Which film, set during New Year's Eve in New York City, was released in 2011 as a romantic comedy?

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The 2011 romantic comedy set during New Year's Eve in New York City is the film New Year's Eve.

Directed by Garry Marshall, New Year's Eve uses several interconnected storylines unfolding during the final hours of the year. Its ensemble cast includes Ashton Kutcher, Halle Berry, Jessica Biel, Robert De Niro, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Zac Efron, among others.

The film is part of a cycle of holiday ensemble movies associated with Marshall. It followed Valentine's Day, released in 2010, which also connected multiple romantic and personal stories through a shared calendar date. The two films are related in format but are not sequels.

The title can be confused with the holiday itself because it is identical to the common English name for December 31. In a film question, capitalization, the director, the release year, and the ensemble cast identify the movie rather than the celebration.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

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