surviving a 15-hour flight: movies, games, and sanity savers

Last time I flew overseas, I thought I was prepared. I had my headphones, a couple of downloaded movies, and a Sudoku book. But by hour six, I was already regretting not planning better. This time, I’m facing a 15-hour flight to Shanghai, and I’m determined not to spend half of it staring at the seatback in existential dread. I’ve been hunting for free sites or apps to download movies—something besides the usual Netflix or HBO, which always seem to have the same old stuff. I’m not trying to break any rules, but it feels like there must be a secret stash of classics or hidden gems out there. Anyone know where to find good, legal downloads that won’t freeze halfway through? For my Nintendo Switch, I’m tired of games that lose their charm after thirty minutes. I want something that keeps me hooked, maybe a puzzle or adventure game that I can pick up and put down every couple of hours without losing track of what’s going on. I’ve tried Animal Crossing, but honestly, it just makes me want to nap. Any recommendations for games or bundles that are actually worth the hype? I’ve got a stack of coloring books, but I’m wondering if there are other non-electronic activities that won’t make me look like I’m trying too hard. I’ve thought about language programs—maybe Mandarin or Spanish—but I don’t want to end up with another half-finished Duolingo streak. Has anyone found a program that actually keeps your attention on a long flight? And then there’s audiobooks. I want something gripping—no slow-burn family sagas that put me to sleep. Last time, I tried a so-called thriller and ended up more interested in the beverage cart. What are your go-to audiobooks for flights that actually make the hours disappear? #longhaultravel #flighttips #nintendoswitch #Travel