Best Movies of 2024: Every Certified Fresh Movie of the Year

Critics Consensus: Capturing the here and now of modern India with the spontaneity of a candid photograph, All We Imagine as Light is a lustrous achievement that announces Payal Kapadia as an essential filmmaker.

Synopsis: The light, the lives, and the textures of contemporary, working-class Mumbai are explored and celebrated by writer/director Payal Kapadia, who won the Grand Prize at... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, Chhaya Kadam, Hridhu Haroon

Directed By: Payal Kapadia

Critics Consensus: Comforting as cheese and crackers, with some gentle ribbing of modern technology sprinkled on top, Vengeance Most Fowl revives this lovable pair with all their charm intact.

Synopsis: Aardman's four-time Academy Award®-winning director Nick Park and Emmy Award-nominated Merlin Crossingham return with a brand new epic adventure, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl.... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ben Whitehead, Peter Kay, Lauren Patel, Reece Shearsmith

Directed By: Merlin Crossingham, Nick Park

Critics Consensus: Focusing pragmatically on the ordinary human moments that bind us, Nowhere Special leads us somewhere devastating yet surprisingly uplifting.

Synopsis: When single father John is given only a few months left to live, he tries to find the perfect family for his young son while... View Full Synopsis

Starring: James Norton, Daniel Lamont, Carol Moore, Valerie O'Connor

Directed By: Uberto Pasolini

Critics Consensus: A deeply felt coming of age tale that gleans insightful societal commentary from its intimate details, Girls Will Be Girls announces writer-director Shuchi Talati as a talent to watch.

Synopsis: In a strict boarding school nestled in the Himalayas, 16-year-old Mira discovers desire and romance; but her sexual, rebellious awakening is disrupted by her mother... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Preeti Panigrahi, Kani Kusruti, Kesav Binoy Kiron, Kajol Chugh

Directed By: Shuchi Talati

Critics Consensus: A vibrant exploration of family and social mores, On Becoming a Guineau Fowl marks another superb effort from writer-director Rungano Nyoni.

Synopsis: On an empty road in the middle of the night, Shula stumbles across the body of her uncle. As funeral proceedings begin around them, she... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Susan Chardy, Roy Chisha, Blessings Bhamjee, Chungu Bwalya

Directed By: Rungano Nyoni

Critics Consensus: Shahana Goswami bristles with unforgettable intensity in Santosh, a nervy procedural that asks the hard questions about a culture's social hierarchy.

Synopsis: A government scheme sees newly widowed Santosh inherit her husband’s job as a police constable in the rural badlands of Northern India. When a lowcaste... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Shahana Goswami, Sunita Rajwar, Nawal Shukla, Pratibha Awasthi

Directed By: Sandhya Suri

Critics Consensus: Distinguished by sharp writing and a talented cast, LaRoy, Texas is a generally satisfying neo-noir treat for crime thriller fans.

Synopsis: Broke and depressed, Ray (John Magaro) is mistaken for a dangerous hitman and given an envelope of cash. Along with his P.I. friend Skip (Steve... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Steve Zahn, Dylan Baker, John Magaro, Megan Stevenson

Directed By: Shane Atkinson

Critics Consensus: A small film that elicits a huge emotional response, Ghostlight is a deeply moving and superbly acted meditation on grief.

Synopsis: When melancholic construction worker Dan (Keith Kupferer) finds himself drifting from his wife and daughter, he discovers community and purpose in a local theater's production... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Keith Kupferer, Katherine Mallen Kupferer, Tara Mallen, Dolly De Leon

Directed By: Kelly O'Sullivan, Alex Thompson

Critics Consensus: A stellar showcase for the talented June Squibb, Thelma avoids cheap laughs as it finds the lighter side of some serious issues.

Synopsis: Inspired by a real-life experience of director Josh Margolin's own grandmother, THELMA puts a clever spin on movies like MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE, shining the spotlight on... View Full Synopsis

Starring: June Squibb, Fred Hechinger, Richard Roundtree, Parker Posey

Directed By: Josh Margolin

Critics Consensus: Dealing with thorny family dynamics while remaining warm as a throw blanket, His Three Daughters is a compelling showcase for Natasha Lyonne, Elizabeth Olsen, and Carrie Coon.

Synopsis: From writer-director Azazel Jacobs (French Exit, The Lovers) comes this bittersweet and often funny story of an elderly patriarch and the three grown daughters who... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Natasha Lyonne, Elizabeth Olsen, Carrie Coon, Jovan Adepo

Directed By: Azazel Jacobs

Critics Consensus: As heartbreaking as it is heartwarming, Robot Dreams is the stuff good animation is made of.

Synopsis: DOG lives in Manhattan and he's tired of being alone. One day he decides to build himself a robot, a companion. Their friendship blossoms, until... View Full Synopsis

Directed By: Pablo Berger

Critics Consensus: A beautifully acted depiction of being caught between a rock and a hard place, Good One confronts difficult emotions and yields a striking feature debut for writer-director India Donaldson.

Synopsis: In India Donaldson's insightful, piercing debut, 17-year-old Sam (Lily Collias) embarks on a three-day backpacking trip in the Catskills with her dad, Chris (James Le... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Lily Collias, James Le Gros, Danny McCarthy, Sumaya Bouhbal

Directed By: India Donaldson

Critics Consensus: With alluring razzmatazz, The Crime is Mine and its superlative stars will seduce farce lovers and Francophiles.

Synopsis: In 1930s Paris, Madeleine, a pretty, young, penniless and talentless actress, is accused of murdering a famous producer. Helped by her best friend Pauline, a... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Nadia Tereszkiewicz, Rebecca Marder, Isabelle Huppert, Dany Boon

Directed By: François Ozon

Critics Consensus: A deeply personal and courageous act of vulnerability created through an exercise of revelations makes Black Box Diaries a testament of Shiori Itō's commitment to truth and justice for all.

Synopsis: BLACK BOX DIARIES follows director and journalist Shiori Ito's courageous investigation of her own sexual assault in an improbable attempt to prosecute her high-profile offender.... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Shiori Ito

Directed By: Shiori Ito

Critics Consensus: More than making up in style and sheer creativity whatever it might lack in terms of budget, Molli and Max in the Future blends sci-fi and rom-com to wildly entertaining effect.

Synopsis: 'Molli and Max in the Future' is a sci-fi romantic comedy about a man and woman whose orbits repeatedly collide over the course of 12... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Zosia Mamet, Aristotle Athari, Arturo Castro, Okieriete Onaodowan

Directed By: Michael Lukk Litwak

Critics Consensus: LOLA stylishly fuses time-travel and found footage elements to craft a clever what-if story that buzzes with timeless ingenuity.

Synopsis: 1941, sisters Thom and Mars have built a machine, LOLA, that can intercept radio and TV broadcasts from the future. This allows them to listen... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Stefanie Martini, Hugh O'Conor, Emma Appleton, Rory Fleck Byrne

Directed By: Andrew Legge

Critics Consensus: A simple tale told with great sophistication, The Wild Robot is wondrous entertainment that dazzles the eye while filling your heart to the brim.

Synopsis: The epic adventure follows the journey of a robot--ROZZUM unit 7134, "Roz" for short -- that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor, Bill Nighy

Directed By: Christopher Sanders

Critics Consensus: Delightfully dark, Late Night with the Devil proves possession horror isn't played out -- and serves as an outstanding showcase for David Dastmalchian.

Synopsis: Johnny Carson rival Jack Delroy hosts a syndicated talk show 'Night Owls' that has long been a trusted companion to insomniacs around the country. However,... View Full Synopsis

Starring: David Dastmalchian, Laura Gordon, Fayssal Bazzi, Ian Bliss

Directed By: Colin Cairnes, Cameron Cairnes

Critics Consensus: A moving celebration of art's redemptive power, Sing Sing draws its estimable emotional resonance from a never better Colman Domingo and equally impressive ensemble players.

Synopsis: Divine G (Colman Domingo), imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn't commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Colman Domingo, Clarence Maclin, Paul Raci, Sean San José

Directed By: Greg Kwedar

Critics Consensus: Mads Mikkelson leads us through the savage terrain of The Promised Land with a glimmer of hope in this epic Nordic tale with Western bones.

Synopsis: In 18th century Denmark, Captain Ludvig Kahlen (Mads Mikkelsen) -- a proud, ambitious, but impoverished war hero -- sets out to tame a vast, uninhabitable... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Mads Mikkelsen, Amanda Collin, Gustav Lindh, Melina Hagberg

Directed By: Nikolaj Arcel

Critics Consensus: Thanks to its innovative animation and mature themes, going with this Flow proves irresistible.

Synopsis: A wondrous journey, through realms natural and mystical, Flow follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with... View Full Synopsis

Directed By: Gints Zilbalodis

Critics Consensus: Sustaining a zany premise with stylistic bravura and inspired gags, Hundreds of Beavers is a comedic gem that gives a dam.

Synopsis: A slapstick epic about a frostbitten battle between JEAN KAYAK and DIABOLICAL BEAVERS--hundreds of them--who stand between him and survival.

Starring: Ryland Brickson Cole Tews, Olivia Graves, Wes Tank, Doug Mancheski

Directed By: Mike Cheslik

Critics Consensus: As unique and breathlessly expansive as its title, Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World adds to the evidence supporting Radu Jude's status as a uniquely gifted and provocative filmmaker.

Synopsis: From Golden Bear winner Radu Jude, DO NOT EXPECT TOO MUCH FROM THE END OF THE WORLD takes a fierce and darkly comic swipe at... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ilinca Manolache, Ovidiu Pîrsan, Nina Hoss, Dorina Lazăr

Directed By: Radu Jude

Critics Consensus: A heartfelt film that tells a poignant story without straying into sentimentality, Tótem is a life-affirming triumph for writer-director Lila Avilés.

Synopsis: In a bustling Mexican household, seven-year-old Sol is swept up in a whirlwind of preparations for the birthday party for her father, Tona, led by... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Naíma Sentíes, Montserrat Marañón, Marisol Gasé, Saori Gurza

Directed By: Lila Avilés

Critics Consensus: A smart, tautly constructed crime thriller with some fresh twists, The Last Stop in Yuma County marks writer-director Francis Galluppi as a talent to watch.

Synopsis: While awaiting the next fuel truck at a middle-of-nowhere Arizona rest stop, a traveling young knife salesman is thrust into a high-stakes hostage situation by... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jim Cummings, Jocelin Donahue, Michael Abbott Jr., Richard Brake

Directed By: Francis Galluppi

Critics Consensus: A tender odyssey with Mzia Arabuli's wonderful performance as the audience's guide, Crossing marks another humanist triumph for writer-director Levan Akin.

