Stardew Valley Movie Night Headcanons // All Bachelorettes & Bachelors
This is if you're dating or married and choose to have a movie night at home! Not at the cinema bc I totally forgot that was a thing until I had already written over half of this. :)
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I have no doubt that Haley loves movie nights with you. Sometimes it'll be in the bed, sometimes curled up on the couch. She says that mixing it up helps her differentiate the movies in her memory.
No matter where you guys are, you're cuddled up together. She loves shifting down and settling under your arm.
She'll poke her leg out of the blanket, then a few minutes later pull it back under, then out again. She might squirm a lot, but her eyes never leave the screen.
She might indulge in a little popcorn if you made it, but she's more of a candy girl. Sweetart Ropes or gummy worms.
Sometimes, when she's in a particularly good mood, you two will run down to a corner store and get slushies/slurpees beforehand. She always chooses strawberry.
Once back and ready, she plops down on the couch and watches you put in the DVD/tape. She has several pictures in her camera roll of you doing so. She'll sneak a quick picture, then maybe get a picture of the title screen, before putting her phone away. She doesn't check it during the movie.
She doesn't mind either of you talking during a movie, as long as it's not too much. She'll make little comments about the cinematography and scenery. After a particularly scenic movie, you'll find her messing with the settings on her camera. You'll likely be asked to be her model while she figures out her adjustments.
Emily is up for anything, anytime. Movie nights are no different. She'll watch whatever you're in the mood for, or, if you leave the decision up to her, she'll show you the most obscure, crazy movie you've ever seen. I think she's definitely cultured in most genres.
She genuinely likes every movie she watches. She finds something special about each one, even if it's a simply terrible film. With her positive mindset, she'll find the one thing good about it and focus on that.
She's a busybody and is likely doing something with her hands while watching. Sewing, cutting felt or stickers, sculpting, etc. Which means she'll sit next to you on the couch, likely cuddling up for ten minutes before sitting up to work on something. Don't worry, she's paying attention. You know she is because she says little comments or laughs at something every so often.
Her snack of choice rotates between white cheddar popcorn and caramel corn.
When her hands are busy, she'll laugh if you reach up and put popcorn in her mouth. She thinks it's cute. Her eyes will widen then first time and she'll laugh. After that, she'll lean her head to the side when she wants more.
If she loses focus or takes a break from her craft, don't be surprised when you two start trying to toss popcorn into each other's mouths, making a total mess.
Movie nights are one of her favorite things to do with you. Sometimes, especially after a while of being together, there isn’t much to say. There’s no pressure when watching a movie together, which means she can relax and just curl up next to you.
She’ll bring her legs up on the couch under her and rest her head on your shoulder. Sometimes you wonder how she’s even comfortable, but she seems content.
She loves movie nights anytime, but especially cherishes them in the wintertime. She has a mug that she only uses during the holidays, something festive, and loves hot chocolate out of it. Your first winter together, she talks you into it, too.
Possible Letterboxd warrior. She loves listing and heartfelt-reviewing the movies you guys watch. Her profile isn’t to impress anyone, so her top four are her genuine favorites. She doesn't follow anyone and doesn't have any followers. It's just for her.
She loves romcoms and movies based off of books that she’s read. She won’t speak much during watching, but afterwards she’ll talk about inconsistencies or left out scenes while helping you clean up.
Penny can be nervous and tense pretty often, but she's always relaxed during and after movies. It's a form of self-care, in a way.
Maru definitely loves movies and will follow her favorite directors' works. If there's a movie she's been interested in the trailers for, she'll want to see it on release day. Sometimes, you'll check the calendar and see that she's added a release date onto it. You two will rent the movie the night it comes out.
Of course, she's very big into Sci-Fi movies. She loves the innovation and creativity of them.
The room has to be pitch black on movie nights. The only light comes from the TV, glowing just enough that neither of you spill the popcorn trying to find it.
She loves an ice-cold soda during a movie. That's really the only time she'll drink one. It's been a habit for so long that she feels like something is missing if she forgets to get one.
She's also a Letterboxd warrior, but she has lots of followers on hers. Her reviews are always a good mix of technical critiques and if she actually enjoyed a film.
