Are you tired of the same old movies that everyone is talking about? Do you want to discover some hidden gems of cinema that have been overlooked by mainstream audiences?
Look no further than this list of the top 48 best-hidden gems: overlooked films worth watching.
From critically acclaimed indie films to obscure foreign movies, we've compiled a list of the most underrated films that deserve your attention.
These lesser-known movies may not have made a big splash at the box office, but they have earned a devoted following among film buffs and critics alike.
So sit back, relax, and get ready to discover some of the best-underappreciated cinema out there.
Top 48 Best Hidden Gems: Overlooked Films Worth Watching
1. The Edge of Seventeen (2016)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | The Edge of Seventeen |
| The Movie Database (TMDb) website link | https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/369817-the-edge-of-seventeen |
| Actors | Hailee Steinfeld, Haley Lu Richardson, Blake Jenner |
| Director | Kelly Fremon Craig |
| Release Date | November 18, 2016 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | R (for sexual content, language, and some drinking – all involving teens) |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children under 17 |
| Duration | 1 hour 44 minutes |
| Genres | Drama, Comedy |
| IMDB rating | 7.4/10 |
Plot Summary:
High school junior Nadine is struggling to cope with the loss of her father and the growing distance between herself and her best friend.
When Nadine's life takes another unexpected turn, she finds herself leaning on an unexpected ally as she navigates the ups and downs of adolescence.
2. Short Term 12 (2013)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | Short Term 12 |
| The Movie Database (TMDb) website link | https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/152532-short-term-12 |
| Actors | Brie Larson, John Gallagher Jr., Stephanie Beatriz |
| Director | Destin Daniel Cretton |
| Release Date | August 23, 2013 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | R (for language and brief sexuality) |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children under 17 |
| Duration | 1 hour 36 minutes |
| Genres | Drama |
| IMDB rating | 8/10 |
Plot Summary:
The staff of a foster care facility, including supervisor Grace and her boyfriend Mason, face unexpected challenges as they care for a group of troubled children. As Grace confronts her own troubled past
3. In Bruges (2008)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | In Bruges |
| The Movie Database (TMDb) website link | https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/10318-in-bruges |
| Actors | Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Ralph Fiennes |
| Director | Martin McDonagh |
| Release Date | February 29, 2008 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | R (for strong bloody violence, pervasive language and some drug use) |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children under 17 |
| Duration | 1 hour 47 minutes |
| Genres | Comedy, Crime, Drama |
| IMDB rating | 7.9/10 |
Plot Summary:
After a hit goes wrong, two hitmen, Ray and Ken, are sent to Bruges, Belgium to lay low and wait for further instructions from their boss, Harry.
However, their time in Bruges is anything but peaceful as they become embroiled in a series of strange and violent events.
4. The Way Way Back (2013)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | The Way Way Back |
| The Movie Database (TMDb) website link | https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/131743-the-way-way-back |
| Actors | Liam James, Steve Carell, Toni Collette |
| Director | Nat Faxon, Jim Rash |
| Release Date | July 26, 2013 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | PG-13 (for thematic elements, language, some sexual content and brief drug material) |
| Parental Guidance | Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13 |
| Duration | 1 hour 43 minutes |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| IMDB rating | 7.4/10 |
Plot Summary:
Shy 14-year-old Duncan goes on summer vacation with his mother and her new boyfriend, a controlling and insensitive man named Trent.
While struggling to fit in, Duncan finds an unexpected friend in Owen, the manager of the local water park
5. The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | The Perks of Being a Wallflower |
| The Movie Database (TMDb) website link | https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/84892-the-perks-of-being-a-wallflower |
| Actors | Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller |
| Director | Stephen Chbosky |
| Release Date | September 21, 2012 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | PG-13 (for mature thematic material, drug and alcohol use, sexual content including references, and a fight – all involving teens) |
| Parental Guidance | Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13 |
| Duration | 1 hour 43 minutes |
| Genres | Drama, Romance |
| IMDB rating | 8/10 |
Plot Summary:
High school freshman Charlie struggles to find his place in the world and deal with the recent suicide of his best friend.
