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The beauty of Netflix is that the streaming service has a wealth of genre options at your disposal. If you want to get your action fix on, you are free to do so. If you’re in the mood for a comedy, thriller, or straight-up horror movie, they’ve got those as well. But sometimes it’s hard to beat a genuinely great drama, and boy does Netflix have a wealth of options in this particular genre. To help whittle down your choices, we’ve gone ahead and curated a list of the very best dramas on Netflix right now, which run the gamut from period pieces to relationship dramas to little-known gems. There are movies from big, well-known filmmakers on this list, and there are also films from up-and-comers that are absolutely worth checking out.

So peruse through our list of the best drama movies on Netflix below, and get to watchin’. But beware: some of these may require a tissue or seven.

For more recommendations, check out our list of the best movies on Netflix or the best comedies, thrillers, or horror films on the platform.

Disclaimer: These titles are available on US Netflix.

Reptile
Rotten Tomatoes: 44% | IMDb: 6.8/10
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Reptile
Crime
Thriller
Drama
Release Date
September 29, 2023
Director
Grant Singer
Cast
Benicio Del Toro , justin timberlake , Thad Luckinbill , Alicia Silverstone , Michael Pitt , Owen Teague
Runtime
134 minutes
A gripping crime thriller, Reptile is director Grant Singer’s feature film debut, starring Benicio Del Toro as long-serving detective Tom Nichols. A young woman’s murder leads Nichols down a rabbit hole of corruption that makes him question everything he knows about the people in his life. The movie boasts an ensemble cast including the likes of Del Toro, Justin Timberlake, Alicia Silverstone, Eric Bogosian, and more.

Reptile is a winding, unexpected story that keeps viewers on their toes. A whodunnit with elegance and grit, Reptile shows off Singer’s immense potential as a filmmaker, with its moments of tension matched poetically with calm moments of pause. Moody and suspenseful, Reptile is a mystery certainly worth unraveling. The film premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, and while the critical reception to the film may have been less than stellar, the performances of its lead cast are what make Reptile worth the watch.

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Heart of Stone
Rotten Tomatoes: 30% | IMDb: 5.7/10
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Heart of Stone
Action
Thriller
Crime
Release Date
August 11, 2022
Director
Tom Harper
Cast
Gal Gadot , Jamie Dornan , Matthias Schweighöfer , Sophie Okonedo
Runtime
122 minutes
Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman) and Jamie Dornan (Fifty Shades of Grey) star in this action-packed thrill ride helped by director Tom Harper (The Aeronauts). Heart of Stone sees Gadot as secret agent Rachel Stone, who works for a clandestine intelligence agency known as The Charter that uses a sophisticated predictive AI to guide their missions. When their AI system comes under threat of being stolen, Agent Stone has to use every tool in her arsenal to protect it — or risk every person on the planet becoming a target.

Beyond the action set pieces, Heart of Stone is full of political intrigue and conspiracy, which gives the movie a very Mission: Impossible vibe. While the movie didn’t do too well with critics, it’s an entertaining watch, especially for fans of Gal Gadot’s epic action performances.

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This is Where I Leave You
Rotten Tomatoes: 44% | IMDb: 6.6/10
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This is Where I Leave You
Comedy
Drama
After their father passes away, four grown siblings are forced to return to their childhood home and live under the same roof for a week, along with their over-sharing mother and an assortment of spouses, exes, and might-have-beens.

Release Date
September 10, 2014
Director
Shawn Levy
Cast
Jason Bateman , Tina Fey , Jane Fonda , Adam Driver , Rose Byrne , Corey Stoll
Runtime
103
Although peppered with dark comedic moments, as can be expected from director Shawn Levy (Free Guy), This Is Where I Leave You is a drama that capitalizes on an incredible cast led by Jason Bateman, Tina Fey, and Jane Fonda. Centering on four adult siblings reuniting with their mother (Fonda) to mourn the loss of the family patriarch, Bateman, Fey, Corey Stoll, and Adam Driver enthrall as wounds are reopened in hopes of allowing the frayed family to heal. The movie was written by Jonathan Tropper (The Adam Project), and its star-studded supporting cast also includes Rose Byrne, Kathryn Hahn, Connie Britton, Timothy Olyphant, and Dax Shepard.

While the movie didn’t fare too well with critics, This Is Where I Leave You was fairly successful at the box office. The film can be a bit uneven, but it certainly has its moments, and the performances of This Is Where I Leave You’s ensemble cast are as entertaining as ever. The film captures the universal challenges of family and death through an authentic script.

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To Leslie
Rotten Tomatoes: 93% | IMDb: 7.1/10
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To Leslie
Drama
Release Date
October 7, 2022
Director
Michael Moore
Cast
Andrea Riseborough , Andre Royo , Owen Teague
Runtime
1 hr 59 min
Director Michael Morris makes his feature film debut with To Leslie, a small-town drama inspired by the true story of a Texas woman who won over $100,000 in the lottery and ended up spending it all on drugs and alcohol. Andrea Riseborough (What Remains) gives a stunning Academy Award-nominated performance as the titular Leslie, who finds herself broke and destitute shortly after her big win.

To Leslie is a gritty and honest portrayal of addiction and the ways it not only affects alcoholic and drug-addicted people but also their loved ones. But through the grime and heartbreak, the story shows that, no matter how dark things get, it’s never too late to try to make a better life for yourself. The film premiered at the 2022 South by Southwest (SXSW) festival and received widespread critical acclaim.

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A Man Called Otto
Rotten Tomatoes: 70% | IMDb: 7.5/10
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A Man Called Otto
Drama
Comedy
Release Date
January 13, 2023
Director
Marc Forster
Cast
Tom Hanks , Mariana Treviño , Rachel Keller , Cameron Britton
Runtime
126 minutes
Based on the novel A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman, A Man Called Otto follows a curmudgeonly widower played by Tom Hanks (Apollo 13), who is all but ready to end his life. However, his new neighbors are just as stubborn as he is, constantly forcing him to interact with them as they try to get Otto to embrace life again. The movie was directed by Marc Forster (Christopher Robin) and written by David Magee (Finding Neverland), with Mariana Treviño (Club de Cuervos), Rachel Keller (Legion), and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (The Lincoln Lawyer) playing supporting roles.

A Man Called Otto received largely positive reviews from critics. The film is a great opportunity to see Hanks in the sort of layered, emotional roles the acclaimed actor does best. But be warned — the movie gets pretty depressing. Let this be your content warning that the film contains themes of suicide, miscarriage, and gentrification.

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The Glass Castle
Rotten Tomatoes: 52% | IMDb: 7.1/10
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The Glass Castle
Drama
Documentary
Release Date
August 10, 2017
Director
Destin Cretton
Cast
Brie Larson , Woody Harrelson , Naomi Watts , Ella Anderson , Chandler Head , Max Greenfield
Runtime
127
Based on Jeannette Walls' memoir, The Glass Castle stars Brie Larson (The Marvels) as a writer in New York reflecting on her unconventional — and, at times, dysfunctional — upbringing. Although quite sanitized compared to the source material, The Glass Castle chronicles the remarkable and heart-wrenching story of a nomadic family with a chaotic, alcoholic father (Woody Harrelson). The Glass Castle was directed by Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings), who also co-wrote the film with Andrew Lanham and Marti Noxon. The movie boasts an outstanding supporting cast that includes Naomi Watts (The Watcher), Sarah Snook (Succession), and Max Greenfield (New Girl).

