15 Movies & Shows to Watch This Fall

Don’t Say Good Luck

Julia Hart’s musical drama, released August 14 on Netflix, follows teen Sophie (Sunny Sandler) landing her school musical’s lead role as her mother (Melanie Lynskey) faces a terminal cancer diagnosis. Streams on Netflix, standard and ad-supported tiers.

When Harry Met Sally (1989)

Rob Reiner’s beloved romantic comedy follows Harry (Billy Crystal) and Sally (Meg Ryan) through twelve years of friendship and near-misses in New York, from Nora Ephron’s Oscar-nominated script. Streams on Philo, Starz, Peacock, and MGM+; free with ads on YouTube.

Knives Out (2019)

Rian Johnson’s mystery stars Daniel Craig as detective Benoit Blanc investigating the suspicious death of a wealthy author within his dysfunctional family, blending class commentary with whodunit twists. Streams on fuboTV; free with ads on Roku and YouTube; rentable on Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango.

Dead Poets Society (1989)

Peter Weir’s drama stars Robin Williams as an unconventional English teacher who inspires students at a strict 1959 boarding school to “seize the day,” with tragic consequences. Streams on Disney+; rentable on Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango.

Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)

Wes Anderson’s stop-motion adaptation of Roald Dahl’s novel follows George Clooney’s Mr. Fox as his farm-raiding habits endanger his family and community. Streams on Disney+ and Peacock; rentable on Fandango.

Good Will Hunting (1997)

Gus Van Sant’s drama stars Matt Damon as a janitor-genius at MIT whose talent is discovered by a professor, leading to therapy sessions with Robin Williams’ psychologist that force him to confront his past. Streams on Paramount+, Peacock, and MGM+; free on Kanopy and Hoopla; rentable on Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango.

Hocus Pocus (1993)

Kenny Ortega’s Halloween classic follows three resurrected witches (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy) racing to drain a child’s soul before sunrise after being accidentally revived in modern-day Salem. Streams free for Disney+ subscribers; rentable on Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango.

Conclusion

Your fall this year should blend franchise continuations with nostalgic classics, from Marvel’s VisionQuest to heartfelt originals like The Good Daughter and Don’t Say Good Luck, alongside enduring favorites such as When Harry Met Sally and Dead Poets Society. Whatever your streaming subscriptions or budget, there’s an autumn watch to match your mood.