A Glean movie guide
The Ultimate Movie Night Guide
Guaranteed crowd-pleasers for every mood
From high-stakes action to feel-good favorites, these are the perfect picks for any group.
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The movie list
- 01
Knives Out
A sharp, modern whodunit that keeps everyone guessing with an eccentric ensemble cast and high rewatch value.
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.
- 02
Game Night
A fast-paced comedy where a neighborhood social gathering spirals into a wild, real-life mystery.
Max and Annie's weekly game night gets kicked up a notch when Max's brother Brooks arranges a murder mystery party -- complete with fake thugs and federal agents. So when Brooks gets kidnapped, it's all supposed to be part of the game. As the competitors set out to solve the case, they start to learn that neither the game nor Brooks are what they seem to be. The friends soon find themselves in over their heads as each twist leads to another unexpected turn over the course of one chaotic night.
- 03
Top Gun: Maverick
A breathtaking cinematic spectacle that delivers high-octane thrills and surprising emotional depth.
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.
- 04
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
A visually stunning adventure that redefines animation with its vibrant style and heartfelt story.
Struggling to find his place in the world while juggling school and family, Brooklyn teenager Miles Morales is unexpectedly bitten by a radioactive spider and develops unfathomable powers just like the one and only Spider-Man. While wrestling with the implications of his new abilities, Miles discovers a super collider created by the madman Wilson "Kingpin" Fisk, causing others from across the Spider-Verse to be inadvertently transported to his dimension.
- 05
Everything Everywhere All At Once
A wildly imaginative journey through the multiverse that balances chaotic action with deep family 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.
- 06
Chef
A warm, lighthearted story about food and family that serves as the ultimate feel-good watch.
When Chef Carl Casper suddenly quits his job at a prominent Los Angeles restaurant after refusing to compromise his creative integrity for its controlling owner, he is left to figure out what's next. Finding himself in Miami, he teams up with his ex-wife, his friend and his son to launch a food truck. Taking to the road, Chef Carl goes back to his roots to reignite his passion for the kitchen -- and zest for life and love.
- 07
Palm Springs
A clever and hilarious twist on the time-loop genre that is perfect for a shorter, breezy movie night.
When carefree Nyles and reluctant maid of honor Sarah have a chance encounter at a Palm Springs wedding, things get complicated when they find themselves unable to escape the venue, themselves, or each other.
- 08
Parasite
A gripping, genre-bending masterpiece that will leave your group talking long after the credits roll.
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.
- 09
The Martian
An inspiring and scientifically grounded survival story fueled by humor and human ingenuity.
During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive.
- 10
Paddington 2
A universally beloved, wholesome adventure that is impossible not to enjoy regardless of age.
Paddington, now happily settled with the Browns, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy, but it is stolen.