There have been multiple times that you've heard her wondering if she could build a gadget from the movie she just watched. While you two clean up, she talks about the logistics of it.
She definitely has posters on the bedroom walls of her absolute favorite films. On one wall hangs her favorite movie's poster right next to yours. When you two put them up, she loved it, making sure to get a picture of it.
Leah definitely loves a good obscure indie film or seasonal movies. She'll show you the most thought-provoking movies and smile as you struggle to put your feelings into words. It means a lot to her when you pay attention to the little details of her favorite films and have deep conversations about them.
She'll indulge a bit with candies or a cupcake. She stands by the fact that everyone needs to treat themselves from time to time, even if it's something she wouldn't normally eat. If the movie nights happen often, she'll snack on some fruit instead.
She loves getting to take her hair down and just cuddling up to you on the couch. You each have a blanket, but they sort of overlap and tangle up over the course of the movie.
Don't be mad if she pauses the film sometimes to comment on something. She doesn't like talking over it, so if she really feels the need to say something, she'll grab the remote and hit pause.
Sometimes, she'll bring up a movie night days in advance, just to give herself something to look forward to at the end of a week.
Definitely has a specific popcorn bucket that you two use every time. It's either a special edition one from a movie she saw in theaters or one that she used growing up.
Movie nights with Abigail mostly happen on a rainy day where one of you doesn't feel too good. She'll be in sweatpants or a sweater, her hair unstyled and just wanting to lay in the dark and curl up with you.
During her early emo phase days in middle school, she was in the theatre club, meaning she has a guilty pleasure for musicals. You're not allowed to tell anyone. She also loves thrillers and action movies.
No matter what you two end up watching, she's quiet during it. She'll curl up to your side or, if feeling particularly bad, lay sideways across your lap. She loves it when you absentmindedly mess with her hair.
It's not often that she falls asleep during a movie, but it has happened.
She might not talk too much during or after it, but that doesn't mean she didn't enjoy it. She's just not a movie critic and isn't sure what to say beyond the fact that she liked it or liked certain characters.
It's easy to know which movies she really liked, because she'll choose them multiple times. Every year in the fall, she loves rewatching Halloween movies.
Sometimes, a few weeks after, you'll see her in a t-shirt with the movie's cover on it.
The two of you are always so tired after work that movie nights are a weekend ordeal, which, even then, is still kind of rare. That's not to say you don't enjoy them, though. In a way, it kind of keeps them as special occasions.
Harvey will clean up from dinner and look over at you skimming over the DVD/tape collection. He buys them more often than you watch them, so there’s many that neither of you have seen. He just has the collector’s gene, apparently.
He’ll move around behind you, clicking off lights and shutting the windows. You don’t even have to ask him. Once he sees you eyeing the movies, he just automatically starts setting everything up.
He likely doesn’t make any popcorn or snacks, since this always seems to happen right after dinner for you two. He’ll grab drinks out of the fridge and put the couch blanket in the dryer while waiting on your choice.
Honestly, he seems like the type to enjoy any genre, as long as the plot makes sense and the acting isn't terrible. If he can even somewhat get into the story, he dubs it a good movie.
He loves it when you react audibly to the movie. Little gasps or huffs make him smile to himself every time. If it’s a sad movie, you can feel his thumb rubbing your outer arm while watching, even if you’re not the type to cry over a movie. He’s just #likethat
Movie night and pizza night conveniently always fall on the same day when married to Shane. If you're wanting to watch a movie, he always sees it as a perfect excuse to order in a pizza and take it easy. If you both like the same pizza, he'll order that, but of you don't like his toppings, he always asks what you want on your half. Even if you get the same toppings every time, it's just habit for him to ask.
He might have a mean-looking face, but you know he enjoys movies with you. He kicks back next to you on the couch, both of you eating during the first half. He'll chuckle a bit if you drop toppings onto your lap and reach over to flick them off for you.
This man likes it so freaking cold while watching a movie. He says it's because thaters are always cold and it makes it more realistic, but secretly he just likes the way you burrow in the blanket and press up against him.
Absolute critic. He complains about little things like pacing or the acting, always rolling his eyes at bad actors. He'll sit through them for you, but expect some huffs.
