1. Dead Poets Society (1989)
This is a great movie option for the fall season mainly because of the setting and scenery. The movie is set around a prep school encapsulated by fall leaves and autumn scenery. Robin Williams plays the role of an unorthodox English teacher, and this movie encompasses patterns of youth and rebellion making it perfect for fans of drama, poetry, and fall.
2. The Harry Potter Series (2001-2011)
This fantastical series is perfect for anyone looking for a cozy, magical vibe this fall. Back to school, Halloween-time, magic, and suspense will leave you nothing short of entertained in this nostalgic fall masterpiece.
3. Coco (2017)
This light-hearted Pixar movie is a great movie option for the fall season, being set during Día de los Muertos. Coco is especially directed towards fans of animated musicals, celebrations of culture, and details that leave you with a thematic message.
Student Annie Kyriss reviews the movie Coco as she states, “Coco is one of my favorite movies. I love the music and the characters. Every time i watch the movie i end up crying happy tears when the grandpa is remembered by mama coco”.
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4. Knives Out (2019)
Knives Out by Rian Johnson is a highly recommended movie generally because of its engaging murder mystery plot.
Considering Halloween is just around the corner, Knives Out is the perfect fall movie if you’re looking for an entertaining drama!
5. Good Will Hunting (1997)
Another classic starring actor Robin Williams, Good Will Hunting is set right here in Boston during the fall making it relatable and nostalgic for local viewers. It pairs emotional complexity with intelligence and is a great east coast, autumn movie that will make you think deeply.
Zoe Schulze provides an in depth review of the movie as she states, “ I think this film covers themes of trust, self discovery and human connection over intellect. My favorite part was when Will’s true wit was discovered when he solved a difficult math problem after the class had left. Showing his true potential as a person.”
6. The Village (2004)
The Village written by M. Night Shyamalan is a spooky thriller, set with rustic fall scenery. Although not classified as a horror film, this movie will make the hair on your arms stand up with its eerie suspense and plot twists.
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7. The Others (2001)
This movie is set post-WWII, in a foggy abandoned mansion. Perfect for fans of classic ghost stories, this thriller follows a mother and her children experiencing the paranormal. Chilling suspense and a gloomy autumn atmosphere make this movie perfect for fall!
8. Little Women (2019)
Written originally by Louisa May Alcott, Little Women includes aspects of thoughtful storytelling, while encompassing powerful themes of family, love, sacrifice, and social class. Set in classic (Civil War era) New England, this movie provides autumnal aesthetics making it a cozy and timeless film to watch over and over again.