Synopsis: From acclaimed director Levan Akin (And Then We Danced), CROSSING is a moving and tender tale of identity, acceptance and unlikely connection that transcends borders... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Mzia Arabuli, Lucas Kankava, Deniz Dumanli, Deniz Dumanli

Directed By: Levan Akin

Critics Consensus: A clever and stylish riff on the body horror that is puberty, Tiger Stripes is an exuberant allegory for personal agency as well as an impressive debut for writer-director Amanda Nell Eu.

Synopsis: The first amongst her friends to hit puberty, Zaffan, 12, discovers a terrifying secret about her body. Ostracized by her community, Zaffan fights back, learning... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Zafreen Zairizai, Deena Ezral, Piga, Shaheizy Sam

Directed By: Amanda Nell Eu

Critics Consensus: The Remarkable Life of Ibelin is a heartfelt ode to one man's ability to craft community and legacy through the realm of online game-playing.

Synopsis: Mats Steen, a Norwegian gamer, died of a degenerative muscular disease at the age of 25. His parents mourned what they thought had been a... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Robert Steen, Trude Steen, Mia Steen, Lisette Roovers

Directed By: Benjamin Ree

Critics Consensus: Led by a scene-stealing turn from Kieran Culkin, A Real Pain is a powerfully funny, emotionally resonant dramedy that finds writer-director-star Jesse Eisenberg playing to his strengths on either side of the camera.

Synopsis: Mismatched cousins David (Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin) reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Kieran Culkin, Jesse Eisenberg, Jakub Gasowski, Will Sharpe

Directed By: Jesse Eisenberg

Critics Consensus: JT Mollner delivers a thrillingly unexpected and electric ride with two breakout performances by Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner in Strange Darling.

Synopsis: In Strange Darling, nothing is what it seems when a twisted one-night stand spirals into a serial killer's vicious murder spree.

Starring: Willa Fitzgerald, Kyle Gallner, Ed Begley Jr., Barbara Hershey

Directed By: JT Mollner

Critics Consensus: A rebellious anthem for cultural preservation, Kneecap is as shaggy, rambunctious, and lovable as the eponymous hip hop group at its center.

Synopsis: When fate brings Belfast schoolteacher JJ into the orbit of self-confessed 'low life scum' Naoise and Liam Og, the needle drops on a hip hop... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap, DJ Próvai, Michael Fassbender

Directed By: Rich Peppiatt

Critics Consensus: A semi-autobiographical love letter to teenage angst that's also slyly self-critical, Dìdi is a deeply moving personal statement by writer-director Sean Wang.

Synopsis: In 2008, during the last month of summer before high school begins, an impressionable 13-year-old Taiwanese American boy learns what his family can't teach him:... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Izaac Wang, Joan Chen, Shirley Chen, Chang Li Hua

Directed By: Sean Wang

Critics Consensus: An elegant and spooky ghost story punctuated with clever jolts, Oddity hews to the fundamentals of fright and achieves shout-inducing results.

Synopsis: When Dani is brutally murdered at the remote country house that she and her husband Ted are renovating, everyone suspects a patient from the local... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Gwilym Lee, Carolyn Bracken, Tadhg Murphy, Caroline Menton

Directed By: Damian McCarthy

Critics Consensus: A searing indictment of oppressive rule, whether it be of a nation or in a household, The Seed of the Sacred Fig functions both as compelling drama and powerful political statement.

Synopsis: Shot entirely in secret, Mohammad Rasoulof's award-winning thriller, THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG, centers on a family thrust into the public eye when Iman... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Missagh Zareh, Soheila Golestani, Mahsa Rostami, Setareh Maleki

Directed By: Mohammad Rasoulof

Critics Consensus: An urgent drama grounded in its observant depiction of reservation life, Fancy Dance establishes director/co-writer Erica Tremblay as a rising filmmaking talent.

Synopsis: Since her sister's disappearance, Jax (Lily Gladstone) has cared for her niece Roki (Isabel Deroy-Olson) by scraping by on the Seneca-Cayuga reservation in Oklahoma. Every... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Lily Gladstone, Isabel Deroy-Olson, Ryan Begay, Shea Whigham

Directed By: Erica Tremblay

Critics Consensus: An intelligent and gripping vehicle for Aaron Pierre's star-making performance, Rebel Ridge lays down the law on its action-thriller contemporaries.

Synopsis: Terry Richmond enters the town of Shelby Springs on a simple but urgent mission-- post bail for his cousin and save him from imminent danger.... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Aaron Pierre, Don Johnson, AnnaSophia Robb, David Denman

Directed By: Jeremy Saulnier

Critics Consensus: Carried along by Fernanda Torres' superb performance, I'm Still Here poignantly explores a nation's upheaval through one family's search for answers.

Synopsis: As Brazil faces the tightening grip of a military dictatorship, Eunice Paiva, a mother of five, must reinvent herself and her family when authorities abduct... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Fernanda Torres, Selton Mello, Valentina Herszage, Luiza Kosovski

Directed By: Walter Salles

Critics Consensus: Condensing Alexandre Dumas' hefty tome into a brisk and lavishly appointed action-adventure, this French adaptation of The Count of Monte-Cristo hits the sweet spot with rapier-like precision.

Synopsis: Edmond Dantes becomes the target of a sinister plot and is arrested on his wedding day for a crime he did not commit. After 14... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Pierre Niney, Bastien Bouillon, Anaïs Demoustier, Anamaria Vartolomei

Directed By: Alexandre de La Patellière, Matthieu Delaporte

Critics Consensus: Rudy Mancuso's use of magical realism elevates Música, infusing its familiar narrative framework with a bracingly personal touch.

Synopsis: Based on writer, director and star Rudy Mancuso, Música is a coming-of-age love story that follows an aspiring creator with synesthesia, who must come to... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Rudy Mancuso, Camila Mendes, J.B. Smoove, Francesca Reale

Directed By: Rudy Mancuso

Critics Consensus: A visually sumptuous gothic tale with intriguing subtext flowing through its veins, The Vourdalak is a memorably stylish debut for director Adrien Beau.

Synopsis: When the Marquis d'Urfé, a noble emissary of the King of France, is attacked and abandoned in the remote countryside, he finds refuge at an... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Kacey Mottet Klein, Ariane Labed, Grégoire Colin, Vassili Schneider

Directed By: Adrien Beau

Critics Consensus: Led by a Maddie Ziegler performance that's as funny as it is fearless, Fitting In takes a boldly provocative look at the assumptions and expectations surrounding modern femininity.

Synopsis: A coming-of-age "traumedy" that follows 16-year-old Lindy (Maddie Ziegler) who is unexpectedly diagnosed with a reproductive condition, MRKH syndrome. The diagnosis upends her plans to... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Maddie Ziegler, Emily Hampshire, Djouliet Amara, D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai

Directed By: Molly McGlynn

Critics Consensus: A deceptively dark thriller that's also loaded with laughs, Hit Man is an outstanding showcase for leading man Glen Powell -- and one of the most purely entertaining films of Richard Linklater's career.

Synopsis: Oscar-nominated director Richard Linklater's sunlit neo-noir stars Glen Powell as strait-laced professor Gary Johnson, who moonlights as a fake hit man for the New Orleans... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, Austin Amelio, Retta

Directed By: Richard Linklater

Critics Consensus: Marianne Jean-Baptiste puts on a prickly masterclass in Hard Truths, another superb character study from writer-director Mike Leigh.

Synopsis: Legendary filmmaker Mike Leigh returns to the contemporary world with a fierce, compassionate, and often darkly humorous study of family and the thorny ties that... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Michele Austin, David Webber, Tuwaine Barrett

Directed By: Mike Leigh

Critics Consensus: Anchored by Juliette Gariépy's superb portrayal of self-destructive obsession, Red Rooms is a haunting and timely trip down a particularly morbid rabbit hole.

Synopsis: The high-profile case of serial killer Ludovic Chevalier has just gone to trial, and Kelly-Anne is obsessed. When reality blurs with her morbid fantasies, she... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Juliette Gariépy, Laurie Babin, Elisabeth Locas, Natalie Tannous

Directed By: Pascal Plante

Critics Consensus: Elegantly executed, Sleep builds prosperously upon a familiar premise and delivers rousing chills.

Synopsis: SLEEP follows newlyweds Hyun-su (Lee Sun-kyun, PARASITE) and Soo-jin (Jung Yu-mi), whose domestic bliss is disrupted when Hyun-su begins speaking in his sleep, ominously stating,... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jung Yu-mi, Lee Sun-kyun

Directed By: Jason Yu

Critics Consensus: André Holland lays himself bare in a characteristically wonderful performance in this vivid portrait of a family coming to terms with the past.

Synopsis: Tarrell (André Holland) is an admired American painter who lives with his wife, singer Aisha (Andra Day), and their young son, Jermaine. Tarrell's artwork excavates... View Full Synopsis

Starring: André Holland, John Earl Jelks, Andra Day, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Directed By: Titus Kaphar

Critics Consensus: A chillingly effective creature feature with more on its mind than simple creepy-crawlies, Infested draws viewers into its web with stylish efficiency.

Synopsis: Kaleb is about to turn 30 and has never been lonelier. He's fighting with his sister over an inheritance and has cut ties with his... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Théo Christine, Sofia Lesaffre, Jérôme Niel, Lisa Nyarko

Directed By: Sébastien Vaniček

Critics Consensus: Conjuring fear with its sense of encroaching unease instead of cathartic jolts, In Flames is an exemplary horror film with something profound to say about the oppression of women.

Synopsis: After the death of the family patriarch, a mother and daughter's precarious existence is ripped apart by figures from their past. They must find strength... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ramesha Nawal, Bakhtawar Mazhar, Omar Javaid, Mohammad Ali Hashmi

Directed By: Zarrar Kahn

Critics Consensus: Marrying cultural specificity with lush visuals, this romance marks an impressive debut for writer-director Ramata Toulaye Sy.

Synopsis: Banel and Adama are fiercely in love. The young couple lives in a remote village in northern Senegal. For them, nothing else exists except each... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Khady Mane, Mamadou Diallo, Binta Racine Sy, Moussa Sow

Directed By: Ramata-Toulaye Sy

Critics Consensus: Lust and violence collide to powerfully pulpy effect in Love Lies Bleeding, a well-acted addition to writer-director Rose Glass' growing body of exceptional work.