As we mentioned above, the movie doesn’t quite reach the heights of its source material. However, The Glass Castle did receive praise for its performances, especially that of Larson in the lead role. The film emphasizes themes of unconditional love, family, and loyalty, all expressed beautifully by its stellar cast.

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RRR
Rotten Tomatoes: 95% | IMDb: 7.8/10
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RRR
Release Date
March 25, 2022
Director
S.S. Rajamouli
Cast
Ram Charan , Ajay Devgn
Runtime
187
Main Genre
Action
An award-winning film with an impressive budget that allowed for an extravagant spectacle, RRR is an action-packed Indian musical adventure sure to get toes tapping. Directed by S.S. Rajamouli, RRR builds a beautifully moving fictional story inspired by historical events. Starring N.T. Rama Rao Jr. and Ram Charan, RRR takes audiences to the 1920s, where Indian revolutionaries begin to fight back against British colonialists.

Seamlessly transitioning through fierce fight sequences, explosions that rival Michael Bay, and magnificent moments, RRR is a truly inspired cinematic specimen. The movie was critically acclaimed and won numerous awards, including the Oscar for Best Original Song.

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All Quiet on the Western Front
Rotten Tomatoes: 90% | IMDb: 7.8/10
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All Quiet on the Western Front
War
Drama
History
A young German soldier's terrifying experiences and distress on the western front during World War I.

Release Date
October 28, 2022
Director
Edward Berger
Cast
Felix Kammerer , Albrecht Schuch , Daniel Brühl
Runtime
148 minutes
Based on Erich Maria Remarque’s classic novel, All Quiet on the Western Front is an epic war drama film by director Edward Berger, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Lesley Paterson and Ian Stokell. Set during World War I, All Quiet on the Western Front follows a young soldier, Paul Bäumer (Felix Kammerer), and his distress as he finds his ideals shattered by the realities of war. Diverging from the novel, Berger’s All Quiet on the Western Front also builds a parallel storyline to reveal the armistice negotiations that ended the war. The movie stars Albrecht Schuch and Daniel Brühl, among others.

All Quiet on the Western Front is an examination of war and the trauma it brings that won almost universal acclaim. With high praise for its narrative, cinematography, and the performances of its cast, All Quiet on the Western Front received a host of award nominations, including 14 nominations at the British Academy Film Awards and nine at the Academy Awards, including for Best Picture. The movie ultimately won the Oscars for Best International Feature, Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, and Best Production Design.

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Emily the Criminal
Rotten Tomatoes: 94% | IMDb: 6.7/10
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Emily the Criminal
Drama
Crime
Thriller
Release Date
August 12, 2022
Director
John Patton Ford
Cast
Aubrey Plaza , Theo Rossi , John Billingsley , Bernardo Badillo
Runtime
97 minutes
Written and directed by John Patton Ford in his debut, Emily the Criminal stars the usually dry-witted Aubrey Plaza (The White Lotus) in a spectacularly unexpected role. Set in Los Angeles and co-starring Theo Rossi (Luke Cage), the film follows Plaza as the down-on-her-luck titular character Emily, who, desperate for work, finds herself involved in a dangerous scam that lures her deeper into the criminal underworld.

Presenting ambiguous values and fascinating philosophical implications, Emily the Criminal is an engaging and suspenseful crime drama bolstered by the performances of its lead cast. The cat-and-mouse chemistry between Rossi and Plaza is perfect, with the two actors playing off each other triumphantly throughout the entire film. Emily the Criminal received critical acclaim upon its release and was nominated for several awards, with Ford winning the Best First Screenplay prize at the 2022 Independent Spirit Awards.

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The Good Nurse
Rotten Tomatoes: 74% | IMDb: 6.8/10
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The Good Nurse
Drama
Release Date
October 26, 2022
Director
Tobias Lindholm
Cast
Jessica Chastain , Eddie Redmayne
Runtime
2 hr 1 min
Directed by Tobias Lindholm (Mindhunter), The Good Nurse is a true-crime drama that places a couple of Oscar winners in a tense circumstance. Jessica Chastain (The Eyes of Tammy Faye) co-stars as an ICU nurse who becomes wary when her colleague (Eddie Redmayne) is suspected of causing the untimely deaths of patients in the hospital where they work. With a script from Krysty Wilson-Cairns, The Good Nurse is based on the real-life case of serial killer Charles Cullen, unraveling drama with high stakes for these two medical professionals.

Chastain and Redmayne’s thrilling cat-and-mouse game is captivating as they play through the labyrinth of lies and mysteries folded into The Good Nurse. The film had its world premiere at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival and received positive reviews from critics. Redmayne, in particular, received high praise for his performance and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award, a British Academy Film Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.

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Hustle
Rotten Tomatoes: 93% | IMDb: 7.3/10
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Hustle
Sport
Drama
Release Date
June 10, 2022
Director
Jeremiah Zagar
Cast
Adam Sandler , Queen Latifah , Juancho Hernangómez , Ben Foster , Robert Duvall
Runtime
118 minutes
A film that once again proves that Adam Sandler has the acting chops to take on more serious roles, Hustle is a sports drama that is as sincere as it is sturdy. Sandler plays Stanley Sugarman, a struggling basketball talent scout who aspires to be a coach. After a career setback, he hitches his hopes and money on an unknown but talented Spanish player named Bo Cruz, played by real-life basketball player Juancho Hernangómez. Stanley begins training the young talent for the NBA draft with the hope of making a triumphant comeback story for himself. The film was directed by Jeremiah Zagar and written by Taylor Materne and Will Fetters.

Hustle is an underdog story through and through, charming without being cloying in a manner that more than wins you over. It doesn’t exactly reinvent the wheel, but Sandler is as good as he has ever been in melding his comedic and serious sensibilities into one measured performance. The montages, bonding, and emotional development all work quite well, making it a film that never fails to win you over, even when its characters often lose. Hustle was positively received by critics upon its release and earned Sandler a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination, his first ever.

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Okja
Rotten Tomatoes: 86% | IMDb: 7.3/10
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Okja
Adventure
Drama
Fantasy
Sci-Fi
Release Date
June 28, 2017
Director
Bong Joon-ho
Cast
Tilda Swinton , Sheena Kamal , Michael Mitton , Colm Hill , Kathryn Kirkpatrick , Jose Carias
Runtime
120 minutes
Directed and co-written by acclaimed filmmaker Bong Joon-ho, Okja is a science-fiction adventure that’s as heartfelt as it is fantastical. The film follows Mija (Ahn Seo-hyun), a young girl who lives with her grandfather — one of several people tasked with raising a super pig for a giant corporation that intends to use them for food. Mija bonds with their pig, named Okja, and when the corporation comes to collect, it sets off a series of high-stakes attempts to get her back. The film was written by Bong Joon-ho and Jon Ronson and features an ensemble cast that includes Tilda Swinton, Paul Dano, Steven Yeun, Jake Gyllenhaal, and more.

