Our 2020 Toronto Film Festival Movie Scorecard

Critics Consensus: Led by stellar performances and artfully helmed by writer-director Florian Zeller, The Father presents a devastatingly empathetic portrayal of dementia.

Synopsis: Anthony (Academy Award Winner, Anthony Hopkins) is 80, mischievous, living defiantly alone and rejecting the carers that his daughter, Anne (Academy Award and Golden Globe... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman, Mark Gatiss, Imogen Poots

Directed By: Florian Zeller

Critics Consensus: A ruefully funny calling card for debuting director Emma Seligman, Shiva Baby transcends its sitcom setup with strong performances and satisfying insights.

Synopsis: While at a Jewish funeral service with her parents, a college student has an awkward encounter with her sugar daddy and her ex-girlfriend.

Starring: Rachel Sennott, Molly Gordon, Polly Draper, Danny Deferrari

Directed By: Emma Seligman

Critics Consensus: A raw, fly-on-the-wall recounting of hospital life in Wuhan in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, 76 Days is an engrossing and potent documentary - and a surprisingly comforting portrait of humanity.

Synopsis: Health care workers and patients combat the COVID-19 outbreak during a lockdown in Wuhan, China.

Directed By: Hao Wu, Weixi Chen

Critics Consensus: Beans opens a compelling window into the indigenous coming-of-age experience -- and serves as an affecting debut for Kiawentiio.

Synopsis: Twelve-year-old Beans is on the edge: torn between innocent childhood and reckless adolescence; forced to grow up fast and become the tough Mohawk warrior she... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Kiawentiio, Violah Beauvais, Rainbow Dickerson, Joel Montgrand

Directed By: Tracey Deer

Critics Consensus: A strikingly nuanced documentary, No Ordinary Man pays moving tribute to its subject's remarkable life -- and lasting impact on the lives of others.

Synopsis: American jazz musician Billy Tipton developed a reputable touring and recording career in the mid-twentieth century, along with his band The Billy Tipton Trio. After... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Billy Tipton, Marquise Vilson, Scott T. Schofield, Susan Stryker

Directed By: Aisling Chin-Yee, Chase Joynt

Critics Consensus: Quo Vadis, Aida? uses one woman's heartbreaking conflict to offer a searing account of war's devastating human toll.

Synopsis: Bosnia, July 11th 1995. Aida is a translator for the United Nations in the small town of Srebrenica. When the Serbian army takes over the... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jasna Đuričić, Izudin Bajrovic, Boris Ler, Dino Bajrovic

Directed By: Jasmila Zbanic

Critics Consensus: A glimpse of local government at work that's as patiently observant as it is engrossing, City Hall adds another insightful gem to master documentarian Frederick Wiseman's filmography.

Synopsis: Filmmaker Frederick Wiseman examines the rich history of Boston City Hall.

Directed By: Frederick Wiseman

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: A lifelong Yakuza, released from prison after 13 years, journeys to find the mother who abandoned him as a child. He is hindered by his... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Kôji Yakusho, Taiga Nakano, Seiji Rokkaku, Yukiya Kitamura

Directed By: Miwa Nishikawa

Critics Consensus: An enchanting debut for writer-director-star Suzanne Lindon, Spring Blossom captures first love with fittingly delicate beauty.

Synopsis: Suzanne (Suzanne Lindon) is sixteen. She is bored with people her own age. From the outside, everything appears lovely in her charmed world, but the... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Suzanne Lindon, Arnaud Valois, Frédéric Pierrot, Florence Viala

Directed By: Suzanne Lindon

Critics Consensus: Fauna is an inebriating shot of cultural critique on our obsession with narco-soaps that's as funny as it is absurd and may be increasingly enjoyable with subsequent viewings.

Synopsis: Luisa and Gabino visit their parents in a mining town in the north of Mexico. Their father’s only interest in them is sparked by Luisa’s... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Luisa Pardo, Gabino Rodríguez, Francisco Barreiro, Teresa Sánchez

Directed By: Nicolás Pereda

Critics Consensus: A poetic character study on the forgotten and downtrodden, Nomadland beautifully captures the restlessness left in the wake of the Great Recession.

Synopsis: A woman in her sixties embarks on a journey through the American West, living as a van-dwelling modern-day nomad after losing everything in the Great... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Frances McDormand, David Strathairn, Linda May, Swankie

Directed By: Chloé Zhao

Critics Consensus: A hauntingly powerful reflection on larger-than-life figures, One Night in Miami finds Regina King in command of her craft in her feature directorial debut.

