January 1

Rank them. Top tier first, and call out the ones that aren't really January 1 movies.

1. 1
   

   Back to the Future Part III (1990)

   Doc lands in 1885

   Fictional Event Time Travel

   The lightning strike at the end of Part II throws Doc and the DeLorean to January 1, 1885.

   Top tier Great OK Yeah, I guess Not a January 1 movie
2. 2
   

   Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)

   New Year's Day

   Holiday Fictional Event Romance

   It opens at her mother's New Year's Day turkey curry buffet.

   Top tier Great OK Yeah, I guess Not a January 1 movie
3. 3
   

   Rocky (1976)

   New Year's Day

   Holiday Fictional Event Sports

   Apollo Creed's Bicentennial title fight is set for January 1, 1976.

   Top tier Great OK Yeah, I guess Not a January 1 movie