Synopsis: From Director Rose Glass comes an electric new love story; reclusive gym manager Lou falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Kristen Stewart, Katy O'Brian, Ed Harris, Dave Franco

Directed By: Rose Glass

Critics Consensus: If La Chimera is a wild, improbable pursuit, this marvelous and magical tale by Alice Rochrwacher is the pie in the sky to behold.

Synopsis: Everyone has their own Chimera, something they try to achieve but never manage to find. For the band of tombaroli, thieves of ancient grave goods... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Josh O'Connor, Isabella Rossellini, Alba Rohrwacher, Luca Chikovani

Directed By: Alice Rohrwacher

Critics Consensus: This stop motion odyssey of hope triumphing over life's despair with humanity to spare makes Memoir of a Snail a deft, heartfelt tale.

Synopsis: In 1970s Australia, Grace's life is troubled by misfortune and loss. After their mother dies during pregnancy, she and her twin brother, Gilbert, are raised... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Sarah Snook, Eric Bana, Jacki Weaver, Kodi Smit-McPhee

Directed By: Adam Elliot

Critics Consensus: Breathing New Life to the genre, this excellently acted brooding horror thriller marks a propitious debut for John Rosman.

Synopsis: Jess is a woman on the run, desperate to cross the Canadian border to escape her past. On her tail is Elsa, a resourceful agent,... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Sonya Walger, Hayley Erin, Tony Amendola, Ayanna Berkshire

Directed By: John Rosman

Critics Consensus: Following its own alluringly inscrutable path between past, present, reality, and dreams, Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell rewards patient viewers with an absorbing spiritual odyssey.

Synopsis: Winner of the prestigious Camera d’Or for best first film at this year's Cannes Film Festival, the enthralling Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell from Vietnamese... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Le Phong Vu, Nguyen Thi Truc Quynh, Nguyen Thinh, Vu Ngoc Manh

Directed By: Pham Thien An

Critics Consensus: Fueled by the sparkling chemistry between Line Renaud and Dany Boon, Driving Madeleine proves a sweetly sentimental drama that deftly tugs the heartstrings.

Synopsis: Madeleine, 92 years old, calls a taxi to take her to the retirement home where she will be living. Charles, a disillusioned driver with a... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Line Renaud, Dany Boon, Alice Isaaz, Jérémie Laheurte

Directed By: Christian Carion

Critics Consensus: Surrounding its poignant insights with a gentle layer of crowd-pleasing comedy, The Monk and the Gun is a timely political satire that underscores the fragility of democracy.

Synopsis: The Monk And The Gun captures the wonder and disruption as Bhutan becomes one of the world's youngest democracies. Known throughout the world for its... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Harry Einhorn, Tandin Wangchuk, Deki Lhamo, Pema Zangmo Sherpa

Directed By: Pawo Choyning Dorji

Critics Consensus: Finding treasure in others' trash, Hoard is a beautifully acted and sweetly humanist debut for writer-director Luna Carmoon.

Synopsis: Seven-year-old Maria and her mother live in their own loving world built on sorting through bins and collecting shiny rubbish. One night, their world falls... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Joseph Quinn, Samantha Spiro, Hayley Squires, Cathy Tyson

Directed By: Luna Carmoon

Critics Consensus: Another marvelous chronicle of America's strivers by writer-director Sean Baker given some extra pizzazz by Mikey Madison's brassy performance, Anora is a romantic drama on the bleeding edge.

Synopsis: Sean Baker's Palme d'Or winner ANORA is an audacious, thrilling, and comedic variation on a modern day Cinderella story. Mikey Madison (ONCE UPON A TIME... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Mikey Madison, Mark Eydelshteyn, Yura Borisov, Karren Karagulian

Directed By: Sean Baker

Critics Consensus: Carrying off papal pulp with immaculate execution and career-highlight work from Ralph Fiennes, Conclave is a godsend for audiences who crave intelligent entertainment.

Synopsis: CONCLAVE follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events -- selecting the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Lucian Msamati

Directed By: Edward Berger

Critics Consensus: Structurally beautiful and suffused with Adrien Brody's soulful performance, writer-director Brady Corbet's The Brutalist is a towering tribute to the immigrant experience.

Synopsis: Escaping post-war Europe, visionary architect László Toth arrives in America to rebuild his life, his work, and his marriage to his wife Erzsébet after being... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, Guy Pearce, Joe Alwyn

Directed By: Brady Corbet

Critics Consensus: Surreal and unsettling, A Different Man overcomes an occasionally tenuous narrative grasp by virtue of its bold, provocative approach to serious themes.

Synopsis: Aspiring actor Edward undergoes a radical medical procedure to drastically transform his appearance. But his new dream face quickly turns into a nightmare, as he... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Sebastian Stan, Miles G. Jackson, Patrick Wang, Neal Davidson

Directed By: Aaron Schimberg

Critics Consensus: Equal measures inspiring, and enraging, this typical sports drama knows how to take a hit and dole them out with enough emotion and vigor to stoke The Fire Inside.

Synopsis: THE FIRE INSIDE is the inspirational true story of Claressa Shields, arguably the greatest female boxer of all time. Claressa, a high school Junior from... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ryan Destiny, Brian Tyree Henry, Olunike Adeliyi, De'Adre Aziza

Directed By: Rachel Morrison

Critics Consensus: Cillian Murphy's outstanding acting anchors Small Things Like These, elevating an occasionally enervating historical drama.

Synopsis: Small Things Like These takes place over Christmas in 1985, when devoted father and coal merchant Bill Furlong (Cillian Murphy) discovers startling secrets kept by... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Cillian Murphy, Eileen Walsh, Michelle Fairley, Clare Dunne

Directed By: Tim Mielants

Critics Consensus: Threading its grim tale through sumptuous black-and-white photography, The Girl with the Needle is a haunting parable made with superb craft.

Synopsis: A standout selection from the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, THE GIRL WITH THE NEEDLE is a dark fairy tale about one woman's search for tenderness... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Vic Carmen Sonne, Trine Dyrholm, Besir Zeciri, Ava Knox Martin

Directed By: Magnus von Horn

Critics Consensus: Sexually charged and riddled with tension, Femme redresses the noir genre and may leave audiences biting their nails to the nub.

Synopsis: With his performances as Aphrodite Banks, Jules (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Candyman) has a place among London's celebrated drag artists. One night after a show, he steps... View Full Synopsis

Starring: George MacKay, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Aaron Heffernan, John McCrea

Directed By: Sam H. Freeman, Ng Choon Ping

Critics Consensus: Casting grim environs in a nostalgic glow, We Grown Now is a coming-of-age story whose tinges of fantasy only make it feel more honest.

Synopsis: In 1992 Chicago, as Michael Jordan solidifies himself as a champion, a story of two young legends in their own right begins. As wide-eyed and... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Blake Cameron James, Gian Knight Ramirez, S. Epatha Merkerson, Lil Rel Howery

Directed By: Minhal Baig

Critics Consensus: A near-masterpiece for director/co-writer Victor Erice, Close Your Eyes ends his long gap between films with a moving meditation on memory, identity, and cinema itself.

Synopsis: Set in contemporary Madrid, an aging filmmaker named Miguel Garay is called upon to recount his memories of working on his final and still unfinished... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Manolo Solo, José Coronado, Ana Torrent, Petra Martínez

Directed By: Víctor Erice

Critics Consensus: As harrowing as it is humane, The Settlers serves as a sharp-edged excavation of long-marginalized history.

Synopsis: Chile, 1901. Three horsemen embark on an expedition, tasked with securing a wealthy landowner's vast property. Accompanying a reckless British lieutenant and an American mercenary... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Sam Spruell, Alfredo Castro, Mariano Llinás, Marcelo Alonso

Directed By: Felipe Gálvez Haberle

Critics Consensus: Gasoline Rainbow takes an honest look at adolescence and -- befitting its title -- finds arresting beauty in incongruous and unexpected places.

Synopsis: Celebrated directorial duo the Ross Brothers (Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets and Contemporary Color) turn their pioneering hybrid approach to the cinematic road trip with GASOLINE... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Micah Bunch, Nathaly Garcia, Nichole Dukes, Tony Aburto

Directed By: Bill Ross IV, Turner Ross

Critics Consensus: A peek at the man behind the persona, or vice versa, the work of Mark Cousins sings with genuine compassion for Alfred Hitchcock.

Synopsis: A century after the debut of Alfred Hitchcock's first feature, he remains one of the most influential filmmakers in the history of cinema. But how... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Alistair McGowan, Alistair McGowan

Directed By: Mark Cousins

Critics Consensus: Applying a fresh coat of paint on a chosen family story, Housekeeping for Beginners makes for a cozy, uplifting watch.

Synopsis: From acclaimed filmmaker Goran Stolevski comes a story exploring the universal truths of family, both the ones we're born into and the ones we find... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Anamaria Marinca, Alina Serban, Samson Selim, Vladimir Tintor

Directed By: Goran Stolevski

Critics Consensus: Immersing audiences in pure pandemonium with technical ingenuity and an unblinking point-of-view, MadS is a thrill ride that never lets up.

Synopsis: Eighteen year old Romain has just graduated and makes a stop at his dealer's place to try a new pill. As he heads off to... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Milton Riche, Lewkowski Yovel, Lucille Guillaume, Laurie Pavy

Directed By: David Moreau

Critics Consensus: Painterly and patient, Vermiglio carefully observes its provincial milieu to such absorbing effect that audiences will feel like they've become a part of the community.

Synopsis: The lush and breathtaking beauty of the Alps, filmed with painterly grace under natural light from frigid winter to redemptive spring, provides the physical and... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Tommaso Ragno, Giuseppe De Domenico, Carlotta Gamba, Roberta Rovelli

Directed By: Maura Delpero

Critics Consensus: A consistently gripping coming-of-age story, Sujo reaffirms Astrid Rondero and Fernanda Valadez as two of the most exciting rising talents in Mexican cinema.

Synopsis: After a cartel gunman from a small Mexican town is murdered, Sujo, his beloved four-year-old son, is left an orphan and in danger. Sujo narrowly... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Juan Jesús Varela, Yadira Pérez, Yadira Pérez, Alexis Varela

Directed By: Astrid Rondero, Fernanda Valadez

Critics Consensus: Led by young Sofía Otero's outstanding performance, 20,000 Species of Bees explores an array of weighty themes with gentle humanity.

Synopsis: In a small, sleepy village in the Basque Country, a sculptor named Ane and her three children arrive at her mother Lita's home for summer... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Sofía Otero, Patricia López Arnaiz, Ane Gabarain, Itziar Lazkano

Directed By: Estíbaliz Urresola Solaguren

Critics Consensus: Visually thrilling and narratively epic, Dune: Part Two continues Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of the beloved sci-fi series in spectacular form.

