Before November ends and Christmas time is truly upon us, watching movies that give off the perfect autumn aesthetic is a must-do activity. Without further ado, here are five movies to watch with a short summary of what makes them the perfect addition to your fall watchlist.
- Dead Poets Society
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In one of the most well-known and feel-good movies that take place during fall, Robin Williams portrays a kindhearted English teacher to a group of weighed-down teenagers in the 1950s. In a strict boarding school under the watchful supervision of an aging headmaster, a relatable group of boys find their new teacher, John Keating, to be a breath of fresh air from their otherwise overwhelming lives. The backdrop to this 80s movie shows the colors of the leaves, the changing seasons, and a cozy atmosphere between friends who learn to seize the day.
- Fantastic Mr. Fox
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Wes Anderson’s 2009 stop-motion film designed with children in mind is more than just any children’s movie. Based on the book published by Roald Dahl in 1970, the story follows a family of foxes, led by the husband and father, Mr. Fox. When Mr. Fox returns to his thieving ways of the past, putting his family and other neighbors in trouble, they must work together to evade the farmers hunting them. The movie touches on human themes, such as not feeling good enough, loneliness, being different from others, and imperfection. The warm lighting, cute costumes, and the various different aspects of the foxes’ home fit perfectly with the feel of autumn.
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
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The third movie in the Harry Potter series sticks out due to its thematic elements, making it a great movie to watch in the fall. The movie opens with the chilling scenery that shows the changing of the Harry Potter franchise as the children grow older. Cloaked dementors followed by the performance of the Hogwarts school choir are reminiscent of Halloween. As the story progresses and Harry and his friends once again find themselves facing evil, the darkening aesthetic and multitude of outdoor scenes help it make this list.
- Knives Out
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This 2019 American mystery film follows a dysfunctional family who have come together after the supposed murder of a wealthy, older relative in the hopes of inheriting bits of his money and his mansion. Anonymously hired, Detective Benoit Blanc realizes that all members of the family have a motive that could have escalated to murder. The ensemble cast resides mainly within the walls of the 19th-century mansion seemingly perfect for the mystery, and the gothic-revival architecture sets up a murder in Massachusetts with the feel of an Agatha Christie novel.
- Twilight
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The final movie to watch before fall is over gives off the same feeling as the month of November. The fantasy-vampire book-to-movie adaption is perfect for fall because of the blue filter over each scene, giving it the feel of late autumn and early winter. Forks, a small town in Washington, is, as the main character Bella Swan says, constantly cloudy and rainy. The dark aesthetic of fall in the Pacific Northwest mixed with the indie music on the soundtrack make this the perfect immersive movie to watch this month.
Of course, there are many more movies that could be added to this list, but I managed to narrow it down to the top five based on their aesthetic. Hopefully this list inspires you to have a movie night with your friends before November is over and Christmas time rolls around.