As 2024 comes to an end and 2025 is just around the corner, many are finalizing their New Year’s Eve plans. If you’re skipping the parties and opting for a relaxing night at home, we’ve got you covered! From laugh-out-loud comedies to edge-of-your-seat action flicks, this list features a variety of top-quality, New Year-themed movies to make your countdown unforgettable. Get ready to curl up with your favorite snacks and ring in the new year with these must-watch films!
IMDb: 7.6
Set in London, the capital of England, the film showcases the interconnected love lives of eight couples during the hectic month leading up to Christmas.
Director: Richard Curtis
Cast: Hugh Grant, Martine McCutcheon, Liam Neeson
IMDb: 7.7
The story follows an eight-year-old troublemaker accidentally left home alone during Christmas Eve, who must defend his house against two burglars.
Director: Chris Columbus
Cast: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern
IMDb: 6.9
When Santa Claus is kidnapped, the North Pole’s Head of Security teams up with the world’s most infamous bounty hunter for an action-packed mission.
Director: Jake Kasdan
Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, Lucy Liu
IMDb: 7
Amanda, a movie trailer editor from Los Angeles, and Iris, a journalist from Surrey, decide to swap homes for Christmas in an effort to escape their troubled love lives. However, love finds them both unexpectedly.
Director: Nancy Meyers
Cast: Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law
IMDb: 6.6
On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical journey to the North Pole aboard the Polar Express, discovering friendship, courage, and the true spirit of Christmas along the way.
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Cast: Tom Hanks, Chris Coppola, Michael Jeter
IMDb: 6.6
The film revolves around Claudia Larson, who loses her job, has an awkward encounter with her soon-to-be-former boss, and learns her daughter plans to spend Thanksgiving with her boyfriend. Forced to celebrate the holiday with her family, chaos ensues.
Director: Jodie Foster
Cast: Holly Hunter, Anne Bancroft, Robert Downey Jr.
IMDb: 6.5
Kate, a young woman prone to bad decisions, works as an elf in a year-round Christmas shop despite her dream of becoming a singer. One day, she meets Tom, who changes her life in unimaginable ways.
Director: Paul Feig
Cast: Madison Ingoldsby, Emma Thompson, Boris Isakovic
IMDb: 8.2
A small act of kindness can spark warmth, even in the coldest of places. When Jesper, the new postman in Smeerensburg, befriends Klaus, a reclusive toymaker, their partnership begins to melt a long-standing feud with the magic of giving.
Directors: Sergio Pablos, Carlos Martínez López
Cast: Jason Schwartzman, J.K. Simmons, Rashida Jones
IMDb: 7
The film follows siblings Kate and Teddy Pierce as their plan to catch Santa Claus on camera leads them on an unexpected and magical adventure most children could only dream of.
Director: Clay Kaytis
Cast: Kurt Russell, Darby Camp, Judah Lewis
IMDb: 6.9
This movie tells the story of a group of con artists who try to swindle an eccentric family by using a man who claims to be their long-lost uncle.
Director: Barry Sonnenfeld
Cast: Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd