Your stomach is filled with a slick of Christmas cookies and tequila, and your skull feels like it’s filled with pulsating concrete. Happy New Year baby!
For many, a New Year’s Day hangover is as familiar a tradition as a Times Square dance party—but with less camaraderie and more watered-down Gatorade. Luckily, streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Max, Prime Video, and Tubi offer plenty of great content to help us speed through the morning/afternoon/day-and-a-half grind.
The 25 Best Movies of 2023 and Where to Watch them
Depending on the after-party situation, here are 19 movies now playing to help you beat your hangover. Good luck to you, your warrior.
You’re really gross.
When it comes to creating a sickening movie experience, the movie you choose has to be catchy enough to make you want to stop throwing, but not so heavy on special effects that it turns your couch into a space mountain. Here are some options that fit the bill:
election (1999)
believe that modern politics is consistent with mean girls Meet Nebraska, you’ll see Alexander Payne in social studies teacher Jim McAllister (Matthew Broderick) and student government icon Tracy Flick (Reese Witherspoon)’s eternal confrontation
How to watch: election Now streaming on Max.
silver linings Playbook (2012)
David O. Russell’s dramatic comedy won Jennifer Lawrence an Oscar, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper ) stars as a pair of hot chicks who find love and a new lease of life through a dance competition.
How to watch: silver linings Playbook Now streaming on Netflix.
I, Tonya (2017)
Craig Gillespie’s biographical comedy stars Margot Robbie as controversial Olympic figure skater Tonya Harding. Warning: There’s some serious knee damage here, and an insufferably cute birdie.
How to watch: I Tonya Now streaming on Max.
theory of everything (2014)
Eddie Redmayne stars in this biopic about the life of theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking. He sparkles throughout and you barely remember how much you want to puke.
How to watch: theory of everything Available to rent or purchase on Prime Video.
You have a terrible headache.
First, drink some water. Second, choose a movie that feels like your mother gently stroking your hair while you snuggle a kitten into a velvety butterfly kiss. Maybe one of the following feel-good movies will suffice:
big (1988)
If there’s one movie that can quietly put anyone to sleep, it’s this big. A kid becomes Tom Hanks overnight, spending his time playing things like a giant piano.
How to watch: big Now streaming on Disney+.
Heartbeat loudly (2018)
Nick Offerman stars as a doting father who plays guitar and owns a vinyl record store. Need I say more? This heartfelt letter to dads and daughters is set to a refreshing soundtrack that’s a real delight.
How to watch: Heartbeat loudly Now streaming on Peacock.
Oh mom! (2008)
You need to be careful with the volume of this medication, but no amount of Tylenol is as therapeutic as ABBA. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll probably call your dad.
How to watch: Oh mom! Available to rent or purchase on Prime Video.
You are drowning in shame.
You’re not quite sure what, but something I’m just telling you it’s embarrassing. Luckily for you, Hollywood is filled with characters who do things far more humiliating than any crap you pulled last night.Try some of these “Well, at least I’m not doing that That“ legend.
huge (2016)
One thing you didn’t do last night: become a giant monster and subsequently destroy the city of Seoul. It completely embodies the question “What did I do when I was drunk?” huge is a cracking and slightly heartbreaking comedy.
How to watch: huge Available to rent or purchase on Prime Video.
Ingrid heads west (2017)
last night you perhaps No spraying mace into an unsuspecting bride’s face…but if you do, at least you and Ingrid (Aubrey Plaza) can relate.
How to watch: Ingrid heads west Available to rent or purchase on Prime Video.
to all the boys i’ve ever loved (2018)
Note to self: Instead of writing love letters to everyone you’ve ever had a crush on, seal them in a self-addressed envelope and leave them around so they don’t get accidentally sent. Your awkward midnight kiss can’t possibly be worse (or as cute) than Lara Jean Covey’s love misadventures.
How to watch: to all the boys i’ve ever loved Now streaming on Netflix.
I like you (2009)
Unless you bought a lot of billboards last night, there’s nothing you’ve done that was more embarrassing than Peter Klaven’s character arc. I like you. This classic comedy starring Paul Rudd and Jason Segal is worth watching.
How to watch: I like you Now streaming on Max.
You need to wake up now.
Maybe scheduling a brunch with your significant other’s parents on January 1st isn’t such a good idea. Regardless, you have about three hours to prepare for your first impression. Honestly?You are still a little Drunk. Try grabbing a cup of coffee and maybe watching an intense, gripping TV series to get your blood flowing:
ninth District (2009)
There’s nothing that says, “Wow, I should have paid more attention!” It’s like an alien invasion turned human rights fable. A little too real, this unsettling found footage project is as good now as it was when it first wowed audiences.
How to watch: ninth District Now streaming on Hulu.
The Hateful Eight (2015)
Only a glass of whiskey (or a fall from a horse) can wake you up like in Quentin Tarantino’s acclaimed western. Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh and many other familiar faces, this wild ride is sure to restore your sanity.
How to watch: The Hateful Eight Now streaming on Netflix.
Old Men (2007)
This grisly crime thriller from the Coen brothers, based on Cormac McCarthy’s novel of the same name, stars Javier Bardem and makes stunning use of compressed air. You’ve been warned: things can get tough.
How to watch: Old Men Now airing on Showtime.
You’re trying that thrilling strategy.
Sometimes the only solution to partying too much is to party more. But don’t do it alone. Instead, let these wild, cinematic nights accompany your wild, groggy mornings. Happy New Year, you filthy animal.
when we first met (2018)
groundhog day, but with romance and alcohol! This Adam DeVine comedy relives the same party over and over again, just like you’re doing with the leftover wine now.
How to watch: when we first met Now streaming on Netflix.
Magic Mike (2012)
Not unlike Channing Tatum’s rock-hard abs, Magic Mike It just doesn’t get old. If you’re cracking open a beer before noon, there’s no reason you can’t enjoy some playful striptease – and from the comfort of your couch, no less!
How to watch: Magic Mike Now streaming on Hulu.
overnight (2015)
Jason Schwartzman plays his most ridiculous character ever Scott Pilgrim vs The World, overnight is a super weird drug- and alcohol-infused playmate who turns harmless fun into a disturbing fever dream.
How to watch: overnight Now streaming on Tubi.
The Big Lebowski (1998)
When looking for a hangover coach, look no further than The Dude. An ode to enlightenment, sobriety and interior decor, this Coen Brothers classic is what The Morning Queen is made of.
How to watch: The Big Lebowski Now streaming on Netflix.
Updated: December 15, 2023 at 12:43 pm ET This article has been updated to reflect current streaming access.
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