A Glean movie guide
2024’s Best Movies So Far
The definitive early-year watchlist.
From epic sci-fi sequels to Oscar-winning dramas, these are the year's must-watch films.
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The movie list
- 01
Dune: Part Two
A visually breathtaking sci-fi epic that sets a new standard for cinematic spectacle.
Follow the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, Paul endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
- 02
The Zone of Interest
A chilling, masterfully directed look at the banality of evil through groundbreaking sound and vision.
The commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, and his wife Hedwig, strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden next to the camp.
- 03
Poor Things
A wildly imaginative and visually stunning journey of self-discovery led by an Oscar-winning performance.
Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, a young woman runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, she grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.
- 04
American Fiction
A sharp, hilarious, and deeply smart satire that tackles cultural identity with wit and heart.
A novelist fed up with the establishment profiting from "Black" entertainment uses a pen name to write a book that propels him into the heart of hypocrisy and the madness he claims to disdain.
- 05
Society of the Snow
A visceral and profoundly moving survival drama that captures the resilience of the human spirit.
On October 13, 1972, Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, chartered to take a rugby team to Chile, crashes into a glacier in the heart of the Andes.
- 06
Love Lies Bleeding
A bold and gritty neo-noir thriller fueled by intense performances and a visceral visual style.
Reclusive gym manager Lou falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Las Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou’s criminal family.
- 07
All of Us Strangers
A hauntingly beautiful exploration of grief and connection that will linger long after the credits roll.
One night in his near-empty tower block in contemporary London, Adam has a chance encounter with a mysterious neighbor Harry, which punctures the rhythm of his everyday life.
- 08
Perfect Days
A quiet, meditative masterpiece that finds profound beauty in the simplicity of a structured daily life.
Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine, he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and taking photos of trees. Through unexpected encounters, he reflects on finding beauty in the world.
- 09
Problemista
A surreal and inventive comedy that captures the absurdity of the modern immigrant experience.
Alejandro is an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador, struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life in New York City. As time on his work visa runs out, a job assisting an erratic art-world outcast becomes his only hope to stay in the country and realize his dream.
- 10
Orion and the Dark
An intelligent and imaginative animated adventure that tackles childhood fears with surprising depth.
A boy with an active imagination faces his fears on an unforgettable journey through the night with his new friend: a giant, smiling creature named Dark.