Synopsis: On one incredible night in 1964, four icons of sports, music, and activism gathered to celebrate one of the biggest upsets in boxing history. When... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Kingsley Ben-Adir, Aldis Hodge, Leslie Odom Jr., Eli Goree

Directed By: Regina King

Critics Consensus: Helmed in elegant and exhilarating style by Spike Lee, David Byrne's American Utopia is a concert film that doubles as a joyously cathartic celebration.

Synopsis: Singer David Byrne and a group of international musicians perform songs from the hit Broadway musical "American Utopia."

Starring: David Byrne

Directed By: Spike Lee

Critics Consensus: A searing swipe at late-stage capitalism, I Care A Lot is an exhilarating pitch black comedy with a wicked performance from Rosamund Pike.

Synopsis: Poised with sharklike self-assurance, Marla Grayson (Academy Award nominee Rosamund Pike) is a professional, court-appointed guardian for dozens of elderly wards whose assets she seizes... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Rosamund Pike, Peter Dinklage, Eiza González, Dianne Wiest

Directed By: J Blakeson

Critics Consensus: MLK/FBI presents a sobering overview of the American intelligence community's efforts to discredit and destroy a leader of the civil rights movement.

Synopsis: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered today as an American hero: a bridge-builder, a shrewd political tactician, and a moral leader. Yet throughout his... View Full Synopsis

Starring: David Garrow, Donna Murch, Marc Perrusquia, Andrew Young

Directed By: Sam Pollard

Critics Consensus: A profoundly uplifting portrait of the refugee experience, Limbo is distinguished by its offbeat tone -- and overall impressive work from debuting director Ben Sharrock.

Synopsis: Recently nominated for two BAFTA® awards for Best British Film and Best Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer, LIMBO is a wry and... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Amir El-Masry, Vikash Bhai, Ola Orebiyi, Kwabena Ansah

Directed By: Ben Sharrock

Critics Consensus: Take one part deftly directed tragicomedy, add a dash of Mads Mikkelsen in vintage form, and you've got Another Round -- an intoxicating look at midlife crises.

Synopsis: Four high school teachers consume alcohol on a daily basis to see how it affects their social and professional lives.

Starring: Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Lars Ranthe, Magnus Millang

Directed By: Thomas Vinterberg

Critics Consensus: A restless and riveting fable, Night of Kings sees writer-director Philippe Lacôte in full command of his craft.

Synopsis: A young man is sent to "La Maca," a prison in the middle of the Ivorian forest ruled by its inmates. As tradition goes with... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Steve Tientcheu, Bakary Koné, Jean Cyrille Digbeu, Rasmane Ouedraogo

Directed By: Philippe Lacôte

Critics Consensus: The rare film that captures the passion that drives the mastery of creative pursuits, The Disciple reaffirms writer-director Chaitanya Tamhane as an emerging master of his craft.

Synopsis: A vocalist who has devoted his life to the study of classical Indian music begins to question whether he will ever achieve his aspirations of... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Aditya Modak, Arun Dravid, Sumitra Bhave, Deepika Bhide Bhagwat

Directed By: Chaitanya Tamhane

Critics Consensus: Anchored by the believable bond between its leads, Wildfire tells a heartfelt and realistic story of sisters peering into their family's past.

Synopsis: Two reunited Irish sisters uncover secrets from their mother's past.

Starring: Nika McGuigan, Nora Jane Noone, Martin McCann, Kate Dickie

Directed By: Cathy Brady

Critics Consensus: Violation presents a powerful depiction of one woman's trauma -- and its uncomfortably gripping aftermath.

Synopsis: With her marriage about to implode, Miriam returns to her hometown to seek solace in the comfort of her younger sister and brother-in-law. But one... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Madeleine Sims-Fewer, Anna Maguire, Jesse LaVercombe, Obi Abili

Directed By: Dusty Mancinelli, Madeleine Sims-Fewer

Critics Consensus: With Gaza Mon Amour, writer-director duo Arab and Tarzan Nasser sweetly subvert expectations with a charming tale of middle-aged love and laughter.

Synopsis: An old fisherman is in love with Siham, a woman who works at the market with her daughter. One day, he finds an ancient statue... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Salim Dau, Hiam Abbass, Maisa Abd Elhadi, George Iskandar

Directed By: Arab Nasser, Tarzan Nasser

Critics Consensus: Well-acted and solidly directed, Concrete Cowboy lassos old-fashioned uplift with its story of a father and son in a little-seen corner of American culture.

Synopsis: The film follows 15-year-old Cole, who's forced to live with his estranged father Harper in North Philadelphia, where, despite the surrounding poverty and violence, he... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Idris Elba, Caleb McLaughlin, Jharrel Jerome, Lorraine Toussaint

Directed By: Ricky Staub

Critics Consensus: Pieces of a Woman struggles to maintain momentum after a stunning opening act, but Vanessa Kirby's performance makes the end result a poignant portrait of grief.

