From Spirited Away to The Gold Rush: films that warm as winter bites

We can't change the bone-chillingly cold weather, but we can recommend some great flicks to warm up with.

It’s raining every day, I’m wearing gloves inside, and I can no longer tell if my washing is wet or just cold.

A good horror will really get the blood pumping, which is sure to save on your gas bills – but I reckon the best option is to go for a real cozy treat of a film. You know, those movies that just feel like a warm hug when you put them on.

Both feature fireplaces (but then again, so does Howl’s Moving Castle! Maybe just watch the entire Ghibli catalogue) amazing-looking food, and well-developed, relatable characters going through a tough time that will be resolved within a couple of hours.

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Silvi Vann-Wall is a Melbourne-based journalist, podcaster, critic and filmmaker who loves frogs and improv comedy. They were the ScreenHub Film Content Lead from 2022 to 2025. Twitter (X): @SilviReports / Bluesky: @silvi.bsky.social‬ / Website: silvireports.com