2024 has been an incredible year for movies, offering something for everyone. From thrilling blockbusters and powerful dramas to creative indie hits, this year’s films have entertained, inspired, and sparked conversations everywhere. Our list of the Top 50 Films of 2024 highlights a combination of the best and our personal favourites—movies that made us laugh, cry, and cheer. Whether you’re looking for fan favourites or hidden gems, these films are the ones you won’t want to miss!
Small Things Like These
Synopsis: In 1985 coal merchant Bill Furlong uncovers disturbing secrets in a small Irish town that's controlled by the Roman Catholic Church.
"Cillian Murphy Stars in Quietly Intense and Engaging Drama." - Jack Ransom
Sing Sing
Synopsis: Imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit, Divine G finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men, including a wary newcomer.
Heretic
Synopsis: Two young missionaries become ensnared in a deadly game of cat and mouse when they knock on the door of the diabolical Mr. Reed. Trapped in his home, they must turn to their faith if they want to make it out alive.
"Hugh Grant Swaps Charms For Chills in a Devastatingly Wicked Horror Role." - Seb Jenkins
Rebel Ridge
Synopsis: A former Marine confronts corruption in a small town when local law enforcement unjustly seizes the bag of cash he needs to post his cousin's bail.
Caddo Lake
Synopsis: When an eight-year-old girl mysteriously vanishes, a series of past deaths and disappearances start to link together, forever altering a broken family's history.
Greedy People
Synopsis: Residents of a small island town navigate a murder and the discovery of a million dollars, a series of increasingly bad decisions upend the once peaceful community.
"Greedy People slowly pulls back the layers of this murder, all working towards a fiery third act that reveals the different consequences for those involved." - Elliot Lines
Woman of the Hour
Synopsis: In 1970s Los Angeles, as a wave of murders makes headlines, a young woman aspiring to become an actress and a serial killer cross paths during an episode of a dating show.
"Anna Kendrick's Thoughtful and Sensitive Approach to a Notorious Case." - Elliot Lines
Flow
Synopsis: Cat is a solitary animal, but as its home is devastated by a great flood, he finds refuge on a boat populated by various species, and will have to team up with them despite their differences.
"With Wholesome Animal Antics, This is Essential Viewing For Cat Lovers." - Jack Ransom
Terrifier 3
Synopsis: After surviving Art the Clown's Halloween massacre, Sienna and her brother struggle to rebuild their shattered lives. As the holiday season approaches, they try to embrace the Christmas spirit and leave the horrors of the past behind. However, just when they think they're safe, Art returns, determined to turn their holiday cheer into a new nightmare.
"Art the Clown Serves up Absurdly Bloody, Uncomfortable and Creative Killing Spree." - Jack Ransom
Better Man
Synopsis: The true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams.
"Robbie Williams Biopic is the Surprise of 2024." - Seb Jenkins
Joy
Synopsis: Three trailblazers: a young nurse, a visionary scientist and an innovative surgeon face opposition from the church, state, media, and medical establishment in their pursuit of the world's first `test tube baby', Louise Joy Brown.
His Three Daughters
Synopsis: Three distant sisters reunite in NYC to care for their sick father. Tensions rise as they confront past issues, aiming to heal family bonds amid laughter and tears.
"Authentic Representation of the Most Horrible Life Moments." - Alex Gilston
Abigail
Synopsis: A group of would-be criminals kidnaps the 12-year-old daughter of a powerful underworld figure. Holding her for ransom in an isolated mansion, their plan starts to unravel when they discover their young captive is actually a bloodthirsty vampire.
"Funny, horrifying and wildly unique, Abigail is a triumph." - Becca Johnson
We Live in Time
Synopsis: Almut and Tobias are brought together by a surprise encounter that changes their lives. As they embark on a path challenged by the limits of time, they learn to cherish each moment of their unconventional love story.
Piece by Piece
Synopsis: LEGO bricks tell the life story of singer/songwriter and record producer Pharrell Williams -- from his childhood in Virginia to his success in the music and fashion industry.
"The Documentary You Didn't Think You Needed to See." - John McDonald
Cuckoo
Synopsis: Seventeen-year-old Gretchen reluctantly leaves America to live with her father at a resort in the German Alps. Plagued by strange noises and bloody visions, she soon discovers a shocking secret that concerns her own family.
"An Eerie And Unnerving Standout Original Horror Flick." - Jack Ransom
My Old Ass
Synopsis: An 18th-birthday mushroom trip brings Elliott face-to-face with her wisecracking 39-year-old self. When the older Elliott starts handing out warnings about what her younger self should and shouldn't do, she realizes she has to rethink everything about family, love, and what's becoming a transformative summer.
"Hilarious and Emotionally Resonant Comedy." - Alex Gilston
Robot Dreams
Synopsis: In 1980s New York City, Dog assembles Robot as a companion, and they become best buddies. On a Labor Day outing to Coney Island, Robot's metal parts rust, and he can not move.
