A Glean movie guide

What to Watch Tonight

Something great for every mood

A curated selection of engaging, highly-rated films perfect for a casual night in.

The movie list

  1. 01

    The Grand Budapest Hotel

    • 2014
    • 1h 39m
    • ★ 8.0

    A visually stunning and witty caper that moves at a delightful, fast-paced clip.

    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.

    • Visual
    • entertaining
    • engaging
  2. 02

    Knives Out

    • 2019
    • 2h 10m
    • ★ 7.8

    This modern whodunit is packed with sharp humor and an endlessly engaging mystery.

    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.

    • Mystery
    • engaging
  3. 03

    Paddington 2

    • 2017
    • 1h 43m
    • ★ 7.5

    A universally acclaimed, feel-good masterpiece that is guaranteed to lift your spirits.

    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.

    • Uplifting
    • Family
    • entertaining
  4. 04

    Ocean's Eleven

    • 2001
    • 1h 56m
    • ★ 7.5

    An effortlessly cool heist film featuring an iconic ensemble cast at the top of their game.

    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.

    • Thriller
    • entertaining
    • engaging
  5. 05

    Palm Springs

    • 2020
    • 1h 30m
    • ★ 7.3

    A fresh, hilarious, and fast-paced take on the time-loop genre that doesn't overstay its welcome.

    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.

    • FastPaced
    • entertaining
  6. 06

    Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

    • 2018
    • 1h 57m
    • ★ 8.4

    A visually groundbreaking adventure that is as heartfelt as it is action-packed.

    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.

    • Visual
    • Action
    • entertaining
    • engaging
  7. 07

    Chef

    • 2014
    • 1h 54m
    • ★ 7.1

    A low-stakes, feel-good story about passion and creativity that is perfect for a relaxing evening.

    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.

    • Uplifting
    • entertaining
  8. 08

    The Nice Guys

    • 2016
    • 1h 56m
    • ★ 7.1

    The comedic chemistry between the leads makes this 1970s detective story a total blast.

    A private eye investigates the apparent suicide of a fading porn star in 1970s Los Angeles and uncovers a conspiracy.

    • Action
    • entertaining