With the help of a charismatic group of seniors, Charlie begins to navigate the ups and downs of adolescence.
6. The Handmaiden (2016)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | The Handmaiden |
| The Movie Database (TMDb) website link | https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/301469-아가씨 |
| Actors | Kim Min-hee, Kim Tae-ri, Ha Jung-woo |
| Director | Park Chan-wook |
| Release Date | June 1, 2016 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | Not rated |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children |
| Duration | 2 hours 25 minutes |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller |
| IMDB rating | 8.1/10 |
Plot Summary:
In 1930s Korea, a young pickpocket named Sookee is hired by a con artist to become the handmaiden of a wealthy Japanese heiress, Lady Hideko, with the goal of swindling her out of
7. Nightcrawler (2014)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | Nightcrawler |
| The Movie Database (TMDb) website link | https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/242582-nightcrawler |
| Actors | Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Riz Ahmed |
| Director | Dan Gilroy |
| Release Date | October 31, 2014 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | R (for violence including graphic images, and for language) |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children under 17 |
| Duration | 1 hour 57 minutes |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| IMDB rating | 7.8/10 |
Plot Summary:
Lou Bloom, a driven young man desperate for work, becomes a freelance crime journalist in Los Angeles.
As he chases down stories in the middle of the night, Lou begins to blur the line between observer and participant, putting himself and those around him in danger.
8. Snowpiercer (2013)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | Snowpiercer |
| The Movie Database (TMDb) website link | https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/110415-snowpiercer |
| Actors | Chris Evans, Song Kang-ho, Tilda Swinton |
| Director | Bong Joon-ho |
| Release Date | July 29, 2013 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | R (for violence, language and drug content) |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children under 17 |
| Duration | 2 hours 6 minutes |
| Genres | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi |
| IMDB rating | 7.1/10 |
Plot Summary:
In a post-apocalyptic world where a failed attempt to counteract global warming has plunged the earth into a new ice age, the last remnants of humanity live on a train that perpetually circles the globe.
When a group of lower-class passengers led by Curtis stages a revolt against the oppressive regime of the train's elite
9. The Secret in Their Eyes (2009)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | The Secret in Their Eyes |
| The Movie Database (TMDb) website link | https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/11973-el-secreto-de-sus-ojos |
| Actors | Ricardo Darín, Soledad Villamil, Pablo Rago |
| Director | R (for a rape scene, violent images, some graphic nudity, and language) |
| Release Date | August 13, 2009 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | R (for a rape scene, violent images, some graphic nudity and language) |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children under 17 |
| Duration | 2 hours 9 minutes |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| IMDB rating | 8.2/10 |
Plot Summary:
A retired legal counselor writes a novel hoping to find closure for an unresolved case from his past, the rape and murder of a young woman.
As he delves deeper into the case and reconnects with his former colleague, the mystery takes unexpected turns.
10. The Nice Guys (2016)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | The Nice Guys |
| The Movie Database (TMDb) website link | https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/290250-the-nice-guys |
| Actors | Russell Crowe, Ryan Gosling, Angourie Rice |
| Director | Shane Black |
| Release Date | May 20, 2016 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | R (for violence, sexuality, nudity, language, and brief drug use) |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children under 17 |
| Duration | 1 hour 56 minutes |
| Genres | Action, Comedy, Crime |
| IMDB rating | 7.4/10 |
Plot Summary:
In 1970s Los Angeles, a down-on-his-luck private eye and a hired enforcer team up to investigate the disappearance of a young woman and the death of a porn star. Their investigation leads them on
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11. The Invitation (2015)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | The Invitation |
| Actors | Logan Marshall-Green, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Michiel Huisman |
| Director | Karyn Kusama |
| Release Date | April 8, 2016 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | Not rated |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children |
| Duration | 1 hour 40 minutes |
| Genres | Drama, Horror, Mystery |
| IMDB rating | 6.6/10 |
Plot Summary:
Will and his girlfriend are invited to a dinner party hosted by his ex-wife and her new husband. As the evening progresses, it becomes clear that something sinister is at play.
