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    43 Of The Best Movies To Stream On Peacock In November

    Nope, Bridesmaids, Easy A, and more great titles you'll want to stream this month.

    by
    Jonathan Mazzei
    by Jonathan Mazzei

    BuzzFeed Staff

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    Blake Harper
    by Blake Harper

    BuzzFeed Staff

    Peacock is the new kid on the block when it comes to streaming but don't be fooled, it has a fantastic collection of movies that cover everything from comedy to horror to drama to stuff for your kids.

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    In fact, there are so many fantastic options, it can be hard to decide which movie you actually want to watch. 

    Fortunately, that is where I come in.

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    I have curated a list of nearly 50 movies streaming on Peacock this month that you should definitely check out, including some brand-new movies and plenty of classics. Whether you want to have a Shrek marathon or see how Halloween Ends, this list will be exactly what you're looking for. Happy streaming!

    New This Month:

    1. The Big Lebowski (1998)

    Jeff Bridges, Steve Buscemi, and John Goodman sitting at a bar.
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    Director: Joel Coen

    Cast: Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, Philip Seymour Hoffman

    Genre: Comedy

    Rating: R

    Runtime: 1h 57m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 83% (Critics), 93% (Audience)

    This highly quotable comedy is a Coen brothers cult classic, stuffed to the brim with their characteristically witty dialogue, absurd plot twists, colorful characters, and trippy visuals. Jeff Bridges is magnetic as “the Dude,” a lovable stoner whose carefree lifestyle of bowling and vibing out to some Creedence is interrupted by a case of mistaken identity that leads to him getting caught up in a truly bizarre conspiracy full of millionaires, nihilists, porn directors, and other kooky characters around LA. John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Julianne Moore, John Turturro, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Tara Reid, and countless others take this brilliantly zany film to the next level, and — fair warning — you’ll probably wanna go bowling after you finish watching it. —B.H.

    Watch it on Peacock with a Premium Membership. 

    2. Bridesmaids (2011)

    Kristen Wiig holding a dress.
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    Director: Paul Feig

    Cast: Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne, Ellie Kemper

    Genre: Comedy

    Rating: R

    Runtime: 2h 5m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 89% (Critics), 76% (Audience)

    Annie (Kristen Wiig) is struggling. Her dream business failed, she lives with two awful siblings in a crappy apartment, and the closest thing she has to a relationship is a casual hookup who barely treats her like a human being. And to top it all off, her best friend Lillian (Maya Rudolph) is getting married. As Annie tries to be the perfect maid of honor, she finds her world unraveling as she has to overcome a lack of finances, a growing sense of jealousy, and heaps of self-loathing. Despite the somewhat grim plot summary, Bridesmaids is one of the funniest movies in recent memory, as Wiig and the rest of the dynamite cast deliver an absolutely hysterical and raunchy story of how hard it can be to be an adult. —B.H.

    Watch it on Peacock with a Premium Membership. 

    3. Casino (1995)

    Robert De Niro talking to Joe Pesci.
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    Director: Martin Scorsese

    Cast: Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, Sharon Stone, James Woods, Don Rickles

    Genre: Drama, Crime

    Rating: R

    Runtime: 2h 57m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 79% (Critics), 93% (Audience)

    In the early '70s, the Chicago mafia sends Sam Rothstein (Robert De Niro) to oversee the day-to-day casino and hotel operations at the Tangiers Casino in Las Vegas, as well as tough-as-nails enforcer, Nicky (Joe Pesci), to help ensure Ace doesn't run into too many problems. While the duo experiences immense success during their time in the desert, they can't help but get themselves into trouble as well, including run-ins with the law and Sam's incredibly tumultuous relationship with Ginger (Sharon Stone). This may not be as iconic as that other mob movie involving Scorsese, De Niro, and Pesci, but Casino is a genuine epic that examines the greed, ambition, and corruption hiding behind the facade of the American Dream. —B.H.

    Watch it on Peacock with a Premium Membership. 

