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A list of movies set in or featuring winter and snow, from action to drama to fantasy. Find titles like The Grey, Eight Below, Winter's Bone, The Chronicles of Narnia, and more.
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Dec 6, 2022 · 35 winter movies to prepare you for the coldest season, from Chris Evans' snuggly Knives Out sweaters to Jennifer Lawrence's iconic Winter's Bone performance.
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- 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe' (2005) Sometimes it can feel like winter weather will never end, but in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, four children travel to a magical land where it is literally always winter (but, tragically, never Christmas), thanks to a curse from the villainous White Witch.
- 'The Shining' (1980) Does winter weather make you wish you could just retreat to a place in the woods and/or mountains to think and work until the world warms up?
- 'Happiest Season' (2020) This film is like winter bingo: Christmas, in Pittsburgh, with a sibling fight on an ice rink! This gloriously sweet movie nails the awkwardness between adult family members as they attempt (and fail) to have a drama-free holiday.
- 'Misery' (1990) Serious question: What did winter do to hurt Stephen King? In Misery, also based on a book by the horror master himself, a famed novelist gets into a car accident in a remote town and is saved by his biggest fan.
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A collection of 580 movies featuring winter and snow themes, from adventure to horror, from drama to comedy. Browse the titles, ratings, genres, and summaries of each movie and watch them instantly on IMDb.
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- Groundhog Day (1993): Best Takedown of a Rodent-Based Holiday
- Fargo (1996): Worst Advertisement for a Woodchipper
- Coming to America (1988): Best Depiction of a King in Queens
- The Shining (1980): Best Use of a Hedge Maze for Suspense
- Serendipity (2001): A Romance to Melt Your Cold, Cold Heart
- Last Holiday (2006): Queen Latifah at Her Most Charming
- The Holiday (2006): Best Ever Outcome of a House Swapping
- Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987): Best Advertisement For Staying Home For the Holidays
- The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993): Best Sandy-Claws Movie
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Movies that take place in the winter have a certain charm and mystery. Love stories feel more romantic, and scary movies are more sinister with snow on the ground. We've compiled the best winter movies, including comedies, romances, horror films, and documentaries. Snuggle up!
IMDb rating: 8.0
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Starring: Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, Chris Elliott
Director: Harold Ramis
Motion Picture Rating: PG
Running Time: 1 hour, 41 minutes
IMDb rating: 8.1
Genre: Comedy
Starring: William H. Macy, Frances McDormand, Steve Buscemi
Director: Joel Coen
Motion Picture Rating: R
Running Time: 1 hour, 38 minutes
IMDb rating: 7.0
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Starring: Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, James Earl Jones
Director: John Landis
Motion Picture Rating: 16+
Running Time: 1 hour, 56 minutes
IMDb rating: 8.4
Genre: Horror, Suspense, Drama
Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Motion Picture Rating: R
Running Time: 2 hours, 23 minutes
IMDb rating: 6.9
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Starring: John Cusack, Kate Beckinsale, Bridget Moynahan
Director: Peter Chelsom
Motion Picture Rating: PG-13
Running Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
IMDb rating: 6.5
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Romance
Starring: Queen Latifah, LL Cool J, Timothy Hutton
Director: Wayne Wang
Motion Picture Rating: PG-13
Running Time: 1 hour, 52 minutes
IMDb rating: 6.9
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Starring: Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law
Director: Nancy Meyers
Motion Picture Rating: PG-13
Running Time: 2 hours, 16 minutes
IMDb rating: 7.6
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Starring: Steve Martin, John Candy, Kevin Bacon
Director: John Hughes
Motion Picture Rating: R
Running Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
IMDb rating: 8.0
Genre: Animation, Family, Fantasy
Starring: Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara
Director: Henry Selick
Motion Picture Rating: PG
Running Time: 1 hour, 16 minutes
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Nov 10, 2022 · Below, check out our picks for the most essential movies about winter. They run the gamut in terms of genre and subject, but they have one common bond: cold weather. Ironically, they'll warm...
Nov 2, 2021 · Enjoy a variety of genres and stories set in the winter season, from classics like White Christmas and It's a Wonderful Life to modern hits like Frozen and The Revenant. Whether you want romance, action, comedy, or mystery, you'll find a movie to suit your mood on this list.