12. Ex Machina (2014)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | Ex Machina |
| Actors | Alicia Vikander, Domhnall Gleeson, Oscar Isaac |
| Director | Alex Garland |
| Release Date | April 10, 2015 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | R (for graphic nudity, language, sexual references and some violence) |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children under 17 |
| Duration | 1 hour 48 minutes |
| Genres | Drama, Sci-Fi |
| IMDB rating | 7.7/10 |
Plot Summary:
A young programmer named Caleb is selected to participate in a groundbreaking experiment in artificial intelligence by evaluating the human qualities of a breathtaking female AI robot named Ava.
However, the experiment takes a dangerous turn as Caleb becomes too emotionally invested.
13. The Florida Project (2017)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | The Florida Project |
| Actors | Brooklynn Prince, Bria Vinaite, Willem Dafoe |
| Director | Sean Baker |
| Release Date | October 6, 2017 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | R (for language throughout, disturbing behavior, sexual references and some drug material) |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children under 17 |
| Duration | 1 hour 51 minutes |
| Genres | Drama |
| IMDB rating | 7.6/10 |
Plot Summary:
Set over one summer, the film follows precocious 6-year-old Moonee as she courts mischief and adventure with her ragtag playmates and bonds with her rebellious but caring mother, all while living in the shadows of Disney World.
14. Before Sunrise (1995)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | Before Sunrise |
| Actors | Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy |
| Director | Richard Linklater |
| Release Date | January 27, 1995 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | R (for some strong language) |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children under 17 |
| Duration | 1 hour 41 minutes |
| Genres | Drama, Romance |
| IMDB rating | 8.1/10 |
Plot Summary:
Jesse, an American, and Céline, a French student, meet on a train and decide to spend a day and night together in Vienna, discussing life, love, and their hopes and dreams for the future.
15. Green Room (2015)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | Green Room |
| Actors | Anton Yelchin, Imogen Poots, Alia Shawkat |
| Director | Jeremy Saulnier |
| Release Date | April 29, 2016 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | R (for strong brutal graphic violence, gory images, language and some drug content) |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children under 17 |
| Duration | 1 hour 35 minutes |
| Genres | Crime, Horror, Music |
| IMDB rating | 7/10 |
Plot Summary:
A punk rock band is forced to fight for survival after witnessing a murder at a neo-Nazi skinhead bar.
16. Tucker & Dale vs. Evil (2010)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | Tucker & Dale vs. Evil |
| Actors | Tyler Labine, Alan Tudyk, Katrina Bowden |
| Director | Eli Craig |
| Release Date | September 30, 2011 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | R (for bloody horror violence, language and brief nudity) |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children under 17 |
| Duration | 1 hour 29 minutes |
| Genres | Comedy, Horror |
| IMDB rating | 7.5/10 |
Plot Summary:
Two well-meaning hillbillies are mistaken for psycho killers by a group of college kids camping in the woods, leading to a series of deadly and hilarious misunderstandings.
17. Coherence (2013)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | Coherence |
| Actors | Emily Baldoni, Maury Sterling, Nicholas Brendon |
| Director | James Ward Byrkit |
| Release Date | June 20, 2014 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | Not rated |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children |
| Duration | 1 hour 29 minutes |
| Genres | Drama, Horror, Mystery |
| IMDB rating | 7.2/10 |
Plot Summary:
Strange things begin to happen when a group of friends gathers for a dinner party on the night of a cosmic anomaly.
18. Mud (2012)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | Mud |
| Actors | Matthew McConaughey, Tye Sheridan, Jacob Lofland |
| Director | Jeff Nichols |
| Release Date | April 26, 2013 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | PG-13 (for some violence, sexual references, language, thematic elements and smoking) |
| Parental Guidance | Parents cautioned |
| Duration | 2 hours 10 minutes |
| Genres | Drama |
| IMDB rating | 7.4/10 |
Plot Summary:
Two young boys encounter a fugitive named Mud and form a pact to help him evade the bounty hunters on his trail and reunite with his true love.
19. The Kid with a Bike (2011)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | The Kid with a Bike |
| Actors | Thomas Doret, Cécile de France, Jérémie Renier |
| Director | Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne |
| Release Date | March 16, 2012 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | PG-13 (for thematic elements and language) |
| Parental Guidance | Parents cautioned |
| Duration | 1 hour 27 minutes |
| Genres | Drama |
| IMDB rating | 7.3/10 |
Plot Summary:
Abandoned by his father, a young boy in search of love and stability is taken in by a kind hairdresser.
20. Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | Me and Earl and the Dying Girl |
| Actors | Thomas Mann, RJ Cyler, Olivia Cooke |
| Director | Alfonso Gomez-Rejon |
| Release Date | June 12, 2015 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | PG-13 (for sexual content, drug material, language, and some thematic elements) |
| Parental Guidance | Parents cautioned |
| Duration | 1 hour 45 minutes |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| IMDB rating | 7.7/10 |
Plot Summary:
A high school student is forced by his mother to befriend a girl with leukemia, leading to an unexpected and life-changing friendship.
21. Sing Street (2016)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | Sing Street |
| Actors | Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Aidan Gillen, Maria Doyle Kennedy |
| Director | John Carney |
| Release Date | April 15, 2016 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | PG-13 (for thematic elements including strong language and some bullying behavior, a suggestive image, drug material and teen smoking) |
| Parental Guidance | Parents cautioned |
| Duration | 1 hour 46 minutes |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Music |
| IMDB rating | 8/10 |
Plot Summary:
A teenage boy in 1980s Dublin starts a band to impress a girl and escape his troubled family life.
22. The Lobster (2015)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | The Lobster |
| Actors | Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, Jessica Barden |
| Director | Yorgos Lanthimos |
| Release Date | May 13, 2016 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | R (for sexual content including dialogue, and some violence) |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children under 17 |
| Duration | 1 hour 59 minutes |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| IMDB rating | 7.2/10 |
Plot Summary:
In a dystopian society, single people are given 45 days to find a romantic partner or they will be turned into an animal of their choice and released into the wild.
23. Hell or High Water (2016)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | Hell or High Water |
| Actors | Chris Pine, Ben Foster, Jeff Bridges |
| Director | David Mackenzie |
| Release Date | R (for some strong violence, language throughout, and brief sexuality) |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | R (for some strong violence, language throughout and brief sexuality) |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children under 17 |
| Duration | 1 hour 42 minutes |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama |
| IMDB rating | 7.6/10 |
Plot Summary:
Two brothers carry out a series of bank robberies in order to save their family ranch while being pursued by an aging Texas Ranger.
24. Brick (2005)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | Brick |
| Actors | Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Lukas Haas, Emilie de Ravin |
| Director | Rian Johnson |
| Release Date | April 14, 2006 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | R (for violent and drug content) |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children under 17 |
| Duration | 1 hour 50 minutes |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| IMDB rating | 7.3/10 |
Plot Summary:
A teenage loner investigates the disappearance of his ex-girlfriend and finds himself drawn into the dangerous world of drug dealers and crime lords.
25. The Skeleton Twins (2014)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | The Skeleton Twins |
| Actors | Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader, Luke Wilson |
| Director | Craig Johnson |
| Release Date | September 11, 2014 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | R (for language, some sexuality and drug use) |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children under 17 |
| Duration | 1 hour 33 minutes |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| IMDB rating | 6.8/10 |
Plot Summary:
After a reunion with his estranged twin sister, a depressed and aimless man discovers that they share a unique bond.
26. Blue Ruin (2013)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | Blue Ruin |
| Actors | Macon Blair, Devin Ratray, Amy Hargreaves |
| Director | Jeremy Saulnier |
| Release Date | April 25, 2014 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | R (for strong bloody violence and language) |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children under 17 |
| Duration | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| IMDB rating | 7.1/10 |
Plot Summary:
A mysterious drifter returns to his hometown to carry out an act of vengeance, but finds himself in over his head when he discovers the true nature of his target.