Love Lies Bleeding
Synopsis: Lou is a reclusive gym manager who falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder who's heading to Las Vegas to pursue her dream. Their love soon leads to violence as they get pulled deep into the web of Lou's criminal family.
"Forget Saltburn, Love Lies Bleeding is true ‘cinema for sickos’." - Alex Gilston
Hit Man
Synopsis: Professional killer Gary Johnson breaks protocol to help a desperate woman trying to flee an abusive husband and finds himself falling for her.
"Glen Powell Cements Himself As A Hollywood Leading Man." - John McDonald
Strange Darling
Synopsis: Nothing is what it seems when a twisted one-night stand spirals into a serial killer's vicious murder spree.
"Consistently Subverting Expectations That Come With a Serial Killer Thriller." - Becca Johnson
Deadpool & Wolverine
Synopsis: Deadpool's peaceful existence comes crashing down when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help safeguard the multiverse. He soon unites with his would-be pal, Wolverine, to complete the mission and save his world from an existential threat.
"Injecting Some Adamantium Life into the MCU." - Jack Ransom
The Fall Guy
Synopsis: After leaving the business one year earlier, battle-scarred stuntman Colt Seavers springs back into action when the star of a big studio movie suddenly disappears. As the mystery surrounding the missing actor deepens, Colt soon finds himself ensnared in a sinister plot that pushes him to the edge of a fall more dangerous than any stunt.
"David Leitch hurls his audience through glass windows and off tall buildings in this explosive love letter to Hollywood’s unsung heroes – the stunties." - Seb Jenkins
Anora
Synopsis: Anora, a young woman from Brooklyn, gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as the parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled.
"Could be the Star Making Turn in Mikey Madison's Career." - Alex Gilston
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Synopsis: Snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers, young Furiosa gets caught in the crossfire of two tyrannical warlords; as the tyrants fight for dominance, Furiosa soon finds herself in a nonstop battle to make her way home.
"A Bonkers Prequel With Plenty Of Fury." - Seb Jenkins
The Outrun
Synopsis: After living life on the edge in London, Rona attempts to come to terms with her troubled past. She returns to the wild beauty of Scotland's Orkney Islands where she grew up, hoping to heal.
"Saoirse Ronan Shines in One of the Years Best Dramas." - Becca Johnson
Late Night With the Devil
Synopsis: In 1977 a live television broadcast goes horribly wrong, unleashing evil into the nation's living rooms.
"Late Night with the Devil has you leaving the cinema with a thousand questions, but in the very best way." - Seb Jenkins
A Quiet Place: Day One
Synopsis: When New York City comes under attack from an alien invasion, a woman and other survivors try to find a way to safety. They soon learn that they must remain absolutely silent as the mysterious creatures are drawn to the slightest sound.
"A story of survival amongst the chaos rather than focusing on the alien invasion that sent the world into silence." - Elliot Lines
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Synopsis: Many years after the reign of Caesar, a young ape goes on a journey that will lead him to question everything he's been taught about the past and make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.
"Proves that the apes are still able to give us a blockbuster experience in the post Caesar era." - Elliot Lines
Smile 2
Synopsis: About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley begins to experience increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and pressures of fame, she must face her dark past to regain control of her life before it spirals out of control.
"A Sequel That Takes That Grinning Fear to a Whole New Level." - Elliot Lines
Queer
Synopsis: Lee recounts his life in Mexico City among expatriate American students. He pursues a young man named Allerton, a US Navy serviceman recently discharged from Jacksonville, Florida.
"Daniel Craig at His Career Best in Luca Guadagnino's Latest Offering." - Alex Gilston
The First Omen
Synopsis: A woman starts to question her own faith when she uncovers a terrifying conspiracy to bring about the birth of evil incarnate in Rome.
"A shocking, gruesome and meticulously crafted prequel with stellar performances, that compliments the 1976 edition of the franchise perfectly." - Becca Johnson
Inside Out 2
Synopsis: Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust have been running a successful operation by all accounts. However, when Anxiety shows up, they aren't sure how to feel.
"Pixar Heading Back in the Right Direction." - Connie Lee
La Chimera
Synopsis: Everyone has their own Chimera, something they try to achieve but can never find. For Arthur, the Chimera is the woman he lost, Beniamina.
"La Chimera has its head above the clouds, and the view is beautiful." - Alex Gilston
Monkey Man
Synopsis: A young man ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he's beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash. After years of suppressed rage, he discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave of the city's sinister elite. As his childhood trauma boils over, his mysteriously scarred hands unleash an explosive campaign of retribution to settle the score with the men who took everything from him.
"Dev Patel flexes his movie muscles as director, star, producer and writer for Monkey Man, a true revenge thriller spectacular." - Seb Jenkins
Juror No.2
Synopsis: A juror for a high-profile murder trial finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma that could influence the verdict and potentially convict, or free, the accused killer.
