22 Fall Movies on Netflix That Will Get You Into a Cozy Mood
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With summer almost over, cooler weather will quickly be upon us. Once it comes time to don your comfiest sweater, fans of the season know there's a lot to enjoy about autumn. Some people enjoy going pumpkin picking, while others love to cook using seasonal vegetables or bake the best apple recipes and pumpkin desserts. For others, the chillier temperature brings a cozy atmosphere that's perfect for a movie marathon. That's why we've gathered the best fall movies on Netflix, so you can skip the scrolling and get to watching.
So, what makes a movie perfect to watch during the fall? Well, it could be anything from a sweet romantic comedy to an emotional historical drama. Even musical movies are great this time of year, and the choices for what to view are practically endless. Whatever your personal preference, we have a selection of films in every genre for everyone to enjoy.
So grab a blanket, make some hot apple cider and get ready to experience one of these movies that'll help you embrace a season of change. And once you're done working through these titles, it may be time to start your next fall binge ... maybe with some of the best horror movies or classic Halloween movies in honor of spooky season!
Love at First Sight (2023)
Hadley (Haley Lu Richardson) and Oliver (Ben Hardy) have the perfect meet-cute at the airport. The only problem is, they separate after their joint flight to London, with no way of being able to contact one another. This starts an adventure to finding each other in the most vulnerable of places.
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The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (2018)
Juliet Ashton (Lily James) is a 1940s writer who discovers a secret society on the island of Guernsey. As she seeks to learn more about the group, the members share bits and pieces about their lives, including how they came to be amid a war-torn Europe.
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Love Again (2023)
When Mira (Priyanka Chopra) tragically loses her boyfriend in a car accident, she struggles to move forward with her life. Her solution is to send texts to her partner's old phone number... except it's now being used by music editor Rob (Sam Heughan). As they start their own romance, they must deal with existing trauma in order to find love in their lives.
A Walk to Remember (2002)
Based on the 1999 novel of the same name, this well-loved movie follows the love story between rebellious Landon Carter (Shane West) and the sweet yet naive Jamie Sullivan (Mandy Moore). As their relationship gets stronger, one obstacle stands in their way: Jamie's leukemia diagnosis.
Tick, Tick... BOOM! (2021)
Based on Jonathan Larson's semi-autobiographical musical of the same name, Andrew Garfield plays the playwright as he approaches his 30th birthday in 1990. Amid trying to pen the libretto he believes will make his career, he experiences love, loss and a sadly shortened journey filled with self-discovery.
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Happiness for Beginners (2023)
Ellie Kemper and Luke Grimes star in this coming-of-age film where they both are trying to hit reset on their lives. When Helen (Ellie) is overcoming a messy divorce, she signs up for a group survival trip meant to test all of her fears. What she doesn't count on is seeing Jake (Luke), her younger brother's friend who is overcoming secret issues of his own.
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The Weekend Away (2022)
A weekend getaway with two friends turns tragic when one of them ends up dead. Starring Leighton Meester and Christina Wolfe, this thriller shows one woman's quest to clear the mounting suspicion against her and find out the truth about her best friend.
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Senior Year (2022)
Cheerleader Stephanie "Steph" Conway (Rebel Wilson) is alarmed to wake up in the hospital to find out she's been in a 20-year coma after a cheerleading accident gone wrong. Now 37, Steph is returning to high school to finally earn her diploma. But what starts out originally as a quest to reclaim her popularity and become Prom Queen evolves into a personal journey.
Interceptor (2022)
This riveting female-led thriller takes viewers on an action-packed adventure as one woman (Elsa Pataky) fights to take a down a group of terrorists, led by a former U.S. military intelligence officer (Luke Bracey) planning a nuclear attack on the country.
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A Perfect Pairing (2022)
An adorable, if slightly cheesy, romance movie always wins on movie night. To score a major client, Lola (Victoria Justice) travels to Australia to work on a sheep farm where she meets handsome local Max (Adam Demos). In a surprise twist, the business trip quickly starts resembling a romantic vacation.
The Woman in the Window (2021)
Child psychologist Anna Fox (Amy Adams) spends her days confined to her home due to her agoraphobia and she observes her neighbors from her second-story apartment window. But when Anna witnesses a crime from that same window, she becomes obsessed with finding out the truth, all while battling her inner demons.
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Always Be My Maybe (2019)
Comedian Ali Wong stars in this heartfelt rom-com as a famous chef named Sasha who travels back home to San Francisco to open up her new restaurant. Sasha soon finds herself reconnecting with a young love from her childhood (Randall Park).
Hubie Halloween (2020)
Leave it to Adam Sandler to bring the laughs during the spooky season. Once the butt of everyone's jokes, Hubie becomes the town's hero after saving his neighbors from a kidnapper on the loose.
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The Dig (2021)
In May 1939, Basil Brown (Ralph Fiennes) was hired to dig up the a burial ground on Edith Pretty's (Carey Mulligan) property. Along the way, he strikes gold, unearthing a ship from the Dark Ages.
Rebecca (2020)
Soon after arriving at her new husband's sprawling estate on the coast, a young woman feels the constant presence of his late wife, Rebecca — and she's determined to find out why. Based on the 1938 novel of the same name, this psychological thriller reminds us that even the most picture-perfect love stories have their secrets behind closed doors.
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Amateur (2018)
Shortly after a video of him playing basketball goes viral, 14-year-old Terron (Michael Rainey Jr.) is offered a coveted spot on Liberty Prep's basketball court. He's a natural on the court, but everything else — the academics, NCAA prospects and competition with other students — is proving to be more difficult than he thought it'd be.
Falling Inn Love (2019)
After losing her job and relationship, Gabriela (Christina Milian) enters a contest and wins a rustic (OK, worn-down) inn in New Zealand. Once arriving, she learns she may have taken on more than she can handle — until she starts leaning on her attractive contractor (Adam Demos) for help.
Bird Box (2018)
Academy Award-winning actress Sandra Bullock stars as Malorie in this popular thriller. Trust us, you'll be on your toes the entire time watching a mysterious force threaten to decimate anyone who lays eyes on "it."
1922 (2017)
Based on Stephen King's novella of the same name, this chilling horror drama follows farmer Wilfred as he takes drastic measures to stay on his Nebraska farm.
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The Irishman (2019)
Martin Scorsese's 2019 film earned recognition at the Academy Awards and the Golden Globes for good reason. Within the first few minutes of the film, you'll be drawn into the tumultuous world of organized crime in the 1950s.
The Kindergarten Teacher (2018)
Going above and beyond her career requirements, a teacher (Maggie Gyllenhaal) nurtures her young student's poetic gifts. Thinking he's a mini Mozart, she might go too far.
To All the Boys I've Loved Before (2018)
Lara Jean usually keeps to herself, but she finds herself confronting boys she's crushed on when secret love letters are sent to them. She ultimately decides to start a "fake" relationship with former flame Peter, but things eventually start to feel very real.
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