27. The Spectacular Now (2013)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | The Spectacular Now |
| Actors | Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley, Kyle Chandler |
| Director | James Ponsoldt |
| Release Date | August 13, 2013 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | R (for alcohol use, language, and some sexuality – all involving teens) |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children under 17 |
| Duration | 1 hour 35 minutes |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| IMDB rating | 7.1/10 |
Plot Summary:
A high school senior falls in love with a shy, introverted girl and helps her break out of her shell, but struggles with his own problems with alcohol and his uncertain future.
28. Frances Ha (2012)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | Frances Ha |
| Actors | Greta Gerwig, Mickey Sumner, Adam Driver |
| Director | Noah Baumbach |
| Release Date | May 17, 2013 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | R (for some sexual material and dialogue) |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children under 17 |
| Duration | 1 hour 26 minutes |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| IMDB rating | 7.4/10 |
Plot Summary:
An aspiring dancer and her best friend navigate the ups and downs of their post-college lives in New York City.
29. Locke (2013)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | Locke |
| Actors | Tom Hardy, Olivia Colman, Ruth Wilson |
| Director | Steven Knight |
| Release Date | April 18, 2014 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | R (for language throughout) |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children under 17 |
| Duration | 1 hour 25 minutes |
| Genres | Drama |
| IMDB rating | 7.1/10 |
Plot Summary:
A construction manager's life unravels during a 90-minute drive as he tries to fix a mistake he made at work.
30. A Most Violent Year (2014)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | A Most Violent Year |
| Actors | Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain, David Oyelowo |
| Director | J.C. Chandor |
| Release Date | January 30, 2015 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | R (for language and some violence) |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children under 17 |
| Duration | 2 hours 5 minutes |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama |
| IMDB rating | 7/10 |
Plot Summary:
In New York City during the winter of 1981, a hardworking immigrant tries to expand his heating oil business while battling corruption, violence, and personal dilemmas.
31. The Witch (2015)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | The Witch |
| Actors | Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie |
| Director | Robert Eggers |
| Release Date | February 19, 2016 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | R (for disturbing violent content and graphic nudity) |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children under 17 |
| Duration | 1 hour 32 minutes |
| Genres | Drama, Horror, Mystery |
| IMDB rating | 6.9/10 |
Plot Summary:
In 1630s New England, a family of devout Puritans living on the edge of a vast wilderness becomes increasingly convinced that an evil witch is haunting their land.
32. The Drop (2014)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | The Drop |
| Actors | Tom Hardy, Noomi Rapace, James Gandolfini |
| Director | Michaël R. Roskam |
| Release Date | September 12, 2014 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | R (for some strong violence and pervasive language) |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children under 17 |
| Duration | 1 hour 46 minutes |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| IMDB rating | 7.1/10 |
Plot Summary:
A bartender in Brooklyn finds himself caught between the mafia and a group of thieves when a robbery goes wrong.
33. The Way Back (2010)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | The Way Back |
| Actors | Jim Sturgess, Ed Harris, Colin Farrell |
| Director | Peter Weir |
| Release Date | January 21, 2011 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | PG-13 (for violent content, depiction of physical hardships, a nude image, and brief strong language) |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children under 13 |
| Duration | 2 hours 13 minutes |
| Genres | Adventure, Drama, History |
| IMDB rating | 7.3/10 |
Plot Summary:
A group of prisoners escape from a Siberian gulag in 1940 and embark on a treacherous journey across thousands of miles of hostile terrain to reach freedom in India.
34. Meek's Cutoff (2010)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | Meek's Cutoff |
| Actors | Michelle Williams, Bruce Greenwood, Paul Dano |
| Director | Kelly Reichardt |
| Release Date | May 6, 2011 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | PG (for mild language, some mild violent content, brief smoking) |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children under 10 |
| Duration | 1 hour 44 minutes |
| Genres | Drama, Western |
| IMDB rating | 6.6/10 |
Plot Summary:
In 1845, a group of settlers hires a guide to lead them through dangerous territory in the Oregon desert, but as they run out of water and their prospects for survival grow dimmer, tensions rise and alliances are tested.
