Summer Movie Scorecard 2019

Critics Consensus: The Hustle's stars might make an effective comedy team in a different setting, but this gender-flipped remake of a remake adds little beyond its feminine twist.

Synopsis: Josephine Chesterfield is a glamorous, seductive British woman who has a penchant for defrauding gullible men out of their money. Into her well-ordered, meticulous world... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Anne Hathaway, Rebel Wilson, Alex Sharp, Ingrid Oliver

Directed By: Chris Addison

Critics Consensus: With three talented leads struggling to prop up a sagging story, The Kitchen is a jumbled crime thriller in urgent need of some heavy-duty renovation.

Synopsis: Between 8th Ave. and the Hudson River, the Irish mafia runs 20 blocks of a tough New York City neighborhood known as Hell's Kitchen. But... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Melissa McCarthy, Tiffany Haddish, Elisabeth Moss, Domhnall Gleeson

Directed By: Andrea Berloff

Critics Consensus: Amiable yet forgettable, MiB International grinds its stars' substantial chemistry through the gears of a franchise running low on reasons to continue.

Synopsis: The Men in Black have expanded to cover the globe but so have the villains of the universe. To keep everyone safe, decorated Agent H... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Kumail Nanjiani, Rebecca Ferguson

Directed By: F. Gary Gray

Critics Consensus: Dark Phoenix ends an era of the X-Men franchise by taking a second stab at adapting a classic comics arc -- with deeply disappointing results.

Synopsis: The X-Men face their most formidable and powerful foe when one of their own, Jean Grey, starts to spiral out of control. During a rescue... View Full Synopsis

Starring: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult

Directed By: Simon Kinberg

Critics Consensus: Very young viewers may be entertained by UglyDolls -- if only because they're less likely to recognize the many familiar elements in its affirmative yet formulaic story.

Synopsis: In the adorably different town of Uglyville, weirdness is celebrated, strangeness is special and beauty is embraced as more than meets the eye. After traveling... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Kelly Clarkson, Nick Jonas, Janelle Monáe, Blake Shelton

Directed By: Kelly Asbury

Critics Consensus: The Intruder might appeal to fans of shout-at-the-screen cinema, but this thriller's ludicrous plot robs it of suspense -- and undermines Dennis Quaid's suitably over-the-top performance.

Synopsis: Scott and Annie Russell couldn't be happier after buying their dream home from a mysterious and lonely widower named Charlie in Napa Valley, Calif. Their... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Michael Ealy, Meagan Good, Joseph Sikora, Dennis Quaid

Directed By: Deon Taylor

Critics Consensus: Anna finds writer-director Luc Besson squarely in his wheelhouse, but fans of this variety of stylized action have seen it all done before -- and better.

Synopsis: Beneath a woman's striking beauty lies a secret that will unleash her indelible strength and skill to become one of the most feared assassins on... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Sasha Luss, Luke Evans, Cillian Murphy, Helen Mirren

Directed By: Luc Besson

Critics Consensus: Decades removed from the original, this multi-generational Shaft struggles to keep its characters interesting -- or anything other than uncomfortably outdated.

Synopsis: John Shaft Jr. may be an FBI cybersecurity expert, but to uncover the truth behind his best friend's untimely death, he needs an education that... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Jessie T. Usher, Richard Roundtree, Regina Hall

Directed By: Tim Story

Critics Consensus: While the cast is something to cheer about, Poms squanders its talented stars on a clichéd comedy that disrespects the demographic it's trying to celebrate.

Synopsis: Martha is an introverted woman who moves to a retirement community that has shuffleboard, golf, bowling and other activities. Hoping to be left alone, she... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Diane Keaton, Jacki Weaver, Celia Weston, Alisha Boe

Directed By: Zara Hayes

Critics Consensus: El Chicano represents a step forward for representation in superhero cinema -- unfortunately, its clichéd story is nothing more than ordinary.

Synopsis: When LAPD Detective Diego Hernandez is assigned a career-making case investigating a vicious cartel, he uncovers links to his brother's supposed suicide and a turf... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Raúl Castillo, George Lopez, Aimee Garcia, Kate del Castillo

Directed By: Ben Hernandez Bray

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: High school basketball coach John Harrison and his team face an uncertain future when their town's largest manufacturing plant shuts down unexpectedly. As hundreds of... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Alex Kendrick, Priscilla C. Shirer, Cameron Arnett, Shari Rigby

Directed By: Alex Kendrick

Critics Consensus: Cut from the same rough cloth as its predecessors, Angel Has Fallen rounds out a mostly forgettable action trilogy in fittingly mediocre fashion.

Synopsis: Authorities take Secret Service agent Mike Banning into custody for the failed assassination attempt of U.S. President Allan Trumbull. After escaping from his captors, Banning... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman, Frederick Schmidt, Danny Huston

Directed By: Ric Roman Waugh

Critics Consensus: Godzilla: King of the Monsters delivers spectacular kaiju action -- and reaffirms that cutting-edge effects are still no substitute for a good story.

Synopsis: Members of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Kyle Chandler, Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobby Brown, Ken Watanabe

Directed By: Michael Dougherty

Critics Consensus: Though it makes a strong case for future collaborations between Kumail Nanjiani and Dave Bautista, Stuber fails to mesh its contrasting genres, settling for an overtly violent, mildly entertaining diversion that's far from a five-star ride.

Synopsis: A quick-tempered cop who's recovering from eye surgery recruits a mild-mannered Uber driver to help him catch the heroin dealer who murdered his partner. The... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Dave Bautista, Kumail Nanjiani, Mira Sorvino, Natalie Morales

Directed By: Michael Dowse

Critics Consensus: Its heartstring-tugging overtures may be difficult for dog lovers to resist, but The Art of Racing in the Rain is sentimental and contrived.

Synopsis: Denny Swift is a Formula One race car driver who understands that the techniques needed on the racetrack can also be used to successfully navigate... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Milo Ventimiglia, Amanda Seyfried, Kathy Baker, Martin Donovan

Directed By: Simon Curtis

Critics Consensus: Where'd You Go, Bernadette offers dispiriting proof that a talented director, bestselling source material, and terrific cast can add up to far less than the sum of their parts.

Synopsis: Former architect Bernadette Fox seems to have it all -- a beautiful home in Seattle, a successful and loving husband, and a brilliant teenage daughter... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Cate Blanchett, Billy Crudup, Kristen Wiig, Emma Nelson

Directed By: Richard Linklater

Critics Consensus: A Dog's Journey is as sentimental as one might expect, but even cynical viewers may find their ability to resist shedding a tear stretched to the puppermost limit.

Synopsis: Bailey is living the good life on the Michigan farm of his boy, Ethan and Ethan's wife Hannah. He even has a new playmate: Ethan... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Josh Gad, Kathryn Prescott, Betty Gilpin, Dennis Quaid

Directed By: Gail Mancuso

Critics Consensus: 47 Meters Down: Uncaged may not be as ruthlessly efficient as its finned villains, but fans of shark peril thrillers should find it just chummy enough.

Synopsis: Four teenage divers discover that the sunken ruins of a Mayan city are also a hunting ground for deadly great white sharks. With their air... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Sophie Nélisse, Corinne Foxx, Brianne Tju, Sistine Stallone

Directed By: Johannes Roberts

Critics Consensus: The Sun Is Also a Star has a pair of easy-to-love leads, but tests the audience's affection with a storyline that strains credulity past the breaking point.

Synopsis: College-bound romantic Daniel Bae and Jamaica-born pragmatist Natasha Kingsley meet -- and fall for each other -- over one magical day amidst the fervor and... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Yara Shahidi, Charles Melton, Anais Lee, John Leguizamo

Directed By: Ry Russo-Young

Critics Consensus: Tolkien has the period trappings and strong performances of a worthy biopic, but lacks the imagination required to truly do its subject justice.

Synopsis: As a young student, J.R.R. Tolkien finds love, friendship and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts. Their brotherhood soon strengthens as Tolkien weathers... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins, Colm Meaney, Derek Jacobi

Directed By: Dome Karukoski

Critics Consensus: While it can take pride in its visual achievements,The Lion King is a by-the-numbers retelling that lacks the energy and heart that made the original so beloved--though for some fans that may just be enough.

Synopsis: Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny on the plains of Africa. But not everyone in the kingdom... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Alfre Woodard

Directed By: Jon Favreau

Critics Consensus: Octavia Spencer's performance overpowers many of Ma's flaws, but uneven pacing and a labored story keep this thriller from fully realizing its unhinged potential.

Synopsis: A lonely middle-aged woman befriends some teenagers and decides to let them party in the basement of her home. But there are some house rules:... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Octavia Spencer, Diana Silvers, Juliette Lewis, McKaley Miller

Directed By: Tate Taylor

Critics Consensus: The Dead Don't Die dabbles with tones and themes to varying degrees of success, but sharp wit and a strong cast make this a zom-com with enough brains to consume.

