39 New Year’s Eve Movies to Ring in 2023 With

Now that you’ve exhausted all the classic Christmas films, it’s time to move on to New Year’s Eve movies. Although less celebrated than their more festive counterparts, these end-of-year flicks are the perfect way to celebrate a typically joyous time from the comfort of the couch.

Sure, some people actually like popping bottles with their crews on the holiday—but we doubt those people are searching “New Year’s movies.” So hello, likeminded folks who also prefer skipping the crowded bars in favor of a cozy blanket, New Year’s Eve appetizers that aren’t overcooked, and a winter cocktail that didn’t cost $20. For you we’ve rounded up the best New Year’s Eve movies to take your mind off the past 12 months—from The Holiday and When Harry Met Sally to more unexpected fare like Ocean’s 11 and classics like Sunset Boulevard.

Here are the best movies to watch on New Year’s Eve. (And if none of these are appealing, maybe try the best movies on Netflix?)

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Sleepless in Seattle (1993)One of the wintriest movies around! Sleepless in Seattle starts on Christmas Eve and ends on Valentine’s Day, so New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are obviously a big part of this rom-com about a woman who falls in love with a man she hears on the radio.

Available to rent on Amazon Prime Video

An Affair to Remember (1957)You simply cannot watch Sleepless in Seattle without also turning on its inspiration, An Affair to Remember. The Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr classic starts with the two experiencing a life-changing kiss on New Year’s Eve…only to learn that the other is engaged to be married to someone else. They agree to meet at the top of the Empire State Building in six months if they’re both still interested and, well, we won’t spoil the rest.

Available to rent on Amazon Prime Video