If you are planning a quiet New Year’s Eve at home, this idea can make your night more memorable. Instead of just counting down the last ten seconds, you can time a movie or TV episode so that a powerful scene plays exactly at midnight. Imagine the clock striking twelve and a famous line, victory, or emotional moment appearing on your screen at the same time.
It feels personal and special, especially when you are watching with family or close friends. To help you do this without guesswork, a ready-made list is now available with exact start times. All you need to do is press play at the right moment and let the scene welcome the New Year for you.
Here are some of the things you need to know before you proceed with the movie night:
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Before you press play, it helps to prepare a little. Choose what you want to watch early and open the streaming app in advance. If possible, skip intros or ads so nothing interrupts the timing. You can even set an alarm a minute before the start time. Once everything is ready, just relax and enjoy the build-up. As the story reaches its key moment, midnight will arrive naturally.
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Below is the movie list with timestamps. Each title includes the exact time you should press play so a key moment lines up perfectly at midnight. Follow the timestamps carefully, sit back, and enjoy the countdown as the new day begins.
| Movie or TV Moment | Film or TV Show | Timestamp | Recommended Start Time |
| Elphaba’s Defying Gravity Battle Cry | Wicked | 02:30:19 | 9:29:41 pm |
| Jay Gatsby’s Toast | The Great Gatsby 2013 | 00:30:03 | 11:29:57 pm |
| Rocky at the Top of the Stairs | Rocky | 01:29:18 | 10:30:42 pm |
| New Year’s Eve Party | When Harry Met Sally | 01:29:03 | 10:30:27 pm |
| Harry vs Voldemort Final Battle | Harry Potter 7 Part 2 | 01:49:55 | 10:10:05 pm |
| Beth Harmon’s Final Chess Match | The Queen’s Gambit Episode 7 | 00:59:59 | 11:00:01 pm |
| The Winner Takes It All | Mamma Mia | 01:20:40 | 10:39:20 pm |
| Ross and Rachel’s First Kiss | Friends Season 2 Episode 7 | 00:20:40 | 11:39:20 pm |
| So It Begins | The Lord of the Rings The Two Towers | 02:46:41 | 9:13:19 pm |
| Running Up That Hill Moment | Stranger Things Season 4 Episode 4 | 01:11:48 | 10:48:12 pm |
| The Building Collapse | Fight Club | 01:25:00 | 10:35:00 pm |
| Neo Flying | The Matrix | 02:09:15 | 9:50:45 pm |
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Timing a movie moment with midnight is a simple way to make New Year’s Eve feel more personal for you. It turns the countdown into a shared experience built around stories you already enjoy. This list of exact start times and timestamps has been provided by VegasInsider, and they deserve credit for putting together this creative New Year watch guide.