Crisp air, falling leaves, and spooky vibes make autumn memorable. It’s the perfect time of year to snuggle up with a cozy blanket and watch a movie. While you pop the popcorn and warm up your pumpkin spice latte, check out these fall favorites.
Dead Poets Society (1989)
Set in a conservative all-boys preparatory school, Dead Poet Society (1989) follows a new English teacher, John Keating (Robin Williams). As Keating introduces students, Neil (Robert Sean Leonard) and Todd (Ethan Hawke), to poetry and the philosophy of “Carpe Diem” (seize the day), their lives are forever changed. Dead Poets Society offers glimpses of gold and red leaves, school days energy, and a heartfelt lesson.
Practical Magic (1998)
Sisters Sally (Sandra Bullock) and Gillian Owens (Nicole Kidman) were born into a magical family. The only issue? The Owens family struggles with a curse that threatens any man they fall in love with. After Gillian’s abusive boyfriend dies, the two resort to dark magic to cover up the accident. As they grapple with the consequences of their actions, they must also confront their family’s tumultuous past and the power of sisterly love.
October Sky (1999)
In a 1950s coal mining town, high schooler Homer Hickam (Jake Gyllenhaal) is inspired by the launch of Sputnik 1 to take up rocketry. With the help of his friends and the support of a teacher (Laura Dern), Homer defies the expectations of his father and community. October Sky (1999) focuses on the launch of Sputnik 1 in October.
When Harry Met Sally (1989)
When Harry Met Sally (1989) begins with Harry Burns (Billy Crystal) getting a ride home from University with Sally Albright (Meg Ryan). The two don’t click at first, but over the years they develop a close friendship. They often debate whether men and women can truly be friends without romance getting in the way. Their relationship evolves against the backdrop of New York’s changing seasons.
You’ve Got Mail (1998)
In the age of AOL, Joe Fox (Tom Hanks) and Kathleen Kelly (Meg Ryan) are business rivals who unknowingly start an online romance. Their digital chemistry contrasts with their real-life animosity, leading to an unexpected love story. You’ve Got Mail (1998) is filled with fall and winter scenes for a cozy rom-com-watching ambience.
Hocus Pocus (1993)
Teenager, Max (Omri Katz) moves to Salem in October. Max doesn’t believe the town’s tales of the witchy Sanderson sisters, Winifred (Bette Midler), Sarah (Sarah Jessica Parker), and Mary (Kathy Najimy). After lighting the legendary Black Flame Candle, Max, his sister Dani (Thora Birch), and his crush Allison (Vinessa Shaw) bring the witches back from the dead. Now, they must save the town’s children before Halloween ends.
Stepmom (1998)
Jackie (Susan Sarandon) and Isabel (Julia Roberts) find themselves at odds when Isabel starts dating Jackie’s ex-husband. Amid family conflicts and Jackie’s health issues, the two women learn to navigate their new relationship for the sake of the children. The Stepmom (1998) is a story of transformation. It offers plenty of fall scenery to relax in.
Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)
Neal Page (Steve Martin) is desperate to get home for Thanksgiving, but his journey becomes a comedic nightmare when he’s paired with the obnoxious but well-meaning Del Griffith (John Candy). Fall colors, Thanksgiving feasts, and plenty of laughs make Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987) a piece of 80s nostalgia worth revisiting.
Autumn in New York (2000)
The name says it all. Autumn in New York (2000) is set against a fall foliage backdrop. The film follows womanizing restaurateur Will (Richard Gere) and the much younger Charlotte (Winona Ryder). Their autumn romance faces challenges when Charlotte’s health takes a turn.
Sleepy Hollow (1999)
In Tim Burton’s (Frankenweenie) gothic retelling, Ichabod Crane (Johnny Depp) is not a superstitious schoolmaster but a skeptical New York detective. Crane is sent to investigate a series of grisly beheadings in the remote village of Sleepy Hollow. As Crane delves deeper, he encounters Katrina Van Tassel (Christina Ricci) and becomes entangled in a web of supernatural occurrences centered around the legend of the Headless Horseman. Full of fall spookiness, Sleepy Hollow (1999) is a whimsical way to ring in fall.
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