A Glean movie guide
The Essential Watchlist
Modern masterpieces and recent hits.
The most acclaimed, talked-about, and visually stunning films to see right now.
Handpicked for this guide
The movie list
- 01
Oppenheimer
A masterclass in tension and historical drama that stands as a definitive cinematic achievement.
The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer's role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.
- 02
Dune: Part Two
A breathtaking sci-fi epic that delivers massive scale and stunning visual 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.
- 03
Parasite
A razor-sharp social thriller that remains one of the most gripping and unpredictable films of the decade.
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
Everything Everywhere All At Once
A wildly imaginative journey through the multiverse that balances chaotic fun with a massive heart.
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.
- 05
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
A visual marvel that pushes the boundaries of animation while telling a deeply personal hero's story.
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.
- 06
Anatomy of a Fall
A cold, calculating legal drama that keeps you questioning the truth until the very last frame.
A woman is suspected of her husband's murder, and their blind son faces a moral dilemma as the sole witness.
- 07
Poor Things
A bold and surreal odyssey of self-discovery featuring a singular visual style and a fearless lead performance.
Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, a young woman runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, she grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.
- 08
The Holdovers
A warm, character-driven story that feels like an instant classic for anyone seeking a cozy, human narrative.
A curmudgeonly instructor at a New England prep school is forced to remain on campus during Christmas break to babysit the handful of students with nowhere to go. Eventually, he forms an unlikely bond with one of them — a damaged, brainy troublemaker — and with the school’s head cook, who has just lost a son in Vietnam.
- 09
Past Lives
A quiet, devastatingly beautiful exploration of love, destiny, and the paths we leave behind.
After decades apart, childhood friends Nora and Hae Sung are reunited in New York for one fateful weekend as they confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life.
- 10
Godzilla Minus One
A powerful, human-centric take on the iconic monster that balances spectacle with genuine emotional stakes.
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.
- 11
Top Gun: Maverick
Pure cinematic adrenaline fueled by incredible practical stunts and a high-stakes emotional core.
After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell finds himself training a detachment of TOP GUN graduates for a specialized mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen.
- 12
Barbie
A vibrant and witty exploration of identity that manages to be both a pop-culture blast and a thoughtful satire.
Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.