The best New Year's Eve movies
The top 3 according to 483 votes from people: When Harry Met Sally... (1989) · Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) · The Godfather Part II (1974). (Updated Oct 1, 2023.)
Countdowns, midnight kisses and parties that go wrong: the films with the most memorable New Year's Eve scenes, according to The Mary Sue and Time Out New York.
Top 10
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1
When Harry Met Sally... (1989)
Rob Reiner's romcom ends with the most famous New Year's Eve run in film.
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2
Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)
Bridget starts her diary after a disastrous New Year's party.
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3
The Godfather Part II (1974)
Havana, New Year's Eve 1958, and a kiss Fredo will never forget.
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4
Boogie Nights (1997)
Paul Thomas Anderson's party at the turn of 1980, where everything changes.
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5
Sunset Boulevard (1950)
Norma Desmond's lonely New Year's Eve party for two.
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6
Rent (2005)
The musical about young artists in New York's East Village.
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7
Mermaids (1990)
Cher, Winona Ryder and Christina Ricci in 1963 Massachusetts.
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8
Ghostbusters II (1989)
The Statue of Liberty walks through New York on New Year's Eve.
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9
An American in Paris (1951)
Gene Kelly and one of the most extravagant New Year's parties ever filmed.
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10
Happy New Year, Charlie Brown (1986)
The Peanuts TV special: Charlie Brown, a party and War and Peace.
Candidates
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11
New Year's Eve (2011)
Garry Marshall's ensemble comedy on the last night of the year in New York.
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12
High School Musical (2006)
Troy and Gabriella meet singing karaoke at a New Year's Eve party.
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Comments (1)
When Harry Met Sally is the only correct answer, I rewatch it every December 31st