Fall and winter movie guide

When daylight savings ends in November I start to dread the short days, and darkness by 5 p.m. On the plus side, that calls for movie nights – not only on weekends, but right after getting home from work or school.

There are great movies that capture the essence of what the fall, and winter, seasons look like, as well as movies that fit right into the world of festivities like Halloween and Christmas. This fall and winter movie guide are for all the staying-in nights ahead.

Fall

The fall equinox happens in September, but this year it seemed as if it was never going to arrive, I almost forgot what autumn felt like. Thankfully it made its appearance. Instantly the trees began to show their red, orange, brown color palette and the rain started pouring again. These movies bring fall vibes to the screen.

Coraline (2009)

This animated film takes you to Coraline Jones’ imaginative encounters through her own house to a different, and what she considers perfect, universe.

Coco (2017)

Disney movies have been presenting family movies, it seems, since forever. In recent years, movies about diverse cultures and families are being represented, and “Coco” is one of them. The main character, Miguel, shows the loyalty and unity a family can hold for generations.

Scooby-Doo (2002)

In this “Scooby-Doo” movie, the gang goes to Spooky Island(!), once again to solve a mystery. This movie is top-tier for the fall season.

Pan’s Labyrinth (2006)

Director Guillermo del Toro created a dark fairytale that truly is a masterpiece. This movie takes place in Spain during a war in the 1940s. Ofelia is a young girl that enters a fairytale that becomes her own escape from reality.

Winter

 The winter season will be quickly approaching when Starbucks and Dutch Bros have holiday cheer written all over their drink cups. Here are fun movies that reflect wintertime and its festivities.

The Age of Adaline (2015)

This movie fits the romance genre quite nicely. Blake Lively as Adaline Bowman gives a beautiful performance. Adaline survives a car accident that leaves her ageless, and is constantly moving around and wanting to experience life normally.

Home Alone (1990)

This movie is a classic for the winter season. Kevin gets left behind when his family is traveling for their Christmas vacation. While Kevin is alone, he becomes the protector of his home when two burglars are trying to make their way inside.

Falling for Christmas (2022)

Lindsay Lohan is returning to acting! She will play the main character, Sierra Belmont. This holiday rom-com is available to watch on Netflix, as of Nov. 10.

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018)

“The Nutcracker” is another Christmas classic. In this adaptation from Disney, the movie features stunning costume design for each character and surely transports you to the four realms.