Snow Day Movies: 13 Patch Picks

Whether we wanted it or not, winter has given many of us another snow day.

Between school closings and public transit chaos, Tuesday is a day meant for movies in the Northeast. Time to stay in, pop some popcorn and hit play on something that'll make you feel all snuggly. To get you started, we rounded up some flicks that are new to Netflix, plus a few Patch staff favorites perfect for an all-day snow day movie marathon.

With any luck, this will be our last blizzard of the season — so do it right!

New To Netflix

"Jurassic Park" (1993)

Something about Spielberg just says snow day — and this one's finally streaming on Netflix! Cozy up under that heated blanket and relive those terrifying raptor moments that made "Jurassic Park" a classic.

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"Safe Haven" (2013)

Can you really go wrong with a Nicholas Sparks flick on a bleak, blizzard-y day? We think not. Let the chemistry between Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel in this romantic thriller warm you right up.

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"Amy Schumer: The Leather Special" (Netflix Original)

If you love Amy Schumer, you're already excited that her new comedy special is available on Netflix. If you're undecided, know that early word is this special is more dirty than it is funny.

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"Million Dollar Baby" (2004)

"Million Dollar Baby" won Best Picture at the 77th Academy Awards, and both Clint Eastwood and Hilary Swank scored Oscars for their roles. So if you still haven't seen this story of an amateur female boxer trying to go pro? Then, yeah, you should.

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"Midnight in Paris" (2011)

This extended winter giving you a little wanderlust? Escape to Paris with Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams in this unexpectedly peculiar romantic comedy written and directed by Woody Allen.

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"Slums of Beverly Hills" (1998)

Sure, now everyone knows her as a fictional convict, but Natasha Lyonne was a tough cookie long before "Orange Is The New Black." This hilarious story of a struggling teen living outside of Beverly Hills will never get old.

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"Kung Fu Panda" (2008)

So the whole family is home and you can't stand the idea of an old DVD? Look no further than this lovable panda looking to learn kung fu to please the kiddos.

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Patch Snow Day Favorites

"Frozen because the cold never bothered me anyway... And Elsa & Anna will never get old!" — Rebecca Macatee, National Commerce Editor

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"Camp Rock! It's the perfect combination of cheesy and fun, plus who doesn't love the Jonas Brothers?" — Katie Kausch, Morristown Editor

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"Fargo. The whole movie takes place in the snow, so it feels a little more real if I'm also surrounded by snow." — Neal McNamara, Seattle Editor

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"Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Anyone who's ever traveled can identify with the chaos (and storms make for the biggest travel chaos going). I also love My Cousin Vinny (Marisa Tomei is just funny as can be), and Finding Forrester, which has a great message about judging people when you don't know them. One of my favorite Sean Connery roles, hands down." — Karen Wall, New Jersey Editor

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"Any Harry Potter movie because they make me feel warm and fuzzy. If I had to pick one of the Harry Potter movies it would be Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. — Feroze Dhanoa, Breaking News Reporter

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"The Blues Brothers. The cameos by stars such as Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin as everyday people make this a classic anytime. Every scene is pure Chicago and it never gets old. Good soothing, relaxing music is perfect to have on in the background on a snow day." — Tim Moran, Orland Park Editor

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