New Year's Eve is fraught with tremendous pressure to have fun, so it's easy to feel disappointed. At least you're going to have a better night than anyone on this list.
Sam, "Sleepless in Seattle"
The holidays are especially rough for Sam, who has lost his beloved wife. His son Jonah falls asleep before the fireworks even start, which means Sam is extra alone when the clock strikes midnight.
Ship passengers, "The Poseidon Adventure"
Nothing spoils a great New Year's Eve party like your cruise ship literally flipping upside-down. Total killjoy — and most of these poor souls won't make it out alive.
Elise and Randy, "New Year's Eve"
Being stuck in an elevator is always terrible, but imagine if that elevator were keeping you from performing back-up for Bon Jovi. (OK, also imagine that your dream is performing back-up for Bon Jovi.)
Forrest Gump, "Forrest Gump"
Poor Forrest — he's not trying to ruin Lt. Dan's New Year's Eve party just by rejecting some hookers' advances. But you know what they say about life: it's like a box of chocolates, and New Year's always sucks.