A Glean movie guide
The Netflix A-List
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- 01
Roma
A visually stunning, semi-autobiographical masterpiece from director Alfonso Cuarón.
In 1970s Mexico City, two domestic workers help a mother of four while her husband is away for an extended period of time.
- 02
The Irishman
Martin Scorsese’s epic crime saga featuring legendary performances from De Niro, Pacino, and Pesci.
Pennsylvania, 1956. Frank Sheeran, a war veteran of Irish origin who works as a truck driver, accidentally meets mobster Russell Bufalino. Once Frank becomes his trusted man, Bufalino sends him to Chicago with the task of helping Jimmy Hoffa, a powerful union leader related to organized crime, with whom Frank will maintain a close friendship for nearly twenty years.
- 03
Marriage Story
A raw and deeply moving look at the complexities of a family staying together while falling apart.
A stage director and an actress struggle through a grueling, coast-to-coast divorce that pushes them to their personal extremes.
- 04
The Power of the Dog
A tense, psychological western that rewards patient viewers with its atmospheric storytelling.
A domineering but charismatic rancher wages a war of intimidation on his brother's new wife and her teen son, until long-hidden secrets come to light.
- 05
Uncut Gems
A relentless, high-anxiety thriller anchored by a career-best dramatic performance from Adam Sandler.
A charismatic New York City jeweler always on the lookout for the next big score makes a series of high-stakes bets that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime. Howard must perform a precarious high-wire act, balancing business, family, and encroaching adversaries on all sides in his relentless pursuit of the ultimate win.
- 06
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio
A dark and beautifully crafted stop-motion reimagining of the classic fable.
During the rise of fascism in Mussolini's Italy, a wooden boy brought magically to life struggles to live up to his father's expectations.
- 07
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
A sharp, stylish whodunit that balances clever social commentary with pure entertainment.
World-famous detective Benoit Blanc heads to Greece to peel back the layers of a mystery surrounding a tech billionaire and his eclectic crew of friends.
- 08
Society of the Snow
A visceral and inspiring survival drama based on the incredible true story of the 1972 Andes disaster.
On October 13, 1972, Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, chartered to take a rugby team to Chile, crashes into a glacier in the heart of the Andes.
- 09
All Quiet on the Western Front
A technically brilliant and harrowing depiction of the realities of trench warfare.
Paul Baumer and his friends Albert and Muller, egged on by romantic dreams of heroism, voluntarily enlist in the German army. Full of excitement and patriotic fervour, the boys enthusiastically march into a war they believe in. But once on the Western Front, they discover the soul-destroying horror of World War I.
- 10
The Trial of the Chicago 7
A fast-paced legal drama fueled by Aaron Sorkin’s signature sharp dialogue and an ensemble cast.
What was supposed to be a peaceful protest turned into a violent clash with the police. What followed was one of the most notorious trials in history.
- 11
Klaus
A visually unique and heartwarming origin story that has quickly become a modern holiday classic.
A selfish postman and a reclusive toymaker form an unlikely friendship, delivering joy to a cold, dark town that desperately needs it.
- 12
Hit Man
A clever and charismatic blend of comedy and crime from director Richard Linklater.
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.