A Glean movie guide
Perfect Movies for Friends
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From high-stakes heists to laugh-out-loud comedies, these picks are guaranteed to liven up your next group hang.
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The movie list
- 01
Game Night
A routine game night spirals into a hilarious, high-stakes mystery that is perfect for a social setting.
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 clever whodunit features a stellar ensemble cast and enough twists to keep everyone guessing together.
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
Stylish, cool, and endlessly entertaining, this heist film is the ultimate crowd-pleaser.
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 stunning and packed with heart, this adventure appeals to absolutely everyone in the room.
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
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
A lighthearted, action-packed romp that captures the chaotic energy of a great tabletop game session.
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.
- 06
Palm Springs
This inventive time-loop comedy is short, punchy, and incredibly easy to jump into with friends.
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
The Nice Guys
The comedic chemistry between the leads makes this 1970s-set mystery a total blast to watch.
A private eye investigates the apparent suicide of a fading porn star in 1970s Los Angeles and uncovers a conspiracy.
- 08
Mean Girls
A cultural touchstone that remains one of the most quotable and fun comedies for a group watch.
Cady Heron is a hit with The Plastics, the A-list girl clique at her new school, until she makes the mistake of falling for Aaron Samuels, the ex-boyfriend of alpha Plastic Regina George.