Believe it or not, ringing in the new year doesn’t have to involve big parties or shiny noisemakers. This year, consider inviting a few close friends over for popcorn, candy, and a list of New Year’s Eve-themed movies while you let the stars handle the rollicking prom drops, dramatic kisses, and unlikely holiday adventures.
Below you will find our 15 favorite films, from When Harry met Sally Unpleasant Phantom wire– to revisit before the big countdown.
Carol (2015)
A strange 1950s drama starring Cate Blanchett? The Todd Haynes film’s holiday atmosphere, vintage aesthetic, and stunning costumes (by Sandy Powell) already make it worth watching, but the longing between Blanchett’s Carol and Rooney Mara’s Therese put it over the top.
