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27 of the best fall movies for a cozy movie night

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October 25, 2025

If you know me well, you know I always look forward to the coziest season of the year: fall. From windy and bleak autumn weather and the changing colors of the trees and nature to pumpkin spice lattes and Halloween, we love everything about autumn. And what's better than curling up on the couch with a blanket and a cup of tea, even when it's raining and windy outside, to watch a cozy movie? In this article, you'll find our top 27 fall movies.

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27 Best Fall Movies for Your Movie Night This Season

My Oxford year

My Oxford Year is a romantic comedy about Anna, an ambitious American who goes to Oxford to fulfill her childhood dream. Her plan seems foolproof until she meets Jamie, a smart and irresistible local who changes everything. What begins as a chance encounter evolves into a story about love, choices, and letting go of control. 
| 2025 | IMDb score: 5.9 | Available on Netflix 

The LifeList

She has her dream job and everything seems to be going smoothly, until her mother suddenly passes away. In her final wish, she asks her daughter to finish the "life list": a list of childhood dreams they once made together. What begins as an emotional undertaking grows into an unexpected journey full of new insights, choices, and memories. A feel-good film to dream away with.
| 2025 | IMDb score: 6.8 | Showing on Netflix

Julie & Julia

Julie Powell, a young blogger, tries to emulate Julia Childs' cooking techniques. Their shared passion for food connects them in an inspiring and heartwarming film about cooking and personal growth. Perfect for fall!
| 2009 | IMDb score: 7.0 | Available on Prime Video

Into the Wild

After graduating, Christopher McCandless gives up all his possessions, donates his savings, and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness. A wonderful film for nature lovers and adventurers.
| 2007 | IMDb score: 8.1 | To be seen on Pathé Thuis

hocus pocus

Hocus Pocus might just be the most cheerful Halloween film ever made. In Hocus Pocus, three witches from the 17th century decide to wreak havoc in the 20th century, but are thwarted by a group of children. A wonderfully festive film with Halloween vibes, perfect for autumn.
| 1993 | IMDb score: 6.9 | Available on Disney+

hocus pocus 2

The classic 1993 Halloween film has been completely remade in 2022. The same funny, thrilling story, but with a fresh cinematic twist. Definitely worth seeing.
| 2022 | IMDb score: 6.2 | Available on Disney+ 

When Harry met Sally

When Harry Met Sally takes place in New York City in the dead of autumn. Harry and Sally are two friends who, after eleven years, still can't seem to accept that they're perfect for each other. A love story set in Central Park in the dead of autumn—it doesn't get any more perfect than this!
| 1989 | IMDb score: 7.7 | Available on Prime Video

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American Beauty

In American Beauty, we follow a frustrated father in the midst of a midlife crisis who falls in love with his daughter's best friend. This autumnal film won no fewer than five Oscars, making it definitely worth watching.
| 1999 | IMDb score: 8.5 | Available for rent on Prime Video

The Big Friendly Giant

We've all probably read Roald Dahl's stories as children. The Big Friendly Giant is a film adaptation of one of these stories. In our opinion, The Big Friendly Giant is one of the best autumn films: fantasy, humor, and heartwarming—you'll find it all in this film. Also fun to watch with children!
| 2016 | IMDb score: 6.3 | Watch at Netflix

Autumn in New York

The name might already give it away, but "Autumn in New York" is one of the best fall movies out there. In this film, we see a typical playboy fall in love with a beautiful young woman who turns out to be terminally ill. This romantic fall film is definitely one of our favorites.
| 2000 | IMDb score: 5.6 | Available on Prime Video 

Lost in Translation

"Lost in Translation" was filmed in September and October, giving the film's visuals a distinctly autumnal feel. In this film, we follow a faded movie star and a young, neglected woman who unexpectedly meet in Tokyo. This is a fantastic drama that will truly make you think. Definitely an all-time favorite.
| 2003 | IMDb score: 7.7 | Available for rent at Pathé Thuis 

Good Will Hunting

Boston is also a fantastic city in the fall, as evidenced in the film Good Will Hunting. Cleaner Will is busy breaking the law in his spare time when a math teacher discovers he's a true genius. However, Will is at odds with himself and needs to address this before he can move forward.
| 1997 | IMDb score: 8.3 | Available for rent at Pathé Thuis 

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Knives Out

Knives Out is a thrilling Netflix film starring well-known actors like Daniel Craig and Chris Evans, as well as Katherine Langford (known for her work on 13 Reasons Why). The film takes place largely in a beautiful country house, surrounded by the vibrant colors of autumn.
| 2019 | IMDb score: 7.9 | Available for rent at Prime Video or to be seen at Netflix 