Synopsis: In the sleepy small town of Centerville, something is not quite right. The moon hangs large and low in the sky, the hours of daylight... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Bill Murray, Adam Driver, Tilda Swinton, Chloë Sevigny

Directed By: Jim Jarmusch

Critics Consensus: Although Brightburn doesn't fully deliver on the pitch-black promise of its setup, it's still enough to offer a diverting subversion of the superhero genre.

Synopsis: After a difficult struggle with fertility, Tori Breyer's dreams of motherhood come true with the arrival of a mysterious baby boy. Brandon appears to be... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Elizabeth Banks, David Denman, Jackson A. Dunn, Matt L. Jones

Directed By: David Yarovesky

Critics Consensus: Aladdin retells its classic source material's story with sufficient spectacle and skill, even if it never approaches the dazzling splendor of the animated original.

Synopsis: Aladdin is a lovable street urchin who meets Princess Jasmine, the beautiful daughter of the sultan of Agrabah. While visiting her exotic palace, Aladdin stumbles... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Marwan Kenzari

Directed By: Guy Ritchie

Critics Consensus: While it remains a reasonably inspiring drama, Brian Banks might have presented a more complex or fully realized version of the real-life story it dramatizes.

Synopsis: The inspirational true story of Brian Banks, an all-American high school football star who finds his life upended when he's wrongly convicted of a crime... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Aldis Hodge, Greg Kinnear, Sherri Shepherd, Melanie Liburd

Directed By: Tom Shadyac

Critics Consensus: The Secret Life of Pets 2 doesn't teach its animated stars any new narrative tricks -- but for fans of the original, this funny, energetic sequel should still satisfy.

Synopsis: Explore the emotional lives of pets and the deep bond between them and the families that love them as Max, Gidget, Snowball and the rest... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Patton Oswalt, Kevin Hart, Harrison Ford, Eric Stonestreet

Directed By: Chris Renaud

Critics Consensus: Yesterday may fall short of fab, but the end result is still a sweetly charming fantasy with an intriguing -- albeit somewhat under-explored -- premise.

Synopsis: After a worldwide power outage, struggling musician Jack Malik wakes up to discover that no one has ever heard of the Beatles. When he starts... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Himesh Patel, Lily James, Kate McKinnon, Ed Sheeran

Directed By: Danny Boyle

Critics Consensus: Child's Play updates an '80s horror icon for the Internet of Things era, with predictably gruesome -- and generally entertaining -- results.

Synopsis: After moving to a new city, young Andy Barclay receives a special present from his mother -- a seemingly innocent Buddi doll that becomes his... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Aubrey Plaza, Mark Hamill, Gabriel Bateman, Brian Tyree Henry

Directed By: Lars Klevberg

Critics Consensus: The White Crow lacks the nimble grace of its subject, but as a reasonably diverting primer on a pivotal period in the life of a brilliant artist, it just about sticks the landing.

Synopsis: Young Rudolf Nureyev becomes a top ballet dancer in Russia, but a life-changing visit to Paris soon makes him seek asylum in France.

Starring: Oleg Ivenko, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Ralph Fiennes, Raphaël Personnaz

Directed By: Ralph Fiennes

Critics Consensus: Fun for fans even if it isn't as frightening as some of its predecessors, Annabelle Comes Home suggests there's still some life left in the Conjuring franchise.

Synopsis: Determined to keep Annabelle from wreaking more havoc, paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren lock the possessed doll in the artifacts room in their house.... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Mckenna Grace, Madison Iseman

Directed By: Gary Dauberman

Critics Consensus: Hobbs & Shaw doesn't rev as high as the franchise's best installments, but gets decent mileage out of its well-matched stars and over-the-top action sequences.

Synopsis: Brixton Lore is a cybernetically enhanced soldier who possesses superhuman strength, a brilliant mind and a lethal pathogen that could wipe out half of the... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Idris Elba, Vanessa Kirby

Directed By: David Leitch

Critics Consensus: Pokémon Detective Pikachu may not take its wonderfully bizarre premise as far as it could have, but this offbeat adaptation should catch most -- if not all -- of the franchise's fans.

Synopsis: Ace detective Harry Goodman goes mysteriously missing, prompting his 21-year-old son, Tim, to find out what happened. Aiding in the investigation is Harry's former Pokémon... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Justice Smith, Kathryn Newton, Bill Nighy

Directed By: Rob Letterman

Critics Consensus: Impressively cast and beautifully filmed, All Is True takes an elegiac look at Shakespeare's final days.

Synopsis: The year is 1613, and Shakespeare is acknowledged as the greatest writer of the age. But disaster strikes when his renowned Globe Theatre burns to... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench, Lydia Wilson, Hadley Fraser

Directed By: Kenneth Branagh

Critics Consensus: Like its non-aerodynamic title characters, The Angry Birds Movie 2 takes improbable yet delightfully entertaining flight, landing humorous hits along the way.