35. The Guard (2011)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | The Guard |
| Actors | Brendan Gleeson, Don Cheadle, Mark Strong |
| Director | John Michael McDonagh |
| Release Date | August 12, 2011 |
| R (for pervasive language, some violence, drug material, and sexual content) | R (for pervasive language, some violence, drug material and sexual content) |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children under 17 |
| Duration | 1 hour 36 minutes |
| Genres | Comedy, Crime, Thriller |
| IMDB rating | 7.3/10 |
Plot Summary:
An unorthodox Irish policeman with a confrontational personality is teamed up with an uptight FBI agent to investigate an international drug-smuggling ring.
36. The Gift (2015)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | The Gift |
| Actors | Jason Bateman, Rebecca Hall, Joel Edgerton |
| Director | Joel Edgerton |
| Release Date | August 7, 2015 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | R (for language) |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children under 17 |
| Duration | 1 hour 48 minutes |
| Genres | Drama, Mystery, Thriller |
| IMDB rating | 7/10 |
Plot Summary:
A married couple's life is turned upside down when a mysterious acquaintance from the husband's past brings them a gift and begins to infiltrate their lives with sinister intentions.
37. The One I Love (2014)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | The One I Love |
| Actors | Mark Duplass, Elisabeth Moss, Ted Danson |
| Director | Charlie McDowell |
| Release Date | August 22, 2014 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | R (for language, some sexuality and drug use) |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children under 17 |
| Duration | 1 hour 31 minutes |
| Genres | Drama, Fantasy, Romance |
| IMDB rating | 7.1/10 |
Plot Summary:
A couple struggling to keep their marriage together visits a secluded retreat recommended by their therapist, only to find themselves confronted with unexpected and unsettling changes.
38. The Brothers Bloom (2008)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | The Brothers Bloom |
| Actors | Rachel Weisz, Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo |
| Director | Rian Johnson |
| Release Date | May 29, 2009 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | PG-13 (for violence, some sensuality and brief strong language) |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children under 13 |
| Duration | 1 hour 54 minutes |
| Genres | Adventure, Comedy, Crime |
| IMDB rating | 6.8/10 |
Plot Summary:
Two con men attempt to swindle a wealthy heiress with the help of an eccentric and unpredictable woman, but as the heist unfolds, they find themselves caught up in unexpected twists and turns.
39. The Squid and the Whale (2005)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | The Squid and the Whale |
| Actors | Owen Kline, Jeff Daniels, Laura Linney |
| Director | Noah Baumbach |
| Release Date | November 10, 2005 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | R (for strong sexual content, graphic dialogue and language) |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children under 17 |
| Duration | 1 hour 21 minutes |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| IMDB rating | 7.3/10 |
Plot Summary:
In 1980s Brooklyn, two teenage brothers deal with their parent's divorce and the emotional fallout that comes with it.
40. Your Sister's Sister (2011)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | Your Sister's Sister |
| Actors | Emily Blunt, Rosemarie DeWitt, Mark Duplass |
| Director | Lynn Shelton |
| Release Date | June 15, 2012 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | R (for language and some sexual content) |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children under 17 |
| Duration | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| IMDB rating | 6.7/10 |
Plot Summary:
A man grieving the death of his brother retreats to a remote cabin owned by his best friend's sister, but when her unexpected arrival sparks a drunken night of confessions and complications, their relationships are forever changed.
41. The Endless (2017)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | The Endless |
| Actors | Callie Hernandez, Lew Temple, Emily Montague |
| Director | Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead |
| Release Date | April 6, 2018 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | Not Rated |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children |
| Duration | 1 hour 51 minutes |
| Genres | Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi |
| IMDB rating | 6.5/10 |
Plot Summary:
Two brothers who escaped a UFO death cult as children return to the group's isolated compound years later, only to find that the supernatural forces they once fled may still be at work.
