In fall we love all things snug – from sweaters, romance, pumpkin spice lattes, to evening strolls, baking, and of course some good movies. The best fall movies fill the room with warmth and love, exceeding their binge-able quality. There are several autumn feel-good movies, both old and new which are cherished by audiences at large. Next time if you can’t decide and hunker down on a movie, refer to our meticulously curated list that are as fitting as other seasonable pleasures for a fall movie night session.
Little Women (2019)
Genre: Romance/Drama
Director: Greta Gerwig
Cast: Emma Watson, Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh, Timothée Chalamet, Laura Dern, Eliza Scanlen, and Meryl Streep.
Based on Louisa May Alcott’s novel of the same name, the film ‘Little Women’ revolves around the lives of the March sisters (Jo, Beth, Meg, and Amy) as they mature and enter womanhood. This coming-of-age movie feels like a warm hug. Watch the trailer here.
Practical Magic (1998)
Genre: Comedy/Fantasy
Director: Griffin Dunne
Cast: Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Stockard Channing, and Dianne Wiest
Based on the 1995 novel of the same name by Alice Hoffman, the film ‘Practical Magic’ follows two witch sisters who move in with their relatives after the death of their parents. They must learn magic to overcome big obstacles in their life. Watch the trailer here.
Mystic Pizza (1988)
Genre: Romance/ Comedy
Director: Donald Petrie
Cast: Julia Roberts, Annabeth Gish, Lily Taylor, and Vincent D’Onofrio.
The coming-of-age film ‘Mystic Pizza’ follows the love lives of three teenage girls (Jojo, Daisy and Kat) while they work together at a pizza parlour in the Connecticut town of Mystic. This movie is a perfect fit for those who enjoy slow slice-of-life comedy-drama. Watch the trailer here.
October Sky (1999)
Genre: Biography/ Drama
Director: Joe Johnston
Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen, and Laura Dern.
Based on the true story the film ‘October Sky’ follows Homer Hickam, a coal miner’s son who took inspiration from the first artificial satellite Sputnik to take up rocketry against the wishes of his father. This film makes a sweet old-fashioned inspirational drama. Watch the trailer here.
Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
Genre: Comedy/Romance
Director: David O. Russell
Cast: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver, Anupam Kher, Chris Tucker, John Ortiz, and Shea Whigham.
The romantic comedy-drama film ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ follows the quirky and odd friendship of Pat Solitano and Tiffany who meet each other at a mental institution. As Pat tries to reconcile with his ex-wife, he receives help from Tiffany. Watch the trailer here.
Dead Poets Society (1989)
Genre: Comedy/ Drama
Director: Peter Weir
Cast: Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles, Gale Hansen, Dylan Kussman, and Allelon Ruggiero.
The coming-of-age film ‘Dead Poets Society’ follows John Keating who joins a highly conservative boarding school as a new English teacher. His unorthodox methods to reach out to his students stirs up the whole school. This film is still hailed as a highly inspirational and transformative piece of cinema. Watch the trailer here.
Persuasion (2022)
Genre: Romance/Comedy
Director: Carrie Cracknell
Cast: Dakota Johnson, Cosmo Jarvis, Mia McKenna-Bruce,Nikki Amuka-Bird, Richard E. Grant, and Henry Golding.
Based on Jane Austen’s 1817 novel of the same name, the historical romance film ‘Persuasion’ follows Anne Elliot, is persuaded not to marry her love, Frederick Wentworth. Eight years later, Anne must choose between past and true love when she run back into Fredrick. This film is for people who fancy classic adaptations and romcoms (exhibit us). Watch the trailer here.
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