Which 2011 romantic comedy film follows several New Year’s Eve stories in New York City?

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New Year’s Eve is the 2011 romantic comedy film that follows several New Year’s Eve stories in New York City.

Directed by Garry Marshall, the film uses an ensemble structure to connect multiple characters and storylines during 31 December. Its cast includes Halle Berry, Jessica Biel, Jon Bon Jovi, Ashton Kutcher, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Katherine Heigl, among many others.

The stories involve relationships, family tensions, workplace events, personal promises, and the famous Times Square celebration. As midnight approaches, the separate plots move toward resolutions linked by the shared setting and calendar date.

The film is often mentioned alongside Marshall’s earlier ensemble romantic comedy Valentine’s Day, released in 2010. Despite their similar formats and large casts, the films are separate productions with different holidays as their organizing themes. New Year’s Eve was released in the United States in December 2011.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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