Okja received great reviews from critics and competed for the Palme d'Or at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival. The movie is Bong Joon-Ho at his most sentimental, without sacrificing any of his sublime sense of craft. The film finds a dark sense of humor in everything, from jokes about language to whatever is going on with Jake Gyllenhaal, who delivers one of his most eccentric performances ever. It is a more hopeful film than most of the director’s works, though it remains committed to finding more tragic truths amidst the bright colors and vibrant visuals we see along the way.

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I'm Thinking of Ending Things
Rotten Tomatoes: 82% | IMDb: 6.6/10
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I'm Thinking of Ending Things
Release Date
September 4, 2020
Director
Charlie Kaufman
Cast
Jesse Plemons , Jessie Buckley , Toni Collette
Runtime
134 minutes
Written and directed by Charlie Kaufman, I’m Thinking of Ending Things is a surrealist psychological thriller based on the 2016 book of the same name by Iain Reid. The film centers on a young woman (Jessie Buckley) who takes a trip with her boyfriend, Jake (Jesse Plemons), to meet his parents while considering ending their relationship. Conversations on the drive feel just a bit off, with interjections and strange disruptions all beginning to get under your skin. It only gets more reflective from there, breaking down the narrative boundaries set out for itself to reveal something far more resonant.

I’m Thinking of Ending Things received positive reviews from critics and was nominated for several wards. A remarkable work of adaptation from one of the best to ever do it, Kaufman’s I’m Thinking of Ending Things takes an already remarkable book and makes it so much more. It’s a film where every cut and each line packs significance, presenting a rich text that gets better each time you see it.

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Operation Mincemeat
Rotten Tomatoes: 83% | IMDb: 6.6/10
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Operation Mincemeat
Drama
War
Release Date
May 11, 2022
Director
John Madden
Cast
Colin Firth , Matthew Macfadyen , Kelly Macdonald , Rufus Wright
Runtime
128 minutes
A fascinating tale of real-life World War II espionage, Operation Mincemeat reveals the story of a 1943 Allied deception operation that was kept out of the public record for years. The film follows Lieutenant Commander Ewen Montagu (Colin Firth) and his ally Charles Cholmondeley (Matthew Macfadyen) as they plan a daring mission: planting false information on a corpse to misdirect the Nazis so that the Allies can invade Sicily. Directed by John Madden and written by Michelle Ashford, the film is based on Ben Macintyre's book of the same name. Apart from its two leads, Operation Mincemeat also stars Kelly Macdonald, Penelope Wilton, Johnny Flynn, and Jason Isaacs, as well as the late Paul Ritter in his final film appearance.

The film received favorable reviews from critics and was hailed as an engaging war drama. Operation Mincemeat does take liberties with its historical source material, adding a touch of romance and drama to the story, but the result is an enjoyable watch that has all the elements of a great spy film. This is a movie for fans of war and espionage stories — especially those who also enjoy James Bond creator Ian Fleming (played by Johnny Flynn in the film).

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The Half of It
Rotten Tomatoes: 97% | IMDb: 6.9/10
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The Half of It
Romance
Comedy
Drama
Release Date
May 1, 2020
Director
Alice Wu
Cast
Leah Lewis , Alexxis Lemire , Wolfgang Novogratz , Daniel Diemer
Runtime
104 minutes
One of those films that looks like a simple romantic coming-of-age film but is actually about so much more, Alice Wu’s The Half of It is a modern retelling of Cyrano de Bergerac. The film follows Ellie Chu (Leah Lewis), who begins writing love letters on behalf of the inarticulate Paul Munsky (Daniel Diemer) to his – and her – crush, Aster Flores (Alexxis Lemire).

A critically acclaimed film that won the Founders Award for Best Narrative Feature at the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival, The Half of It is one of the most delicate and thoughtful films of the last decade, showcasing Wu’s writing and directing skills at their best. With visuals that elevate the narrative, a story that brings you all the emotion, and the coming-of-age aspect of Ellie’s sexuality, The Half of It is a film that is layered and perfect for multiple rewatches.

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The Power of the Dog
Rotten Tomatoes: 94% | IMDb: 6.8/10
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The Power of the Dog
Drama
Western
Psychological
Charismatic rancher Phil Burbank inspires fear and awe in those around him. When his brother brings home a new wife and her son, Phil torments them until he finds himself exposed to the possibility of love.

Release Date
November 17, 2021
Director
Jane Campion
Cast
Benedict Cumberbatch , Kirsten Dunst , Jesse Plemons , Kodi Smit-McPhee , Thomasin McKenzie , Keith Carradine
Runtime
125 minutes
An Oscar-winning work from one of cinema’s greatest directors, Jane Campion, The Power of the Dog is a slow-burn of a Western that stars Benedict Cumberbatch as the menacing Phil Burbank. A cowboy with a mean streak, he becomes bitter when his brother George (Jesse Plemons) marries Rose Gordon (Kirsten Dunst). Masking his fears of abandonment, Phil begins to torment Rose and her young son, Peter (Kodi Smit-McPhee).

Widely acclaimed by critics, The Power of the Dog is regarded as one of the best films of 2021 and received a host of awards and nominations, winning Campion the Best Director Academy Award. The various dynamics between the characters of the film are all fully realized through the outstanding performances, creating a family drama that is small in scope but vast in ambition. It is a film that sneaks up on you with both its beauty and quiet dread that could not be more perfectly executed.

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tick, tick…BOOM!
Rotten Tomatoes: 88% | IMDb: 7.5/10
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Tick, Tick...Boom!
Musical
Release Date
November 11, 2021
Director
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Cast
Andrew Garfield , Vanessa Hudgens , Bradley Whitford , Alexandra Shipp , Judith Light , Joanna Adler
Runtime
110
tick, tick…BOOM! is a biographical musical drama directed by the iconic Lin-Manuel Miranda in his feature directorial debut, following the beautiful and heartbreaking true story of Jonathan Larson (Andrew Garfield). A young, ambitious composer, playwright, and lyricist (who would later write the legendary rock musical Rent), Jonathan is riddled with insecurity and struggles against the insurmountable odds stacked against him in his journey as an artist in New York City in the early ‘90s. On the verge of turning 30, Jonathan juggles jotting down lyrics, cold-calling other artists, waiting tables at the Moondance Diner, and balancing his work life with his romantic life, all while dealing with the harsh realities of the AIDS crisis and questioning the choices he’s made. The film is an adaptation of Larson’s semi-autobiographical musical of the same name.

One of the American Film Institute’s picks for the best films of 2021, tick, tick… BOOM! was lauded by critics and received a number of award nominations. Garfield’s performance, in particular, received high praise, winning the actor a Golden Globe and landing him an Academy Award nomination. With great performances, excellent direction, and stellar musical numbers you won’t want to miss, tick, tick… BOOM! is a must-watch.

