15 of the best movies to watch in the fall, ranked

Lara WalshSep 23, 2020, 19:53 IST

A lot of classic films can help you get into a fall mood.Columbia Pictures/Warner Bros.

One of the best ways to welcome fall with open arms is by curling up with a hot cider and watching some of the most classic autumn films.
Insider rounded up some popular fall films and ranked them by critic scores on Rotten Tomatoes.
"Good Will Hunting," "When Harry Met Sally," and "Nightmare Before Christmas" are just a few of the seasonal favorites that critics and audiences enjoy.

Whether or not you're ready to embrace the turning leaves and pumpkin treats, there's no better way to say goodbye to summer than by queuing up your favorite seasonal films.

Fortunately, there's certainly no shortage of films that feature common fall staples like football, Halloween, colorful leaves, and back-to-school season.

To help you narrow them down, Insider rounded up popular movies that'll get you in the spirit of the season and ranked them according to critic scores on Rotten Tomatoes.

Read on for 15 movies that will put you in a fall mood, ranked.

Note: Scores were up to date at the time of publication but are subject to change.

Although "Practical Magic" was slammed by critics when it first came out in 1998, the story of two witch sisters has since become a cult-classic Halloween film.

"Practical Magic" is about witches. Warner Bros.

1996's "The Craft" is all about student witches who get involved in some dark magic.

The film is filled with spells and witchcraft. Columbia Pictures

Ali MacGraw and Ryan O'Neal played star-crossed lovers in the 1970 flick "Love Story."

The film has some famous lines. Paramount

With Tim Burton at its helm, 1999's "Sleepy Hollow" reimagined Johnny Depp's Ichabod Crane as a detective.

Audiences enjoyed the film more than critics did. Paramount Pictures

Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan played two arch-nemeses who unexpectedly fall in love online in 1998's "You've Got Mail."

The movie is set in New York. Warner Bros.

You can kick off football season with the Sean Astin-led 1993 flick "Rudy."

Jon Favreau in "Rudy." TriStar Pictures

2001's "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" combines back-to-school vibes with the magic of witches, wizards, centaurs, and more.

The film is the first of many in this series. Warner Bros.

Another iconic football film, 2004's "Friday Night Lights," which tells the story of the Panthers of Odessa, Texas, would later go on to inspire a TV series.

The series came out a few years later. Universal Pictures

1989's "Dead Poets Society" follows an English teacher who uses the power of poetry to get through to his students.

Robin Williams starred in the film. Buena Vista Pictures

2004's "Garden State" tells the story of a man returning to his East Coast hometown amidst the changing leaves.

"Garden State" premiered in 2004. Fox Searchlight Pictures

Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan played two friends who are afraid that sex will ruin their friendship in 1989's "When Harry Met Sally."

There's nothing like autumn in New York. IMDb/Columbia Pictures

2012's "Silver Linings Playbook" is set during the start of football season in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Jennifer Lawrence starred in this flick. The Weinstein Company

Set shortly after Halloween, 1993's "The Nightmare Before Christmas" tells the story of the Pumpkin King as he goes rogue and takes over Christmastown.

Tim Burton produced the film. Buena Vista Pictures

Set against the backdrop of Boston, Massachusetts, in the fall, 1997's "Good Will Hunting" tells a heartwarming tale.

Robin Williams and Matt Damon starred in the movie. Miramax

1973's short "Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" follows in the footsteps of the Halloween- and Christmas-inspired segments.

It's a brief, animated classic.

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