In this video I’m sharing the best movies I watched in 2025—some brand new releases, some older watches that totally surprised me, and all of them gave me that “I need to talk about this immediately” feeling. If you’re here for cozy, emotional, slightly dramatic favorites (with a little sprinkle of romance when it hits), this is basically my personal highlight reel of the year in film. Because I’m a very “books + movies + vibes” person, I’m also approaching this list the same way I approach my reading wrap-ups: what made it memorable, what mood it delivered, and which ones I’d actually rewatch when I’m craving a specific atmosphere. If you want more of my ongoing ratings and reactions outside of YouTube, I also keep up with my movie tracking on Letterboxd, and I’m always chatting about stories in my book clubs and on my reading platforms too.