42. The Art of Self-Defense (2019)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | The Art of Self-Defense |
| Actors | Jesse Eisenberg, Alessandro Nivola, Imogen Poots |
| Director | Riley Stearns |
| Release Date | July 12, 2019 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | R (for violence, sexual content, graphic nudity and language) |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children under 17 |
| Duration | 1 hour 44 minutes |
| Genres | Comedy, Crime, Drama |
| IMDB rating | 6.7/10 |
Plot Summary: After a brutal attack, a timid man enlists in a karate class to learn self-defense, but as he becomes more involved in the dojo and its charismatic sensei, he begins to lose touch with reality.
43. Swiss Army Man (2016)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | Swiss Army Man |
| Actors | Paul Dano, Daniel Radcliffe, Mary Elizabeth Winstead |
| Director | Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert |
| Release Date | July 1, 2016 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | R (for language and sexual material) |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children under 17 |
| Duration | 1 hour 37 minutes |
| Genres | Adventure, Comedy, Drama |
| IMDB rating | 7/10 |
Plot Summary:
Stranded on a deserted island, a man named Hank befriends a flatulent corpse named Manny and together they embark on a surreal journey of self-discovery and survival.
44. A Ghost Story (2017)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | A Ghost Story |
| Actors | Casey Affleck, Rooney Mara, McColm Cephas Jr. |
| Director | David Lowery |
| Release Date | July 28, 2017 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | R (for brief language and a disturbing image) |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children under 17 |
| Duration | 1 hour 32 minutes |
| Genres | Drama, Fantasy, Romance |
| IMDB rating | 6.9/10 |
Plot Summary:
After a man dies unexpectedly, his ghost returns to his home to comfort his grieving wife, but as time passes and she moves on, he becomes increasingly disconnected from the world of the living.
45. Eighth Grade (2018)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | Eighth Grade |
| Actors | Elsie Fisher, Josh Hamilton, Emily Robinson |
| Director | Bo Burnham |
| Release Date | August 3, 2018 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | R (for language and some sexual material) |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children under 17 |
| Duration | 1 hour 33 minutes |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| IMDB rating | 7.4/10 |
Plot Summary:
An introverted teenage girl struggles to survive the last week of eighth grade before leaving for high school, navigating through the social complexities of modern-day adolescence.
46. Upgrade (2018)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | Upgrade |
| Actors | Logan Marshall-Green, Melanie Vallejo, Steve Danielsen |
| Director | Leigh Whannell |
| Release Date | June 1, 2018 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | R (for strong violence, grisly images, and language) |
| Parental Guidance | Not suitable for children under 17 |
| Duration | 1 hour 40 minutes |
| Genres | Action, Horror, Sci-Fi |
| IMDB rating | 7.5/10 |
Plot Summary:
After a man is left paralyzed and widowed in a brutal attack, he receives an experimental implant that not only restores his ability to walk but also gives him enhanced physical abilities, leading him on a mission of revenge.
47. Searching (2018)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | Searching |
| Actors | John Cho, Debra Messing, Joseph Lee |
| Director | Aneesh Chaganty |
| Release Date | August 31, 2018 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | PG-13 (for thematic content, some drug and sexual references, and for language) |
| Parental Guidance | Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13 |
| Duration | 1 hour 42 minutes |
| Genres | Drama, Mystery, Thriller |
| IMDB rating | 7.6/10 |
Plot Summary:
After his teenage daughter goes missing, a father uses her laptop to search for clues to her whereabouts and uncovers a web of secrets and lies that forces him to confront his own shortcomings as a parent.
48. The Farewell (2019)
| Movie Title (with IMDB hyperlink) | The Farewell |
| Actors | Awkwafina, Tzi Ma, Diana Lin |
| Director | Lulu Wang |
| Release Date | August 9, 2019 |
| Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) | Some materials may not be suitable for children |
| Parental Guidance | Some material may not be suitable for children |
| Duration | 1 hour 40 minutes |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| IMDB rating | 7.6/10 |
Plot Summary:
A Chinese-American woman returns to China to visit her dying grandmother and is forced to confront her family's decision to keep the news of the diagnosis from her grandmother, according to Chinese tradition.