"Juror No.2 offers an interesting premise and delivers a decent courtroom drama, with Hoult at the helm putting in a stellar performance." - Elliot Lines
Alien: Romulus
Synopsis: Space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life-form in the universe while scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station.
"Fede Álvarez Has Proven This Franchise is in the Right Hands." - Elliot Lines
Twisters
Synopsis: Haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado, Kate Cooper gets lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi, to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. She soon crosses paths with Tyler Owens, a charming but reckless social-media superstar who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures. As storm season intensifies, Kate, Tyler and their competing teams find themselves in a fight for their lives as multiple systems converge over central Oklahoma.
"Strap Yourselves in to the Blockbuster of the Summer." - Elliot Lines
Blink Twice
Synopsis: When tech billionaire Slater King meets cocktail waitress Frida at his fundraising gala, he invites her to join him and his friends for a dream vacation on his private island. Wild nights soon blend into sun-soaked days, but when strange things start to happen, Frida must uncover the truth if she hopes to make it out alive.
"'Get Out' Meets 'Ready or Not' in All the Best Ways." - Seb Jenkins
Carry-On
Synopsis: A young airline security guard is blackmailed by a mysterious passenger who threatens to smuggle a dangerous package onto a plane on Christmas Eve.
"Carry-On has made space for itself in audiences' holiday hearts." - Romey Norton
Longlegs
Synopsis: FBI Agent Lee Harker is assigned to an unsolved serial killer case that takes an unexpected turn, revealing evidence of the occult. Harker discovers a personal connection to the killer and must stop him before he strikes again.
"Osgood Perkins’ Longlegs is the unsettling horror event of the year." - Seb Jenkins
Wicked
Synopsis: Misunderstood because of her green skin, a young woman named Elphaba forges an unlikely but profound friendship with Glinda, a student with an unflinching desire for popularity. Following an encounter with the Wizard of Oz, their relationship soon reaches a crossroad as their lives begin to take very different paths.
"A Glorious Love Letter to the Stage Show." - Alex Gilston
Gladiator II
Synopsis: Years after witnessing the death of Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius must enter the Colosseum after the powerful emperors of Rome conquer his home. With rage in his heart and the future of the empire at stake, he looks to the past to find the strength and honor needed to return the glory of Rome to its people.
"With grand action scenes and screen stealing performances from Denzel Washington and Paul Mescal, Gladiator II delivers in the big screen experience." - Elliot Lines
Conclave
Synopsis: Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with one of the world's most secretive and ancient events, participating in the selection of a new pope. Surrounded by powerful religious leaders in the halls of the Vatican, he soon uncovers a trail of deep secrets that could shake the very foundation of the Roman Catholic Church.
"Game of Thrones meets Gossip Girl in the Vatican as Ralph Fiennes leads the search for the next Pope." - Seb Jenkins
Bird
Synopsis: Bailey, 12 years old, lives with her single father Bug and her brother Hunter in a squat in northern Kent. Bug doesn't have much time to devote to his children and Bailey, who is approaching puberty, seeks attention and adventure elsewhere.
"Andrea Arnold's Latest is Nothing Short of a Triumph." - Becca Johnson
The Wild Robot
Synopsis: Shipwrecked on a deserted island, a robot named Roz must learn to adapt to its new surroundings. Building relationships with the native animals, Roz soon develops a parental bond with an orphaned gosling.
"Beautiful & Imaginative, it May Just Be the Best Animated Film Ever Made." - Alex Gilston
Civil War
Synopsis: In a dystopian future America, a team of military-embedded journalists races against time to reach Washington, D.C., before rebel factions descend upon the White House.
"Civil War is a biting, intense, gritty and visceral action thriller crossed with a character building road trip structure." - Jack Ransom
Challengers
Synopsis: Tashi, a tennis player turned coach, has transformed her husband from a mediocre player into a world-famous grand slam champion. To jolt him out of his recent losing streak, she makes him play a challenger event -- close to the lowest level of tournament on the pro tour. Tensions soon run high when he finds himself standing across the net from the once-promising, now burnt-out Patrick, his former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend.
"Challengers was worth the wait. It is a tense, funny, sweaty, steamy, biting Grand Slam." - Jack Ransom
The Substance
Synopsis: Elisabeth Sparkle, renowned for an aerobics show, faces a devastating blow on her 50th birthday as her boss fires her. Amid her distress, a laboratory offers her a substance which promises to transform her into an enhanced version of herself.
"Whatever your opinion on The Substance itself, Moore and Qualley announce themselves as potential powerhouses of the horror genre." - Seb Jenkins
Dune: Part Two
Synopsis: Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the universe, he must prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
"Villeneuve has provided a grand epic of cinema, which may just go down with the Sci-fi genre greats." - Elliot Lines
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