A Glean movie guide
Perfect Movies for Tonight
Something for every mood.
A curated selection of highly engaging, crowd-pleasing films for your viewing session.
Handpicked for this guide
The movie list
- 01
Knives Out
A sharp, fast-paced whodunit featuring a brilliant ensemble cast and constant surprises.
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
A visually stunning and witty caper that moves with incredible energy from start to finish.
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
Ocean's Eleven
This stylish heist film is the definition of cool, anchored by effortless chemistry and a fun, clever plot.
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
Paddington 2
A genuinely heartwarming and joyful film that is impossible not to love.
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.
- 05
The Truman Show
A thought-provoking and timeless story that balances humor with a fascinating, high-concept premise.
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.
- 06
The Martian
An optimistic and gripping survival story that makes complex problem-solving feel incredibly fun.
During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive.
- 07
Little Miss Sunshine
A poignant and hilarious road-trip movie about a dysfunctional family that feels deeply relatable.
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.
- 08
Chef
A low-stakes, feel-good story that is perfect for a relaxing night in.
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.