A Glean movie guide
The Best Movies of 2024
The definitive 2024 watchlist.
A curated guide to the year's most acclaimed and impactful cinematic achievements.
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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 chaotic and vibrant journey through Brooklyn that earned the prestigious Palme d'Or.
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
The Wild Robot
A breathtakingly animated adventure about survival, adaptation, and the meaning of family.
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.
- 04
The Brutalist
An expansive, 70mm historical epic following an architect’s pursuit of the American dream.
When an innovative modern architect flees post-war Europe, he is given the opportunity to rebuild his legacy. Set during the dawn of the modern United States (in Pennsylvania), his wife joins him, and their lives are forever changed by a demanding, wealthy patron.
- 05
All We Imagine as Light
A poetic and atmospheric exploration of connection and desire in the heart of Mumbai.
In Mumbai, Nurse Prabha's routine is troubled when she receives an unexpected gift from her estranged husband. Her younger roommate, Anu, tries in vain to find a spot in the city to be intimate with her boyfriend. A trip to a beach town allows them to find a space for their desires to manifest.
- 06
Sing Sing
A deeply moving and authentic drama featuring a powerful performance by Colman Domingo.
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.
- 07
The Substance
A bold, visceral horror-satire that takes a sharp look at modern beauty standards.
A fading celebrity decides to use a black market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.
- 08
Challengers
A high-stakes, stylish sports drama fueled by intense chemistry and a propulsive score.
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.
- 09
A Real Pain
A sharp and soulful comedy-drama that balances biting wit with profound historical weight.
Mismatched cousins David and Benji reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the pair's old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.
- 10
The Seed of the Sacred Fig
A tense and courageous political thriller that captures the pulse of modern resistance.
Investigating judge Iman grapples with paranoia amid political unrest in Tehran. When his gun vanishes, he suspects his wife and daughters, imposing draconian measures that strain family ties as societal rules crumble.
- 11
Hit Man
A clever and charismatic crime-comedy that showcases Glen Powell’s undeniable leading-man energy.
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.
- 12
Flow
A wordless, visually mesmerizing animated odyssey that celebrates the resilience of nature.
As the ‘flow’ progresses, the world where our ‘giant’ once stood gradually fades away, replaced by their inner worlds. Our ‘giant’ continues to advance endlessly, questioning the relationship between the world and oneself.