We were practically attached to our ACs all summer, so we’re thrilled to bring you a much more fun reason to stay indoors: snuggling up with the best fall movies.
Of course, you can always count on films featuring colorful foliage and Halloween themes to deliver quintessential autumn vibes. But there are so many other options that can spark that cozy, nostalgic fall feeling. You might get all warm and fuzzy seeing two characters slowly fall for each other in a comfortingly predictable rom-com. Or maybe you experience a sense of awe and wonder while getting lost in a mystical adventure filled with fictional ghouls, goblins, and/or wizards.
There isn’t a set criteria for what makes the ultimate autumn comfort watch (to each their own), so we put together a diverse list of options for your next cozy night (or day) in. From emo throwbacks to family-friendly Halloween movies that’ll awaken your inner child, these are some of the best fall movies to commemorate the long-anticipated arrival of sweater weather.
1. When Harry Met Sally
You can’t go wrong with a classic: This timeless late-’80s rom-com follows Harry Burns (Billy Crystal) and Sally Albright (Meg Ryan), two complete opposites who form an unexpected (and super adorable) connection. If you’re a hopeless romantic, the strangers-to-friends-to-lovers trope will really do it for you—as will Harry and Sally strolling through fall-foliage-filled Central Park in one of the movie’s most touching scenes.