New Year's Day (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 4.3

Released in 1990, New Year's Day is a comedy film directed by Henry Jaglom, running about 88 minutes. “Time to move on...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man returns to his sublet apartment to find the previous tenants, three offbeat young women, still in residence, under the mistaken belief that they have the apartment until the end of New Year's Day.
Who’s in it. New Year's Day stars Maggie Wheeler as Lucy (as Maggie Jakobson), Gwen Welles as Annie, Henry Jaglom as Drew and Melanie Winter as Winona, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, New Year's Day has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch New Year's Day page.
If you liked it. Fans of New Year's Day tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch New Year's Day (1990)?
- In US, New Year's Day is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is New Year's Day worth watching?
- New Year's Day holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in New Year's Day?
- New Year's Day stars Maggie Wheeler, Gwen Welles, Henry Jaglom, Melanie Winter and David Duchovny.
- When was New Year's Day released?
- New Year's Day was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.
