A Glean movie guide
Zero Scares, All Entertainment
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A curated selection of engaging, suspenseful, and feel-good films that skip the horror.
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The movie list
- 01
Knives Out
A sharp, witty whodunit that balances clever suspense with a humorous, eccentric cast.
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
Paddington 2
A universally beloved, heartwarming tale that is as kind and gentle as it is entertaining.
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.
- 03
Ocean's Eleven
A stylish, cool-headed heist film that delivers high-stakes fun without any real-world grit.
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 Princess Bride
A timeless, whimsical adventure that perfectly blends romance, comedy, and classic storytelling.
In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley must overcome staggering odds to find happiness amid six-fingered swordsmen, murderous princes, Sicilians and rodents of unusual size. But even death can't stop these true lovebirds from triumphing.
- 05
The Martian
An optimistic sci-fi survival story that focuses on human ingenuity and problem-solving.
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.
- 06
Chef
A low-stakes, comforting film that celebrates the joy of food and family connections.
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
Enola Holmes
A spirited and lighthearted mystery that puts a fresh, energetic spin on the Sherlock Holmes universe.
While searching for her missing mother, intrepid teen Enola Holmes uses her sleuthing skills to outsmart big brother Sherlock and help a runaway lord.
- 08
The Truman Show
A thought-provoking, high-concept story that remains accessible and engaging from start to finish.
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.