Synopsis: Martha (Vanessa Kirby) and Sean (Shia LaBeouf) are a Boston couple on the verge of parenthood whose lives change irrevocably when a home birth ends... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Vanessa Kirby, Shia LaBeouf, Ellen Burstyn, Iliza Shlesinger

Directed By: Kornél Mundruczó

Critics Consensus: Its title may be unwieldy, but Preparations to Be Together for an Unknown Period of Time looks at the nature of love with commendable clarity.

Synopsis: A neurosurgeon returns to Budapest to reunite with the love of her life: a man who says they have never met.

Starring: Natasa Stork, Viktor Bodó, Benett Vilmányi, Zsolt Nagy

Directed By: Lili Horváth, Lili Horvát

Critics Consensus: True Mothers uses an intractable conflict to explore the bonds of parenthood with director/co-writer Naomi Kawase's usual sensitivity and grace.

Synopsis: An adopted son's mother receives an unexpected visit from the boy's biological mother.

Starring: Arata Iura, Hiromi Nagasaku, Aju Makita, Reo Sato

Directed By: Naomi Kawase

Critics Consensus: It's narrative twists and turns hinder the effectiveness of its message, but Enemies of the State is a fascinating and timely look at the erosion of trust and truth.

Synopsis: An average American family becomes entangled in a bizarre web of espionage and corporate secrets when their hacker son is targeted by the U.S. government. View Full Synopsis

Starring: Joel Widman, Stuart Anderson, Nemo Baletic, Angela Barbosa

Directed By: Sonia Kennebeck

Critics Consensus: The chemistry between Saoirse Ronan and a never-better Kate Winslet helps Ammonite transcend its period romance trappings.

Synopsis: In 1800s England, acclaimed but unrecognized fossil hunter Mary Anning (Kate Winslet) works alone on the rugged Southern coastline. With the days of her famed... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Kate Winslet, Saoirse Ronan, Fiona Shaw, James McArdle

Directed By: Francis Lee

Critics Consensus: Part creature feature, part war movie, and part social commentary, Shadow in the Cloud doesn't always blend its ingredients evenly -- but it's frequently pulpy fun.

Synopsis: In the throes of World War II, Captain Maude Garrett (CHLOË GRACE MORETZ) joins the all-male crew of a B-17 bomber with a top-secret package.... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Chloë Grace Moretz, Nick Robinson, Beulah Koale, Taylor John Smith

Directed By: Roseanne Liang

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: Filmmakers Joel Bakan and Jennifer Abbott examine the influence of corporations on every aspect of modern society.

Starring: Anjali Appadurai, Chris Barrett, Ada Colau, John Coyne

Directed By: Joel Bakan, Jennifer Abbott

Critics Consensus: Penguin Bloom's fact-based story could have been adapted with greater nuance, but strong work from Naomi Watts and Andrew Lincoln adds some much-needed heart.

Synopsis: In 2013, Samantha Bloom (two-time Academy Award nominee Naomi Watts), her husband Cameron (The Walking Dead's Andrew Lincoln) and their three sons left their home... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Naomi Watts, Andrew Lincoln, Jacki Weaver, Rachel House

Directed By: Glendyn Ivin

Critics Consensus: As messy and complex as the relationship at its center, Falling's repetitive nature can be taxing, but its heart is clearly in the right place.

Synopsis: FALLING follows John (Viggo Mortensen) who lives with his partner, Eric (Terry Chen), and their daughter, Mónica (Gabby Velis), in California, far from the traditional... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Lance Henriksen, Laura Linney, Sverrir Gudnason

Directed By: Viggo Mortensen

Critics Consensus: While not François Ozon's best work, Summer of 85 serves as a beguiling, bittersweet ode to teen love and its lingering after-effects.

Synopsis: When Alexis capsizes off the coast of France, David comes to the rescue and opens his eyes to a new horizon of friendship, art and... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Félix Lefebvre, Benjamin Voisin, Philippine Velge, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi

Directed By: François Ozon

Critics Consensus: Good Joe Bell's heartfelt message -- and Reid Miller's stirring breakout performance -- are unfortunately undermined by formulaic storytelling.

Synopsis: From filmmaker Reinaldo Marcus Green (MONSTERS AND MEN; upcoming KING RICHARD), along with the Academy Award-winning writing team behind BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN (Diana Ossana & Larry... View Full Synopsis

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Reid Miller, Connie Britton, Maxwell Jenkins

Directed By: Reinaldo Marcus Green

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: A team of activists, legislators, and civilians in Taiwan go up against a parliament filled with hyperactive zombie mutants.

Starring: Bruce Hung, Francesca Kao, Megan Lai, Tsung-Hua Tou

Directed By: I-Fan Wang