Synopsis: Red, Chuck, Bomb and the rest of their feathered friends are surprised when a green pig suggests that they put aside their differences and unite... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Leslie Jones, Bill Hader

Directed By: Thurop Van Orman

Critics Consensus: Like the bestselling series of books that inspired it, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark opens a creepy gateway into horror for younger genre enthusiasts.

Synopsis: The shadow of the Bellows family has loomed large in the small town of Mill Valley for generations. It's in a mansion that young Sarah... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Zoe Margaret Colletti, Michael Garza, Gabriel Rush, Austin Abrams

Directed By: André Øvredal

Critics Consensus: Good Boys is undermined by an eagerness to repeatedly indulge in profane humor, but its appealing cast and ultimately thoughtful message often shine through.

Synopsis: Invited to his first kissing party, 12-year-old Max asks his best friends Lucas and Thor for some much-needed help on how to pucker up. When... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jacob Tremblay, Keith L. Williams, Brady Noon, Molly Gordon

Directed By: Gene Stupnitsky

Critics Consensus: Smart, timely, and brought to life by a terrific cast, Late Night is a workplace comedy with a lot of heart -- and just as many laughs.

Synopsis: A late-night talk show host's world is turned upside down when she hires her first and only female staff writer. Originally intended to smooth over... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Emma Thompson, Mindy Kaling, John Lithgow, Hugh Dancy

Directed By: Nisha Ganatra

Critics Consensus: An action-packed creature feature that's fast, terrifying, and benefits greatly from a completely game Kaya Scodelario, Crawl is a fun throw-back with just enough self-awareness to work.

Synopsis: When a massive hurricane hits her Florida town, young Haley ignores the evacuation orders to search for her missing father, Dave. After finding him gravely... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Kaya Scodelario, Barry Pepper, Morfydd Clark, Ross Anderson

Directed By: Alexandre Aja

Critics Consensus: A sharp and deceptively layered comedy that's further fueled by the odd couple chemistry of its leads, this Long Shot largely hits its marks.

Synopsis: Fred Flarsky is a gifted and free-spirited journalist who has a knack for getting into trouble. Charlotte Field is one of the most influential women... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Seth Rogen, Charlize Theron, June Diane Raphael, O'Shea Jackson Jr.

Directed By: Jonathan Levine

Critics Consensus: Led by a winning performance from Isabela Moner, Dora and the Lost City of Gold is a family-friendly adventure that retains its source material's youthful spirit.

Synopsis: Having spent most of her life exploring the jungle, nothing could prepare Dora for her most dangerous adventure yet -- high school. Accompanied by a... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Isabela Merced, Eugenio Derbez, Michael Peña, Eva Longoria

Directed By: James Bobin

Critics Consensus: Ambitious, impressively crafted, and above all unsettling, Midsommar further proves writer-director Ari Aster is a horror auteur to be reckoned with.

Synopsis: A young American couple, their relationship foundering, travel to a Swedish midsummer festival where a seemingly pastoral paradise transforms into a sinister, dread-soaked nightmare as... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Florence Pugh, Jack Reynor, William Jackson Harper, Will Poulter

Directed By: Ari Aster

Critics Consensus: The Nightingale definitely isn't for all tastes, but writer-director Jennifer Kent taps into a rich vein of palpable rage to tell a war story that leaves a bruising impact.

Synopsis: Clare, a young Irish convict, chases a British officer through the rugged Tasmanian wilderness and is bent on revenge for a terrible act of violence... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Aisling Franciosi, Sam Claflin, Baykali Ganambarr, Damon Herriman

Directed By: Jennifer Kent

Critics Consensus: Thrillingly unrestrained yet solidly crafted, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood tempers Tarantino's provocative impulses with the clarity of a mature filmmaker's vision.

Synopsis: Actor Rick Dalton gained fame and fortune by starring in a 1950s television Western, but is now struggling to find meaningful work in a Hollywood... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Kurt Russell

Directed By: Quentin Tarantino

Critics Consensus: Smart, subversive, and darkly funny, Ready or Not is a crowd-pleasing horror film with giddily entertaining bite.

Synopsis: Grace couldn't be happier after she marries the man of her dreams at his family's luxurious estate. There's just one catch -- she must now... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Samara Weaving, Adam Brody, Mark O'Brien, Henry Czerny

Directed By: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett

Critics Consensus: Well-acted and sharply written, Non-Fiction finds writer-director Olivier Assayas working in a comedic vein that channels classic forebears while remaining utterly fresh.

