The 2011 romantic comedy film about intersecting lives on New Year’s Eve in New York City is “New Year’s Eve.”
Directed by Garry Marshall, the film uses an ensemble structure to connect several storylines during the final day and night of the year. Its cast includes Hilary Swank, Ashton Kutcher, Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Halle Berry, and Zac Efron. The plot moves among relationships, personal resolutions, workplace pressures, and the Times Square celebration.
The film was marketed as a follow-up in spirit to Marshall’s earlier ensemble holiday movie “Valentine’s Day,” released in 2010. Both films use a major calendar occasion as a framework for multiple interwoven romances and dramas.
The title can cause confusion because “New Year’s Eve” is also the name of the real-world holiday. The film’s release year, director, and New York setting distinguish it from documentaries, television specials, and other productions using similar wording.