A Glean movie guide
The Best Movies of 2024
2024's Must-Watch List
From desert epics to indie darlings, these are the year's essential cinematic experiences.
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The movie list
- 01
Dune: Part Two
A visually stunning sci-fi epic that masterfully concludes Paul Atreides' rise to power.
Follow the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, Paul endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
- 02
Anora
A high-energy, Palme d'Or-winning odyssey through Brooklyn that blends comedy and heartbreak.
A young sex worker from Brooklyn gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and impulsively marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as his parents set out to get the marriage annulled.
- 03
Inside Out 2
A brilliant and relatable Pixar sequel that captures the chaotic transition into teenage years.
Teenager Riley's mind headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone.
- 04
The Wild Robot
A breathtakingly animated adventure that explores the intersection of nature and technology.
After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.
- 05
Sing Sing
A powerful, deeply moving drama about the transformative power of art within the prison system.
Divine G, imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn't commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men in this story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art.
- 06
Challengers
A stylish and propulsive romantic drama that uses tennis as a backdrop for intense psychological games.
Tennis player turned coach Tashi has taken her husband, Art, and transformed him into a world-famous Major champion. To jolt him out of his recent losing streak, she signs him up for a "Challenger" event — close to the lowest level of pro tournament — where he finds himself standing across the net from his former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend.
- 07
The Substance
A bold and visceral body-horror satire featuring a career-best performance from Demi Moore.
A fading celebrity decides to use a black market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.
- 08
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
A high-octane prequel that expands the wasteland with incredible world-building and action.
As the world falls, young Furiosa is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers into the hands of a great biker horde led by the warlord Dementus. Sweeping through the wasteland, they encounter the citadel presided over by Immortan Joe. The two tyrants wage war for dominance, and Furiosa must survive many trials as she puts together the means to find her way home.
- 09
Hit Man
A sharp and charming dark comedy that showcases Glen Powell’s undeniable leading-man charisma.
A mild-mannered professor moonlighting as a fake hit man in police stings ignites a chain reaction of trouble when he falls for a potential client.
- 10
Civil War
A tense and provocative journey through a fractured America that demands to be seen.
In the near future, a group of war journalists attempt to survive while reporting the truth as the United States stands on the brink of civil war.
- 11
Deadpool & Wolverine
A riotous, meta-heavy superhero spectacle that delivers the ultimate fan-service crossover.
A listless Wade Wilson toils away in civilian life with his days as the morally flexible mercenary, Deadpool, behind him. But when his homeworld faces an existential threat, Wade must reluctantly suit-up again with an even more reluctant Wolverine.
- 12
Longlegs
A chilling and atmospheric horror mystery anchored by a truly unsettling Nicolas Cage performance.
FBI Agent Lee Harker is a gifted new recruit assigned to the unsolved case of an elusive serial killer. As the case takes complex turns, unearthing evidence of the occult, Harker discovers a personal connection to the merciless killer and must race against time to stop him before he claims the lives of another innocent family.