As we say goodbye to 2024, let’s add a few more goodbyes to the list—bad memories, overthinking, bad thoughts, and all the struggles and hardships. Oh, we tried this in 2024 as well, I know, but let’s try and make 2025 a little different. Maybe not perfect, but a little less messy, a little more happy with these must watch new year movies.
To help you kick off 2025, I’ve curated a list of must-watch New Year movies for every mood and resolution. Whether you want to spend more time with family, reconnect with friends, or finally take that long-awaited trip, these films will inspire you.
And don’t forget to check out the surprise giveaway at the end—you won’t want to miss it!
Promise Number 1: Spending More Quality Time with Family
1. Instant Family(2018)
First in the list of must-watch new year movies is Instant Family. This movie is about a married couple fostering three children and doing their best to adjust. It’s a lovely, heartwarming movie about family. This movie is certainly a feel-good film, available on Netflix. See it to learn how hard it is for parents and children to adjust, but when they do, everything becomes easier than ever.
Available on : Netflix
2. English Vinglish(2012)
A classic Sridevi-starring Indian movie. This movie is about a woman whose family is ashamed of her because she can’t speak English. Don’t miss out on this movie, watch to see how the bond between all the family members develops over time and how hard a mother and wife tries to please her family. This is one of those motivational films that you’ll keep in mind forever.
Available on : Jio Cinema (Free)
Promise Number 2: Not Underestimating Friends
1.Chhichhore(2019)
My all-time favourite Indian movie starring Sushant Singh Rajput and Shraddha Kapoor. This movie revolves around five college friends who meet again after several years and go back in time to the memories they created in college. It’s a lovely film—the actors and directors did a great job. Watch it and contact your school or college friends to relive your cherished memories!
Available on : Disney+Hotstar
2. Friends (TV Show)(1994-2004)
This TV show requires no explanation—loved all around the world till now. It best explains friends and their love and care for each other with fun banters. Even if you’ve watched all ten seasons, rewatching never reduces the fun. Rewatch it to understand how important it is to keep our best friends close!
Available on : Netflix
Promise Number 3: Work-Life Balance
1. The Intern(2015)
No movie could be better than this when it comes to work-life balance. Anne Hathaway and Robert De Niro shine in this story about an entrepreneur and a 70-year-old intern learning from each other. Packed with humour and life lessons, this movie is a great pick to motivate you for 2025.
Available on : Netflix
Promise Number 4: Being More Lovable and Kind
1. Past Lives(2023)
This movie is just pure love. This film beautifully portrays the beauty of life—fate, the universe, respect, childhood sweethearts to real pure love, and the beauty of silence. All of these are depicted in the form of a great movie. You know how a great film is created once in a while? This is that great film which you should never miss out on. It’s a bilingual movie (Korean + American), released in 2023 and available on Prime Video. Please do explore it once.
Available on : Prime Video
Promise Number 5: Make Sure That Trip Plan of Yours Comes True!
1. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara(2011)
No movie could ever make you want to go on a trip with friends more than this. A fantastic watch—romantic, humorous, dramatic, dynamic, relationships—all in one package, this movie is. Most of you must have seen this already, but if you’re planning a trip, you need to rewatch this to increase the level of excitement.
Available on : Netflix
2. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani(2013)
This Indian movie is about a bunch of school friends finally going on a trip to Manali and exploring relationships, love, life, and whatnot. This film is not just about a trip; it gives you the most important life lessons while being the best romantic, drama, and comedy film. If you still haven’t seen this one, you’ve missed something great. And if you have seen it, rewatch it to plan a trip and fall in love.
Available on : Netflix
Promise Number 6: Be Happy No Matter What
1. Friends (TV Show)(1994-2004)
Yes, this show is back on the list! There’s no better way to kickstart 2025 with joy and laughter than revisiting your favourite moments from Friends.
Available on : Netflix
Make it a habit to incorporate the learning from these movies into your life to enjoy the precious life you’ve got. Make 2025 the best year for you—learn something new, execute your long-lost plans, do something fun and crazy, enjoy your life, and live it all.
Let these movies deepen your promises or New Year resolutions, and give yourself a much needed break with these holiday movies. Watch these must-watch new year movies to begin 2025 happily!
Surprise Giveaway Alert! 🎁
Since it’s New Year 2025, and most of the movies are available on Netflix, I’ve decided to give away one free Netflix account to the 30th person who comments on this page and likes it.
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