A Glean movie guide
Your Perfect Movie Night
Something for every mood.
A curated selection of engaging films across comedy, drama, and sci-fi.
Handpicked for this guide
The movie list
- 01
Knives Out
A sharp, modern whodunit featuring a brilliant ensemble cast and a perfect balance of humor and suspense.
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 fast-paced survival story that celebrates human ingenuity in the face of impossible odds.
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 narrative about rediscovering passion through food and family.
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
Edge of Tomorrow
A high-concept, fast-paced action film that keeps you hooked with its clever time-loop premise.
Major Bill Cage is an officer who has never seen a day of combat when he is unceremoniously demoted and dropped into combat. Cage is killed within minutes, managing to take an alpha alien down with him. He awakens back at the beginning of the same day and is forced to fight and die again... and again - as physical contact with the alien has thrown him into a time loop.
- 05
Little Miss Sunshine
A charming, character-driven road trip movie that perfectly blends quirky humor with emotional depth.
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.
- 06
The Truman Show
A thought-provoking and widely accessible classic about a man whose life is secretly a reality show.
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.
- 07
Paddington 2
A universally acclaimed, wholesome, and uplifting story 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.
- 08
Arrival
An intellectually stimulating sci-fi drama with a powerful emotional core.
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.
- 09
Ocean's Eleven
A stylish, fast-moving heist film that is consistently entertaining and fun to watch.
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.
- 10
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
A unique and heartwarming adventure featuring great humor and a memorable bond between its leads.
Ricky is a defiant young city kid who finds himself on the run with his cantankerous foster uncle in the wild New Zealand bush. A national manhunt ensues, and the two are forced to put aside their differences and work together to survive.