Synopsis: "Dune: Part Two" will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem

Directed By: Denis Villeneuve

Critics Consensus: A legal thriller with a heavy conscience, Juror #2 is less a summation of Clint Eastwood's storied directorial career than another terrific reminder of his knack for plain-spoken drama.

Synopsis: "Juror #2" follows family man Justin Kemp (Nicholas Hoult) who, while serving as a juror in a high profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, J.K. Simmons, Chris Messina

Directed By: Clint Eastwood

Critics Consensus: Capturing the compromises, dedication, and human fallibility of the newsroom, September 5 is a worthy chronicle of a tragic flashpoint in broadcast media history.

Synopsis: During the 1972 Munich Olympics, an American sports broadcasting crew finds itself thrust into covering the hostage crisis involving Israeli athletes.

Starring: Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, Ben Chaplin, Leonie Benesch

Directed By: Tim Fehlbaum

Critics Consensus: A stoic Jude Law and diabolically good Nicholas Hoult turn the tides of history in this grippingly intense thrill ride.

Synopsis: For over a year, a series of bold daylight bank robberies and armored car heists leaves law enforcement baffled and the public panicked throughout the... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jude Law, Nicholas Hoult, Tye Sheridan, Jurnee Smollett

Directed By: Justin Kurzel

Critics Consensus: An uncommonly ambitious animated film, Orion and the Dark benefits from a Charlie Kaufman screenplay that isn't afraid to tangle with existential ideas.

Synopsis: The thing Orion fears the most is the dark. When the embodiment of his worst fear pays a visit, Dark whisks Orion away on a... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jacob Tremblay, Paul Walter Hauser, Werner Herzog, Angela Bassett

Directed By: Sean Charmatz

Critics Consensus: About Dry Grasses keeps us warm with dark humor through its unhurried and verbose wintry meditation on the human condition.

Synopsis: Nestled away in wintry East Anatolia, public-school art teacher Samet (Deniz Celiloğlu) yearns to leave the sleepy village for cosmopolitan Istanbul. Further disenchanted when he... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Deniz Celiloglu, Merve Dizdar, Musab Ekici

Directed By: Nuri Bilge Ceylan

Critics Consensus: Tracing through the passage of time with a light touch, director Baltasar Kormákur's moving drama is a wistful reverie on life itself.

Synopsis: A romantic and thrilling story that spans several decades and continents; TOUCH follows one widower's emotional journey to find his first love who disappeared 50... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Egill Ólafsson, Kōki, Pálmi Kormákur, Masahiro Motoki

Directed By: Baltasar Kormákur

Critics Consensus: In the Summers homes in on emotional insights even as its narrative wanders, suggesting a bright future for writer-director Alessandra Lacorazza.

Synopsis: Siblings Violeta and Eva live in California with their mother, but every summer they travel to Las Cruces, New Mexico, to spend time with their... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Residente, Sasha Calle, Lio Mehiel, Dreya Castillo

Directed By: Alessandra Lacorazza Samudio

Critics Consensus: Minor Premise offers major enjoyment for sci-fi fans in search of an intelligent, grounded entry in the genre.

Synopsis: Attempting to surpass his father's legacy, a reclusive neuroscientist becomes entangled in his experiment, pitting 10 fragments of his consciousness against each other.

Starring: Sathya Sridharan, Paton Ashbrook, Dana Ashbrook, Purva Bedi

Directed By: Eric Schultz

Critics Consensus: Spicing things up with the wrinkle of teenage angst, Inside Out 2 clears the head and warms the heart by living up to its predecessor's emotional intelligence.

Synopsis: The little voices inside Riley's head know her inside and out--but next summer, everything changes when Disney and Pixar's Inside Out 2 introduces a new... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Amy Poehler, Kensington Tallman, Maya Hawke, Lilimar

Directed By: Kelsey Mann

Critics Consensus: Hugh Grant has infectious fun playing against type in Heretic, a religious horror that preaches the gospel of cerebral chills over cheap shocks.

Synopsis: Two young missionaries are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed (Hugh... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East, Topher Grace

Directed By: Scott Beck, Bryan Woods

Critics Consensus: Deftly directed by star Anna Kendrick, Woman of the Hour uses an incredible true story as the foundation for a powerful examination of the intersection between systemic misogyny and violence.

Synopsis: An aspiring actress crosses paths with a prolific serial killer in '70s LA when they're cast on an episode of "The Dating Game." Based on... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Anna Kendrick, Tony Hale, Kelley Jakle, Max Lloyd-Jones

Directed By: Anna Kendrick

Critics Consensus: A visually splendid and emotionally resonant anime film that appeals to the child in everyone, The Imaginary is a flight of fancy that audiences won't mind getting swept up in.

Synopsis: Rudger is a boy no one can see, imagined by Amanda to share her thrilling make-believe adventures. But when Rudger, suddenly alone, arrives at The... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Louie Rudge-Buchanan, Evie Kiszel, Hayley Atwell, Sky Katz

Directed By: Yoshiyuki Momose

Critics Consensus: Stopmotion takes the conflict between art and artist to chilling, visually thrilling extremes, distinguished by director Robert Morgan's excellent effects work.

Synopsis: A talented stop-motion animator becomes consumed by the grotesque world of her horrifying creations -- with deadly results.

Starring: Aisling Franciosi, Stella Gonet, Tom York, Caoilinn Springall

Directed By: Robert Morgan

Critics Consensus: A soulful exploration of sexual fluidity with a vivid Americana backdrop, National Anthem earns a salute.

Synopsis: Dylan (Charlie Plummer), a soft-spoken 21-year-old construction worker, is the de facto father figure to his little brother and works odd jobs to help the... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Charlie Plummer, Eve Lindley, Mason Alexander Park, Rene Rosado

Directed By: Luke Gilford

Critics Consensus: Smart sci-fi that's solidly grounded in social commentary, The Kitchen suggests a bright future for the directing duo of Daniel Kaluuya and Kibwe Tavares.

Synopsis: London, 2040 -- rising house prices, computerized labor and eradication of the Welfare State has turned the city into a billionaire's playground, pushing the lower... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Kano, Jedaiah Bannerman, Henry Lawfull, Rhys Yates

Directed By: Daniel Kaluuya, Kibwe Tavares

Critics Consensus: Limbo probes Aboriginal injustices with a patient eye, using the scars of history as the backdrop and basis for a powerfully minimalist mystery.

Synopsis: Travis Hurley (Simon Baker), a detective, arrives in the remote outback town of Limbo to investigate the cold case murder of local Indigenous girl Charlotte... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Simon Baker, Rob Collins, Natasha Wanganeen, Nicholas Hope

Directed By: Ivan Sen

Critics Consensus: Handsomely made and given some verve by a deliciously dry Bill Nighy, Joy is an uplifting tribute to the miracles of science.

Synopsis: Joy tells the remarkable true story behind the ground-breaking birth of Louise Joy Brown in 1978, the world's first 'test-tube- baby', and the tireless 10-year... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Bill Nighy, James Norton, Thomasin McKenzie, Ella Bruccoleri

Directed By: Ben Taylor

Critics Consensus: More interested in the psychology of psychics than the veracity of their craft, Look Into My Eyes is an entertaining documentary that finds humanity in the supernatural.

Synopsis: A group of New York City psychics conduct deeply intimate readings for their clients, revealing a kaleidoscope of loneliness, connection, and healing.

Directed By: Lana Wilson

Critics Consensus: Recapturing the magic of vintage adventure yarns, Bookworm is an imaginative gem with a wholesome heart.

Synopsis: 12-year-old Mildred's life is turned upside down when her mother lands in hospital and estranged, American magician father, Strawn Wise (Elijah Wood), comes to look... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Elijah Wood, Nell Fisher, Michael Smiley, Morgana O'Reilly

Directed By: Ant Timpson

Critics Consensus: Retroactively enriching Fury Road with greater emotional heft if not quite matching it in propulsive throttle, Furiosa is another glorious swerve in mastermind George Miller's breathless race towards cinematic Valhalla.

Synopsis: Snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers, young Furiosa falls into the hands of a great biker horde led by the warlord Dementus. Sweeping... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke, Alyla Browne

Directed By: George Miller

Critics Consensus: A humorous cocktail with a twist of coming-of-age drama, My Old Ass doesn't throw out the wisdom with the reckless abandon of youth, and the effects are hallucinogenic.

Synopsis: In this fresh coming-of-age story, an 18th birthday mushroom trip brings free-spirited Elliott (Maisy Stella) face-to-face with her wisecracking 39-year-old self (Aubrey Plaza). But when... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Maisy Stella, Aubrey Plaza, Percy Hynes White, Maddie Ziegler

Directed By: Megan Park

Critics Consensus: Director RaMell Ross' stylistically radical approach to adapting Colson Whitehead's searing novel will be jarring for some, but Nickel Boys' sense of immersion achieves the jaw-dropping effect of walking in another's shoes.

Synopsis: Elwood Curtis's college dream shatters alongside a two-lane Florida highway. Bearing the brunt of an innocent misstep, he's sentenced to the netherworld of Nickel Academy,... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Hamish Linklater, Fred Hechinger

Directed By: RaMell Ross

Critics Consensus: Held aloft by outstanding work from a tremendous cast, One Life pays heartwarming tribute to a remarkable humanitarian effort.

Synopsis: Based on the book If It's Not Impossible...: The Life of Sir Nicholas Winton by Barbara Winton, ONE LIFE tells the incredible, emotional true story... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Johnny Flynn, Lena Olin, Romola Garai

Directed By: James Hawes

Critics Consensus: Aided by Cristiana Dell'Anna's performance in the title role, Cabrini is an uplifting biopic with a timeless message.

Synopsis: From Alejandro Monteverde, award-winning director of "Sound of Freedom", comes the powerful epic of Francesca Cabrini, an Italian immigrant who arrives in New York City... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Cristiana Dell'Anna, Romana Maggiora Vergano, David Morse, Giancarlo Giannini

Directed By: Alejandro Monteverde

Critics Consensus: While not as innovative as its title, Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person offers a dark-ish comedic take on a teen love story between misfits that renders a strangely sweet bite.

Synopsis: Sasha is a young vampire with a serious problem: she's too sensitive to kill! When her exasperated parents cut off her blood supply, Sasha's life... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Sara Montpetit, Félix-Antoine Bénard, Steve Laplante, Sophie Cadieux

Directed By: Ariane Louis-Seize

Critics Consensus: A squirm-inducing period piece that locates true horror in both mind and spirit, The Devil's Bath might be Severin Fiala and Veronika Franz's most chilling directorial effort yet.

