New York City provides the setting for the 2011 romantic comedy film New Year's Eve, directed by Garry Marshall.
The film follows several interwoven stories taking place during New Year's Eve in New York. Its ensemble cast includes Ashton Kutcher, Halle Berry, Robert De Niro, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Zac Efron, among others. The narrative uses the holiday's countdown as a common deadline connecting the characters.
The movie was released in 2011 and is structured as a companion to Marshall's earlier ensemble holiday film Valentine's Day. Its setting uses recognizable New York locations and the city's public celebration as part of the story's atmosphere.
The film is sometimes confused with New Year's Eve television specials or with the similarly titled 1981 song “New Year's Eve” by various artists. Here, the relevant subject is the feature film whose title is exactly New Year's Eve and whose fictional stories unfold in New York City.