Sundance 2016 Tomatometer Scores

#31

First Girl I Loved (2016)
90%

#31

Adjusted Score: 90541%

Critics Consensus: Intelligent, empathetic, and well-acted, First Girl I Loved explores teen romance from a refreshing - and emotionally resonant - perspective.

Synopsis: Anne falls in love with the most popular girl in her high school. When she confesses how she feels to... [More]

Starring: Brianna Hildebrand, Pamela Adlon, Dylan Gelula, Mateo Arias

Directed By: Kirun Sanga

#30

The Free World (2016)
53%

#30

Adjusted Score: 51734%

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: Released from prison for a crime he didn't commit, a man (Boyd Holbrook) goes on the run with a woman... [More]

Starring: Boyd Holbrook, Elisabeth Moss, Sung Kang, Waleed Zuaiter

Directed By: Jason Lew

#29

The Fundamentals of Caring (2016)
80%

#29

Adjusted Score: 80799%

Critics Consensus: The Fundamentals of Caring gets maximum mileage out of the chemistry between its well-matched leads as it follows a fairly well-worn coming-of-age road trip route.

Synopsis: A writer (Paul Rudd) retires after a personal tragedy and becomes a disabled teen's caregiver. When the two embark on... [More]

Starring: Paul Rudd, Selena Gomez, Jennifer Ehle, Craig Roberts

Directed By: Rob Burnett

#28

Goat (2016)
79%

#28

Adjusted Score: 81956%

Critics Consensus: Goat isn't an easy watch, but its thought-provoking themes, talented cast, and all-out intensity offer rewards for viewers willing to tough it out.

Synopsis: Nineteen-year-old Brad is a new college student and wants desperately to fit in. Taking a cue from his older brother,... [More]

Starring: Ben Schnetzer, Nick Jonas, Gus Halper, Danny Flaherty

Directed By: Andrew Neel

#27

The Greasy Strangler (2016)
62%

#27

Adjusted Score: 63826%

Critics Consensus: The Greasy Strangler definitely isn't for everyone, but filmgoers in step with its off-kilter stride are in store for a singular cinematic experience.

Synopsis: Ronnie (Michael St. Michaels) runs a disco walking tour along with his browbeaten son, Brayden (Sky Elobar). When a sexy,... [More]

Starring: Michael St. Michaels, Sky Elobar, Elizabeth De Razzo, Gil Gex

Directed By: Jim Hosking

#26

Green Room (2015)
90%

#26

Adjusted Score: 102000%

Critics Consensus: Green Room delivers unapologetic genre thrills with uncommon intelligence and powerfully acted élan.

Synopsis: Members (Anton Yelchin, Alia Shawkat) of a punk-rock band and a tough young woman (Imogen Poots) battle murderous white supremacists... [More]

Starring: Anton Yelchin, Imogen Poots, Alia Shawkat, Joe Cole

Directed By: Jeremy Saulnier

#25

Critics Consensus: The Hollars gathers an impressive assortment of talented stars; unfortunately, it's all in service of a story that's been played out more effectively in countless other indie dramedies.

Synopsis: A man (John Krasinski) returns home to his dysfunctional family after learning that his mother (Margo Martindale) has a brain... [More]

Starring: John Krasinski, Margo Martindale, Sharlto Copley, Richard Jenkins

Directed By: John Krasinski

#24

Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)
97%

#24

Adjusted Score: 106738%

Critics Consensus: The charmingly offbeat Hunt for the Wilderpeople unites a solid cast, a talented filmmaker, and a poignant, funny, deeply affecting message.

Synopsis: A boy (Julian Dennison) and his foster father (Sam Neill) become the subjects of a manhunt after they get stranded... [More]

Starring: Sam Neill, Julian Dennison, Rima Te Wiata, Rachel House

Directed By: Taika Waititi

#23

Indignation (2016)
82%

#23

Adjusted Score: 87987%

Critics Consensus: Indignation proves it's possible to put together an engaging Philip Roth adaptation -- and offers a compelling calling card for debuting writer-director James Schamus.

Synopsis: A Jewish college student (Logan Lerman) falls for a young woman (Sarah Gadon) while clashing with his dean (Tracy Letts)... [More]

Starring: Logan Lerman, Sarah Gadon, Tracy Letts, Linda Emond

Directed By: James Schamus

#22