We all have those films that just get us in the mood.
For me, the fall is always associated with my favorite film of all time, You’ve Got Mail, but that might just be because I live in the same part of Manhattan as Kathleen Kelly in this iconic film.
As the Summer is winding to a close, I find myself wanting to get in the mood of the next season to remember that we can actually be cold, we can enjoy those pumpkin spiced lattes (see our recipes for the best version ever), and we can smell those apple pies baking in the oven.
The fall brings with it the changing of weather, gorgeous red and golden hues with our trees, the start of the school year, and football season, why not watch some films that celebrate this glorious change to the fall?
You’ve Got Mail. You’ve already heard about my extreme love of this film, who can resist Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks falling in love on the Upper West Side of Manhattan?! And they love books!! This is a match made in heaven for me, and will have you traveling all around New York City while you watch the film.
Clueless. This 90’s classic is always a must watch, and with these outrageous outfits back in style, why not watch to get some fashion ideas? This is the perfect back to school movie, and really who doesn’t love a Jane Austen reboot. As if!
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Who doesn’t want to dance on a parade float? This story about a kid blowing off school for the day is a fun adventure from the 1980’s.
When Harry Met Sally. This is another Meg Ryan movie, this time with Billy Crystal that is the perfect background to the fall. It will have you dreaming of autumn in New York City and smiling with how this relationship progresses.
Mona Lisa Smile. An all-star cast featuring Julia Roberts, Kirsten Dunst, Julia Stiles, and Maggie Gyllenhaal grace the screen about an art history professor at Wellesley College in the 1950’s. Fall colors and old world charm feature strongly in this movie about finding ones voice and pushing towards better futures in this film you’ll completely love.
Remember the Titans. Fall is also about football season starting and this is one of the best movies out there. This film is about a team that inspires their segregated town to come together.
Fantastic Mr. Fox. This Wes Anderson film will leave you smiling with his autumnal color palette about the world of Mr. Fox and his other animal friends in this fun animated romp.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. You can watch any Harry Potter movie and be transported to the fall. The first one does a great job setting up the world and you’ll want to get on the hogwarts express yourself.
Friday Night Lights. Not a movie, but this TV show is the perfect Fall tale. Set in Texas about high school football, you’ll relive your own high school days with these tales of the iconic fall American sport.
Clue. This movie based on the popular board game will have you wishing you were in your own haunted mansion this fall. Packed with an outstanding cast of comedians, you’ll be trying to figure out who killed who and with what murder weapon.
Little Women. Always a classic, try the film from the 90’s or Greta Gerwig’s newer 2019 version of the Louisa May Alcott tale. This story of four sisters in New England during the Civil War will have you smiling as the relatable tale moves you to curl up on your couch during a crisp autumn day.
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before. Watch any of the three films in this series, but the first takes place during the fall semester at Lara Jean’s high school. This cute romantic comedy will have you smiling the whole way through.
Grease. The school year starts and we get all kinds of songs. This classic film is fun to rewatch to enjoy the high school nostalgia.
