies that can talk? Sign us up! You'll love watching this adorable group make friends with some huskies, a breed entirely new to them! They get into a bunch of winter fun and shenanigans.

Elf

Elf is the perfect Christmas movie and winter flick all in one! It centers around the misfit "elf" named Buddy, and the New York City holiday escapade he gets himself into as he tries to find his father.

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

This rendition of The Nutcracker sees Kiera Knightley as the Sugar Plum Fairy! She acts as a guide to a young girl who stumbles upon a magical world after receiving a gift from her mother. Can she help the girl find her inner (and mystical) strength?

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

There are *so* many snow shots and winter-filled scenes in this installment of the Star Wars series! This one sees Han Solo and Princess Leia try to flee from the imperials. This is also the one where Yoda teaches Luke some nifty tricks. (Oh, and a very serious, and iconic, discovery is made at the end of the film...)

Ice Princess

Harvard or figure skating? Casey can only have one of these things, apparently, and she knows that she wants the latter. However, both her mother and the captain of the local skating team try to persuade her otherwise. Try they might—they're no match for Casey's undeniable talent!

Johnny Tsunami

What happens when a surfer-at-heart from Hawaii must move to a snowy, mountainous town in Vermont? He learns how to ski and snowboard, that's what! He'll be pretty darn good at it, too.

Sleepless in Seattle

Sam (Tom Hanks) is suffering the loss of his wife, and decides to move his life over to Seattle, taking his son with him. One day, his son calls into a talkshow, letting everyone know that his father needs a new wife. To Sam's surprise, a woman (Meg Ryan) listening in loved hearing this go down, and somehow fell in love with Sam. The main problem (despite them not knowing each other) is that she's engaged!

While You Were Sleeping

It's the classic tale of a woman who falls for the *brother* of her longtime crush (after she saved his life). Sandra Bullock stars in this movie set in Chicago, the windiest, chilliest city of them all! You can expect her to be sporting the best outerwear you've ever seen.

The Mighty Ducks

A down-on-his-luck lawyer gets the hardest case of a lifetime: turning an underdog crew of pee wee hockey players into the champs of the town. He's not too sure if this is something he even wants to pull off, but he has no choice.

Knives Out

This one contains a nail-biting mystery surrounding a mischievous family and their greedy intentions after the richest man in the household dies. Besides the twist-and-turns, the stylish coats and sweaters shown throughout the film has us wanting to reinvent our winter wardrobe.

Coming to America

Prince Akeem of Zamunda (Eddie Murphy) comes to America with the hopes of finding his future wife. He leaves his lavish scene only to arrive to America in quite possibly the coldest weather he has ever experienced!

Winter Wedding

A tropical wedding may sound like a dream come true. But this couple's families are putting a serious damper on their big day.

The Revenant

Leonardo DiCaprio's performance in The Revenant earned him his first Oscar. And it's easy to see why after watching him embody the character of a man who travels solo through snowy terrains, fights off a bear with his own two hands, and seeks vengeance for his murdered son.

Cloud 9

These two snowboarders' personalities couldn't be any more different. But when they start training together for a competition, sparks begin to fly.

A Christmas Winter Song

A wholesome bond is formed between a young woman and a retired Jazz singer. The story becomes even sweeter when she helps her new friend find his estranged daughter just in time for the holidays.

Snowpiercer

In an icy, post-apocalyptic world, the few survivors live on an ever-moving train that separates the rich and poor. But a revolution is looming.

Just Friends

Chris is friend-zoned by his high school crush, Jamie, after finally confessing his feelings to her. A decade later, he's turned his life around and has everything he's ever wanted—except for Jamie! Will be be able to woo her once and for all?

Winter's Tale

When a thief breaks into a mythical mansion, he finds something better than money or jewelry: the love of his life.

The Huntsman: Winter's War

Both a prequel and sequel to Snow White and the Huntsman, this fantasy flick stars Charlize Theron as an evil queen who will stop at nothing to rule the world and everyone in it.

