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25 Best Fall Movies That Will Make You Feel All Cozy Inside

It's not fall without a blanket and a good movie! 🤎🍂

By Nora Knoepflmacher
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There's so much that goes into the beauty of fall. The warm, cozy sweaters that match the colors of the fall foliage are just one thing. The sweet aroma of our favorite fall treats and those fall candles really add to it, too. Throw in some fun fall activities, like carving pumpkins and apple picking, and you can really see why the season is a fan favorite among many. What's neat is that there are many movies out there that capture the essence of fall—some without even trying! They're perfect to watch on a chilly day. We curated a list of the best fall movies out there, because we all need a dose of autumn on our screens.

You really can't go wrong with any of the options on this list. You'll find some classic romantic movies featuring love stories that are just as magical as the shots of fall foliage they feature. Sports fans who spend most of the season in stadiums will cheer for the selection of football movies listed here, while parents will have no trouble finding a family-friendly pick for the whole crew. And for those of you who are looking for something on the scarier side, fear not, there are plenty of Halloween movies to get you in the spooky spirit just in time for October 31.

Read on to find your favorite fall film and let the coziness commence!

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The Lake House

The Lake House
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The Lake House

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Kate (Sandra Bullock) and Alex (Keanu Reeves) have never met, but they spark a fantasy romance when they begin sending love letters to each other—only to find out they are living in the same house, just in two different dimensions.

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Crossing Delancey

Crossing Delancey
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Crossing Delancey

Ah, to fall in love in autumn while living in Manhattan in the '80s. Sounds like a dream, right? It is until you realize that "falling in love" just means having your mom try to set you up with every eligible bachelor in the city!

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Mona Lisa Smile

Mona Lisa Smile
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Mona Lisa Smile

Katherine Watson (Julia Roberts), a free spirit and inquisitive thinker, has just graduated from UCLA—and is looking for her next move. When Wellesley College—an all girls school—requests her services as a professor, she willfully accepts. She begins to teach her new students a different perspective on life, challenging social norms and old-school beliefs.

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Love, Fall & Order

Love, Fall & Order
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Love, Fall & Order

It's a classic enemies to lovers situation: Claire wants to help avenge her father's Fall Fest that he has every year. Patrick is the pesky lawyer who is looking to shut it all down. Obviously at odds, Claire and Patrick despise each other from the start. That is, until, they begin to see each other in a different light.

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Autumn Dreams

Autumn Dreams
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Autumn Dreams

Annie and Ben knew they were meant to be right away. They were so sure of it, that they got spontaneously married. All was great until the bride's parents stepped in and annulled their marriage, ending Annie and Ben's love story. Or so they thought... Years later, they find out they might still technically be married. But one of them might have already moved on! 😬

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The Goonies

The Goonies
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The Goonies

Goonies never say die! A motley crew of kids who call themselves the Goonies have the adventure of a lifetime when they set out in search of a hidden treasure that could be the key to saving their homes.

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Twitches

Twitches
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Twitches

Teenage twins Alexandra and Camryn reunite after being separated at birth on Halloween night. But the true twist comes when they find out they have magical powers!

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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

Tom Hanks perfectly embodies the spirit of everyone's favorite neighbor, Mr. Rogers. Plus, all those crisp knitted cardigans he sports exude loads of autumn energy, and we're here for it!

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The Craft

The Craft
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The Craft

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Four high school girls make their dreams come true after discovering they have special powers. But some dreams have a way of turning into nightmares...

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When Harry Met Sally

When Harry Met Sally
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When Harry Met Sally

With autumn scenery almost as magical as the chemistry between the two titular characters, you'll want to queue this iconic rom-com ASAP. (Then, plan a trip to visit all the filming locations!)

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Dead Poets Society

Dead Poets Society
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Dead Poets Society

In this fall-centered film, Robin Williams plays an inspirational teacher who challenges the traditional ways of an all-boys preparatory school.

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Friday Night Lights

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Friday Night Lights

Ask any sports fanatic, and they'll tell you that fall and football are synonymous. What better way to celebrate the season than with cheering for the Permian High School Panthers?

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The Edge of Seventeen

The Edge of Seventeen
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The Edge of Seventeen

This must-watch, coming-of-age film gives us all the teenage feels—from angst to awkwardness to hope.

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Legally Blonde

Legally Blonde
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Legally Blonde

No one does back-to-school season better than Elle Woods. What, like it's hard?

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Remember The Titans

Remember The Titans
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Remember The Titans

Denzel Washington stars as the coach of a newly integrated high school football team in this classic that's based on a true story.

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Autumn In New York

Autumn In New York
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Autumn In New York

With a title like Autumn In New York and Richard Gere as the star, do you really need any more convincing to watch this drama?

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Waiting to Exhale

Waiting to Exhale
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Waiting to Exhale

Four best friends rely on each other to get through the ups and downs of love and life in this sweet drama. These women are changing—and so are the leaves.

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You've Got Mail

You've Got Mail
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You've Got Mail

"Don't you love New York in the fall? It makes me wanna buy school supplies." Fall in love with Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, and one-liners like this in one of the best rom-coms of all time.

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Good Will Hunting

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Good Will Hunting

Get a taste of New England's gorgeous autumn with this inspirational flick set in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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The Wiz

The Wiz
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The Wiz

Wanting some Halloween costume inspo? In need of some good jams? Look no further than this extravagant and timeless re-imagination of The Wizard of Oz.

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