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Passing
Rotten Tomatoes: 90% | IMDb: 6.7/10
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Passing
Release Date
October 27, 2021
Director
Rebecca Hall
Cast
Tessa Thompson , Ruth Negga , Andre Holland
Writers
Rebecca Hall
Based on the 1929 novel of the same name by Nella Larsen, Rebecca Hall’s Passing chronicles the inequality and varying degrees of racism that African Americans in the 1920s faced based on the tone of their skin. Shot in black and white, this historical drama follows the fragile relationship between two high school friends who, because of their lighter skin, are able to “pass” as white. Clare (Ruth Negga) married John (Alexander Skarsgård), a wealthy white man from Chicago who loathes African Americans and is oblivious to the fact that his wife is one. Irene (Tessa Thompson) married a black doctor and lives in Harlem, constantly afraid of being “outed” as black when in white-only establishments. Irene and Clare’s reunion years later sparks conversation and reflection, as well as questions of identity.

Passing premiered at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival and received acclaim from critics, who praised the performances of its cast, as well as Hall’s writing and direction. Ruth Negga and Tessa Thompson give honest, BAFTA-nominated performances in this film, which tackles complex issues with a delicate approach.

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The Lost Daughter
Rotten Tomatoes: 94% | IMDb: 6.7/10
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The Lost Daughter
Release Date
December 31, 2021
Director
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Cast
Olivia Colman , Jessie Buckley , Dakota Johnson
Runtime
2 hours 1 minute
Motherhood takes a toll. That’s the core message in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Lost Daughter, an eerie psychological drama based on Elena Ferrante’s novel of the same name. Gyllenhaal’s impressive directorial debut follows Leda (Olivia Colman), a woman on a solo beach vacation, who witnesses a young woman called Nina (Dakota Johnson) struggling to adjust to life as a mother. Her interactions with Nina and observations of the other people on the beach force Leda to reexamine the experiences she had raising her own two daughters and question the decisions that led her to this point in her life. Apart from Colman and Johnson, the film’s ensemble cast also includes Paul Mescal, Dagmara Domińczyk, Jack Farthing, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Peter Sarsgaard, Ed Harris, and Jessie Buckley as a younger Leda.

A brilliantly executed film, The Lost Daughter was critically acclaimed and nominated for several awards. The film premiered at the 2021 Venice International Film Festival, where it earned Gyllenhaal the Golden Osella Award for Best Screenplay. The movie also won Gyllenhaal the Best Director, Screenplay, and Feature awards at the Film Independent Spirit Awards and received three Academy Award nominations.

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Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Rotten Tomatoes: 97% | IMDb: 6.9/10
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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Drama
Biography
Release Date
November 25, 2020
Director
George C. Wolfe
Cast
Viola Davis , Chadwick Boseman , Colman Domingo , Glynn Turman , Jonathan Coyne , Taylour Paige
Runtime
93
When it comes to the blues, no one can beat Ma Rainey. Based on August Wilson’s 1982 play of the same name, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom takes place in 1927 Chicago and follows the groundbreaking blues singer Ma Rainey (Viola Davis) during a high-stakes recording session with her band, which includes the stubborn Levee (the late Chadwick Boseman) and veteran musician Toledo (Glynn Turman). Egos are tested and tensions are raised when Ma shows up late to the session and insists on certain demands. Directed by George C. Wolfe and written by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, the film tackles important conversations about race, gender, and the power of art, all through the course of a turbulent afternoon.

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom was universally acclaimed by critics and nominated for a host of awards, with Viola Davis receiving an Oscar nomination for her performance and winning a Screen Actors Guild Award, an NAACP Image Award, and more. The movie was the final film performance of Chadwick Boseman, who tragically passed away while the film was in post-production.

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The Unforgivable
Rotten Tomatoes: 39% | IMDb: 7.1/10
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The Unforgivable
Drama
Crime
Release Date
December 10, 2021
Director
Nora Fingscheidt
Cast
Sandra Bullock , Jon Bernthal , Vincent D'Onofrio , Viola Davis , Richard Thomas , Aisling Franciosi
Runtime
112 minutes
The aptly titled crime drama The Unforgivable is based on Sally Wainwright’s British miniseries Unforgiven and follows the story of Ruth Slater (Sandra Bullock). The film was directed by Nora Fingscheidt and written by Peter Craig, Hillary Seitz, and Courtenay Miles. After serving two decades in jail for murdering a sheriff who tried to evict her and her little sister from their home, Ruth is ready to re-enter society and build a new life. The truth behind her actions, as well as her burning desire to reunite with her sister, however, haunts and hinders her from fulfilling that goal. Against her better judgment, she returns to the site of the murder and meets the new family living there, creating new enemies along the way.

While the movie received mixed reviews, The Unforgivable does feature a stunning performance by Bullock that earned praise from critics. The film was one of Netflix’s most streamed movies at the time of its release, with Bullock’s performance being a big part of that draw.

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The Guilty
Rotten Tomatoes: 74% | IMDb: 6.3/10
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The Guilty (2021)
Crime
Thriller
Release Date
September 24, 2021
Cast
Jake Gyllenhaal , Riley Keough , Ethan Hawke
Runtime
1 hr 30 min
A remake of the 2018 Danish film Den Skyldige, The Guilty is a crime drama film directed by Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) from a screenplay by Nic Pizzolatto (True Detective). The movie is centered on Joe Baylor (Jake Gyllenhaal), a demoted police officer stuck fielding calls on the night shift at a 9-1-1 call center. When one particular call comes through from a kidnapped woman, Joe is forced to confront his checkered past, which is perhaps not as innocent as we’re led to believe. The film also stars Christina Vidal, as well as the voices of Ethan Hawke, Riley Keough, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Paul Dano, and more.

The Guilty premiered at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival and received praise from critics. In this crime thriller, which practically doubles as a one-man show, Gyllenhaal embodies the real-time anxieties, unpredictabilities, and life-and-death scenarios that 9-1-1 operators must deal with on a daily basis. It may not be quite up to the mark of the original Danish movie, but The Guilty is a gripping watch from start to finish.

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Rush
Rotten Tomatoes: 88% | IMDb: 8.1/10
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Rush
Sport
Action
Drama
Biography
The merciless 1970s rivalry between Formula One rivals James Hunt and Niki Lauda.

Release Date
September 27, 2013
Director
Ron Howard
Cast
Chris Hemsworth , Olivia Wilde , Alexandra Maria Lara , Daniel Brühl , Pierfrancesco Favino
Runtime
123 Minutes
Once upon a time, the creator of The Crown teamed up with legendary director Ron Howard and two Marvel stars to make an exciting racing drama – and nobody saw it. Written by Peter Morgan and directed by Howard, Rush is a criminally underrated movie that features one of Chris Hemsworth’s best dramatic performances as daring Formula One driver James Hunt. The film, based on real events, chronicles Hunt’s rivalry with Austrian driver Nikki Lauda (Daniel Bruhl).

