New Year's Eve is the 2011 romantic comedy featuring interconnected stories set in New York City.
Directed by Garry Marshall, the film follows several characters whose lives intersect during New Year's Eve celebrations. Its ensemble cast includes Halle Berry, Jessica Biel, Jon Bon Jovi, Abigail Breslin, Robert De Niro, Ashton Kutcher, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Katherine Heigl.
The movie is structured as a collection of storylines rather than a single central romance. Its plot threads involve hospital workers, performers, couples, families, and people trying to resolve personal conflicts before midnight. The setting connects the stories through the city's large public celebration.
New Year's Eve is often confused with Valentine's Day because both are ensemble romantic comedies directed by Marshall. Valentine's Day was released in 2010 and uses February 14 as its organizing holiday. New Year's Eve instead centers on December 31 and the symbolic transition into a new calendar year.