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Best Movies of 2024: Best New Movies to Watch Now

Welcome to our guide of the Best Movies of 2024, featuring every Certified Fresh movie as they come in week by week!

September additions so far: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

#101

Widow Clicquot (2023)
81%

#101
Adjusted Score: 84006%
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... [More]
Directed By: Thomas Q. Napper

#102
#102
Adjusted Score: 83171%
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... [More]

#103

Alien: Romulus (2024)
80%

#103
Adjusted Score: 105617%
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... [More]
Directed By: Fede Alvarez

#104
Adjusted Score: 102336%
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,... [More]
Directed By: Wes Ball

#105

The Bikeriders (2023)
80%

#105
Adjusted Score: 95385%
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... [More]
Directed By: Jeff Nichols

#106

The Idea of You (2024)
80%

#106
Adjusted Score: 92272%
Critics Consensus: The Idea of You offers a welcome reminder that Anne Hathaway remains a thoroughly delightful romcom 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),... [More]
Directed By: Michael Showalter

#107
#107
Adjusted Score: 89524%
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... [More]
Directed By: Thea Sharrock

#108

Cora Bora (2023)
80%

#108
Adjusted Score: 81454%
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... [More]
Directed By: Hannah Pearl Utt

#109
#109
Adjusted Score: 107097%
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... [More]
Directed By: Shawn Levy

#110
#110
Adjusted Score: 90981%
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,... [More]
Directed By: Chris Nash

#111

Riddle Of Fire (2023)
79%

#111
Adjusted Score: 81468%
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... [More]
Directed By: Weston Razooli

#112

Coup! (2023)
79%

#112
Adjusted Score: 80571%
Critics Consensus: A satire that keeps its knives sharpened, Coup! is a satisfying and swift meal served up with a sly Peter Sarsgaard performance as a garnish.
Synopsis: A mysterious grifter appears on an isolated seaside estate claiming to be a wealthy family's new chef. When a plague... [More]

#113

Blood for Dust (2023)
78%

#113
Adjusted Score: 80050%
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... [More]
Directed By: Rod Blackhurst

#114
#114
Adjusted Score: 98016%
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... [More]
Directed By: Tim Burton

#115

Cuckoo (2024)
77%

#115
Adjusted Score: 88616%
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... [More]
Directed By: Tilman Singer

#116

Arcadian (2024)
77%

#116
Adjusted Score: 84386%
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... [More]
Directed By: Benjamin Brewer

#117

Daddio (2023)
77%

#117
Adjusted Score: 82339%
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... [More]
Directed By: Christy Hall

#118

Suncoast (2024)
77%

#118
Adjusted Score: 83220%
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... [More]
Directed By: Laura Chinn

#119

Tuesday (2023)
76%

#119
Adjusted Score: 81697%
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... [More]
Directed By: Daina O. Pusić

#120

Scoop (2024)
76%

#120
Adjusted Score: 81126%
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... [More]
Directed By: Philip Martin

#121

Good Grief (2023)
76%

#121
Adjusted Score: 80542%
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... [More]
Directed By: Dan Levy

#122

Dandelion (2024)
76%

#122
Adjusted Score: 78719%
Critics Consensus: Powered by the lovely duet of KiKi Layne and Thomas Doherty's performances, Dandelion is a slight but sweet musical drama.
Synopsis: Dandelion (KiKi Layne), a struggling but determined singer-songwriter in a downward spiral, reluctantly takes a last-ditch effort gig where she... [More]
Directed By: Nicole Riegel

#123

Upgraded (2024)
76%

#123
Adjusted Score: 77930%
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... [More]
Directed By: Carlson Young

#124

Twisters (2024)
75%

#124
Adjusted Score: 101711%
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... [More]
Directed By: Lee Isaac Chung

#125
#125
Adjusted Score: 79761%
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... [More]
Directed By: Thea Hvistendahl

#126

Blackout (2023)
75%

#126
Adjusted Score: 77109%
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... [More]
Directed By: Larry Fessenden

#127

Blink Twice (2024)
74%

#127
Adjusted Score: 87731%
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... [More]
Directed By: Zoë Kravitz

#128

Self Reliance (2023)
74%

#128
Adjusted Score: 76648%
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... [More]
Directed By: Jake Johnson

#129

Drift (2023)
74%

#129
Adjusted Score: 76172%
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... [More]
Directed By: Anthony Chen

#130

MaXXXine (2024)
73%

#130
Adjusted Score: 91981%
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... [More]
Directed By: Ti West

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