12 NYE Films for Any Vibe (Especially the Stay at Home for NYE Vibe)

Stylish films for champagne moods, late nights, and fresh starts

New Year’s Eve is all about transition — one foot in the past, one glass raised to what’s next. Whether you’re starting the night with cocktails and tapas at Bar Solita or winding down after the countdown, the right movie can be the perfect companion to that in-between feeling.

From glittering parties to intimate midnight moments, these New Year’s Eve–centric films pair beautifully with bubbles, bold flavors, and a little indulgence.

Glamour, Parties, and Champagne Energy

For nights that start with sparkle and end long after midnight.

When Harry Met Sally
One of the most iconic New Year’s Eve scenes in film history. Sharp dialogue, romance, and the reminder that timing is everything — especially at midnight. Warning: do not watch with family, unless you like your vibes awkward.

The Great Gatsby
Excess, elegance, and longing wrapped in champagne bubbles. A perfect match for anyone drawn to beautiful chaos and late-night glamour. My favorite book as a teenager.

New Year's Eve
A fast-paced, feel-good ensemble that jumps between parties, love stories, and countdowns across New York City.

Boogie Nights
A darker, unforgettable New Year’s Eve moment — proof that not every year ends cleanly, but every ending matters. Never forget “I’m a star. I’m a star, I’m a star, I’m a star.”

Intimate, Romantic, and Late-Night Vibes

For after-dinner conversations, one last drink, and quieter reflections.

The Apartment
Classic, bittersweet, and deeply human — perfect for a thoughtful close to the year.

Carol
Elegant, restrained, and emotionally rich. A New Year’s Eve setting that feels intimate and full of possibility.

About Time
Warm, funny, and unexpectedly profound — ideal for welcoming the year with optimism.

Messy, Fun, and Social Energy

For nights fueled by friends, laughter, and one more round.

200 Cigarettes
New York apartments, missed connections, and the beautifully imperfect energy of New Year’s Eve.

Bridget Jones's Diary
Comfort viewing at its finest — relatable, funny, and perfect for embracing the year ahead, flaws and all. (FWIW, my partner’s favorite film)

Four Rooms
One hotel, four stories, and absolute chaos as midnight approaches, with an absolutely mad sequence by Tarantino.

The Countdown Matters

When the clock hitting midnight is the whole point.

Strange Days
Y2K tension, adrenaline, and a literal race into the future.

Trading Places
A wild New Year’s Eve finale that lands right on the stroke of midnight. Love, love, LOVE this movie, even if some parts haven’t aged well (gorilla scene, I’m looking at you).

Final Toast

New Year’s Eve isn’t just a night — it’s a mood. Sometimes it’s glamorous, sometimes reflective, sometimes messy in the best way. Whether you’re raising a glass at Bar Solita or settling in after the party, these films capture that fleeting moment when everything feels possible.

Here’s to good drinks, great company, and starting the year in style.