New Year's Eve is the title of the 2011 film directed by Garry Marshall about several New Year's Eve stories.
The romantic comedy uses an ensemble structure, following interconnected characters in New York City as they prepare for December 31 and January 1. Its cast includes Halle Berry, Jessica Biel, Jon Bon Jovi, Ashton Kutcher, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Robert De Niro. The film is built around separate storylines that intersect through the holiday setting.
It was conceived as a companion to Marshall's earlier holiday ensemble film Valentine's Day, released in 2010. New Year's Eve was filmed in New York and released in December 2011. Despite its large cast and festive premise, it is a fictional movie rather than a documentary about Times Square's real celebration. The title is also the straightforward name of the holiday, which is why the year and director are useful clues for identifying the specific work.