Synopsis: In 1750 Austria, a deeply religious woman named Agnes has just married her beloved, but her mind and heart soon grow heavy as her life... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Anja Plaschg, David Scheid, Maria Hofstätter, Natalija Baranova

Directed By: Veronika Franz, Severin Fiala

Critics Consensus: An action-packed homage that nails the nitty-gritty choreo-crazed daze of '80s Hong Kong cinema to masterful effect.

Synopsis: Many years after the bloody turf war that ushered in an uneasy era of peace in Hong Kong's underworld, the notorious Kowloon Walled City serves... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Louis Koo, Raymond Lam, Terrance Lau, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo

Directed By: Pou-Soi Cheang

Critics Consensus: Audaciously gross, wickedly clever, and possibly Demi Moore's finest hour, The Substance is a gasp-inducing feat from writer-director Coralie Fargeat.

Synopsis: Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself? You, only better in every way. You should try this new product, it's called The... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, Dennis Quaid, Hugo Diego Garcia

Directed By: Coralie Fargeat

Critics Consensus: An audacious effort from debuting director Dev Patel, Monkey Man dispenses action and sociopolitical commentary with equal aplomb.

Synopsis: Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Dev Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Dev Patel, Sharlto Copley, Pitobash, Vipin Sharma

Directed By: Dev Patel

Critics Consensus: Dramatically satisfying with a dash of good humor, Transformers One suggests that animation might be the optimal medium for this oft-adapted franchise.

Synopsis: TRANSFORMERS ONE is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key

Directed By: Josh Cooley

Critics Consensus: A Southern Gothic played at a ferocious key, The Piano Lesson brings August Wilson's words to vivid life with an outstanding ensemble.

Synopsis: Set in 1936 Pittsburgh during the aftermath of the Great Depression, The Piano Lesson follows the lives of the Charles family in the Doaker Charles... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler, Ray Fisher

Directed By: Malcolm Washington

Critics Consensus: A relentless thrill ride grounded in raw emotional stakes, Kill serves up a knuckle sandwich that action fans will gleefully eat up.

Synopsis: When army commando Amrit (Lakshya) finds out his true love Tulika (Tanya Maniktala) is engaged against her will, he boards a New Delhi-bound train in... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Laksh Lalwani, Tanya Maniktala, Raghav Juyal, Abhishek Chauhan

Directed By: Nikhil Nagesh Bhat

Critics Consensus: Led by Jodie Comer's gripping performance in the central role, The End We Start From offers a thoughtful, haunting look at the end of the world.

Synopsis: When an environmental crisis sees London submerged by flood waters, a young family is torn apart in the chaos. As a woman and her newborn... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jodie Comer, Joel Fry, Benedict Cumberbatch, Katherine Waterston

Directed By: Mahalia Belo

Critics Consensus: The V/H/S series shows no signs of the tape wearing out with this terrifying entry, boasting an assortment of shorts that'll sate the appetite of horror and sci-fi aficionados alike.

Synopsis: Six bloodcurdling tapes unleash horror in a sci-fi-inspired hellscape, pushing the boundaries of fear and suspense.

Starring: Thom Hallum, Dane DiLiegro, Bobby Slaski, Libby Letlow

Directed By: Jay Cheel, Jordan Downey, Christian Long, Justin Long

Critics Consensus: Leveraging fantasy to explore how bad life choices are evergreen, Timestalker is a clever and imaginative sophomore feature from director and star Alice Lowe.

Synopsis: Timestalker follows hapless heroine Agnes through time as she repeatedly falls for the wrong guy, dies a grim death, gets reincarnated a century later, before... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Alice Lowe, Jacob Anderson, Nick Frost, Kate Dickie

Directed By: Alice Lowe

Critics Consensus: Defying gravity with its magical pairing of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, Wicked's sheer bravura and charm make for an irresistible invitation to Oz.

Synopsis: Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway's The Color Purple) as Elphaba,... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater

Directed By: Jon M. Chu

Critics Consensus: With its trio of outstanding performers volleying their star power back and forth without ever dropping the ball, Challengers is a kinetic and sexy romp at court.

Synopsis: From visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Zendaya, Josh O'Connor, Mike Faist, A.J. Lister

Directed By: Luca Guadagnino

Critics Consensus: Daring to substitute its marquee star with a VFX creation and somehow pulling it off, Better Man makes a monkey out of the traditional musical biopic to thrilling effect.

Synopsis: Better Man is based on the true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams, one of... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Robbie Williams, Jonno Davies, Steve Pemberton, Damon Herriman

Directed By: Michael Gracey

Critics Consensus: Buoyed by Daisy Ridley's radiant star power and the remarkable trajectory of Gertrude Ederle's life story, Young Woman and the Sea is an old-fashioned sports movie that harkens back to the classics in the best way.

Synopsis: Daisy Ridley stars as the accomplished swimmer who was born to immigrant parents in New York City in 1905. Through the steadfast support of her... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Daisy Ridley, Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Stephen Graham, Kim Bodnia

Directed By: Joachim Rønning

Critics Consensus: Visually stylish and alluring in a dreamlike way, Disco Boy finds writer-director Giacomo Abbruzzese building on his obvious influences to tell a story that's distinctive in its own right.

Synopsis: After a painful journey through Europe, Alex, the Belarusian, joins the Foreign Legion in France and clings to a confused hope of a European identity.... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Franz Rogowski, Laetitia Ky, Leon Lucev, Matteo Olivetti

Directed By: Giacomo Abbruzzese

Critics Consensus: The Beautiful Game has an undeniable warmth that further elevates an already irresistible true story, helping this inspirational drama score despite a reliance on well-worn clichés.

Synopsis: Mal (Bill Nighy, Living, About Time) is the manager of England's homeless football team, taking his players to Rome with the hope of being crowned... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Bill Nighy, Susan Wokoma, Callum Scott Howells, Kit Young

Directed By: Thea Sharrock

Critics Consensus: Offering an uproariously unvarnished look at motherhood and female friendships, Babes finds Pamela Adlon making an assured feature-length directorial debut with a big assist from stars Ilana Glazer and Michelle Buteau.

Synopsis: BABES follows inseparable childhood friends Eden (Ilana Glazer) and Dawn (Michelle Buteau), having grown up together in NYC, now firmly in different phases of adulthood.... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ilana Glazer, Michelle Buteau, John Carroll Lynch, Hasan Minhaj

Directed By: Pamela Adlon

Critics Consensus: Taron Egerton and an against-type Jason Bateman make for great adversaries in Carry-On, a throwback thriller that clears all checkpoints of plot logic with its confident execution.

Synopsis: A young TSA agent fights to outsmart a mysterious traveler who blackmails him into letting a dangerous package slip onto a Christmas Eve flight.

Starring: Taron Egerton, Sofia Carson, Jason Bateman, Danielle Deadwyler

Directed By: Jaume Collet-Serra

Critics Consensus: A study of unbridled lust, Last Summer may not tell a new taboo story but is never less compelling for it.

Synopsis: With her first film in a decade, the fearless 75-year-old French auteur Catherine Breillat (Fat Girl, The Last Mistress) proves she's as provocative as ever... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Léa Drucker, Samuel Kircher, Olivier Rabourdin, Clotilde Courau

Directed By: Catherine Breillat

Critics Consensus: Carried by Lily Sullivan's outstanding lead performance and enriched by an expertly administered sense of creeping claustrophobia, Monolith is an eerie thriller that burns slow and lingers.

Synopsis: While trying to salvage her career, a disgraced journalist begins investigating a strange conspiracy theory. But as the trail leads uncomfortably close to home, she... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Lily Sullivan, Ling Cooper Tang, Ansuya Nathan, Erik Thomson

Directed By: Matt Vesely

Critics Consensus: An outstanding showcase for Devery Jacobs, Backspot is front of the line as an insightful and thrilling sports drama.

Synopsis: An ambitious cheerleader (Devery Jacobs) faces both new adversity and the increased drive for perfection and triumph when she and her girlfriend are selected for... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Devery Jacobs, Evan Rachel Wood, Shannyn Sossamon, Kudakwashe Rutendo

Directed By: D.W. Waterson

Critics Consensus: Saturated in disquieting mood while leveraging a nightmarishly gonzo performance by Nicolas Cage, Longlegs is a satanic horror that effectively instills panic.

Synopsis: In pursuit of a serial killer, an FBI agent uncovers a series of occult clues that she must solve to end his terrifying killing spree.

Starring: Maika Monroe, Nicolas Cage, Blair Underwood, Alicia Witt

Directed By: Oz Perkins

Critics Consensus: Grounded in raw humanity by Lupita Nyong'o and Joseph Quinn, this sideways entry into A Quiet Place finds fresh notes of fright to play amid the silence.

Synopsis: Experience the day the world went quiet.

Starring: Lupita Nyong'o, Joseph Quinn, Alex Wolff, Djimon Hounsou

Directed By: Michael Sarnoski

Critics Consensus: Blessed with a nerve-jangling star turn by Naomi Scott, writer-director Parker Finn broadens Smile's conceit into a pop stardom nightmare that'll leave a rictus grin on horror fans' faces.

Synopsis: About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Naomi Scott, Rosemarie DeWitt, Kyle Gallner, Lukas Gage

Directed By: Parker Finn

Critics Consensus: With a double helping of Jim Carrey's antics and a quicksilver pace befitting its hero, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is the best entry in this amiable series yet.

Synopsis: Sonic the Hedgehog returns to the big screen this holiday season in his most thrilling adventure yet. Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter

Directed By: Jeff Fowler

Critics Consensus: Unwieldy but rewarding, The Beast uses its sci-fi conceit to explore intriguing themes in largely satisfying fashion.

Synopsis: The year is 2044: artificial intelligence controls all facets of a stoic society as humans routinely "erase" their feelings. Hoping to eliminate pain caused by... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Léa Seydoux, George MacKay, Guslagie Malanda, Dasha Nekrasova

Directed By: Bertrand Bonello

Critics Consensus: With Problemista, Julio Torres' utterly unique sensibilities prove a perfectly cracked lens through which to find the surreal humor in bleak aspects of the human experience.

Synopsis: Alejandro (Julio Torres) is an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador, struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life in New York City. As time... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Julio Torres, Tilda Swinton, RZA, Isabella Rossellini

Directed By: Julio Torres

Critics Consensus: A solid step forward for Viggo Mortensen as a director, The Dead Don't Hurt offers viewers a comfortably old-fashioned Western with a satisfying, character-driven story.