Acclaimed by critics and a favorite of Formula 1 fans, Rush is a showcase of masterful performances, with both the lead actors getting pretty even screentime as Howard crafts a story of two very different men who were driven to be the best at what they do. The 1970s aesthetic is tangibly conjured by cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle, and the racing scenes are wildly exciting. And the cherry on top: a characteristically amazing soundtrack by the legendary Hans Zimmer.

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Mank
Rotten Tomatoes: 83% | IMDb: 6.8/10
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Mank
Drama
Biography
History
1930s Hollywood is re-evaluated through the eyes of scathing social critic and alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz as he races to finish the screenplay of Citizen Kane (1941).

Release Date
November 13, 2020
Director
David Fincher
Cast
Amanda Seyfried , Gary Oldman , Lily Collins
Runtime
131
Acclaimed filmmaker David Fincher’s first Netflix movie, Mank, follows Hollywood screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz (Gary Oldman) through his trials and tribulations as a charming and in-demand script doctor and his life a few years later as he develops and writes the first draft of what would become Citizen Kane. Mank chronicles the true-life inspirations for the characters and story of Kane, with an ensemble cast that includes Amanda Seyfried, Lily Collins, Arliss Howard, and more. The film is based on a screenplay written by David Fincher’s late father, Jack Fincher.

Mank is catnip for cinephiles, charting the true history behind the inspiration and writing of Citizen Kane, one of the most acclaimed works in the history of cinema. Oldman delivers a towering performance, and the film’s execution is tremendous as Fincher crafts a lush black-and-white feature that’s made to look (and sound) like it was released in 1941. Amanda Seyfried shines as actress Marion Davies, and Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross deliver a lush throwback score that underlines the entire affair. It’s no wonder that Mank was almost universally acclaimed, receiving ten nominations at the Academy Awards and six at the Golden Globes. The film went on to win the Oscars for Best Cinematography and Best Production Design.

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Private Life
Rotten Tomatoes: 94% | IMDb: 7.2/10
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Private Life
Comedy
Documentary
Release Date
October 5, 2018
Director
Tamara Jenkins
Cast
Kathryn Hahn , Paul Giamatti , John Carroll Lynch , Denis O'Hare , Emily Robinson , Molly Shannon
Runtime
123
Written and directed by Tamara Jenkins, Private Life is a dramedy that stars Kathryn Hahn and Paul Giamatti as Rachel and Richard Biegler, a couple in their late 40s who are desperately trying to get pregnant. Despite putting themselves through the fertility grinder, the Beiglers are no closer to having a child, and when they learn that their only chance is an egg donor, they want it to be someone they know. They decide to ask their wayward niece (not blood-related), Sadie (Kayli Carter), a well-meaning if slightly flighty young woman in her mid-20s. When she agrees, it ends up creating new, unforeseen complications — but never anything so outlandish that it breaks the movie’s powerful credibility.

Private Life premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2018 and received generally positive reviews from critics. The film is a deft balancing act that plunges viewers into the frustration, anxiety, and hardship of a couple struggling to conceive, and yet it never loses sight of the humanity and moments of odd comedy in their struggle. The movie is remarkable for a multitude of reasons, but it demands to be seen for Hahn’s remarkable performance, which is easily one of her best.

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Marriage Story
Rotten Tomatoes: 95% | IMDb: 7.9/10
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Marriage Story
Documentary
Comedy
Release Date
September 28, 2019
Director
Noah Baumbach
Cast
Scarlett Johansson , Laura Dern , Adam Driver , Ray Liotta , Merritt Wever , Mark O'Brien
Runtime
136
Noah Baumbach’s Marriage Story follows Nicole (Scarlett Johansson) and Charlie (Adam Driver), who were not only married but also worked together in an acting company where she starred and he directed. Their differing priorities have split them apart, and with reconciliation impossible, they try to navigate the minefield of divorce — only to slip into outright hostility in the custody battle over their son. Apart from its two leads, the movie also features Laura Dern, Alan Alda, Ray Liotta, Julie Hagerty, and Merritt Wever in supporting roles.

A critically acclaimed film, Marriage Story is a movie where the whole cast shines, with Laura Dern’s performance as Nicole’s lawyer having earned her an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress. It’s a mature, bittersweet, and powerful look at the end of marriage from both sides. The film may put you through the wringer, but you’ll feel grateful for the experience and the time spent with these characters.

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The Irishman
Rotten Tomatoes: 95% | IMDb: 7.8/10
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The Irishman
Crime
Drama
Release Date
November 27, 2019
Director
Martin Scorsese
Cast
Jesse Plemons , Robert De Niro , Anna Paquin , Al Pacino , Joe Pesci , Harvey Keitel
Runtime
209 minutes
Martin Scorsese’s epic crime drama The Irishman follows the life of Teamster and hitman Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro). Throughout the film’s 3.5-hour runtime, Sheeran narrates the story of how he became friends with mobster Russell Bufalino (Joe Pesci) and Teamster leader Jimmy Hoffa (Al Pacino) and how these friendships converged into deadly consequences with Frank stuck in the middle. The movie was written by Steven Zaillian and is based on Charles Brandt’s 2004 book I Heard You Paint Houses. The film’s ensemble supporting cast also includes the likes of Ray Romano, Bobby Cannavale, Anna Paquin, Harvey Keitel, and more.

Critically acclaimed and the recipient of numerous accolades, The Irishman begins life as an entertaining mob story before evolving into a powerful mediation on life, age, and regret. The movie discards the glamour of films like Goodfellas and Casino, instead focusing on the slow decay of a man who has always seen himself as a good soldier when all he really has to offer is violence and selfishness. Far from “just another mob movie” from Scorsese, The Irishman is a powerful look at your twilight years and reflecting on the choices you’ve made in life.

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Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Rotten Tomatoes: 97% | IMDb: 7.8/10
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Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Adventure
Comedy
Drama
Release Date
July 1, 2016
Director
Taika Waititi
Cast
Sam Neill , Julian Dennison , Rachel House
Runtime
1 hr 41 min
Taika Waititi’s delightful film Hunt for the Wilderpeople is an adventure comedy-drama set in New Zealand that follows young Ricky Baker (Julian Dennison) and his cantankerous "Uncle" Hector (Sam Neill). A child in the foster care system, Ricky is taken in by Hector and his wife, the more overtly loving “Aunt” Bella (Rima Te Wiata). When Bella dies, Hector is informed that Ricky will be relocated, which prompts the young boy to fake his death and run away into the New Zealand bush. Hector follows Ricky, and the two eventually end up bonding. Unfortunately for them, the circumstances of their disappearance lead to Hector and Ricky becoming the subjects of a national manhunt.

Hunt for the Wilderpeople premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, where it was met with critical acclaim. The film is full of quirky humor, but it is never glib in the face of its often intensely emotional material. It’s part adventure tale and part family drama, finding a delicate balance between these disparate parts in a wonderfully entertaining way. Even the movie’s most bizarre turns never distract us from how deeply we end up feeling about this weird little kid and his surly new father figure out in the wilds of New Zealand.

