There’s something about fall that makes you want to curl up with a blanket, grab a warm drink and put on a movie that feels just as cozy as the season. Here are some of the best movies to watch in the fall. First up is the 1989 romantic comedy ‘When Harry Met Sally’, starring Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal. Directed by Rob Reiner, the movie follows two friends who spend years wondering whether men and women can really stay just friends. And honestly, the orange leaves and autumn scenery deserve a starring credit of their own. The film currently has a 7.7 rating on IMDb, so it’s clearly a fan favorite for a reason. Then there’s ‘Dead Poets Society’. Released in 1989, the film features iconic performances from Robin Williams and a young Ethan Hawke. Set at an elite New England boarding school, the movie follows an unconventional English teacher who inspires his students to think for themselves and embrace poetry. With its back-to-school setting and dark academia vibes, it feels like the perfect fall watch, although its emotional storyline is much heavier than your typical cozy watch. For another classic rom-com, ‘You’ve Got Mail’ is a must. Released in 1998, the movie stars Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks as two business rivals who unknowingly fall for each other through email. The beginning of the movie is even set in cozy New York during fall, making it the perfect watch for this time of year. Wes Anderson’s 2009 family movie ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’ is pure fall comfort. Adapted from the iconic Roald Dahl book, its warm orange color palette and intricate stop-motion animation are instantly cozy. George Clooney, Meryl Streep and Bill Murray lead the star-studded voice cast as a family of animals dealing with three angry farmers: Boggis, Bunce and Bean. If you want something a little more spooky, ‘Practical Magic’ is a great choice. The 1998 movie stars Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as witch sisters dealing with a family curse and the complications of love. It’s basically peak witchy fall vibes. And finally, there’s ‘Good Will Hunting’, which was released in 1997. Starring Robin Williams, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, it follows a troubled math genius whose life begins to change after he starts therapy. The film earned an impressive nine Oscar nominations and won two, including Best Supporting Actor for Williams and Best Original Screenplay for Damon and Affleck.
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If “Practical Magic 2” is conjuring up all the cozy, spooky feelings despite it still feeling like summer, maybe you want to call in the fall with some witchy movies.