    4. Easy A (2010)

    Emma Stone giving a thumbs up.
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    Director: Will Gluck

    Cast: Emma Stone, Stanley Tucci, Patricia Clarkson, Penn Badgley, Amanda Bynes

    Genre: Comedy, Teen

    Rating: PG-13

    Runtime: 1h 33m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 85% (Critics), 77% (Audience)

    After lying about losing her virginity, Olive Penderghast (Emma Stone) finds herself at the center of gossip around school. Rather than set the record straight, Olive responds to the slut-shaming by pretending to sleep with the school's social outcasts and earns a reputation as a modern-day Hester Prynne. Considering that Stone would go on to win an Oscar and become one of the biggest actors in Hollywood, it's no surprise that she delivers a fantastic performance here that helped make Easy A a modern coming-of-age classic. It also features perhaps the greatest movie parents of all time in Patricia Clarkson and Stanley Tucci, who defy genre stereotypes by playing parents who actually get along with and try to understand their teen daughter. —B.H.

    Watch it on Peacock with a Premium Membership. 

    5. Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)

    Jack McBrayer, Paul Rudd, and Jason Segel talking at a bar.
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    Director: Nicholas Stoller

    Cast: Jason Segel, Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, Russell Brand, Paul Rudd

    Genre: Comedy

    Rating: R

    Runtime: 1h 52m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 83% (Critics), 76% (Audience)

    After being dumped by his girlfriend Sarah Marshall (Kristen Bell), Peter (Jason Segel) tries to get over his heartbreak by heading to Hawaii for a much-needed vacation. However, his trip to paradise becomes a nightmare when he discovers that Sarah is staying at the same resort with her new boyfriend, eccentric singer Aldous Snow (Russell Brand). Fortunately for Peter, a hotel employee named Rachel (Mila Kunis) might be just who he needs to get over his ex. Segel not only stars in the film, but he also wrote it, and Sarah Marshall remains one of the funniest movies of this century, along with functioning as a fantastic rom-com in its own right. —B.H.

    Watch it on Peacock with a Premium Membership. 

    6. Meet the Parents (2000)

    Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller shaking hands.
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    Director: Jay Roach

    Cast: Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro, Teri Polo, Blythe Danner, James Rebhorn

    Genre: Comedy

    Rating: PG-13

    Runtime: 1h 48m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 85% (Critics), 79% (Audience)

    Greg Focker (Ben Stiller) is a kindhearted dope who falls for Pam Byrnes (Teri Polo), and the two enter a whirlwind romance. Greg hopes to propose, but there is one massive obstacle he must first overcome: getting the approval of Pam's mom (Blythe Danner) and father (Robert De Niro). A huge part of the movie's charm falls on the simple, nearly universal premise of meeting the disapproving parents of someone you are dating. Both Stiller and De Niro play their respective roles masterfully, with Stiller's desperate attempts to earn the approval of his partner's dad becoming more and more hilarious and misguided. Meet the Parents was a juggernaut both critically and financially, earning over $300 million at the global box office and spawning several sequels that offered diminishing returns. —B.H.

    Watch it on Peacock with a Premium Membership. 

    7. Nope (2022)

    Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer talking to each other.
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    Director: Jordan Peele

    Cast: Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Steven Yeun, Michael Wincott, Brandon Perea

    Genre: Horor, Science-Fiction

    Rating: R

    Runtime: 2h 15m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 82% (Critics), 69% (Audience)

    Jordan Peele has already established himself as one of the most innovative and original filmmakers in Hollywood, and that reputation only grew with Nope, his third directorial film. OJ (Daniel Kaluuya) and Em (Keke Palmer) Haywood are struggling to keep their family Hollywood horse-wrangling business alive and seize upon the opportunity to capture footage of an unidentified flying object that appears at their family ranch. The movie is wildly inventive both visually and in terms of storytelling, firmly showing that Peele is a one-of-a-kind voice and visionary in the film industry. And Nope proved to be a hit with both critics and audiences alike, earning rave reviews and making over $170 million at the global box office. —B.H.

    Watch it on Peacock starting November 18. 

    8. Pride & Prejudice (2005)

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    Director: Joe Wright

    Cast: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen, Rosamund Pike, Brenda Blethyn, Donald Sutherland

    Genre: Romance, Drama

    Rating: PG

    Runtime: 2h 8m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 87% (Critics), 89% (Audience)

    Elizabeth Bennet (Keira Knightley) is one of five sisters, and given that they are all growing up in Victorian England, their mother is fixated on one thing: ensuring they all marry wealthy men and rise above their station. Of the many Jane Austen film adaptations, Pride & Prejudice ranks among the best due to capturing Austen's legendary wit and social commentary while showcasing a fantastic leading performance from Knightley. And it is literally impossible to overstate the masterful range of Matthew Macfadyen, who you would never believe is the same guy that plays Tom in Succession. —B.H.

