Patch Picks: 13 Snow Day Movies

With a "bomb cyclone" taking the Eastern Seaboard by storm (literally), you'll want a solid lineup of snow day movies all ready to go. To get you started, we rounded up some films that are new to Netflix this month (check out the full list here), plus a few Patch staff favorites that are perfect for a snuggly snow day movie marathon.

Stay warm, folks!

New On Netflix This Month

"The Godfather" trilogy

Finding the time to watch all of "The Godfather" films from start to finish is no small feat. But a snow day is the perfect excuse to cozy up and watch Al Pacino and Marlon Brando play ruthless mafia bosses with no interruptions. For the month of January, all three films are streaming on Netflix.

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"Wedding Crashers" (2005)

Laughing might not be scientifically proven to warm your body up, but it can't hurt. And "Wedding Crashers" is the perfect movie to help you get your laugh on thanks to Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughan's hilarious wedding-guest imposter hijinks.

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"Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" (1971)

Your kids may have seen the 2005 Johnny Depp reboot of this classic, but if they've never seen the original Gene Wilder version, then this is the perfect film to watch as a family when you're all stuck in the house together.

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"The Shawshank Redemption" (1994)

You'll be so compelled by Andy Dufresne's prison escape story in the film adaptation of Stephen King's novella that you might not even realize how cold it is outside.

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"Sharknado 5: Global Swarming" (2017)

If you've already seen the first four installments in the "Sharknado" franchise, then you know what kind of antics to expect from its latest film, in which Ian Ziering and Tara Reid reprise their roles. If you aren't all caught up, fear not. The plots of each one are so outrageous and over-the-top, you're bound to be entertained no matter which one you start with.

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"Marie Antoinette" (2006)

If you can't get away from the gloomy cold in real life, living vicariously through Kirsten Dunst's luxe role in "Marie Antoinette" might be the next best thing. The actress plays one of history's most extravagant royals in this edgy, avant-garde biopic directed by Sofia Coppola.

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"National Treasure" (2004)

In this action-packed flick, Nicholas Cage plays a treasure hunter who attempts to steal the Declaration of Independence in order to save it from getting into the wrong hands and being destroyed. Need we say more?

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Patch Snow Day Favorites

"Frozen because the cold never bothered me anyway... And Elsa and 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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Photo: Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson in "Wedding Crashers" courtesy of Warner Bros.