A Glean movie guide
The Essential Watchlist
Hand-picked for quality and impact.
A curated selection of modern masterpieces and all-time greats for your next movie night.
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The movie list
- 01
Dune: Part Two
A visually stunning sci-fi epic that masters both massive scale and intimate character storytelling.
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
Everything Everywhere All At Once
A chaotic, heart-filled journey through the multiverse that completely redefines the action genre.
An aging Chinese immigrant is swept up in an insane adventure, where she alone can save what's important to her by connecting with the lives she could have led in other universes.
- 03
Parasite
A razor-sharp social thriller that seamlessly blends dark comedy with shocking, masterful tension.
All unemployed, Ki-taek's family takes peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Parks for their livelihood until they get entangled in an unexpected incident.
- 04
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
A breathtaking explosion of animation styles paired with a deeply personal and high-stakes hero's journey.
After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters the Spider Society, a team of Spider-People charged with protecting the Multiverse's very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders and must set out on his own to save those he loves most.
- 05
Oppenheimer
A towering biographical drama that captures the world-shaking tension of the atomic age.
The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer's role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.
- 06
Godzilla Minus One
A powerful, character-driven monster movie that returns the iconic creature to its terrifying roots.
In postwar Japan, Godzilla brings new devastation to an already scorched landscape. With no military intervention or government help in sight, the survivors must join together in the face of despair and fight back against an unrelenting horror.
- 07
Knives Out
A witty and stylish modern whodunit that keeps you guessing until the very last frame.
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.
- 08
Whiplash
A relentless and electrifying look at the cost of greatness in the world of competitive jazz.
Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.
- 09
Spirited Away
A magical hand-drawn masterpiece that transports viewers into a world of wonder and spirits.
A young girl, Chihiro, becomes trapped in a strange new world of spirits. When her parents undergo a mysterious transformation, she must call upon the courage she never knew she had to free her family.
- 10
The Dark Knight
A gritty, complex crime saga that set the definitive bar for modern superhero cinema.
Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as the Joker.
- 11
Anatomy of a Fall
A gripping courtroom drama that dissects a marriage through the lens of a mysterious death.
A woman is suspected of her husband's murder, and their blind son faces a moral dilemma as the sole witness.
- 12
Mickey 17
A high-concept sci-fi adventure from director Bong Joon-ho about survival on a frozen colony.
Unlikely hero Mickey Barnes finds himself in the extraordinary circumstance of working for an employer who demands the ultimate commitment to the job… to die, for a living.