    Watch it on Peacock with a Premium Membership. 

    9. Role Models (2008)

    Paul Rudd and Sean William Scott sitting at a desk.
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    Director: David Wain

    Cast: Paul Rudd, Seann William Scott, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Bobb’e J. Thompson, Jane Lynch

    Genre: Comedy

    Rating: R

    Runtime: 1h 39m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 77% (Critics), 74% (Audience)

    Danny (Paul Rudd) and Wheeler (Sean William Scott) are salesmen who go to different schools trying to sell an energy drink to apathetic students. After Danny is dumped by his girlfriend, he drives their work car into a statue, which forces him and Wheeler to complete 150 hours of community service. The duo end up in a program where they are teamed up with struggling youth, and while both are reluctant at first, they end up finding purpose and happiness through their work. This is lowkey a hysterical comedy, as Rudd and Scott are both at the top of their games comedically, and the script is filled with absurd one-liners that are guaranteed to make you laugh. —B.H.

    Watch it on Peacock with a Premium Membership. 

    10. Whiplash (2014)

    J.K. Simmons conducting while Miles Teller drums.
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    Director: Damien Chazelle

    Cast: Miles Teller, J. K. Simmons, Melissa Benoist, Paul Reiser

    Genre: Drama

    Rating: R

    Runtime: 1h 46m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 94% (Critics), 94% (Audience)

    Andrew Neiman (Miles Teller) only has one goal in life: to be a great jazz drummer. But that dream is put to the test when he is recruited by Terence Fletcher (J. K. Simmons), the conductor and bandleader of the Shaffer Conservatory Studio Band. Fletcher rules with an iron fist, using verbal and sometimes even physical abuse to get his band members to be the absolute best musicians they can be. Simmons won a well-deserved Oscar for his terrifying portrayal of Fletcher, bringing an intensity to the role that made him one of cinema’s great villains. —B.H.

    Watch it on Peacock with a Premium Membership. 

    What to Watch:

    11. The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005)

    Steve Carell reading.
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    Director: Judd Apatow

    Cast: Steve Carell, Catherine Keener, Paul Rudd, Seth Rogen, Romany Falco

    Genre: Comedy

    Rating: R

    Runtime: 1h 56m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 85% (Critics), 84% (Audience)

    As the title indicates, Andy (Steve Carell) is a kind, but timid 40-year-old man with a big secret: he's never had sex. When his coworkers discover that he's still a virgin, they are determined to help him get laid as quickly as possible. This was the beginning of Judd Apatow dominating comedy with his unique blend of raunchy but secretly sweet storytelling. Apatow's unparalleled eye for talent is also on full display, as the cast is filled with some of the funniest people in Hollywood, including Carell, Paul Rudd, Seth Rogan, and a quick but hilarious cameo from Jonah Hill. —B.H.

    Watch it on Peacock.

    12. Air Force One (1997)

    Harrison Ford on the phone.
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    Director: Wolfgang Petersen

    Cast: Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman, Glenn Close, Wendy Crewsen

    Genre: Action, Thriller

    Rating: R

    Runtime: 2h 4m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 79% (Critics), 66% (Audience)

    Oftentimes, the best action movies are the ones that keep the general plot simple, and that is certainly the case with Air Force One. All you really need to know is that while President James Marshall (Harrison Ford) is flying back from Moscow to the United States, a group of terrorists take over Air Force One and hold his family hostage. It's up to Marshall to save his wife and daughter while kicking some ass at approximately 35,000 feet in the air. Ford makes his case for being placed on the Mount Rushmore of movie presidents, and the rest of the cast, including Gary Oldman, Glenn Close, and William H. Macy, does fantastic work. —B.H.

    Watch it on Peacock.

