There are hundreds \u2014 perhaps thousands \u2014 of great movies and shows to fill your free time while we isolate and stay home during the days of COVID-19. From reality shows about blind love to an intense docuseries about cheerleading to even the craziness of a backyard tiger zoo, there is no shortage of new content on Netflix to hold your interest for weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, I have found myself not necessarily wanting to fill my time with new shows and movies. In a time of uncertainty, I have craved familiarity and nostalgia. By giving in, I\u2019ve rediscovered some true gems from childhood. Even the movies I haven\u2019t seen in years feel like a comforting hug from an old friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re also feeling the ache of uncertainty, I highly recommend watching an old childhood favorite. If you\u2019re unsure where to start, read on. I present my top 10 nostalgic movies on Netflix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some have called it the most ambitious crossover event of all time. \u201cSpace Jam\u201d is a classic, and it\u2019s especially perfect for those of us feeling particularly sad about professional sports being on pause (or paws) right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All things Scooby-Doo have always been favorites of mine, and there are several options worth checking out on Netflix. \u201cScooby-Doo on Zombie Island\u201d provides the perfect balance of a kids\u2019 movie and a spooky film, especially if you\u2019re not particularly interested in watching a traditional scary movie right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This one immediately reminds me of elementary recess periods spent in the gymnasium when rain unfortunately kept us all indoors. What better film to watch as we face the 2020 equivalent? Be warned, though: Re-watching the film as an adult may raise some questions you never considered as a child. Why couldn\u2019t they adopt both a human child and the mouse? It seems plausible to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I know recommending people watch a Christmas movie in April is controversial, but desperate times call for desperate measures. If you\u2019re looking for a laugh and a wholesome message, try Jim Carrey\u2019s \u201cHow the Grinch Stole Christmas.\u201d It may be just the morale booster you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The action. The drama. The sibling camaraderie and the thumb people. \u201cSpy Kids\u201d has everything you could possibly ask for in a 2001 children\u2019s action film. Grab your siblings and watch this one for lots of laughs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before there was \u201cTo All the Boys I Loved Before,\u201d there was \u201cA Cinderella Story\u201d starring Hillary Duff. For many of us, it was our first rom-com, and the heart of the movie remains just as sweet as ever. Call up some girlfriends and have a watch party via Zoom if you\u2019re missing girl nights with your friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prepare for the same amount of cringes as laughs if you rewatch this one. \u201cThe Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl\u201d brings some questionable visuals, but young Taylor Lautner and George Lopez as the villain is definitely something worth revisiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Two single parents marry and find themselves suddenly under one roof with 18 kids, and mayhem reigns from beginning to end. If you\u2019re feeling a little stir-crazy being back home, this 2005 family comedy is the perfect one to rewatch to lift your spirits and maybe remind you that things could definitely be worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I remember this movie being a bit creepy when I was a kid, and it still is. What I had forgotten was how hilarious the dialogue is \u2014 or perhaps I didn\u2019t understand all the jokes when I was younger. Either way, this movie is sure to keep you laughing throughout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To finish out the list, we have the Jack Black classic \u201cNacho Libre.\u201d This one has only gotten better through the years, and it\u2019s sure to leave you quoting it for days on end. If you have younger siblings, now may be the perfect time to show them this classic from back in your day. Who knows? They may have some new ones to show you as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These are all available on Netflix. Do you have other nostalgic movies that would have made your list? Tweet us @HUStuPubs to let us know what\u2019s bringing you a sense of familiarity right now!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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