50 Best Fall Movies To Get You In the Autumn Mood
Grab your apple cider, favorite knit blanket and let's get cozy! đ
We genuinely believe that Fall is the best time of the year. From pumpkin spice everything to cozy sweaters and plenty of leaf peeping, there's just something magical in the crisp Autumn air. No wonder so many movie directors and producers want to capture that energy on-screen and preserve it all year round for everyone's enjoyment. That being said there are no shortage of movie that perfectly encapsulate the essence of Fall that are perfect for a Fall movie night or for those days when you need a reminder that the summer heat or the winter chill won't last forever. Don't fret, before you know it you'll be frolicking in pumpkin patches and apple orchards once again.
Whether they're geared more towards to Halloween spirit or Thanksgiving-esque or just have a fall ~vibe~ (think back to school), we've rounded up 50 of the best Fall movies ever made for your viewing pleasure. Just don't skip out on all the best Fall activities in favor of an all out movie marathon (or do, we won't judge). From slightly sinister flicks the kids' will love like Coraline to tearjerkers like The Blind Side and even classic like St. Elmo's Fire, there's something for everyone an then some. We've made it easy with links directly to the streaming platforms where these movies live. Now pile up under a knit blanket, heat up some apple cider and get in the Autumn mood with these Fall movies.
Persuasion
Meet Anne Elliotâa nonconforming woman with modern sensibilities living with her snobby family on the brink of bankruptcy. When "the one that got away" returns to her life, she must choose to listen to her heart or put the past behind her.
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Tom Hanks portrays Mister Rogers in a timely story of how kindness can triumph cynicism. Based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Mister Rogers and journalist Tom Junod.
The Age of Adaline
Adaline Bowman has miraculously remained 29-years-old for almost 8 decades. She never allows herself to get close to anyone in fear they'll discover her secret, but when she meets a charismatic philanthropist, Adaline is reminded of her long-suppressed passion for life and romance.
Coraline
Coraline Jones has always dreamed of living in a better world. While exploring her new home, she discovers a secret door that leads to an alternate world that closely mirrors her own, but, in many ways, seems better until she realizes everything is not what it seems.
Autumn In New York
This romantic drama follows the tragic love story of a terminally ill young woman and a middle-aged restauranteur during Autumn in New York City
Sweet Home Alabama
New York fashion designer Melanie suddenly finds herself engaged to the city's most eligible bachelor, but there's one thing wrong. She's still married to her high school sweetheart who refuses to divorce her. Determined to end their relationship she travels back home to Alabama to confront her past.
Practical Magic
Starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, two sisters are born into a magical family who have tried their best to avoid witchcraft. When one of their boyfriends dies unexpectedly, the Owen sisters give dark magic a try, but their same spell threatens to end their family line.
The Edge of Seventeen
With similar vibes to Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club, The Edge of Seventeen is a classic coming-of-age movie with a honest and hilarious look into what it's like to grow up a young women in today's society.
Silver Linings Playbook
After losing his job and wife and spending time in a mental institution, Pat Solatano (Bradley Cooper) meets Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence) who offers to help him reconnect with his wife, but he'll need to do something very important for her in exchange.
When Harry Met Sally
Watching the titular characters navigate New York (usually with the beautiful autumn scenery in the background) will have you dreaming of a fall trip to the Big Apple.
Twilight
Upon moving to Forks, Washington, high-schooler Bella Swan falls in love with a local vampire. Something about this movie is perfect for a rainy fall day.
Coco
A boy who dreams of becoming a great musician embarks on an adventure to uncover the mysteries behind his ancestor's stories and traditions.
Knives Out
Following in long tradition of an Agatha Christie novel and a great whodunit, Knives Out will have you guessing from the very start which member of the wealthy and dysfunctional Thrombey family is guilty when the knife-collecting patriarch is found dead. Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is called in to investigate and decipher truth from deception.
Mona Lisa Smile
Follow along as bohemian art history teacher Katherine Watson moves from the west coast to take a job at the prestigious east coast all-girls school Wellesley College. Rich with fall colors and old-world charm, Watson challenges her students' 1950s notions of the nature of art and also of their purpose after college and is herself changed in the process.
The Village
An Amish-style village in the woods of Pennsylvania is plagued by fears of creatures that live in the woods that surround them. When a young boy becomes ill, a young blind woman is forced to brave the woods and the unknown beings that live there to save her village.
The Goonies
"Goonies never say die!" Something about fall brings out the craving for adventure and discovery, and that's just what the group that calls themselves the "Goonies" do when they discover a treasure map to a pirate named One Eyed Willie's treasure. Along the way, they must dodge booby traps, keep a group of fugitives at bay, and stick together long enough to maybe save their homes.
Rushmore
Eccentric and ambitious Max has fallen in love with the new first grade teacher at his school and enlists the help of a parent from the school (Bill Murray). Little does he know that his mentor is also his competition. This hilarious and quirky Wes Anderson movie is sure to put you in the fall spirit.
Amelie
Follow along into Amelie's imagination and real-world interactions with the quirky people she meets in her day-to-day life in Paris. This movie is bound to inspire a new sense of seeing the world and the people around you, and it's worth seeing for the soundtrack and art direction alone.
Remember The Titans
For many of us, fall is all about football, which is why you'll love this family film about a team who inspires their segregated town to come together.
Love Story
As autumn sets on Cambridge, Massachusetts, something special grows between these two star-crossed lovers.
Leah Hall is currently a digital producer and writer for Country Living. She is based in Huntsville, Alabama.
Chaise Sanders is an Associate Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers anything from lifestyle and beauty to entertainment and style. Wanna upgrade your skincare game? She's got you covered with the best facial cleansing brushes. Or maybe you're in need of a new true crime show to binge? Got that covered too! Prior to joining the Cosmo team, Chaise was an editor at Country Living (also part of the Hearst fam) where she interviewed celebs like Dolly Parton, LeAnn Rimes and even Martha Stewart. Now, as one of the Big Apple's newest residents, there's a good chance that you can catch her checking out an Insta-worthy cafe or spending way to much $$$ in vintage stores.
Maggie Horton is the Associate News Editor at Country Living. She covers all things entertainment from celebrity news to TV shows and movies. When she's not posting to social media, researching the latest celebrity gossip or binging the hottest new TV series, you can find her at a local concert or outside enjoying nature.
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