10 Movies and Shows That’ll Keep You in The Fall Spirit

If you’re wondering what the fall spirit is, we’re choosing to define it as those feelings that arise when you walk into a coffee shop, notice a change in their menu and think, “Wow, there’s apple cinnamon and pumpkin spice? Is it fall already?” It’s like you blinked and just like that, the streets are littered with fallen orange leaves, the weather calls for beanies and scarves, and you’re busy lighting candles and carving up pumpkins. The next logical step is dimming the lights and cozying up for a movie marathon (with some kettle corn of course!)

1. “The Chair”

We adore the autumn academia aesthetic, and “The Chair” serves just that. Think “Dead Poets Society,” but instead of a group of private school teens led by Robin Williams, it’s Sandra Oh’s Professor Ji-yoon who becomes the newly appointed chair of her university’s dying English department. It’s up to her to restore student interest in the department, manage her challenging colleagues, and prove to everyone that she’s capable of the position. As the first woman of color to be appointed head of the department, stakes are high, but Ji-yoon’s not one to back down from a challenge. 

2. “Gilmore Girls”

“Gilmore Girls” is our year-long favorite, but it definitely hits different in the fall. Something about the big maple trees, New England architecture, and small town feel makes it seem like Stars Hollow is eternally in fall. Stars Hollow would also be nothing without our favorite residents, Rory Gilmore (Alexis Bledel) and Lane Kim (Keiko Agena). These two balance each other out in the best possible way, as Lane grounds Rory and Rory provides Lane the space to be who she actually is: a rebellious rock-loving teen. We all wish we had a friend like Lane growing up, but that’s okay because we’ll always have a friend in her on screen!