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The 15 best movies for when you can't sleep

Late at night you want something calm, kind and low on jump scares. These gentle, beautiful films are soothing enough to settle your mind, and good enough to stay awake for.

  1. Kiki's Delivery Service poster1

    Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)

    1h 43m · Animation, Family, Fantasy · ★ 7.8

    A gentle Ghibli coming-of-age story, soothing as a lullaby.

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  2. Lost in Translation poster2

    Lost in Translation (2003)

    1h 42m · Drama, Comedy, Romance · ★ 7.4

    Fittingly, two insomniacs adrift in Tokyo at night.

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  3. Perfect Days poster3

    Perfect Days (2023)

    2h 04m · Drama · ★ 7.8

    A quiet, meditative look at small daily joys.

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  4. Paterson poster4

    Paterson (2016)

    1h 58m · Drama, Comedy, Romance · ★ 7.1

    A bus driver who writes poetry. Calm and lovely.

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  5. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty poster5

    The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)

    1h 54m · Adventure, Comedy, Drama · ★ 7.2

    Dreamy landscapes and a soft, hopeful story.

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  6. Fantastic Mr. Fox poster6

    Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)

    1h 27m · Adventure, Animation, Comedy · ★ 7.8

    Cosy autumnal stop-motion charm.

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  7. Julie & Julia poster7

    Julie & Julia (2009)

    2h 03m · Romance, Drama · ★ 6.7

    Butter, cooking and gentle comfort.

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  8. Big Fish poster8

    Big Fish (2003)

    2h 05m · Adventure, Fantasy, Drama · ★ 7.7

    Tall tales told like bedtime stories.

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  9. Little Forest poster9

    Little Forest (2018)

    1h 43m · Drama · ★ 7.6

    Seasons, cooking and countryside calm.

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  10. The Straight Story poster10

    The Straight Story (1999)

    1h 52m · Drama · ★ 7.7

    A slow, kind journey on a lawnmower. Truly soothing.

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  11. Columbus poster11

    Columbus (2017)

    1h 44m · Drama · ★ 7.1

    Quiet architecture and conversation; deeply calming.

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  12. Ponyo poster12

    Ponyo (2008)

    1h 40m · Animation, Fantasy, Family · ★ 7.8

    Bright, gentle Ghibli fun by the sea.

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  13. Stardust poster13

    Stardust (2007)

    2h 07m · Adventure, Fantasy, Romance · ★ 7.3

    A fairy-tale adventure to drift off to.

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  14. The Peanut Butter Falcon poster14

    The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019)

    1h 37m · Adventure, Comedy, Drama · ★ 7.4

    A warm, easygoing river adventure.

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  15. Hunt for the Wilderpeople poster15

    Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)

    1h 41m · Adventure, Comedy, Drama · ★ 7.6

    Funny, gentle and full of heart.

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