Movies About New Years Eve

From Francis Ford Coppola, starring Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton
Rated R

The Godfather Part II, directed by Francis Ford Coppola and released in 1974, is a sequel to his 1972 film, The Godfather. The film follows Michael Corleone (Al Pacino), the new Don of the Corleone family, as he attempts to expand the family business and legitimize his operations. At the same time, the film flashes back to the early life of his father, Vito Corleone (Robert De Niro), as he immigrates to America and builds his criminal empire. Through these two storylines, the film reveals the harsh realities of the immigrant experience, the relationships between crime and power, and the deadly cycle of violence that comes with organized crime. The film was acclaimed for its performances, direction, and screenplay, and won six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay.

From Paul Thomas Anderson, starring Mark Wahlberg, Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds, Luis Guzmán
Rated R

Boogie Nights is a 1997 American drama film written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Set in the Los Angeles porn industry of the late 1970s, the film tells the story of a well-endowed young man, Eddie Adams (Mark Wahlberg), who is taken under the wing of film producer Jack Horner (Burt Reynolds). Adams enjoys a meteoric rise as "Dirk Diggler", a top-tier porn star, and finds himself surrounded by a collection of misfits, drug addicts, and harmless eccentrics. As the industry rapidly changes, Adams must learn to survive in a world of fleeting fame, drugs, and sex. The film features a large ensemble cast, including William H. Macy, Julianne Moore, Don Cheadle, Philip Seymour Hoffman, John C. Reilly, and Heather Graham. Boogie Nights explores themes of celebrity, family, and loyalty, and is widely acclaimed for its realistic depiction of the pornography industry.

From Rob Reiner, starring Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, Carrie Fisher, Bruno Kirby
Rated R

When Harry Met Sally... is a romantic comedy directed by Rob Reiner that follows the story of two college friends, Harry and Sally, as they go through the ups and downs of their long-term friendship. Through their time together, they discover an unexpected connection, and it's not long before they realize that they might just be perfect for each other. Along the way, they demonstrate to their friends and family that men and women can be friends without the complications of romance. After a few misadventures, the two finally find their way to each other and happily live ever after.

From Steven Soderbergh, starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Matt Damon
Rated PG-13

Ocean's Eleven is a 2001 American heist film directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia, Julia Roberts, Don Cheadle and Casey Affleck. The film follows Danny Ocean (Clooney) and his team of criminals as they plan to rob three Las Vegas casinos – the Bellagio, the Mirage, and the MGM Grand – simultaneously. The team devises a plan to break into the casinos' vaults and steal $150 million in cash. To do so, they enlist a variety of specialists for the task, including an explosives expert, a pickpocket, and a card counter. With the help of his right-hand man Rusty (Pitt), Danny must outwit casino owner Terry Benedict (Garcia) and the authorities in order to complete the heist. Along the way, he must contend with the seductive Tess (Roberts) and the revenge-seeking Willie Bank (Affleck). Ocean's Eleven is a stylish, action-packed caper, filled with memorable performances and clever twists.

From John Landis, starring Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd, Ralph Bellamy, Don Ameche
Rated R

Trading Places (1983) is a comedy film directed by John Landis starring Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy. The film tells the story of two wealthy brothers, Randolph and Mortimer Duke (Don Ameche and Ralph Bellamy), who make a bet to see if they can turn the life of a homeless street hustler, Billy Ray Valentine (Murphy) into a successful businessman and a wealthy businessman, Louis Winthorpe III (Aykroyd) into a homeless beggar. Through their scheme, the Dukes force Billy and Louis to switch places and try to teach them a lesson of how the other half lives. Throughout their experiences, the two men develop a strong friendship and team up to take revenge on the Dukes and restore their rightful place in society.

From Woody Allen, starring Mia Farrow, Dianne Wiest, Mike Starr, Paul Herman
Rated PG

From Directors: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, starring Tim Robbins, Paul Newman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Charles Durning
Rated PG

From Alex Holdridge, starring Scoot McNairy, Sara Simmonds, Brian McGuire, Kathleen Luong
Rated Not Rated

From Ronald Neame, starring Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Shelley Winters, Red Buttons
Rated PG

From Kathryn Bigelow, starring Ralph Fiennes, Angela Bassett, Juliette Lewis, Tom Sizemore
Rated R

From Directors: Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz, starring Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, Sharon Small
Rated PG-13

From Justin Lin, starring Parry Shen, Jason Tobin, Sung Kang, Shirley Anderson
Rated R

From Sharon Maguire, starring Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Gemma Jones
Rated R

From Chris Columbus, starring Taye Diggs, Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Rosario Dawson, Anthony Rapp
Rated PG-13

From Richard Benjamin, starring Cher, Bob Hoskins, Winona Ryder, Michael Schoeffling
Rated PG-13

From Ivan Reitman, starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis
Rated PG

From Pascal Chaumeil, starring Pierce Brosnan, Toni Collette, Imogen Poots, Aaron Paul
Rated R

From Risa Bramon Garcia, starring Ben Affleck, Casey Affleck, Dave Chappelle, Guillermo Diaz
Rated R

From Mark Christopher, starring Ryan Phillippe, Salma Hayek, Neve Campbell, Mike Myers
Rated R

From Garry Marshall, starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Biel, Ashton Kutcher, Michelle Pfeiffer
Rated PG-13