Synopsis: The Dead Don't Hurt is a story of star-crossed lovers on the western U.S. frontier in the 1860s. Vivienne Le Coudy (Vicky Krieps) is a... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Vicky Krieps, Viggo Mortensen, Solly McLeod, Garret Dillahunt

Directed By: Viggo Mortensen

Critics Consensus: Based on indefensible truths,Kidnapped tackles institutional abuse with cinematic pomp and political circumstance.

Synopsis: In 1858, in the Jewish quarter of Bologna, the Pope's soldiers burst into the home of the Mortara family. By order of the cardinal, they... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Fabrizio Gifuni, Filippo Timi, Fausto Russo Alesi, Paolo Pierobon

Directed By: Marco Bellocchio

Critics Consensus: Joanna Arnow finds bleak humor in the struggle to connect with The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed, a deadpan comedy that discomfits as confidently as it amuses.

Synopsis: Ann, a morose New Yorker in her 30's, feels stuck in all areas of her life. To her dismay, the years have gone by quickly... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Joanna Arnow, Scott Cohen, Babak Tafti, Michael Cyril Creighton

Directed By: Joanna Arnow

Critics Consensus: Ultraman: Rising adds an interesting wrinkle of childrearing to the franchise's high-octane formula, making for a colorful romp fit for the whole family.

Synopsis: With Tokyo under siege from rising monster attacks, baseball star Ken Sato reluctantly returns home to take on the mantle of Ultraman. But the titanic... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Christopher Sean, Gedde Watanabe, Tamlyn Tomita, Keone Young

Directed By: Shannon Tindle, John Aoshima

Critics Consensus: Picking up where its predecessor left off, The Three Musketeers: Part II - Milady proves there's still swashbuckling fun to be had in modern adaptations of the Dumas classic.

Synopsis: From the Louvre to Buckingham Palace, to the gutters of Paris to the siege of LaRochelle... in a kingdom divided by religious wars and under... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Eva Green, François Civil, Vincent Cassel, Romain Duris

Directed By: Martin Bourboulon

Critics Consensus: Marvelously orchestrated by director Robert Eggers, Nosferatu is a behemoth of a horror film that is equal parts repulsive and seductive.

Synopsis: Robert Eggers' NOSFERATU is a gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult, Lily-Rose Depp, Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Directed By: Robert Eggers

Critics Consensus: Unfolding at a gentle pace with an even more subdued sense of drama, Janet Planet revolves around Julianne Nicholson and Zoe Ziegler's outstanding performances.

Synopsis: In rural Western Massachusetts, 11-year-old Lacy spends the summer of 1991 at home, enthralled by her own imagination and the attention of her mother, Janet.... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Julianne Nicholson, Zoe Ziegler, Elias Koteas, Will Patton

Directed By: Annie Baker

Critics Consensus: Director Andrea Arnold strikes a coming-of-age chord through Nykiya Adams' moving performance, marrying fantasy and reality to the dizzying end.

Synopsis: The long-awaited return to fiction filmmaking from Academy Award-winner Andrea Arnold (American Honey, Fish Tank), BIRD is a tender, striking and extraordinarily surprising coming-of-age fable... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Barry Keoghan, Franz Rogowski, Nykiya Adams, James Nelson-Joyce

Directed By: Andrea Arnold

Critics Consensus: Immeasurably elevated by the chemistry between Carol Kane and Jason Schwartzman, Between the Temples uses engrossing, character-driven dramedy to explore deeply relatable aspects of the human experience.

Synopsis: In BETWEEN THE TEMPLES, Ben (Jason Schwartzman) is a forty-something cantor losing his voice and possibly his faith. Struggling to meet the expectations of his... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jason Schwartzman, Carol Kane, Dolly De Leon, Caroline Aaron

Directed By: Nathan Silver

Critics Consensus: Gently amusing and wise while revolving around a terrific Edie Falco performance, this portrait of a people pleaser is mighty pleasing.

Synopsis: Wanda has her hands full: her 8-month pregnant daughter wants a wedding which her ex-husband is flaking on paying for, her mother thinks she's dying,... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Edie Falco, Jeannie Berlin, Bradley Whitford, Kayli Carter

Directed By: Brendan Walsh

Critics Consensus: With a distinctive visual aesthetic that enhances its emotionally resonant narrative, I Saw the TV Glow further establishes writer-director Jane Schoenbrun as a rising talent.

Synopsis: Teenager Owen is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate introduces him to a mysterious late-night TV show —... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Justice Smith, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Ian Foreman, Lindsey Jordan

Directed By: Jane Schoenbrun

Critics Consensus: With a dash of grace and circumstance, this sweet display of humanity is stabilized by Hilary Swank in a role that plays to the heartstrings of all Ordinary Angels.

Synopsis: Based on a remarkable true story, ORDINARY ANGELS centers on Sharon Steves (Hilary Swank), a fierce but struggling hairdresser in small-town Kentucky who discovers a... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hilary Swank, Alan Ritchson, Nancy Travis, Amy Acker

Directed By: Jon Gunn

Critics Consensus: Matt Smith and Morfydd Clark are terrific as embattled parents in Starve Acre, an upsetting folk horror tale that locates the doom in domesticity.

Synopsis: When their son starts acting strangely, a couple unwittingly allow dark and sinister forces into their home, awakening a long-dormant ancient evil rooted deep in... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Matt Smith, Morfydd Clark, Erin Richards, Robert Emms

Directed By: Daniel Kokotajlo

Critics Consensus: Carrying off well-worn vampire tropes with a balletic flourish, Abigail dances around the familiarity of its premise with a game cast and slick style.

Synopsis: After a group of would-be criminals kidnap the 12-year-old ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure, all they have to do to collect a $50... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Kathryn Newton, William Catlett

Directed By: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett

Critics Consensus: Harnessing sick suspense from the glimmer in James McAvoy's eye, Speak No Evil is the rare remake that hushes up concerns of "been there, done that."

Synopsis: When an American family is invited to spend the weekend at the idyllic country estate of a charming British family they befriended on vacation, what... View Full Synopsis

Starring: James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Aisling Franciosi, Alix West Lefler

Directed By: James Watkins

Critics Consensus: Frequently frightening even as it plays within the confines of a nearly 50-year-old film series, this prequel is The First Omen of a bright future for the franchise in quite some time.

Synopsis: When a young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, she encounters a darkness that causes her... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Nell Tiger Free, Ralph Ineson, Sônia Braga, Tawfeek Barhom

Directed By: Arkasha Stevenson

Critics Consensus: A wistful showcase for Pamela Anderson in a refreshingly dramatic role, The Last Showgirl pays homage to the working class of Las Vegas with a superb collection of performances.

Synopsis: The Last Showgirl, a poignant film of resilience, rhinestones and feathers, stars Pamela Anderson as Shelley, a glamorous showgirl who must plan for her future... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Pamela Anderson, Dave Bautista, John Clofine, Jamie Lee Curtis

Directed By: Gia Coppola

Critics Consensus: A highly unusual twist on the documentary format that somehow works seamlessly, this kaleidoscopic overview of Pharrell Williams' career is a lively testament to the power of self-belief.

Synopsis: PIECE BY PIECE is a unique cinematic experience that invites audiences on a vibrant journey through the life of cultural icon Pharrell Williams. Told through... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Pharrell Williams

Directed By: Morgan Neville

Critics Consensus: A portrait of a marriage with some wickedly clever twists up its sleeve, Magpie executes its thrills with poise.

Synopsis: MAGPIE is a stylish neo-noir thriller centered on married couple Anette (Daisy Ridley) and Ben (Shazad Latif), whose lives begin to fracture when their daughter... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Daisy Ridley, Shazad Latif, Matilda Anna Ingrid Lutz, Pippa Bennett-Warner

Directed By: Sam Yates

Critics Consensus: An old-fashioned slugger story that leans heavily on its arresting visual style, Day of the Fight marks a bruising and vivid directorial debut for Jack Huston.

Synopsis: On the day of his first fight since leaving prison, Mikey, once champion boxer, takes a redemptive journey through his past. As Mikey prepares for... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Michael Pitt, Joe Pesci, Ron Perlman, Steve Buscemi

Directed By: Jack Huston

Critics Consensus: Undeniably impressive in its ambition, Eureka makes some thought-provoking statements about colonialism, although they'll likely be lost on less patient viewers.

Synopsis: Traversing time, space and genre, Argentinian filmmaker Lisandro Alonso (Jauja) presents an elliptical meditation on the experiences of indigenous communities across the Americas. Opening in... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Chiara Mastroianni, Rafi Pitts, Luisa Cruz

Directed By: Lisandro Alonso

Critics Consensus: With action, comedy, romance, and a pair of marvelously matched stars, The Fall Guy might be the rare mainstream movie with something to entertain everyone.

Synopsis: He's a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Stephanie Hsu

Directed By: David Leitch

Critics Consensus: Instead of cross-examining its subject, The Apprentice gives Sebastian Stan the chance to shine in a simplistic yet entertaining foray into the world of a young Trump.

Synopsis: A young Donald Trump (Sebastian Stan), eager to make his name as a hungry second son of a wealthy family in 1970s New York, comes... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Sebastian Stan, Jeremy Strong, Maria Bakalova, Martin Donovan

Directed By: Ali Abbasi

Critics Consensus: Departing from corporate comedy,Sometimes I Think About Dying modestly explores critical human connection through a superbly melancholic Daisy Ridley.

Synopsis: Lost on the dreary Oregon coast, Fran finds solace in her cubicle, listening to the constant hum of officemates and occasionally daydreaming to pass the... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Daisy Ridley, Dave Merheje, Parvesh Cheena, Marcia DeBonis

Directed By: Rachel Lambert

Critics Consensus: Anchored in an authentically relatable approach to its story of self-discovery, Am I OK? is further elevated by strong work from Dakota Johnson and Sonoya Mizuno.

Synopsis: Lucy and Jane have been best friends for most of their lives and think they know everything there is to know about each other. But... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Dakota Johnson, Sonoya Mizuno, Jermaine Fowler, Kiersey Clemons

Directed By: Stephanie Allynne, Tig Notaro

Critics Consensus: A crunchy action-adventure with insights into imperialism, The Convert is a bloody return to form for Kiwi director Lee Tamahori.

