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Favourite Comfort Films

(46 Posts)
shysal Thu 04-Feb-21 07:34:11

BBC's Pride and prejudice with Colin Firth. I have watched it dozens of times!

Ro60 Thu 04-Feb-21 06:42:12

Singing in the rain - saw it just last week! Off tv
Pretty Woman
What Women Want
Is La Land
Bridget Jones -any

Txquiltz Thu 04-Feb-21 02:45:48

Mrs. Miniver
Grand Canyon

FannyCornforth Thu 04-Feb-21 02:40:00

Forgot Singin' in the Rain
How could I? blush

FannyCornforth Thu 04-Feb-21 02:38:43

The Lady-killers (original)
Carry on Screaming
Gregory's Girl
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Sleeper
Annie Hall
Westworld
Murder on the Orient Express

hollysteers Thu 04-Feb-21 01:15:37

The Railway Children and Gone with the Wind.

Redhead56 Thu 04-Feb-21 01:05:45

Seven brides for seven brothers
Billie Elliot
Goodnight Mr Tom
Leap year
A quiet man
Fiddler on the roof
Some like it hot
I have a list that is endless.

Anniebach Wed 03-Feb-21 22:55:11

Casablanca

When Harry Met Sally

4 Weddings and a Funeral

Goodnight Mr.Tom, - made for tv but I love it

polomint Wed 03-Feb-21 22:36:57

Mama mia
Grease
Saturday night fever
Hud
Doris day films
There are so many it's hard to choose

Vickysponge Wed 03-Feb-21 21:42:07

The Bridges of Madison county

MiniMoon Wed 03-Feb-21 21:40:05

Field of Dreams (If you build it he will come).
Mama Mia
Love Actually
Dude, Where's My Car.
Pirates of the Caribbean, Curse of the Black Pearl.

I could go on but I'll stop there!

Sara1954 Wed 03-Feb-21 21:36:14

Oh yes Bridie, Dirty dancing!

BBbevan Wed 03-Feb-21 21:14:11

Ben Hur
Uncle Buck
7 brides for 7 brothers

Harris27 Wed 03-Feb-21 21:05:33

Love actually my favourite.

Bridie22 Wed 03-Feb-21 21:05:13

Forrest gump
Billy Elliott
Dirty Dancing.
Mrs Doubtfire

Smileless2012 Wed 03-Feb-21 21:04:39

Little Women with a very young Elizabeth Taylor. It was one my gran's favourite so when I watch it, I think of her.

nadateturbe Wed 03-Feb-21 21:00:51

It would be difficult to choose one.
About a Boy
Billy Elliott

Jumblygran Wed 03-Feb-21 20:49:04

Sleepless in Seattle
You’ve Got Mail
When Harry Met Sally

How to Steal a Million
To Catch a Thief
High Society
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
North by Northwest

Difficult choice, but I think my favourite is Breakfast at Tiffany’s

Sara1954 Wed 03-Feb-21 20:44:20

Our family have a soft spot for About a Boy, so sweet

EllanVannin Wed 03-Feb-21 20:35:26

Doris Day's Pillow Talk with Rock Hudson. Lighthearted and hilarious.

LadyHonoriaDedlock Wed 03-Feb-21 20:30:45

The Guardian asked 52 staffers and others to nominate their favourite comfort film, one they turn to over and over again.

What is your favourite comfort film?

Me, I turn regularly to Some Like It Hot. Or anything with Cary Grant in it.