Here are 25 winter movies for adults to watch curled up in a blanket on the couch for movie night.
Are you planning a movie night during the Winter season and don’t know which movies to watch?
Well, this list is just what you need. Here are 25 hand picked winter movies to watch for a cozy movie night curled up in a blanket on the couch.
These movies evoke the feelings of the Winter season: Bone-chilling cold, cozy sweaters, the New Years and Christmas holidays, and lots and lots of snow!
No children’s animated films on this list! This is a list of winter movies for adults.
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Links included below to the where the movies are streaming FREE (where available).
An Antarctic research team encounters a deadly, shape-shifting alien life form that can assume the identity of anyone it consumes. The relentless, frozen wilderness only heightens the isolation and fear as paranoia spreads among the team members.
2. Fargo (1996)
Actors: Frances McDormand, William H. Macy, Steve Buscemi
A bungled kidnapping plot spirals into chaos, forcing a pregnant police chief to track down the perpetrators in her small, snow-covered town. The harsh, wintry Minnesota landscape serves as a fittingly cold backdrop to the darkly comic and violent story.
3. Wind River (2017)
Actors: Jeremy Renner, Elizabeth Olsen, Gil Birmingham
A tracker and an FBI agent team up to solve the murder of a young woman found on a remote Wyoming reservation. Set against the unforgiving winter wilderness, the snowbound scenery mirrors the bleak and chilling mystery at the heart of the story.
4. The Snowman (2017)
Actors: Michael Fassbender, Rebecca Ferguson, Charlotte Gainsbourg
A detective investigates a series of grisly murders in Oslo, discovering that each crime is marked by a mysterious snowman left near the scene. The icy, desolate Norwegian landscape adds a chilling atmosphere that heightens the sense of dread.
5. The Grey (2011)
Actors: Liam Neeson, Frank Grillo, Dermot Mulroney
After surviving a plane crash in Alaska, a group of oil workers must navigate harsh wilderness while being hunted by a pack of wolves. The brutal, freezing environment becomes as much of a threat as the wolves, emphasizing the raw struggle for survival.
In a future where Earth has frozen over, the last remnants of humanity survive on a perpetually moving train divided by class. The relentless, eternal winter outside the train reinforces the stark and oppressive conditions within.
7. The Shining (1980)
Actors: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd
A family’s winter caretaking job at a remote mountain hotel turns into a nightmare as supernatural forces prey on the father’s mental state. The desolate, snowbound setting amplifies the hotel’s eerie isolation, intensifying the horror as winter traps them inside.
A soon-to-be stepmother is stranded in a winter cabin with her fiancé’s two children, but eerie occurrences unravel their trust in one another. The remote, snow-covered landscape adds to the oppressive, claustrophobic atmosphere as tensions build.
9. A Simple Plan (1998)
Actors: Bill Paxton, Billy Bob Thornton, Bridget Fonda
Two brothers and a friend stumble upon a bag of cash in the snowy Minnesota wilderness, leading to greed-fueled paranoia and betrayal. The stark, wintry surroundings reflect the chilling descent into moral compromise and desperation.
A man stranded in the Arctic wilderness after a plane crash must fight for survival and make hard choices in the harsh, frozen landscape. The unforgiving cold and relentless isolation of the Arctic push him to his physical and mental limits.
11. Winter’s Bone (2010)
Actors: Jennifer Lawrence, John Hawkes, Garret Dillahunt
A determined young woman in the Ozarks sets out to find her missing father to protect her family from losing their home. The bleak, wintry setting underscores her relentless struggle for survival and the harsh realities of life in her rural community.
12. The Revenant (2015)
Actors: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Domhnall Gleeson
A frontiersman left for dead after a brutal bear attack battles the frozen wilderness to seek revenge on those who abandoned him. The raw, wintry landscape mirrors his fierce resilience and the primal nature of his quest for survival.
13. Transsiberian (2008)
Actors: Woody Harrelson, Emily Mortimer, Ben Kingsley
A couple’s train journey across Siberia takes a dark turn when they encounter shady travelers and get pulled into a dangerous plot. The snow-laden landscapes of Russia add to the tension, creating an atmosphere of isolation and suspense.
A surprise snowstorm grants a group of kids a day off school, leading to adventures, rivalry, and a chance for a boy to win over his crush. The blanket of snow transforms the neighborhood into a playful winter wonderland, capturing the joy and freedom of an unexpected day off.
A successful music executive returns to his snowy hometown for the holidays and reconnects with his high school crush, rekindling old feelings and hilarious mishaps. The festive, wintry setting adds to the cozy holiday charm as romance and comedy ensue.
A teenage girl, raised as an assassin in a remote snowy forest, embarks on a dangerous mission across Europe while evading relentless government agents. The icy, isolated landscapes serve as a fitting backdrop to her intense journey of survival and self-discovery.
A struggling folk musician navigates a harsh New York winter as he faces the bleak reality of his stalled career and broken relationships. The cold, gray atmosphere mirrors his internal struggles, lending a melancholy tone to his journey through the city.
A journalist covering a murder trial in a Pacific Northwest fishing community uncovers secrets tied to love, loss, and prejudice. The snow-covered landscape adds a haunting, quiet beauty, reflecting the emotional depth and tension of the story.
19. 30 Days of Night (2007)
Actors: Josh Hartnett, Melissa George, Danny Huston
A remote Alaskan town faces a month of darkness during winter, which becomes a feeding ground for a group of vampires. The perpetual night and frigid, snow-covered setting create a terrifyingly bleak atmosphere perfect for horror.
Four friends are transported back to the 1980s after a hot tub mishap during a ski trip, giving them a second chance to relive their youth. The snowy, retro ski resort adds a nostalgic and humorous backdrop to their wild time-traveling adventure.
Set against the Russian Revolution, a doctor and poet is torn between his family and a passionate love affair with a political activist. The expansive, wintry Russian landscapes enhance the film’s epic romance and historical scope, mirroring the characters’ intense emotions.
22. Serendipity (2001)
Actors: John Cusack, Kate Beckinsale, Jeremy Piven
Two strangers meet during a magical New York City winter and leave their potential relationship to fate, crossing paths again years later. The festive, snowy Manhattan setting adds to the movie’s romantic charm, making the idea of destiny feel even more enchanting.
23. Dead Snow (2009)
Actors: Vegar Hoel, Stig Frode Henriksen, Charlotte Frogner
A group of friends on a skiing trip in Norway accidentally awaken a battalion of Nazi zombies buried in the snow. The remote, icy landscape turns into a terrifying battleground, blending horror and dark comedy amid the desolate winter scenery.
24. Into the Wild (2007)
Actors: Emile Hirsch, Marcia Gay Harden, William Hurt
A young man abandons society to explore the Alaskan wilderness, seeking freedom and a deeper connection with nature. The stunning yet unforgiving snowy landscapes of Alaska underscore both the beauty and danger of his solitary journey.
An unlikely pairing between a former hockey player and a figure skater leads to a rocky but romantic road to the Olympics. The icy rinks and winter training scenes add to the movie’s competitive spirit and charm, setting the stage for romance on and off the ice.
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