Synopsis: New Zealand in the 1830s is a largely Māori world, dominated by tribal wars. Seeking redemption from a dark past, lay preacher Thomas Munro (GUY... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Guy Pearce, Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne, Antonio Te Maioha, Jacqueline McKenzie

Directed By: Lee Tamahori

Critics Consensus: Tough and unsettling by design, Civil War is a gripping close-up look at the violent uncertainty of life in a nation in crisis.

Synopsis: From filmmaker Alex Garland comes a journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, Stephen Henderson

Directed By: Alex Garland

Critics Consensus: Anchored by a pair of terrific performances swathed in vivid colors, Spanish auteur Pedro Almodóvar's English-language feature debut attests to his universal fluency in provocative filmmaking.

Synopsis: Ingrid (Julianne Moore) and Martha (Tilda Swinton) were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine. Ingrid went on to... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Julianne Moore, Tilda Swinton, John Turturro, Alex Høgh Andersen

Directed By: Pedro Almodóvar

Critics Consensus: The Idea of You offers a welcome reminder that Anne Hathaway remains a thoroughly delightful rom-com lead -- and reaffirms that few filmmakers understand the genre better than Michael Showalter.

Synopsis: Based on the acclaimed, contemporary love story of the same name, The Idea of You centers on Solène (Anne Hathaway), a 40-year-old single mom who... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Anne Hathaway, Nicholas Galitzine, Ella Rubin, Annie Mumolo

Directed By: Michael Showalter

Critics Consensus: A tale of survival from director Steve McQueen, Blitz's examination of British society under wartime is given a beating heart by Elliott Heffernan and Saoirse Ronan's lovely performances.

Synopsis: Sir Steve McQueen's "Blitz" follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Saoirse Ronan)... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Elliott Heffernan, Leigh Gill, Harris Dickinson

Directed By: Steve McQueen

Critics Consensus: Benefiting from Saoirse Ronan's deeply committed performance in the central role, The Outrun proves a moving portrait of addiction in spite of its somewhat shapeless narrative.

Synopsis: Rona, fresh out of rehab, returns to the wild Orkney Islands after more than a decade away. As she reconnects with the dramatic landscape where... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Saskia Reeves, Stephen Dillane, Lauren Lyle

Directed By: Nora Fingscheidt

Critics Consensus: A small film brimming with big ideas, Things Will Be Different effectively teases the brain while shredding the nerves.

Synopsis: When estranged siblings Joseph (Adam David Thompson) and Sidney (Riley Dandy) rendezvous at a local diner after a close-call robbery, they hightail it to an... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Adam David Thompson, Riley Dandy, Chloe Skoczen, Justin Benson

Directed By: Michael Felker

Critics Consensus: Visually and sonically distinctive, You'll Never Find Me heightens its spooky atmosphere and claustrophobic setting with a story that'll keep viewers guessing.

Synopsis: An isolated man living at the back of a desolate caravan park is visited by a desperate young woman seeking shelter from a violent storm.... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Brendan Rock, Jordan Cowan, Elena Carapetis, Angela Korng

Directed By: Josiah Allen, Indianna Bell

Critics Consensus: An atmospheric parable that looks to the stars to find insight into grief, Meanwhile on Earth is a psychologically rich slice of sci-fi.

Synopsis: Elsa (Megan Northam, in her debut feature starring role), along with her family, is struggling following the disappearance of her brother Franck, an astronaut who... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Megan Northam, Sofia Lesaffre, Catherine Salée, Sam Louwyck

Directed By: Jérémy Clapin

Critics Consensus: Honoring its nightmarish predecessors while chestbursting at the seams with new frights of its own, Romulus injects some fresh acid blood into one of cinema's great horror franchises.

Synopsis: While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced

Directed By: Fede Alvarez

Critics Consensus: Carving out a new era for The Planet of the Apes with lovable characters and rich visuals, Kingdom doesn't take the crown as best of the franchise but handily justifies its continued reign.

Synopsis: Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar's reign, in which apes are the... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, William H. Macy

Directed By: Wes Ball

Critics Consensus: Charged by Timothée Chalamet's electric performance, this ballad of Bob Dylan might not get under the enigmatic artist's skin but will make you feel like you've spent time in his company.

Synopsis: New York, 1961. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives with his guitar and... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton, Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro

Directed By: James Mangold

Critics Consensus: Fueled by a charismatic cast and the gritty authenticity of writer-director Jeff Nichols' approach, The Bikeriders offers a conventional yet impactful look at motorcycle culture.

Synopsis: THE BIKERIDERS captures a rebellious time in America when the culture and people were changing. After a chance encounter at a local bar, strong-willed Kathy... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Mike Faist

Directed By: Jeff Nichols

Critics Consensus: Thanks largely to a strong cast that leans into the story's humorous side, Wicked Little Letters is a diverting comedy even if the mystery at its core isn't particularly clever.

Synopsis: A 1920s English seaside town bears witness to a farcical and occasionally sinister scandal in this riotous mystery comedy. Based on a stranger than fiction... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley, Anjana Vasan, Joanna Scanlan

Directed By: Thea Sharrock

Critics Consensus: Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh's palpable chemistry will snatch audiences' hearts before breaking them in We Live in Time, a powerful melodrama that uses its nonlinear structure to thoughtfully explore grief.

Synopsis: Almut (Florence Pugh) and Tobias (Andrew Garfield) are brought together in a surprise encounter that changes their lives. Through snapshots of their life together --... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Andrew Garfield, Florence Pugh, Adam James, Aoife Hinds

Directed By: John Crowley

Critics Consensus: Directed with inventive flair by Tilman Singer while given flavorful personality by stars Hunter Schafer and Dan Stevens, Cuckoo is a madcap madhouse horror that's on the right side of deranged.

Synopsis: Reluctantly, 17-year-old Gretchen leaves her American home to live with her father, who has just moved into a resort in the German Alps with his... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Hunter Schafer, Dan Stevens, Jessica Henwick, Marton Csokas

Directed By: Tilman Singer

Critics Consensus: Cleverly constructed and leaping off the screen with stylistic verve, It's What's Inside centers around a party from hell that audiences can enjoy from a safe remove.

Synopsis: A pre-wedding reunion descends into a psychological nightmare for a group of college friends when a surprise guest arrives with a mysterious suitcase.

Starring: Brittany O'Grady, James Morosini, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Devon Terrell

Directed By: Greg Jardin

Critics Consensus: Centering around Haley Bennett's sparkling performance, Widow Clicquot is a visually impressive tale of resilience that leaves a pleasing aftertaste on the palette.

Synopsis: After her husband's untimely death, Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot flouts convention by assuming the reins of the fledgling wine business they had nurtured together. Steering the... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Haley Bennett, Tom Sturridge, Sam Riley, Anson Boon

Directed By: Thomas Q. Napper

Critics Consensus: With its charmingly childlike perspective, Riddle of Fire channels the spirit of youthful adventure with enough exuberance to overcome an occasionally shaggy structure.

Synopsis: This neo-fairytale set in Wyoming, USA follows three mischievous children as they embark on an odyssey when their mother asks them to run an errand.... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Lio Tipton, Charles Halford, Danielle Hoetmer, Weston Razooli

Directed By: Weston Razooli

Critics Consensus: A grim throwback with a terrific cast, Blood for Dust is a spare and familiar story told with sturdy execution.

Synopsis: Reckless Ricky (Kit Harington) makes serious money dealing illegal weapons throughout the tri-state area and loves to flaunt it. Traveling salesman Cliff (Scoot McNairy), covers... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Kit Harington, Josh Lucas, Scoot McNairy, Stephen Dorff

Directed By: Rod Blackhurst

Critics Consensus: By turning a chillingly clinical gaze onto the class striving and Faustian bargains of campus life, The Line hazes its audience to thrilling effect.

Synopsis: The Line is a campus thriller that plunges into the dangerous world of college fraternities and blind adherence to tradition. Alex Wolff stars as Tom,... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Alex Wolff, Bo Mitchell, Halle Bailey, Lewis Pullman

Directed By: Ethan Berger

Critics Consensus: A low-key comedy with an ample dose of pathos, Cora Bora can be as aimless as its heroine but gets considerable lift from Megan Stalter's stellar star turn.

Synopsis: Cora (Meg Stalter) goes home to win back her girlfriend, and soon realizes it's much more than her love life that needs salvaging.

Starring: Thomas Mann, Chelsea Peretti, Megan Stalter, Jonica T. Gibbs

Directed By: Hannah Pearl Utt

Critics Consensus: Ryan Reynolds makes himself at home in the MCU with acerbic wit while Hugh Jackman provides an Adamantium backbone to proceedings in Deadpool & Wolverine, an irreverent romp with a surprising soft spot for a bygone era of superhero movies.

Synopsis: Deadpool's peaceful existence comes crashing down when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help safeguard the multiverse. He soon unites with his would-be pal,... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin

Directed By: Shawn Levy

Critics Consensus: Jazzed up by an excellent ensemble that captures the essence if not the exact likeness of SNL's original cast and crew, Saturday Night is a frenetic and nostalgic celebration of one of showbiz's most auspicious debuts.

Synopsis: At 11:30pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television -- and culture -- forever. Directed by Jason Reitman... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Gabriel LaBelle, Dylan O'Brien, Cory Michael Smith, Rachel Sennott

Directed By: Jason Reitman

Critics Consensus: As single-mindedly focused on mayhem as its demonic monster, In a Violent Nature serves up a deliciously disgusting feast for gore aficionados.

Synopsis: When a locket is removed from a collapsed fire tower in the woods that entombs the rotting corpse of Johnny, a vengeful spirit spurred on... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ry Barrett, Andrea Pavlovic, Cameron Love, Reece Presley

Directed By: Chris Nash

Critics Consensus: Taking an axe to yuletide cheer and everything else in its path, Terrifier 3 is a bloody fantastic stocking stuffer for the holiday season.

Synopsis: After surviving Art the Clown's Halloween massacre, Sienna and her brother are struggling to rebuild their shattered lives. As the holiday season approaches, they try... View Full Synopsis

Starring: David Howard Thornton, Lauren LaVera, Samantha Scaffidi, Chris Jericho

Directed By: Damien Leone

Critics Consensus: Led by a trio of strong performances, Arcadian blends family drama and post-apocalyptic horror to visceral, emotionally stirring effect.

Synopsis: In a near future, life on Earth has been decimated. Paul (Nicolas Cage) and his twin teenage sons, Thomas (Jaeden Martell) and Joseph (Maxwell Jenkins),... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Jaeden Martell, Maxwell Jenkins, Sadie Soverall

Directed By: Benjamin Brewer

Critics Consensus: A wickedly delightful genre mashup led by Melissa Barrera, Your Monster is pleasantly packed with songs, guts, and heart.

