A Glean movie guide
Cozy Autumn Nights
Warm up with these seasonal favorites
Atmospheric films perfect for sweater weather and falling leaves.
Handpicked for this guide
The movie list
- 01
When Harry Met Sally...
Iconic scenes in Central Park make this the ultimate nostalgic autumn watch.
Sex always gets in the way of friendships between men and women. At least, that's what Harry Burns believes. So when Harry meets Sally Albright and a deep friendship blossoms between them, Harry's determined not to let his attraction to Sally destroy it. But when a night of weakness ends in a morning of panic, can the pair avoid succumbing to Harry's fears by remaining friends and admitting they just might be the perfect match for each other?
- 02
Fantastic Mr. Fox
A whimsical stop-motion masterpiece bathed in a warm, autumnal color palette.
The Fantastic Mr. Fox, bored with his current life, plans a heist against the three local farmers. The farmers, tired of sharing their chickens with the sly fox, seek revenge against him and his family.
- 03
Practical Magic
This magical tale is the quintessential autumn movie, filled with pumpkins and cozy charm.
Sally and Gillian Owens, born into a magical family, have mostly avoided witchcraft themselves. But when Gillian's vicious boyfriend, Jimmy Angelov, dies unexpectedly, the Owens sisters give themselves a crash course in hard magic. With policeman Gary Hallet growing suspicious, the girls struggle to resurrect Angelov -- and unwittingly inject his corpse with an evil spirit that threatens to end their family line.
- 04
Knives Out
Enjoy a classic whodunit set against a backdrop of New England fall foliage and cozy knit sweaters.
When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan's dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan's untimely death.
- 05
You've Got Mail
New York City in the fall provides the perfect comforting setting for this charming romance.
Book superstore magnate Joe Fox and independent book shop owner Kathleen Kelly fall in love in the anonymity of the Internet—both blissfully unaware that he's trying to put her out of business.
- 06
Dan in Real Life
A family retreat filled with fireplaces and autumn scenery makes for a heartwarming watch.
Advice columnist Dan Burns is an expert on relationships, but somehow struggles to succeed as a brother, a son and a single parent to three precocious daughters. Things get even more complicated when Dan finds out that the woman he falls in love with is actually his brother's new girlfriend.
- 07
Little Women
This period drama captures the beauty of seasonal transitions and the warmth of home.
Four sisters come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War.
- 08
Good Will Hunting
Experience the crisp, academic atmosphere of Boston during the fall semester.
Will Hunting is a headstrong, working-class genius who is failing the lessons of life. After one too many run-ins with the law, Will's last chance is a psychology professor, who might be the only man who can reach him.