A Glean movie guide
What to Watch Tonight
Something for every mood.
A curated selection of highly engaging films perfect for a casual night in.
Handpicked for this guide
The movie list
- 01
Knives Out
An engaging ensemble cast brings this modern, witty take on the classic whodunit to life.
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
This high-stakes survival story remains consistently optimistic and incredibly gripping.
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
Ocean's Eleven
A stylish, fast-paced heist film that is the definition of effortless entertainment.
Less than 24 hours into his parole, charismatic thief Danny Ocean is already rolling out his next plan: In one night, Danny's hand-picked crew of specialists will attempt to steal more than $150 million from three Las Vegas casinos. But to score the cash, Danny risks his chances of reconciling with ex-wife, Tess.
- 04
The Grand Budapest Hotel
A visually stunning and witty adventure that moves at a delightful, rapid-fire pace.
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.
- 05
Chef
A feel-good, low-stakes story that is perfect for a relaxing and stress-free viewing session.
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.
- 06
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
A visually innovative masterpiece that offers broad appeal and high-energy excitement.
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.
- 07
The Truman Show
A thought-provoking premise anchored by a brilliant, career-defining lead performance.
In a picture-perfect seaside town, an insurance salesman begins to realize that his entire existence may be staged and observed by a vast unseen audience as part of a long-running real-time reality TV show.
- 08
The Fugitive
A masterclass in tension, this classic cat-and-mouse thriller never lets up.
Wrongfully convicted of murdering his wife and sentenced to death, Richard Kimble escapes from the law in an attempt to find the real killer and clear his name.
- 09
Little Miss Sunshine
A charming, character-driven road trip movie that perfectly balances humor and heart.
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.
- 10
Arrival
An atmospheric and intellectually engaging sci-fi film that offers a unique perspective on 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.