A Glean movie guide
Tonight's Best Bets
Something for every mood
A curated selection of engaging films perfect for a casual night in.
Handpicked for this guide
The movie list
- 01
Knives Out
A sharp, modern whodunnit featuring a stellar ensemble cast and plenty of clever twists.
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
The Martian
An optimistic and gripping survival story that balances high-stakes tension with humor.
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.
- 03
Chef
A low-stress, feel-good journey about rediscovering passion and family connection.
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.
- 04
Inception
A high-concept, fast-paced thriller that keeps you guessing with its complex dream-sharing premise.
Cobb, a skilled thief who commits corporate espionage by infiltrating the subconscious of his targets is offered a chance to regain his old life as payment for a task considered to be impossible: "inception", the implantation of another person's idea into a target's subconscious.
- 05
Paddington 2
A universally acclaimed, heartwarming film that is pure joy from start to finish.
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.
- 06
The Grand Budapest Hotel
A visually stunning and witty caper defined by its unique style and fast-paced charm.
The Grand Budapest Hotel tells of a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars and his friendship with a young employee who becomes his trusted protégé. The story involves the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting, the battle for an enormous family fortune and the slow and then sudden upheavals that transformed Europe during the first half of the 20th century.
- 07
Arrival
An intelligent and thought-provoking sci-fi drama that offers a fresh take on first contact.
Taking place after alien crafts land around the world, an expert linguist is recruited by the military to determine whether they come in peace or are a threat.
- 08
Superbad
A classic, relatable comedy that captures the chaotic energy of high school misadventures.
Two co-dependent high school seniors are forced to deal with separation anxiety after their plan to stage a booze-soaked party goes awry.
- 09
Top Gun: Maverick
A high-octane action spectacle that delivers broad appeal and impressive aerial sequences.
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.
- 10
Little Miss Sunshine
A humorous and poignant character-driven story about a dysfunctional family on a road trip.
A family loaded with quirky, colorful characters piles into an old van and road trips to California for little Olive to compete in a beauty pageant.