A Glean movie guide
Multiverses, Laundry, and Taxes
Embrace the beautiful chaos.
High-concept adventures that blend absurdist humor with deep emotional stakes.
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The movie list
- 01
Swiss Army Man
A surreal and deeply moving journey from the same visionary directors behind the multiverse hit.
Alone on a tiny deserted island, Hank has given up all hope of ever making it home again. But one day everything changes when a dead body washes ashore, and he soon realizes it may be his last opportunity to escape certain death. Armed with his new “friend” and an unusual bag of tricks, the duo go on an epic adventure to bring Hank back to the woman of his dreams.
- 02
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
A visually stunning explosion of style that masterfully navigates the chaos of parallel realities.
Struggling to find his place in the world while juggling school and family, Brooklyn teenager Miles Morales is unexpectedly bitten by a radioactive spider and develops unfathomable powers just like the one and only Spider-Man. While wrestling with the implications of his new abilities, Miles discovers a super collider created by the madman Wilson "Kingpin" Fisk, causing others from across the Spider-Verse to be inadvertently transported to his dimension.
- 03
Being John Malkovich
An inventive and bizarre dive into identity that captures the same spirit of unpredictable absurdity.
One day at work, unsuccessful puppeteer Craig finds a portal into the head of actor John Malkovich. The portal soon becomes a passion for anybody who enters its mad and controlling world of overtaking another human body.
- 04
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
A dreamlike exploration of love and memory that uses sci-fi to reach profound emotional truths.
Joel Barish, heartbroken that his girlfriend underwent a procedure to erase him from her memory, decides to do the same. However, as he watches his memories of her fade away, he realises that he still loves her, and may be too late to correct his mistake.
- 05
The Mitchells vs. the Machines
A chaotic, fast-paced family adventure that balances wild visuals with a touching core relationship.
A quirky, dysfunctional family's road trip is upended when they find themselves in the middle of the robot apocalypse and suddenly become humanity's unlikeliest last hope.
- 06
Turning Red
A vibrant and energetic story that uses a supernatural metaphor to explore mother-daughter relationships.
Thirteen-year-old Mei is experiencing the awkwardness of being a teenager with a twist – when she gets too excited, she transforms into a giant red panda.
- 07
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
A hyper-kinetic blend of romance and over-the-top action with a unique, video-game-inspired aesthetic.
As bass guitarist for a garage-rock band, Scott Pilgrim has never had trouble getting a girlfriend; usually, the problem is getting rid of them. But when Ramona Flowers skates into his heart, he finds she has the most troublesome baggage of all: an army of ex-boyfriends who will stop at nothing to eliminate him from her list of suitors.
- 08
Paprika
A mind-bending animated masterpiece that blurs the lines between dreams and reality with stunning creativity.
When a machine that allows therapists to enter their patient's dreams is stolen, all hell breaks loose. Only a young female therapist can stop it and recover it before damage is done: Paprika.
- 09
The Matrix
A groundbreaking action epic that explores philosophical questions through reality-bending martial arts.
Set in the 22nd century, The Matrix tells the story of a computer hacker who joins a group of underground insurgents fighting the vast and powerful computers who now rule the earth.
- 10
Palm Springs
A sharp and funny take on the time-loop genre that tackles existential dread with a light touch.
When carefree Nyles and reluctant maid of honor Sarah have a chance encounter at a Palm Springs wedding, things get complicated when they find themselves unable to escape the venue, themselves, or each other.