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High Flying Bird
Rotten Tomatoes: 91% | IMDb: 6.2/10
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High Flying Bird
Sport
Drama
Release Date
January 27, 2019
Director
Steven Soderbergh
Cast
Zazie Beetz , Zachary Quinto , Kyle MacLachlan , Bill Duke , Glenn Fleshler , Andre Holland
Runtime
90
With a screenplay by Oscar-winning Moonlight co-writer Tarell Alvin McCraney and direction by genius filmmaker Steven Soderbergh, High Flying Bird is a thrilling, delightful sports drama centered on Ray Burke (André Holland), a sports agent who attempts to find a way to end a basketball lockout that has himself (and many players) hurting for cash. The film’s star-studded cast includes the likes of Zazie Beetz, Melvin Gregg, Sonja Sohn, Zachary Quinto, Kyle MacLachlan, and Bill Duke, among others. High Flying Bird also features interviews with real-life NBA players Reggie Jackson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Donovan Mitchell, which are interspersed throughout its narrative.

High Flying Bird premiered at the Slamdance Film Festival and received critical acclaim for its performances, direction, and execution. Soderbergh — whose talents range from the glitz and glam of Ocean’s Eleven to the challenging drug trafficking ensemble Traffic — shot the entire movie on an iPhone 8, which adds another layer of urgency and intimacy to the proceedings. It’s mostly scenes of people talking in rooms, but the writing and performances are so good you’ll be glued to your screen for the entire runtime, which is a brisk 90 minutes. If you’re in the mood for something exciting, cerebral, and refreshing, give this one a go.

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Roma
Rotten Tomatoes: 96% | IMDb: 7.7/10
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Roma
Drama

A year in the life of a middle-class family's maid in Mexico City in the early 1970s.

Release Date
August 25, 2018
Director
Alfonso Cuarón
Cast
Yalitza Aparicio , Marina de Tavira , Diego Cortina Autrey , Carlos Peralta , Marco Graf , Daniela Demesa
Runtime
134
A cinematic masterpiece by Oscar-winning filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón, Roma is a semi-autobiographical drama that recreates Cuarón’s childhood as told through the eyes of a domestic worker named Cleo (Yalitza Aparicio). A live-in maid who works for an upper-middle-class Mexican family in 1970s Mexico City, Cleo finds her life upended when she discovers she is pregnant. Meanwhile, the family she works for slowly unravels as the matriarch of the household tries to hide her husband’s infidelity from their children.

Widely regarded as one of the best Netflix original movies ever, Roma was acclaimed by critics and won the Golden Lion at the 2018 Venice International Film Festival, where it had its world premiere. Cuarón, who previously won an Oscar for Gravity and has pushed the boundaries of cinema with films like Children of Men and even Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, digs deep into his soul for this drama, which positions the viewer as an objective observer. That role becomes more and more heartbreaking as you, the viewer, become more emotionally invested in the lives of these individuals.

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Mudbound
Rotten Tomatoes: 97% | IMDb: 7.4/10
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Mudbound
Drama
Documentary
Release Date
November 16, 2017
Director
Dee Rees
Cast
Carey Mulligan , Garrett Hedlund , Jason Clarke , Jonathan Banks , Jason Mitchell , Rob Morgan
Runtime
132
A historical drama and one of the best films of 2017, Mudbound was directed by Dee Rees, who also co-wrote the film with Virgil Williams. The movie is based on Hillary Jordan’s 2008 novel of the same name and follows the lives of two families, one Black (the Jacksons) and one white (the McAllans), in 1940s Mississippi. Specifically, it focuses on Jamie McAllan (Garrett Hedlund) and Ronsel Jackson (Jason Mitchell), who return from fighting in WWII and must navigate a life marred by racism and PTSD. The film’s cast includes Carey Mulligan, Jason Clarke, Jonathan Banks, Rob Morgan, and Mary J. Blige.

A sprawling southern epic, Mudbound received high praise from critics and numerous accolades, including Academy Award nominations in the Best Supporting Actress, Best Original Song, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Cinematography categories. Mudbound brilliantly examines the hardscrabble life of a white family who owns the land, a Black family who must work the land, and the conflicts and kinships that arise between them. Aside from the masterful craftsmanship and outstanding performances, Mudbound is a brilliant meditation on race and power that transcends its time and place. While the rural Mississippi setting gives the film its flavor, the inequality and power dynamics feel painfully relevant without coming off as preachy or obvious.

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22 July
Rotten Tomatoes: 80% | IMDb: 6.8/10
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22 July
Biography
Drama
History
Thriller
Release Date
October 4, 2018
Director
Paul Greengrass
Cast
Thorbjørn Harr , Anders Danielsen Lie , Jon Øigarden , Lars Arentz-Hansen , Anneke von der Lippe , Jonas Strand Gravli
Runtime
133
In 2011, a far-right terrorist set off a bomb at a government office in Norway and then made his way to a youth summer camp on an island, where he opened fire and killed 77 people in total. Bourne Ultimatum and United 93 filmmaker Paul Greengrass captures this real-life terrorist attack in excruciating detail in the opening half hour of 22 July, but the film then moves on to the aftermath, where Greengrass contrasts the story of the terrorist — who was captured, afforded an attorney, and sought to relay his political message — with that of one of his victims, a young boy who was shot in the head and faces a long road to recovery. A crime drama starring Anders Danielsen Lie, Jon Øigarden, Thorbjørn Harr, and more, 22 July was written and directed by Greengrass, who based it on the book One of Us: The Story of a Massacre in Norway — and Its Aftermath by Åsne Seierstad.

22 July premiered at the Venice International Film Festival in 2018, receiving generally favorable reviews from critics. Its story is one of finding hope and courage in the face of absolute evil and holds continued relevance in the world. This is a harrowing, emotional, and ultimately necessary film.

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The Trial of the Chicago 7
Rotten Tomatoes: 89% | IMDb: 7.7/10
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The Trial of the Chicago 7
Drama
Release Date
September 25, 2020
Director
Aaron Sorkin
Cast
Eddie Redmayne , Jeremy Strong , Joseph Gordon-Levitt , Sacha Baron Cohen , Yahya Abdul-Mateen II , Michael Keaton
Runtime
129
Written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, The Trial of the Chicago 7 is a historical legal drama that dramatizes true events that happened in the wake of the 1968 Democratic National Convention. The film follows the case of the titular Chicago 7, Vietnam War protesters who were put on trial and accused of inciting riots. The trial that unfolded is almost impossible to believe, as the judge makes his biased stance on the case clear throughout proceedings in which the idea of a “fair and just trial” is thrown out the window. The movie stars Eddie Redmayne, Sacha Baron Cohen, Alex Sharp, Jeremy Strong, John Carroll Lynch, Noah Robbins, and Daniel Flaherty as the Chicago 7, playing Tom Hayden, Abbie Hoffman, Rennie Davis, Jerry Rubin, David Dellinger, Lee Weiner, and John Froines, respectively. The ensemble cast also includes Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Michael Keaton, Frank Langella, Mark Rylance, and Ben Shenkman.