Synopsis: Alain is in his 40s and runs a famous publishing house which publishes novels by his friend Léonard, a bohemian writer. Alain's wife, Selena, is... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Guillaume Canet, Juliette Binoche, Vincent Macaigne, Christa Théret

Directed By: Olivier Assayas

Critics Consensus: Like a life-affirming rock anthem, Blinded by the Light hits familiar chords with confidence and flair, building to a conclusion that leaves audiences cheering for an encore.

Synopsis: Javed is a Pakistani teenager who experiences racial and economic turmoil while living in Luton, England, in 1987. He writes poetry as a way to... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Viveik Kalra, Hayley Atwell, Rob Brydon, Kulvinder Ghir

Directed By: Gurinder Chadha

Critics Consensus: It's going to be a long, long time before a rock biopic manages to capture the highs and lows of an artist's life like Rocketman.

Synopsis: Young Reginald Dwight changes his name to Elton John and collaborates with singer-songwriter Bernie Taupin to become one of the most iconic figures in pop... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden, Gemma Jones

Directed By: Dexter Fletcher

Critics Consensus: John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum reloads for another hard-hitting round of the brilliantly choreographed, over-the-top action that fans of the franchise demand.

Synopsis: After gunning down a member of the High Table -- the shadowy international assassin's guild -- legendary hit man John Wick finds himself stripped of... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry, Ian McShane, Laurence Fishburne

Directed By: Chad Stahelski

Critics Consensus: A breezily unpredictable blend of teen romance and superhero action, Spider-Man: Far from Home stylishly sets the stage for the next era of the MCU.

Synopsis: Peter Parker's relaxing European vacation takes an unexpected turn when Nick Fury shows up in his hotel room to recruit him for a mission. The... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Tom Holland, Samuel L. Jackson, Jake Gyllenhaal, Marisa Tomei

Directed By: Jon Watts

Critics Consensus: An affecting story powerfully told, The Last Black Man in San Francisco immediately establishes director Joe Talbot as a filmmaker to watch.

Synopsis: Jimmie and his best friend Mont try to reclaim the house built by Jimmie's grandfather, launching them on a poignant odyssey that connects them to... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jimmie Fails, Jonathan Majors, Rob Morgan, Tichina Arnold

Directed By: Joe Talbot

Critics Consensus: There's no shortage of star-is-born stories, but Wild Rose proves they can still be thoroughly entertaining -- and marks its own transcendent moment for lead Jessie Buckley.

Synopsis: Fresh out of prison, a Scottish woman juggles her job and two children while pursuing her dream of becoming a country music star. She soon... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jessie Buckley, Julie Walters, Sophie Okonedo, James Harkness

Directed By: Tom Harper

Critics Consensus: Exciting, entertaining, and emotionally impactful, Avengers: Endgame does whatever it takes to deliver a satisfying finale to Marvel's epic Infinity Saga.

Synopsis: Adrift in space with no food or water, Tony Stark sends a message to Pepper Potts as his oxygen supply starts to dwindle. Meanwhile, the... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth

Directed By: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo

Critics Consensus: Led by standout work from Tessa Thompson, Little Woods tells a grimly absorbing tale that marks a commendable debut for writer-director Nia DaCosta.

Synopsis: In North Dakota, two estranged sisters are driven to extremes when their mother dies, leaving them with one week to pay back her mortgage.

Starring: Tessa Thompson, Lily James, Luke Kirby, James Badge Dale

Directed By: Nia DaCosta

Critics Consensus: Fast-paced, funny, and fresh, Booksmart does the seemingly impossible by adding a smart new spin to the coming-of-age comedy.

Synopsis: Academic overachievers Amy and Molly thought keeping their noses to the grindstone gave them a leg up on their high school peers. But on the... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Kaitlyn Dever, Beanie Feldstein, Jessica Williams, Jason Sudeikis

Directed By: Olivia Wilde

Critics Consensus: Heartwarming, funny, and beautifully animated, Toy Story 4 manages the unlikely feat of extending -- and perhaps concluding -- a practically perfect animated saga.

Synopsis: Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the gang embark on a road trip with Bonnie and a new toy named Forky. The adventurous journey... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Annie Potts, Tony Hale

Directed By: Josh Cooley

Critics Consensus: The Farewell deftly captures complicated family dynamics with a poignant, well-acted drama that marries cultural specificity with universally relatable themes.

Synopsis: Billi's family returns to China under the guise of a fake wedding to stealthily say goodbye to their beloved matriarch -- the only person that... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Awkwafina, Tzi Ma, Diana Lin, Gil Perez-Abraham

Directed By: Lulu Wang