A Glean movie guide
Great Movies for Tonight
Sit back and enjoy.
A curated selection of engaging, highly-rated films perfect for any mood.
Handpicked for this guide
The movie list
- 01
Knives Out
An engaging ensemble cast brings this fast-paced, modern whodunit to life with wit and style.
When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan's dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan's untimely death.
- 02
The Grand Budapest Hotel
Experience a distinct visual style paired with fast-paced, witty dialogue in this charming caper.
The Grand Budapest Hotel tells of a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars and his friendship with a young employee who becomes his trusted protégé. The story involves the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting, the battle for an enormous family fortune and the slow and then sudden upheavals that transformed Europe during the first half of the 20th century.
- 03
The Truman Show
A high-concept premise anchored by a strong lead performance makes this film both thought-provoking and accessible.
In a picture-perfect seaside town, an insurance salesman begins to realize that his entire existence may be staged and observed by a vast unseen audience as part of a long-running real-time reality TV show.
- 04
Arrival
This intellectually engaging sci-fi drama offers a visually distinct and deeply moving take on first contact.
Taking place after alien crafts land around the world, an expert linguist is recruited by the military to determine whether they come in peace or are a threat.
- 05
Ocean's Eleven
Stylish direction and a charismatic ensemble cast make this the ultimate entertaining heist film.
Less than 24 hours into his parole, charismatic thief Danny Ocean is already rolling out his next plan: In one night, Danny's hand-picked crew of specialists will attempt to steal more than $150 million from three Las Vegas casinos. But to score the cash, Danny risks his chances of reconciling with ex-wife, Tess.
- 06
Little Miss Sunshine
This character-driven narrative perfectly balances humor and genuine emotion.
A family loaded with quirky, colorful characters piles into an old van and road trips to California for little Olive to compete in a beauty pageant.
- 07
Chef
A low-stakes, feel-good story that celebrates food, family, and following your passion.
When Chef Carl Casper suddenly quits his job at a prominent Los Angeles restaurant after refusing to compromise his creative integrity for its controlling owner, he is left to figure out what's next. Finding himself in Miami, he teams up with his ex-wife, his friend and his son to launch a food truck. Taking to the road, Chef Carl goes back to his roots to reignite his passion for the kitchen -- and zest for life and love.
- 08
Paddington 2
Universally acclaimed for its warmth, this is a perfect feel-good choice for any viewer.
Paddington, now happily settled with the Browns, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy, but it is stolen.