The Trial of the Chicago 7 was critically acclaimed and received nominations for several major awards. Interestingly enough, Sorkin first began working on the screenplay for the film back in 2007, at which point Steven Spielberg was attached to direct, but the film still feels relevant today. Indeed, this is a story about the world we live in right now using an event from our recent past. The film is, at heart, about the power of protest in its various forms, and it boasts stellar performances from its entire ensemble in addition to a rousing (and infuriating) screenplay by Sorkin.
Paris-based The Party Film Sales and Heather Millard of Iceland’s Compass Films have reunited with “When the Light Breaks” director Rúnar Rúnarsson on his next poetic filmic venture “O.”

The Icelandic film “When the Light Breaks” is due to open Cannes’ Un Certain Regard section May 15.
Headlining Iceland’s major international star Ingvar E. Sigurðsson (“A White, White Day,” “Fantastic Beasts, the Crimes of Grindelwald”), the 20-minute film “O” is a “humanistic and poetic story of a fragile man, trying to achieve a simple task where his main obstacle is within himself,” according to the official logline.

“We’re very excited to also accompany Rúnar on his new short film,” said The Party Film Sales’ Samuel Blanc. “O” and “When the Light Breaks” have a lot in common and resonate with each other. We’re confident distributors will be interested in programming both films in tandem: in the frame of special screenings, TV and platforms runs, or even for traditional theatrical exhibition,” he said.

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Filmed in Iceland last summer, and reuniting some heads of department of “When the Light Breaks” – DP Sophia Olsson and set designer Hulda Helgadóttir – ‘O’ is currently in post-production.

“We actually shot ‘O’ before “When the Light Breaks” as we needed the same quality of light, but just finished it now, as we had to juggled with both productions at the same time,” said Millard, who emphasises Rúnarsson’s versatile and unique filmmaking talent, whatever the format. “In all of Rúnar’s films, you can feel they are built upon strong personal stories, which are able to draw us into the vulnerabilities of his character,” she noted.

Millard is producing with Rúnarsson’s Halibut, in co-production with Sweden’s Film, pubcaster SVT and regional film fund Film i Väst. Mike Downey, co-producer of “When the Light Breaks,” is executive producing.

“Rúnar is one of the most original voices across all cinematic forms, in Europe and beyond. It’s always a total inspiration to work with someone so creative and who gets the very best from all his collaborators,” said Downey who also serves as chairman of the European Film Academy.

One of Iceland’s hottest directors on the international festival circuit and arthouse stage, Rúnarsson was Oscar nominated for his short film “The Last Farm” (2006), part of his crossroads trilogy with the 2008 Palme d’or short film entry “2 Birds” and 2009 short “Anna,” selected at the Directors’ Fortnight. Two years later Rúnarsson was back at the Cannes parallel sidebar with his debut feature “Volcano,” Iceland’s Oscar candidate in 2011.

Meanwhile on eve of the Cannes red carpet launch of “When the Light Breaks,” The Party Film Sales and Compass Films have shared in exclusivity with Variety the trailer of the film, which captures a young woman’s emotional roller-coaster as she encounters love, friendship, sorrow and beauty, all within 24 hours.

The clip sneak peeks the talent of the young actor Elín Hall, cast in Rúnarsson’s previous film “Echo,” as well as the luminous photography of Rúnarsson’s long-time collaborator Olsson (credited for two episodes of “The Crown”) and the film’s endearing score, based on the music composed earlier by the late Oscar-nominated Jóhann Jóhannsson (“Sicario,” “The Theory of Everything”).
Nothing is as it seems in Richard Gere and Diane Kruger's new thriller.

On May 14, Lionsgate and Grindstone Films debuted the trailer for Longing exclusively with PEOPLE.

In the film, Gere, 74, plays a man named Daniel who reconnects with his former romantic partner Rachel after multiple decades apart — only to learn that she secretly gave birth to their son, named Alan, after their breakup.

Daniel is even more shocked to learn that Alan recently died in a car accident, leaving him desperate to learn about his son's life.

The trailer shows Daniel as he travels to Alan's school and meets his best friend and girlfriend, as well as a teacher named Alice (played by Kruger, 47).

Soon, Daniel begins to realize the circumstances surrounding Alan's death and relationships were more complicated than he realized — including that Alan's girlfriend is pregnant and he appeared to have an inappropriate crush on Alice.
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Richard Gere and Diane Kruger in Longing.
Richard Gere in 2024's Longing. DARREN GOLDSTEIN/COURTESY OF LIONSGATE
Daniel "is immediately consumed by the extraordinary twists of a new life he never could have imagined," reads a synopsis. "With each new encounter, Daniel uncovers a deeper layer of this fascinating mystery until he arrives at a crossroad in his own life."

Longing is Israeli director Savi Gabizon's English-language remake of his own 2017 movie.

The director told PEOPLE in a statement that his idea for the movie came about while he went through a divorce and grew concerned over the direction of his relationship with his children.
Richard Gere and Diane Kruger in Longing.
Diane Kruger and Richard Gere in "Longing". DARREN GOLDSTEIN/COURTESY OF LIONSGATE
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"The plot, which began rooted in my day-to-day life, drifted off to other worlds and took on different guises," Gabizon says. "But behind the heavy makeup, one can occasionally make out its true features. Longing is an attempt at examining parenthood."
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Richard Gere in Longing.
Richard Gere in 2024's Longing. DARREN GOLDSTEIN/COURTESY OF LIONSGATE
"I've always wanted to create a film which is comprised of absurd situations, because they allow access to deep emotions without falling into the trap of sentimentality and cliché," the director adds.

Longing is in theaters June 7.
A new Deadpool & Wolverine image reveals that Deadpool will receive a TemPad in the MCU's Phase 5.
Deadpool using a TemPad will make it easy for him to travel throughout the MCU's history, supporting a major theory.
Deadpool's multiversal travel could create major problems for the MCU's future.
Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool seems to receive a helpful tool in a new image from Marvel Studios' Deadpool & Wolverine, supporting a major theory for the upcoming MCU Phase 5 movie. Deadpool & Wolverine was confirmed to be in development by lead star Ryan Reynolds and Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige shortly after Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox was finalized in 2019. Hugh Jackman was revealed to be returning as James "Logan" Howlett's Wolverine in September 2022, and, since then, official trailers for Deadpool & Wolverine have uncovered an epic multiversal journey for the merc-with-a-mouth and his clawed best friend.

Expected to bring Deadpool into the MCU proper on a permanent basis, Deadpool & Wolverine will bridge the gap between the MCU and 20th Century Fox's X-Men franchise. This creates the opportunity for a huge number of exciting cameos, with the likes of Pyro, Lady Deathstrike, Azazel and Thor being confirmed, while there are sure to be many more surprises. Suspected MCU cameos in Deadpool & Wolverine gives weight to a theory regarding Deadpool and Wolverine's massive journey in the upcoming movie, and a new image from the project hints at this mission being a lot easier than first expected.

