4 Movies I Watch When I Just Need To Disconnect From The World For 90 Minutes

I know I’m not the only one struggling right now. There’s this sense of dread that seems to be hanging heavy over everyone like a dense fog.

While there are plenty of actionable things you can do to fight and make the world a better place, it’s also important to rest. To do nothing at all. Or, in this case, to shut off the worrying part of your brain and just watch a movie that makes you feel good. Luckily, you’re talking to someone who collects these films as if it’s the end of the world. Need a way to disconnect for two blessed hours as you decompress in front of your TV or phone or laptop balanced precariously on your lap? Here’s what you should watch and where you can find them. It’s an eclectic mix, but so is life.

Clue (1985)

I swear, every time I watch this Clue, I appreciate something new. And I’ll always love the multiple endings no matter how many times I see them. The murder mystery based on a board game has the quick wit and constant humor that set the ’80s apart from every other decade. And with a powerhouse cast like Madeline Kahn and Tim Curry and you’ll be happy to experience this comedy gem. Watch Clue on Amazon Video.

April Fool’s Day (1986)

Okay, we’re a little late in the month for this one, but it’s still a fun movie. Rather than the super gory or gratuitous slasher horror movies you might be used to, this forgotten gem is just fun. It’s got its own little mystery as a group of college friends spend the week on a remote island. Watch April Fool’s Day on Paramount+.

The Parent Trap (1998)

Two long-lost twins find each other at summer camp and plan to swap lives so they can finally get their divorced parents back together again. While I love the 1961 original, I have to admit that the Lindsay Lohan version of this story has something special. Watch The Parent Trap on Disney+.

Keanu (2016)

We all love John Wick, right? But sometimes we’re not in the mood to watch that sad beginning. In that case, watch Key and Peele’s heartfelt parody of the John Wick storyline. Instead, a gang leader steals their adorable kitten named Keanu and they’re on a quest to get him back. It’s even better than you’d expect from this comedy duo, and that’s saying something. Watch Keanu on Max.