Synopsis: Your Monster tells the story of the soft-spoken actor Laura Franco (Melissa Barrera), who is dumped by her longtime boyfriend (Edmund Donovan) while recovering from... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Melissa Barrera, Meghann Fahy, Tommy Dewey, Edmund Donovan

Directed By: Caroline Lindy

Critics Consensus: Capturing both the cheer and frustration that accompany holiday gatherings, Christmas Eve in Miller's Point is a yuletide chronicle that rings true.

Synopsis: In CHRISTMAS EVE IN MILLER’S POINT, a rambunctious extended family descends upon their small Long Island hometown for the holidays. Before the evening is over,... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Michael Cera, Elsie Fisher, Maria Dizzia, Sawyer Spielberg

Directed By: Tyler Taormina

Critics Consensus: Lightly entertaining even as it hews to genre conventions, Upgraded is an appealing option for anyone seeking a good old-fashioned rom-com.

Synopsis: Ana (Camila Mendes) is an ambitious intern dreaming of a career in the art world while trying to impress her demanding boss Claire (Marisa Tomei).... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Camila Mendes, Archie Renaux, Thomas Kretschmann, Grégory Montel

Directed By: Carlson Young

Critics Consensus: A well-acted depiction of grief and self-discovery, Suncoast often overcomes its reliance on broad coming-of-age tropes with a light touch and a charming ensemble cast.

Synopsis: Inspired by Chinn's life experience from the early 2000s, follows a teenager (Nico Parker) living with her strong-willed mother (Laura Linney), who must take her... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Laura Linney, Nico Parker, Woody Harrelson, Ella Anderson

Directed By: Laura Chinn

Critics Consensus: With the magnetic Jharrel Jerome as its champion, Unstoppable is an inspirational sports story that honestly earns audiences' cheers.

Synopsis: Unstoppable is the inspiring true story of Anthony Robles (Jharrel Jerome) who was born with one leg but whose indomitable spirit and unbreakable resolve empowered... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jharrel Jerome, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Peña, Don Cheadle

Directed By: William Goldenberg

Critics Consensus: The Return removes the mythology from Odysseus' homecoming along with some of the fun, but Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche's terrific performances keep this drama absorbing.

Synopsis: After 20 years away, Odysseus (Ralph Fiennes) washes up on the shores of Ithaca, haggard and unrecognizable. The King has returned from the Trojan War,... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, Charlie Plummer, Marwan Kenzari

Directed By: Uberto Pasolini

Critics Consensus: Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson memorably smolder together in Babygirl, with writer-director Halina Reijn's clinical gaze keeping this sexually frank thriller more provocative than prurient.

Synopsis: A high-powered CEO puts her career and family on the line when she begins a torrid affair with her much younger intern.

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Harris Dickinson, Antonio Banderas, Sophie Wilde

Directed By: Halina Reijn

Critics Consensus: A phantasmagorical distillation of William S. Burroughs' preoccupations that's by turns meandering and vital, Queer marks one of Daniel Craig's most sterling performances yet.

Synopsis: 1950. William Lee, an American expat in Mexico City, spends his days almost entirely alone, except for a few contacts with other members of the... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Daniel Craig, Drew Starkey, Jason Schwartzman, Lesley Manville

Directed By: Luca Guadagnino

Critics Consensus: A meditation on mortality full of risky stylistic gambits, Tuesday achieves real grace thanks to Julia Louis-Dreyfus' committed performance and director Daina Oniunas-Pusic's impressive ambition.

Synopsis: A mother (Julia Louis-Dreyfus, in a profoundly moving performance) and her teenage daughter (Lola Petticrew) must confront Death when it arrives in the form of... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Lola Petticrew, Leah Harvey, Arinzé Kene

Directed By: Daina O. Pusić

Critics Consensus: A ruminative chamber piece on wheels, Daddio feels expansive thanks to Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn's compelling rapport.

Synopsis: New York City. JFK airport. A young woman jumps into the backseat of a yellow taxi, the cabbie throws the vehicle into drive as the... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Dakota Johnson, Sean Penn, Marcos A. Gonzalez, Shannon Gannon

Directed By: Christy Hall

Critics Consensus: Scoop wrings riveting drama out of its real-life story, even if the actual interview footage remains an arguably superior watch.

Synopsis: Inspired by real events, SCOOP is the inside account of the tenacious journalism that landed an earthshattering interview -- Prince Andrew's infamous BBC Newsnight appearance.... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Gillian Anderson, Billie Piper, Rufus Sewell, Keeley Hawes

Directed By: Philip Martin

Critics Consensus: A solid first feature for writer-director Dan Levy, Good Grief offers a generally affecting look at love after death whose refreshing sincerity only occasionally veers into sentimentality.

Synopsis: Marc (Daniel Levy) was content living in the shadow of his larger-than-life husband, Oliver (Luke Evans). But when Oliver unexpectedly dies, Marc's world shatters, sending... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Dan Levy, Ruth Negga, Luke Evans, Himesh Patel

Directed By: Dan Levy

Critics Consensus: A windingly intricate and delirious sci-fi thrill ride washes over the senses and steadily flows through Caddo Lake.

Synopsis: When an 8-year-old girl mysteriously vanishes, a series of past deaths and disappearances start to link together, forever altering a broken family's history.

Starring: Dylan O'Brien, Eliza Scanlen, Lauren Ambrose, Eric Lange

Directed By: Celine Held, Logan George

Critics Consensus: Summoning a storm of spectacle and carried along by the gale force winds of Glen Powell's charisma, Twisters' forecast is splendid with a high chance of thrills.

Synopsis: Daisy Edgar-Jones stars as Kate Cooper, a former storm chaser haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado during her college years who now studies... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Maura Tierney, Harry Hadden-Paton

Directed By: Lee Isaac Chung

Critics Consensus: Michael Keaton's devious poltergeist still has plenty of juice left in this madcap return to form for Tim Burton, marrying charming practical effects and ghoulish gags to provide a fun fun time.

Synopsis: Beetlejuice is back! After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Jenna Ortega

Directed By: Tim Burton

Critics Consensus: A bold and memorable debut that thrusts Zoë Kravitz into the turf of directors to watch, Blink Twice is a live wire of a film.

Synopsis: When tech billionaire Slater King (Channing Tatum) meets cocktail waitress Frida (Naomi Ackie) at his fundraising gala, sparks fly. He invites her to join him... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Naomi Ackie, Channing Tatum, Christian Slater, Simon Rex

Directed By: Zoë Kravitz

Critics Consensus: Angelina Jolie unveils new highs within her emotional register in Pablo Larraín's Maria, keeping this tragic biopic compelling even when its theatrics go off-key.

Synopsis: The tumultuous, beautiful and tragic story of the life of the world’s greatest female opera singer, relived and reimagined during her final days in 1970s... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Angelina Jolie, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Alba Rohrwacher, Pierfrancesco Favino

Directed By: Pablo Larraín

Critics Consensus: A brainy satire that has a ball turning the supposed adults in the room into helpless children, Rumours spins a one-joke premise into a sophisticated riot.

Synopsis: Ricocheting between comedy, apocalyptic horror, and swooning soap opera, Rumours follows the seven leaders of the world’s wealthiest democracies at the annual G7 summit, where... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Cate Blanchett, Roy Dupuis, Denis Ménochet, Charles Dance

Directed By: Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson, Galen Johnson

Critics Consensus: A grounded zombie picture with emotional bite, Handling the Undead shuffles along at a patient pace but succeeds as a poignant and thoughtful addition to the genre.

Synopsis: On a hot summer day in Oslo, the dead mysteriously awaken, and three families are thrown into chaos when their deceased loved ones come back... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Renate Reinsve, Anders Danielsen Lie, Bjørn Sundquist, Bente Børsum

Directed By: Thea Hvistendahl

Critics Consensus: Chiwetel Ejiofor acquits himself well as a writer-director with Rob Peace, a solid and steady drama that enlivens standard clichés with compelling performances.

Synopsis: Directed, adapted by, and starring Academy Award® nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 YEARS A SLAVE), ROB PEACE follows the true story of a brilliant young man... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jay Will, Mary J. Blige, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Gbenga Akinnagbe

Directed By: Chiwetel Ejiofor

Critics Consensus: Werewolf horror with some extra socially conscious bite, Blackout reaffirms Larry Fessenden as a smart genre filmmaker who prioritizes character-building over kills.

Synopsis: A fine arts painter is convinced that he is a werewolf wreaking havoc on a small American town under the full moon.

Starring: Marshall Bell, Michael Buscemi, Alex Hurt, Addison Timlin

Directed By: Larry Fessenden

Critics Consensus: Thanks to stellar work from Cynthia Erivo and Alia Shawkat, Drift frequently engages despite an often hazy narrative.

Synopsis: Jacqueline (Two-Time Academy Award nominee Cynthia Erivo), a young refugee, lands alone and penniless on a Greek island, where she tries first to survive and... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Cynthia Erivo, Alia Shawkat, Ibrahima Ba, Honor Swinton Byrne

Directed By: Anthony Chen

Critics Consensus: Karla Sofía Gascón is Emilia Perez in a swaggering musical crime thriller of genre-bending fascination that is also an unapologetically trans story.

Synopsis: From renegade auteur Jacques Audiard comes Emilia Pérez, an audacious fever dream that defies genres and expectations. Through liberating song and dance and bold visuals,... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez, Adriana Paz

Directed By: Jacques Audiard

Critics Consensus: Debuting director Jake Johnson acquits himself admirably with Self Reliance, a unique comedy-thriller hybrid that does a generally effective job of balancing silly and sincere.

Synopsis: When a middle-aged man (Jake Johnson) is invited into a limo by famous actor Andy Samberg, his dull life takes a thrilling turn. Johnson is... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jake Johnson, Anna Kendrick, Andy Samberg, Natalie Morales

Directed By: Jake Johnson

Critics Consensus: Intoxicating with its maxxximal style, MaXXXine is an uneven but vibrant pastiche that drives a stiletto through Hollywood's heart.

Synopsis: In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally gets her big break. But as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Mia Goth, Elizabeth Debicki, Moses Sumney, Michelle Monaghan

Directed By: Ti West

Critics Consensus: Echoing its predecessor while upping the bloodsport and camp, Gladiator II is an action extravaganza that derives much of its strength and honor from Denzel Washington's scene-stealing performance.

Synopsis: Years after witnessing the death of Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius must enter the Colosseum after the powerful emperors of Rome conquer... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Pedro Pascal

Directed By: Ridley Scott