Movies About New Year's Eve

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

The Godfather Part II is the 1974 crime drama directed by Francis Ford Coppola, and the second movie in the Godfather trilogy. It is the sequel to the 1972 classic The Godfather, and chronicles the story of the Corleone family and their continuing struggle for control of the family empire. The movie follows two storylines in parallel; the first follows Michael Corleone, the new head of the Corleone family, as he strives to expand and consolidate his power, while the second follows the young Vito Corleone as he rises to power in New York City in the early 1900s. As the two storylines intertwine, they explore themes of loyalty, ambition, and justice, while also featuring intense and violent crime scenes. The movie was a critical and commercial success, and won six Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

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

Boogie Nights is a 1997 drama film written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Set in the 1970s, the film follows Eddie Adams, a young adult living in the San Fernando Valley who joins the world of adult film-making. Along the way, he meets a colorful cast of characters including porn director Jack Horner, actor Rollergirl, and others. Together, they experience both the highs and lows of the porn industry, including increased fame and fortune, as well as the destructive effects of drug abuse, infidelity, and exploitation. At its core, Boogie Nights is a complex, raw study of the consequences of fame, power, and celebrity.

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

When Harry Met Sally... is a classic romantic comedy directed by Rob Reiner, starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan. The film follows Harry Burns (Crystal) and Sally Albright (Ryan) as they meet, become friends, and eventually fall in love. Along the way, they debate the problems men and women face in relationships and attempt to find out if men and women can ever be just friends. With the help of their friends and family, Harry and Sally ultimately find a way to be together. The film is full of funny, memorable moments that audiences of all ages can enjoy.

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

Ocean's Eleven is a 2001 heist comedy film directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring an ensemble cast of George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Andy García, Julia Roberts, and others. The film follows Danny Ocean (Clooney) and his eleven associates who plan to rob three Las Vegas casinos owned by Terry Benedict (García). The group's elaborate plan involves simultaneously robbing the Bellagio, The Mirage, and the MGM Grand casinos. Along the way, they must also find a way to deal with Benedict, who is determined to take back what was stolen from him. With the help of a few expertly placed distractions, and some luck, the team successfully pulls off the heist and everyone walks away with their share of the loot.

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

Trading Places is a classic 1983 comedy directed by John Landis. It stars Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd as two men from very different social classes who’s lives are swapped as part of a bet by a couple of selfish, wealthy brothers. Murphy plays the streetwise hustler, Billy Ray Valentine, and Aykroyd plays the snobbish, uptight Louis Winthorpe III. Through a series of misadventures, Valentine comes out on top and teaches Winthorpe a lesson about the importance of family and friendship, as well as the dangers of greed.

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