Leaves have started to change color; temperatures have started to drop, and the morning air is crisp — it is officially autumn. One of the coziest seasons, fall is the perfect time to grab a blanket, popcorn and some of your favorite films.
Here’s a perfect selection of autumn movies to get you in that cozy feeling, as well as some Halloween classics to get you ready for October.
“Fantastic Mr. Fox”
“Fantastic Mr. Fox” feels to me like the epitome of an autumn movie.
Director Wes Anderson delivered yet another beautiful film, but this time in stop-motion animation that took approximately four years to make. I believe this was entirely worth it, as the film was nominated for two Academy Awards in “Best Animated Feature” and “Best Original Score.”
The film revolves around Mr. Fox, his family and friends struggling under their human neighbors — both figuratively and literally. It has a simple yet intriguing plot, amazing characters that are easy to love and a great original score composed by Alexandre Desplat.
It stars George Clooney as Mr. Fox, Meryl Streep as Mrs. Fox, Bill Murray as Badger, Jason Schwartzman as Ash, Owen Wilson as Coach Skip and Willem Dafoe as Rat.
“Dead Poets Society”
“Dead Poets Society” is the perfect movie for those who wish they could go to an old boarding school and wear a dark academic wardrobe as they read poetry all day.
Set in 1959, a group of rule-breaking young men who attend an all-boys preparatory school come face to face with a new English teacher who uses poetry to inspire the men to enjoy learning and to follow their true passions.
The film stars the late Robin Williams as John Keating, Ethan Hawke as Todd Anderson and Robert Sean Leonard as Neil Perry.
“Knives Out”
Unlike our previous two calmer movies, “Knives Out” is a mystery/thriller that was released in 2019 and received positive reviews. While the plot doesn’t seem fall-themed, the overall vibe and costume design make it an autumn-worthy film.
Crime novelist Harlan Thrombey has mysteriously died after the night of the Thrombey family reunion following his 85th birthday. It is up to Detective Benoit Blanc to figure out who could’ve been responsible for Harlan’s death — despite everyone being a suspect.
“Knives Out” stars Daniel Craig as private detective Benoit Blanc, Chris Evans as Ransom, Ana de Armas as Marta Cabrera, Jamie Lee Curtis as Linda Drysdale and Katherine Langford as Meg Thrombey.
“Hocus Pocus”
Shifting the gears a little closer to Halloween, “Hocus Pocus” has proved itself as a true holiday classic, mixing spooky elder witches with a comedic plot that is truly enough to get anyone already picking out their Halloween costume.
A trio of teens accidentally let out three evil witches who want to become immortal. It’s up to them to save Salem.
The film stars Sarah Jessica Parker as Sarah Sanderson, Kathy Najimy as Mary Sanderson, Bette Midler as Winifred Sanderson, Thora Birch as Dani Dennison, Omri Katz as Max Dennison and Vinessa Shaw as Allison.
Hopefully this list is enough to get you into the fall mood — but if not, cider and donuts are always available.
