Before we get into the list, I’d like to point out that I’ve chosen films that I have very fond memories of. I haven’t necessarily selected the greatest masterpieces of all time, I went more for romantic comedies, dramas, and animations. I’m sure there are better films I’ve skipped, and probably worse ones too, so feel free to add any movies I left out in the comments, under ‘contact me’ or on Instagram 🙂 In any case, I hope that you’ll find at least 1-2 films you like. If these films haven’t helped you get into the autumn mood, feel free to browse my autumn bucket list or check out my selection of non-scary Halloween movies. Or are you already hungry for Christmas movies? Then make sure to check out my list of top 10 best most underrated Christmas movies.
We are in the 1950s in the United States. A new art history teacher (Julia Roberts) arrives at an all-girls private school. Her eccentric views quickly make her stand out from the rest of the teachers.
She encourages her students to follow their dreams, question the roles women are expected to play in society, and be bold enough to strive for more than simple housewives. But of course, not everyone shares her bohemian views… The students are played by famous actresses such as Kirsten Dunst, Julia Stiles, and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
When Sally (Sandra Bullock) and Gillian Owen’s (Nicole Kidman) parents die, they are sent to live with their aunt in a small town in the countryside. The new home comes with a surprising family secret. The girls are witches and have inherited more than just magic from their ancestors. The women in the family are cursed for centuries, and they can never experience true fulfilled love. Would they still meet Prince Charming, their love was to be doomed to die. If that wasn’t enough, everyone in town hates them and they grew up as outcasts. Of course, neither of them accepts their fate and they try to overcome their heritage in rather peculiar ways.
As a little girl, I always wanted two things when I watched this movie: 1-to be a witch 2-to marry Dr. Kovac from ER, in case Dr. Carter wasn’t available.
This movie tells the story of a divorced couple, their children, and the ex-husband’s new girlfriend. How does a wife (Susan Sarandon) overcome her ex-husband’s (Ed Harris) new relationship with a much younger woman (Julia Roberts)? What can a man do if he is no longer in love? What feelings does the divorce of their parents evoke in their children, how does the new woman fight the evil stepmother role? And perhaps most importantly, despite all of this, how and why do they all learn to function as a family? For this movie, make sure you have a big box of tissues, I always cry during the second half.
The ultimate romantic comedy with the epic scene in the restaurant where we all learned that we’ll definitely have what she’s having.
Harry (Billy Crystal) and Sally (Meg Rryan) meet for the first time just before starting university. They drive to New York together, and they mutually dislike each other. Then, thanks to a series of lucky coincidences, they bump into each other again and again, until their dislike eventually grows into friendship. Their friendship eventually turns into love. The only problem is that it doesn’t happen at the same time for both of them.
The second collaboration between Meg Ryan, the uncrowned romcom queen of the 80s and 90s, and everyone’s favourite actor Tom Hanks.
Kathleen Kelly owns a small, charming children’s bookstore – The Shop Around the Corner – in downtown New York. Joe Fox is the heir to the successful and expanding Fox Books. His company is about to open its newest store across the street from Kathleen’s. The two soon become rivals, unaware of the fact that they have been having an intense and anonymous Internet romance for almost 6 months with each other.
The film tells the story of a doctor (Sandra Bullock) and an architect (Keanu Reeves) living in the same beautiful lakeside house. The two start corresponding and slowly fall in love. The problem is that although they live in the same building, they have never met in person.
In time they realise that they are separated not in space but in time. The question then becomes if they can bridge this unusual distance.
It’s a real romantic movie, so if you don’t like cheesy stuff, it might not be your favourite. (Although it’s always nice to see young Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock, isn’t it?)
A high-school student (Chris O’Donnell) in need of money takes on the job of looking after the grumpy, blind Colonel (Frank, played by the great Al Pacino) over Thanksgiving. But what was supposed to be a boring weekend takes an unexpected turn. Frank announces that he wasn’t going to simply sit at home, he has plans, and not just any plans. He wants to spend the weekend in New York and expects the boy to go with him – if he wants to get paid.
And – of course – we will find out who is the woman to whom the title of the film refers. 🙂
Mystery murder story with a touch of comedy. One autumn morning, crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) is found dead in his house. Unable to solve the mysterious death on their own, the local police ask the famous detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) for help.
Everyone is a suspect, but who is the actual killer? A dowry-hunting family member, a cheating son-in-law, or perhaps one of the employees? It’s up to Mr. Blanc to unravel the secrets of the dysfunctional family.
The film also stars names like Chris Evans, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Don Johnson. What a brilliant cast!
At the beginning of the story, Mr. and Mrs. Fox (Meryl Streep) are living a happy family life with their sons. Mr. Fox is working as an honest journalist, and their life seems to be just perfect as it is. One day, Mr. Fox decides to return to his old, sneaky ways (mostly for financial reasons) and plans the biggest chicken heist of all time. Unfortunately, however, while carrying out his plan, Mr. Fox is trapped by three farmers who decide to kill not just him, but his entire race. It is particularly brilliant that in the English version, the voice of Mr. Fox is that of George Clooney. The film was directed by Wes Anderson, and apart from one CGI scene, the whole movie was shot in stop-motion.
One day, when Winnie-the-Pooh (voice: Jim Cummings) can’t find his friends, he decides to ask help from his old friend Christopher Robin (Ewan McGregor). After all, they have promised to be friends forever and to never forget each other – even when they are a hundred years old. So Winnie the Pooh sets off for London. But there’s one thing he hadn’t expected: now that Christopher Robin is an adult, a working breadwinner, he’s forgotten all the inhabitants of the Hundred Acre Wood and has long since stopped believing in such nonsense as the scary ‘Heffalumps’ and ‘Woozles’. It’s a wonderful movie about friendship, brought tears to my eyes a few times.