When the movie is over, he does that thing where he pats your knee and stands up. He stretches his arms out and tears up the empty pizza box so it will fit in the trash can. While you two quickly clean up, he listens to your thoughts on what you just watched. Sometimes he'll argue with your points just to see you get a little annoyed.
This man absolutely adores movie nights with you, to the point that he wants them when he's upset or sick. He'll never turn one down.
Picture multiple blankets strewn across a plush sofa, the two of you curled up right in the middle of it. Open drinks sit on the coffee table or side tables.
Definitely a bit of a critic at the beginning of the movie, but once he gets swept into the story of it, he mostly gets over it. He just takes a minute to get settled into the new universe.
If you let him choose, the genre will probably be a classic romcom or vintage musical. He also loves if you choose an insightful think-piece.
He loves it when you rest your head on his shoulder or arm while watching the screen. He'll glance down at you, seeing the colors changing on your face, and feel his chest ache with adoration.
He strikes me as more of a sweets guy than a popcorn guy. If you want popcorn, he'll absolutely make it for you, though. Otherwise, the two of you share a pan of brownies or some sort of cake.
Even if you're asleep by the end of the movie, he's adamant that both of you brush your teeth after all of the sugar.
For the next day or so, he might seem extra motivated in his own work.
Alex is kind of a busybody, so it’s hard for him to sit still for an entire movie. But he tries for you. Don’t get mad when he shifts a lot or talks a bit during it, though. He’s a great pillow for you when he’s still, so it makes up for it.
He kicks his feet up on the coffee table and puts one arm around you while watching. He grins very slightly to himself whenever he feels you laugh at something.
Popcorn lover. He swears that it will never taste the same made at home as it does from a theater, so don't be surprised when he comes home with a big bag of overpriced popcorn from the theater in town. He probably sweet talked them into a cup of the butter, too. It's his guilty pleasure.
He gets quiet during emotional parts of movies, especially if it's a family dynamic thing. He won't cry, but he gets a tiny bit tense if there's a violent fight or if someone dies.
He loves those 2000s sports movies like Miracle. He'll complain about how certain things aren't accurate or realistic, but he's definitely invested.
You know he pays attention to the movies you pick when months later something happens and he makes a remark how it's 'just like in that movie we watched.'
Movie night at home with Sam typically means curling up in bed together, as he's probably sweet talked you into a big TV in the bedroom by now. He likes to prop up against the headboard or wall behind him and throw an arm around you.
He takes popcorn detail so seriously. To the point that he has those retro hard plastic popcorn baskets at home and jumps at the chance to use them.
He also definitely has a spray can of popcorn butter and the seasonings collection
His seasoning of choice: cayenne pepper
If he gets to pick the movie, it's going to be an action or comedy film. Probably something from the 2000s or 2010s.
He'll typically let you pick, though, especially if you've been upset or sick. If you don't want to choose, he has no problem doing so, but he always gives you the option
He'll not only sit through but enjoy a romcom if that's what you choose. About halfway through, he'll start commentating or complaining about characters' choices, accidentally showing how invested he's gotten.
He's not the type to fall asleep during movies. When it's over, he'll sit up in the bed and you two will talk all about it. A little debriefing session.
You two might not have movie nights often, but it's quietly special when you do.
Picture him coming home from a day out with a DVD/tape that he picked up because it sounded like something you would like. He watches as you read the blurb, hoping to see you take some interest in it.
He draws the curtains and turns all of the lights off so it feels more like a theater. A habit he picked up from his childhood, though he might not realize it.
While waiting on takeout to he delivered, he helps you set up the couch however you want it. Blankets and pillows, etc. He also sets up a heating pad against the back of the couch for his back.
The two of you eat during the beginning of the movie, then curl up for the second half. You can feel the familiar and comforting warmth from his side.
He won't fall asleep, but doesn't get upset if you do. He'll actually act like he doesn't know. When the movie ends, he'll shift and make some casual remark about the ending, letting you act like you saw it, too, if that's what you want. If you admit you fell asleep, he'll chuckle and shrug, saying you own the DVD/tape now and can rewatch anytime.
