Is there anything better than curling up under a warm blanket with a huge bowl of popcorn and a movie? When it's chilly outside, sometimes the only solution is to stay home and enjoy a fall movie that gives you all the autumnal warm and fuzzies. If choosing the right movie to match your mood often takes you more time than watching the film itself, no need to worry, we've rounded up 19 movies that are perfect for this time of year. You can stream them all on Amazon Prime tonight, so skip the annoying endless scroll, and get to the fun part. Whether you're into rom-coms, period pieces, [1] or something spooky [2], we guarantee there's a movie here that everyone will enjoy watching! So snuggle up, make a mug of your favourite hot drink, and dive right in.
Knives Out
Get into spooky season with murder mystery Knives Out. When a famous crime novelist turns up dead, it's up to Detective Benoit Blanc to solve the case — if he can get through all of the scheming relatives and staff members in his way, that is. Starring Chris Evans, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ana de Armas, and Daniel Craig [3], this suspenseful film will grab you from minute one.
Watch Knives Out on Amazon Prime Video [4].
Us
If you're in the mood for something scarier, try Us. In this creepy thriller, an entire family must outsmart their own underworld lookalikes. You'll be questioning the ending way after you finish it.
Watch Us on Amazon Prime Video [5].
You've Got Mail
As far as rom-coms go, You've Got Mail is one of the greats. Tom Hanks [6] and Meg Ryan [7] play star-crossed lovers who run rival bookstores. Books, sweaters, and a classic soundtrack give this movie the coziest fall vibes around.
Watch You've Got Mail on Amazon Prime Video [8].
Halloween
No list of freaky fall movies would be complete without the 1978 horror film, Halloween [9]. If you haven't already watched a young Jamie Lee Curtis fight off the infamous Michael Myers, then what are you waiting for?
Watch Halloween on Amazon Prime Video [10].
Autumn In New York
When "autumn" is in the title, you know you're in for a good chilly weather watch. Winona Ryder [11] and Richard Gere [12] star in this bittersweet romance that will pair perfectly with your
favourite fall drink.
Watch Autumn In New York on Amazon Prime Video [13].
Wuthering Heights
Set in the misty moors of England, the haunting tale of Cathy and Heathcliff has everything a good fall movie needs: drama, romance, and (of course) ghosts. The 1939 adaptation of Emily Brontë's novel of the same name features Laurence Olivier and Merle Oberon as the passionate pair.
Watch Wuthering Heights on Amazon Prime Video [14].
Coco
Pixar's Coco reimagines the Day of the Dead, a November holiday all about celebrating family and honouring your ancestors. Graveyards, skeletons, and candles everywhere aren't the only reasons why this is a great movie to curl up and watch this fall, but they sure do help.
Watch Coco on Amazon Prime Video [15].
Edward Scissorhands
Johnny Depp [16] stars as Edward Scissorhands, a Frankenstein-ish creation who falls in love with suburban teenager Kim, played by Winona Ryder [17]. Watch for the fantasy and the romance, stay for the Halloween [18] costume inspiration.
Watch Edward Scissorhands on Amazon Prime Video [19].
One True Thing
Meryl Streep [20] and Renée Zellweger [21] make the perfect mother-daughter duo in this 1998 flick. Centreed around a family's last Thanksgiving together, One True Thing is a moving must-see this season.
Watch One True Thing on Amazon Prime Video [22].
Fantastic Mr. Fox
If you're spending your fall days missing summer, one viewing of Fantastic Mr. Fox is sure to cure those autumn blues. With its orange and yellow colour palette and charming, quirky characters, this film will have you smelling pumpkin spice before you know it.
Watch Fantastic Mr. Fox on Amazon Prime Video [23].
Clue
Regardless of whether you're a big fan of the board game or you've never heard of Miss Scarlett and Colonel Mustard, Clue is a classic whodunnit you just can't miss this fall. The 1985 version is a delightful murder mystery comedy that's perfect for your next movie night.
Watch Clue on Amazon Prime Video [24].
Little Women
Though there are plenty of Little Women adaptations, only Greta Gerwig's will make you want to bury yourself in a sweater and grab an even thicker scarf. From the costumes to the scenery, there's hardly anything about this movie that doesn't scream "fall."
Watch Little Women on Amazon Prime Video [25].
Dead Poets Society
The academic setting in Dead Poets Society feels like going back to school in the best way. With the help of their new teacher, a group of boys learns to open their minds and live every day like it's their last.
Watch Dead Poets Society on Amazon Prime Video [26].
Sleepy Hollow
Johnny Depp [27] in another Halloween-themed movie? You bet. Sleepy Hollow reinvents the creepy story from your childhood with added twists, turns, and a cast full of unsettling characters.
Watch Sleepy Hollow on Amazon Prime Video [28].
St. Elmo's Fire
The 1985 movie St. Elmo's Fire is a coming-of-age tale that follows a group of recent college graduates as they make their way in the adult world. Rob Lowe [29], Demi Moore [30], and Andie MacDowell carry this heartwarming story that will give you all the fall feels.
Watch St. Elmo's Fire on Amazon Prime Video [31].
Friendsgiving
In this 2020 film, two friends try to throw a quiet Thanksgiving, but their celebration is quickly crushed by a rowdy crowd of friends, relatives, and exes. As far as autumnal comedies go, this one's a winner.
Watch Friendsgiving on Amazon Prime Video [32].
Matilda
For a nostalgic feel-good flick, give Matilda a watch. From the book to the screen, there's just something so very fall about Matilda and Miss Honey's world.
Watch Matilda on Amazon Prime Video [33].
The Blind Side
What's more fall than football? This heartwarming story starring Sandra Bullock [34], Kathy Bates, and Tim McGraw [35] follows one teen's journey from a complicated upbringing to the NFL.
Watch The Blind Side on Amazon Prime Video [36].
The Birds
Director Alfred Hitchcock is a master of suspense, and his movie The Birds has all the chills and thrills you'll need this season. Tippi Hedren plays a woman at the centre of a town that is mysteriously attacked by birds. Her performance will give you some serious shivers.
Watch The Birds on Amazon Prime Video [37].