Looking for the perfect way to embrace cozy fall vibes? Hosting a fall movie night is the ultimate way to celebrate autumn! From flickering candles and pumpkin-spiced fall decor to warm blankets and delicious fall snacks, it’s all about creating that dreamy autumn atmosphere. Grab your favorite fall movies, gather your friends or family, and settle in for a night of cozy entertainment that captures the magic of the fall season.
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Fall Movie Night Ideas for a Cozy Night In
Do you cling to the last hot summer days?
Or are you all about fall:
Crunchy leaves under your feet.
Pumpkin spice latte in hand.
Sweater weather.
Snuggling under blankets on the couch for a fall movie night.
A fall-themed movie night is perfect to do when the weather gets cooler.
It also makes a budget-friendly date night or family night.
This post will give you:
- fall movie ideas
- simple fall decor to spruce up your movie night
- easy fall snacks to munch on under blankets
Let’s get to it!
Fall Movies for Movie Night
We have to start with the movies!
Here is a list of the 11 best fall-themed movies for your fall movie night:
1. It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
Oh Charlie Brown, with your bald head, and I have no clue how old you are. All the Charlie Brown movies are so lovable and this one is no exception. It’s a feel-good fall movie that’s perfect to watch with the kiddos.
2. Autumn in New York
This film has autumn written all over it. It’s about Autumn. In New York. A total tearjerker with restaurateur Richard Gere falling for terminally ill Winona Ryder. Beautiful fall scenes (and food scenes) abound.
3. Hocus Pocus
This classic Halloween film from the ‘90s stars Bette Midler, and Sarah Jessica Parker (pre-Sex and the City). This is a non-scary witch movie that is a cult classic for many who watch it every Halloween season.
4. Practical Magic
Practical Magic is another Halloween movie that didn’t do well when it first came out but later became a cult classic. I love pretty much any movie with Sandra Bullock in it, and Nicole Kidman is in it too. But this one is on the scary side, and wouldn’t be recommended for kids.
5. You’ve Got Mail
The backdrop of this Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks movie is fall in New York. Meg Ryan plays a Meg-Ryan-type character and it’s the perfect romcom fall movie.
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6. Rudy
For people missing watching organized sports, watch one of the best fall movies about football. It’s based on a real-life underdog story about Rudy Ruttinger, whose dream it is to play football for the University of Notre Dame.
7. When Harry Met Sally
Other than the famous delicatessen scene (“I’ll have what she’s having”), this fall romcom is chock full of crunchy leaves and cozy sweaters. Fall movie bliss at its finest.
8. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Bitty Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley are too cute in this first of the Harry Potter movies. The Sorcerer’s Stone is obviously filled with witches and wizards, and it also takes place over Halloween. The Great Hall decked out with floating pumpkins, and various other Halloweeny décor.
9. Dan in Real Life
My favorite Steve Carell work ever, even over The Office (yes I said it). And that soundtrack. Filmed in Rhode Island in the fall, this fall movie is filled with quirky characters, beautiful settings, and lots of cozy autumn clothing.
10. E.T., The Extra-Terrestrial
This adorable kids’ movie makes the best fall movies list because it is also set over Halloween. I’m looking forward to watching this one with my daughter when she’s a little older (right now we’re about at the Great Pumpkin speed).
11. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
We’ll end with another classic fall movie about the Peanuts gang to watch with your family. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving is all about football, friends, and Thanksgiving.
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Fall Movie Night Snacks
Next up is fall food!
You have to serve up some fall foods and fall snacks with your movie night!
I adore soups as soon as the weather turns.
These are my favorite easy-peasy (easy-pumpkiny?) cozy fall soups.
Pick one and serve it with a beautiful crusty loaf of homemade bread.
Don’t be scared! Even if you’re a beginner bread-maker, you can make this, I promise!
Check out the reviews on this easy no-knead artisan bread and then just try it.
All you need to do it mix about 4 ingredients in a bowl, cover it to let it rise, plop it in a baking dish, and bake. Seriously that’s pretty much it.
Here is another no-knead bread recipe if you love cheese.
Next up is movie snacks!
Here are 8 sweet pumpkin recipes that you can enjoy while watching your fall movies. Including a 2-minute pumpkin mug cake you can make for each person, or pumpkin bars for a crowd!
I love this pumpkin spice popcorn mix.
Here are super cute fall and Halloween-themed snack containers to fill with goodies for movie night.
These containers are cute too.
These pumpkin spice almonds look delicious and movie-snacking-friendly!
Fall Movie Night Decor
Now let’s get your place even cuter than it is for your fall movie night!
Here are some fun and frugal ideas:
These fall scented candles are pretty and have delicious sounding scents:
- Autumn wreath
- Harvest season
- Apple pie
- Cinnamon and pumpkin
They are made from soy and hand-poured too!
Here is a cute set of fall pillow covers to snuggle up with fall-themed pillows for your movie night. And kids will especially love these fall pillows that double as stuffies to cuddle with at your family fall movie night.
If you want to decorate yourself or your kids for fall movie night, here are some fun fall temporary tattoos for the whole family.
Who says that festive trees should just be for Christmas? I love this set of fall maple trees that light up. They’ll give a cozy warm glow to your fall movie night!
If your fall movie night happens to be a Halloween-themed movie night, you could decorate with this fun Halloween movie night backdrop.
If you love fall decor, but want a fresh change from traditional fall colors, here is a sweet set of 12 pink pumpkins for fall displays.
Have your fall movie night smell like autumn with these fall room fragrances. The 6-pack comes with scents like caramel corn, night air, and pumpkin pie.
You might also want to check out this post for ideas on How to Decorate for Fall on a Budget – 17 Cheap Fall Decor Ideas.
Enjoy your cozy fall movie night in! 🍁🎃🍂
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