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In a new image featured in a May 2024 Entertainment Weekly article revealing more about Hugh Jackman's role in Deadpool & Wolverine, the titular mutants can be seen in the halls of the MCU's Time Variance Authority. The TVA is expected to send Deadpool and Wolverine on a dangerous mission in Phase 5, and this image suggests the organization will gift Deadpool a TemPad to aid in this journey. First introduced in Marvel Studios' Loki series, TemPads allow for easy travel through time and across the branching timelines of the Sacred Timeline, revealing more about Deadpool and Wolverine's upcoming journey.

Deadpool’s TemPad Can Make It Easy For Him To Travel Through The MCU’s History
The fact that Deadpool may be receiving a TemPad from the TVA in Deadpool & Wolverine gives weight to a theory that Deadpool and Wolverine will be traveling throughout the MCU's history. A recent, since removed, report suggested that Deadpool and Wolverine would be revisiting some major, fan-favorite moments from the MCU's Phases 1, 2, 3 and 4, opening the door for some massive moments to be reinvented with the mutants' involvement, and for beloved MCU heroes to make cameo appearances. Wielding a TemPad makes this theory all but inevitable, as Deadpool can literally walk from one event to another.

TemPads allow for easy travel through time and across the branching timelines of the Sacred Timeline.

After the release of Deadpool & Wolverine's first trailer in February 2024, there was speculation that Deadpool may have been seen in Avengers: Age of Ultron's opening forest scene, and on the Hulk's bed on Sakaar from Thor: Ragnarok. Since then, many other major MCU events have been suspected to appear in Deadpool & Wolverine, perhaps most notably Avengers: Endgame's final battle scene. Since Deadpool and Wolverine may have the help of a TemPad in the MCU's Phase 5, this journey can be a lot easier for the two powerful mutants, but could pose a problem for the MCU's future.

Deadpool’s MCU Journey Could Create Huge Problems For The MCU’s Phase 6
Deadpool jumping into a portal with Wolverine in Deadpool & Wolverine trailer
While it would be brilliant to see Deadpool and Wolverine travel throughout the MCU's history in Phase 5, this could create some dangerous threats for the entire franchise heading into Phase 6. Deadpool using a TemPad to jump around the Sacred Timeline will seemingly create a number of branching timelines, and since Deadpool & Wolverine is suspected to take place prior to Loki season 2 establishing a safe multiverse, this could create Nexus events. The creation of these Nexus events has proven dangerous in the past, particularly with the threat of Kang the Conqueror looming in the Sacred Timeline's branches.

Deadpool and Wolverine jumping through a portal and Hugh Jackman's Logan looking in disbelief in the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer
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Whether it be Nexus events of incursions being created in Deadpool & Wolverine, this Phase 5 movie can set up some major storylines for upcoming projects, including Avengers 5 and Avengers: Secret Wars. Even though these incursions could create huge issues for the MCU, this could tease Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman's inclusion in Phase 6's upcoming projects, with the latter perhaps returning for a final time before Marvel Studios recasts Wolverine for the MCU. Deadpool & Wolverine is expected to be a thrilling adventure that will revive passion in the MCU, but it could also create some significant issues.

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Deadpool & Wolverine
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Action
Sci-Fi
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A sequel to the highly successful Deadpool and Deadpool 2 starring Ryan Reynolds as the Merc with a Mouth. The third film will be the first film in the franchise to be developed under the Marvel Studios banner following Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox. Ryan Reynolds is returning to play the character, alongside Hugh Jackman, reprising his Wolverine role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe for the first time.

Director
Shawn Levy
Release Date
July 26, 2024
Distributor(s)
Disney
“Our new film ‘Megalopolis’ is the best work I’ve ever had the privilege to preside over,” reads a quote attributed to iconic director Francis Ford Coppola attached to the official trailer for his new epic film.

The picture, which will premiere in competition on Thursday at the Cannes Film Festival, has been a project many years in the making for the director. He first began work on the screenplay in the 1980s.

The legendary filmmaker behind “The Godfather” and “Apocalypse Now” has invested $120 million of his own money into the film.
The trailer starts with a voice-over musing about the decline of empires – “when does an empire die? Does it collapse in one terrible moment? No, no. But there comes a time when people no longer believe in it” — before cutting to a Roman chariot race, a metropolitan skyscape and scenes of protest.
According to the official synopsis, “‘Megalopolis’ is a Roman Epic fable set in an imagined Modern America. The City of New Rome must change, causing conflict between Cesar Catilina (Adam Driver), a genius artist who seeks to leap into a utopian, idealistic future, and his opposition, Mayor Franklyn Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito), who remains committed to a regressive status quo, perpetuating greed, special interests, and partisan warfare. Torn between them is socialite Julia Cicero (Nathalie Emmanuel), the mayor’s daughter, whose love for Cesar has divided her loyalties, forcing her to discover what she truly believes humanity deserves.”
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“Megalopolis” sports an all-star cast, with Driver leading the pack alongside Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, Laurence Fishburne, Talia Shire, Jason Schwartzman, Kathryn Hunter, Grace VanderWaal, Chloe Fineman, James Remar, D.B. Sweeney, and Dustin Hoffman.

Coppola wrote and directed, with Fred Roos, Barry Hirsch and Michael Bederman producing. Executive producers are: Anahid Nazarian, Barrie Osborne, Darren Demetre.

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Peacock has released the full trailer of Apples Never Fall, the limited series starring Annette Bening and Sam Neill, based on Liane Moriarty’s bestselling novel.

“You can spend a lifetime with someone as a wife or as a mother, but you can never really know who they are,” Bening’s Joy says in the trailer.

The series revolves around the seemingly picture-perfect Delaney family, anchored by former tennis coaches Stan (Neill) and Joy (Bening), who have sold their successful tennis academy and are ready to start what should be the golden years of their lives.

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Jake Lacy, Alison Brie, Conor Merrigan-Turner, Essie Randles play Stan and Joy’s adult children in the 7-episode series written and executive produced by Melanie Marnich.

The logline for the show says that “everything changes when a wounded young woman knocks on Joy and Stan’s door, bringing the excitement they’ve been missing. But when Joy suddenly disappears, her children are forced to re-examine their parents’ so-called perfect marriage as their family’s darkest secrets begin to surface.”

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Georgia Flood, Jeanine Serralles, Dylan Thuraisingham also star in the series produced by Heyday Television with Katrina Lenk, Timm Sharp, Nate Mann, Paula Andrea Placido, Pooja Shah, and Quentin Plair set as guest stars.

Executive producers include David Heyman, Gregory Jacobs, Liane Moriarty, Annette Bening, Joe Hortua, Albert Page and Jillian Share. Chris Sweeney EP’s the first two and last two episodes of the limited series, with Dawn Shadforth taking the other three.

Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group, is the studio behind the series with distribution by NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution.

All episodes of Apples Never Fall will drop on March 14 on Peacock.

Watch the full trailer in the video above.

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