A Glean movie guide
Perfect Movies for Friends
Grab the popcorn.
Crowd-pleasing hits guaranteed to keep the energy high and the conversation flowing.
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The movie list
- 01
Game Night
A hilarious, high-stakes mystery that perfectly captures the chaotic energy of a group game night.
Max and Annie's weekly game night gets kicked up a notch when Max's brother Brooks arranges a murder mystery party -- complete with fake thugs and federal agents. So when Brooks gets kidnapped, it's all supposed to be part of the game. As the competitors set out to solve the case, they start to learn that neither the game nor Brooks are what they seem to be. The friends soon find themselves in over their heads as each twist leads to another unexpected turn over the course of one chaotic night.
- 02
Knives Out
This sharp, modern whodunit features a stellar ensemble cast and enough twists to keep everyone guessing.
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.
- 03
Ocean's Eleven
A stylish, effortlessly cool heist film that is as fun to watch as it is easy to follow.
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.
- 04
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Visually breathtaking and packed with heart, this is a crowd-pleaser that appeals to every type of viewer.
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.
- 05
The Nice Guys
The comedic chemistry between the leads makes this 1970s detective caper an absolute blast.
A private eye investigates the apparent suicide of a fading porn star in 1970s Los Angeles and uncovers a conspiracy.
- 06
Palm Springs
A fresh, fast-paced take on the time-loop genre that is perfect for a lighthearted group watch.
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.
- 07
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
This lighthearted adventure captures the spirit of a tabletop game with great humor and ensemble chemistry.
A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people.
- 08
The Princess Bride
A timeless, universally loved classic that blends romance, comedy, and adventure into one perfect package.
In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley must overcome staggering odds to find happiness amid six-fingered swordsmen, murderous princes, Sicilians and rodents of unusual size. But even death can't stop these true lovebirds from triumphing.