A Royal Winter

Facing a fork in the road, Maggie travels to Europe to find some answers—but instead she finds a handsome prince.

The Snowman

The first snowfall of the season should be pretty and peaceful. But for this detective, it marks the beginning of a hunt for a serial murderer, "The Snowman Killer," who seems to always be one step ahead.

Last Christmas

When you work as an elf in a holiday shop, it's Christmas every day. But it isn't until she meets a charming young man named Tom that Kate's Christmas miracle comes to life.

Frozen

Nothing says winter like Anna and Elsa! If the cold never bothered you anyway, this sweet animated favorite about an ice queen and her sister will charm the pants off ya.

The Day After Tomorrow

Dennis Quaid plays a climatologist who predicts a devastating storm. When he turns out to be right, he must find a way to get to his son before it’s too late.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

When the flurries start to come down, it’s time for a Harry Potter movie marathon! Really, any of them are great to watch during winter but you can’t go wrong with the first.

Snow Dogs

When a dog-hating dentist unexpectedly inherits a champion dog-sledding team, hilarity ensues!

The Hateful Eight

A stagecoach traveling through the wintry Wyoming landscape is carrying an interesting crew of passengers. Watch this Quentin Tarantino classic after the kiddos have gone to bed!

Into the Wild

A young college graduate seeks adventure—and braves the elements—in this coming-of-age story based on real-life events.

The Mountain Between Us

If you like adventure and a few thrills, The Mountain Between Us will keep you entertained. Two strangers, played by Idris Elba and Kate Winslet, struggle to survive after a plane crash leaves them stranded on a mountain in the cold.

Groundhog Day

Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell…need we say more? Okay, fine: If you haven’t seen it yet, Groundhog Day follows a TV weatherman who has to live the same wintry day over and over again.

Snow Day

This 2000s movie will remind you of how magical childhood snow days can be. Watch as the kids in a small town make the most of their day off school.

Miracle

What’s more wintery than an inspirational hockey movie? Miracle tells the true story of the 1980 men’s Olympic hockey team and the coach who brought them to victory.

The Last Holiday

When a woman thinks she only has a month left to live, she goes off on the vacation of a lifetime.

The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe

Follow the adventures of three kids who discover a magical new world and have to protect it from the evil White Witch.

I, Tonya

Margot Robbie is undeniably entertaining in the dark comedy about the scandal between Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan.

Snowglobe

Christina Milian plays Angela, who discovers her dreamland inside a snow globe. But is her perfect world worth it?

Serendipity

Rom-com fans will delight in this movie about life, love, and fate. John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale make a pretty cute couple!

Ice Age

Kids and adults will laugh out loud at the prehistoric characters in Ice Age. The hardest part will be choosing your favorite animal—just kidding. It’s obviously Scrat!

Bridget Jones's Diary

You can stream this popular romantic comedy from Christmas all the way through spring. Bridget Jones’s troubles in love are a funny and relatable way to cope with the chilly temps.

Happy Feet

It’s hard not to smile while watching the sweet penguin, Mumble! He’s an outcast amongst his friends and family because he can’t sing, but he finds a way to make his differences shine.

Vertical Limit

A man who’s given up climbing faces his fears when his sister gets trapped on a mountain.

Trading Places

Two scheming brothers place a bet against an investor and a con artist. But the tables turn when the men find out about the scheme.

Misery

A novelist gets rescued by his “number one fan.” But things turn sinister when she finds out he’s killing off her favorite character. You’ve been warned: Ree’s had nightmares about this one!

Cool Runnings

A Jamaican sprinter’s dreams are dashed when he’s disqualified from the Olympics. But he finds a new goal in the form of the first Jamaican bobsled team.

Little Women

The March sisters’ journeys to become their own women will absolutely capture your heart. Whether you watch the new version or the 1994 classic, it’s sure to give you all the feels.

Let It Snow

The Netflix original follows a group of teens during one life-changing snow day. It’ll remind you about the magic of young love.

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