Scent of a Woman

Al Pacino won an Oscar for "Scent of a Woman." And rightly so, as he plays a wounded veteran who wants to live it up one last time in autumnal New York. A moving and wonderful film, perfect for a fall movie night.
| 1992 | IMDb score: 8.0 | Available for rent through Prime Video 

Far From Heaven

We think Far from Heaven might be the most beautiful autumn film of all time, at least in terms of atmosphere and cinematography. In Far from Heaven, we follow the family of housewife Cathy in the 50s. Everything seems perfect, but when Cathy's daughter falls in love with the gardener and Cathy's husband turns out to be gay, things get a bit more complicated than Cathy had hoped.
| 2002 | IMDb score: 7.3 | Showing on Prime Video 

A beautiful day in the neighborhood

Every Tom Hanks film is a fall movie for us; so is "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood." This biographical drama is based on a true friendship between a journalist and a presenter. The meeting between the two men changes their perspectives on life.
| 2019 | IMDb score: 7.2 | Available for rent at Pathe Thuis 

You've got mail

Another cozy Tom Hanks film for fall; in "You've Got Mail," Kelly happily works in a flower shop that's about to close due to the arrival of a new florist. Little does Kelly know, however, that the man she's been dating via email for a few months owns this new shop.
| 1998 | IMDb score: 6.7 | Available for rent at Pathe Thuis 

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Twilight Saga movies

The Twilight saga films; who hasn't seen them yet? These delightful films are set in a small, rainy American town where it's always autumn. You can't watch these romantic, dreamy films often enough, and the autumnal atmosphere makes us love watching them again and again.
| 2008-2012 | IMDb score: 5-6 | Available at Videoland 

Fantastic Mr. Fox

In the fantastic animated film Fantastic Mr. Fox, Mr. Fox robs farms, despite promising not to do it again. He decides to go on one last raid before Mrs. Fox stops him. Animals are part of autumn, which makes Fantastic Mr. Fox a fantastic autumnal activity.
| 2009 | IMDb score: 7.9 | Watch at Disney + & for rent at Pathé Thuis

Sweet Home Alabama

In Sweet Home Alabama, the protagonists, a New York fashion designer and the mayor's son, are about to tie the knot when it turns out their feelings aren't as simple as they thought. The perfect film about a powerful woman rediscovering herself; perfect for a night alone on the couch.
| 2002 | IMDb score: 6.2 | Available for rent at Pathe Thuis & Available on Disney+ 

Kill Your Darlings

Kill Your Darlings is a suspenseful drama film that follows the story of Allen, played by Daniel Radcliffe, who studies at Columbia University in 1944. Allen becomes obsessed with several poets, and we won't reveal how this ends. The entire film has an autumnal atmosphere and is perfectly suited to the fall season.
| 2013 | IMDb score: 6.4 | Watch at Prime Video

Dead Poets Society

In Dead Poets Society, we follow teacher John, played by the amazing Robin Williams, as he tries to teach his students about the world through poetry. Robin Williams is a true legend, making it perfect for any season, but the film's atmosphere makes it truly perfect for autumn.
| 1989 | IMDb rating: 8.1 | Available on Netflix

Practical Magic

In Practical Magic, the beautiful Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman play two sisters, born into a magical family, who aspire to be anything but magical. When one sister's boyfriend decides to try black magic, they are forced to find a solution. The perfect film for Halloween or just a cozy autumn evening on the couch.
| 1998 | IMDb score: 6.2 | Available for rent at Pathe Thuis 

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Enola Holmes 1 & 2

We all know Sherlock Holmes, but who's ever heard of his little sister, Enola? In the film, Enola searches for her missing mother and outwits her famous brother. Good news for fans of the first film: part two is coming out in November 2022!
| 2020 & 2022 | IMDb rating: 6.6 | Available on Netflix

Little Women

Costume dramas are perfect for fall. Little Women is a fantastic costume drama, based on the book of the same name by Louisa May Alcott, which follows sisters Amy, Meg, Jo, and Beth March as they grow up in North America during the aftermath of the Civil War. A fantastic costume drama, perfect for fall.
| 2019 | IMDb score: 7.8 | Available for rent at Pathé Thuis

Stepmom

Stepmom is a classic film full of autumnal colors and cozy winter clothes. In this film, we follow Isabel, a young photographer, and her boyfriend, Luke, who has two children. When the mother of these children becomes seriously ill, she makes a pact with Isabel about her children's future. A touching film that's definitely worth a movie night.
| 1998 | IMDb rating: 6.8 | Available on Netflix

October Sky

The name might already give it away: this film takes place in the dead of autumn. In a mining village in the 50s, Homer longs to go to space, just like the Russians. This little-known feel-good film is wonderful to watch under a blanket on the couch in stormy weather.
| 1999 | IMDb rating: 7.8 | Available on Netflix

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