    13. Anthony (2020)

    Toheeb Jimoh eating in the kitchen as Anthony Walker
    Peacock

    Director: Terry McDonough

    Cast: Toheeb Jimoh, Rakie Ayola, Julia Brown, Robinah Kironde

    Genre: Drama

    Rating: TV-14

    Runtime: 1h 24m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 100% (Critics), 100% (Audience)

    When Black teenager Anthony Walker was killed in an unprovoked racist attack by two white men in 2005, the world was sickened and mourned the loss of a life that had only just begun. In the wake of the 18-year-old's brutal murder, his mother, Gee Walker, approached her friend, screenwriter and producer Jimmy McGovern, and asked him to write about this horrifying loss. The result is a powerful look at what might have been, highlighting the positive impact Anthony made in his 18 years, and imagining what his life might have looked like had it not been tragically cut short. Toheeb Jimoh and Rakie Ayola give tremendous performances as Anthony and his mother, respectively, and the film's structure makes even the happiest scenes heartbreaking and evocative. This Peacock original is simply a must-watch. —J.M.

    Watch it on Peacock with a Premium membership.

    14. Back to the Future (1985)

    Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd looking at a watch.
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    Director: Robert Zemeckis

    Cast: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Crispin Glover, Lea Thompson, Tom Wilson

    Genre: Action, Science Fiction, Comedy

    Rating: PG

    Runtime: 1h 56m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 97% (Critics), 94% (Audience)

    When Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) invents a time machine in the form of a kickass DeLorean, his teen pal, Marty (Michael J. Fox), accidentally ends up traveling 30 years back in time and has to convince the younger version of Doc to help him get...back to the future. He also ends up needing to play matchmaker to his parents after his inadvertent interference on their creepy meet-cute threatens to phase Marty out of existence entirely. This remains one of the most thoroughly entertaining movies of all time, and the time travel is simple and straightforward enough for the whole family to enjoy. —B.H.

    Watch it on Peacock.

    15. Betty White: First Lady of Television (2018)

    Betty White smiling
    Peacock

    Director: Steve Boettcher

    Cast: Betty White

    Genre: Documentary

    Rating: TV-14

    Runtime: 56m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 75% (Audience)

    Peacock is offering the chance to spend a little more time with Betty White — who died in December of 2021, mere weeks before her 100th birthday  — with the 2018 PBS documentary Betty White: First Lady of Television. In it, we get a joyful journey through her extraordinary life and career, reminding us why we love her so darn much. If your main exposure to White was as America’s lovable, raunchy, and intensely memorable grandmother, you’re missing out on just how talented she always was. She was one of the first women to produce and star in their own sitcom, and she excelled at playing a variety of different characters while bringing her trademark timing, delivery, and masterful ad-libbing to each and everyone — something the doc shows through charming footage as well as gushing testimonials from friends and costars. There’s a warmth and lightness throughout Betty White: First Lady of Television that makes it feel more like a loving celebration than an in-depth biography, but as we work toward coming to terms with living in a world without White in it, maybe that's exactly what we need right now. —J.M.

    Watch it on Peacock with a Premium membership.

    16. Black Boys (2020)

    A child looking at the camera
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    Director: Sonia Lowman

    Genre: Documentary

    Rating: NR

    Runtime: 1h 35m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 86% (Critics), 72% (Audience)

    This documentary celebrates Black youths and explores Black male identity in America through sports, education, and criminal justice. Director Sonia Lowman, who has a background in activism and whose first film, 2017's Teach Us All, looked at segregation and racial inequities in American schools, came to this project with two main approaches: One was to explore how Black men are viewed by society, which included acknowledging and grappling with her own limited understanding and prejudices that often go unexamined as a white woman who considers herself to be liberal and progressive. But the main focus was telling the stories of Black men and women in America across multiple generations and presenting as full of a picture of the Black male experience as possible, avoiding the two-dimensional version often shown in media. Highlighting the persistent racism and dehumanization that Black boys and men face, Black Boys provides an urgent conversation about opportunity, equity, and ultimately humanity. —J.M.

    Watch it on Peacock with a Premium membership.

    17. Chicken Run (2000)

    Mac (Lynn Ferguson), Ginger (Julia Sawalha), Babs (Jane Horrocks) and Bunty (Imelda Staunton), smiling
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    Director: Peter Lord, Nick Park

    Cast: Julia Sawalha, Mel Gibson, Lynn Ferguson, Imelda Staunton, Jane Horrocks

    Genre: Animation, Kids, Comedy

    Rating: G

    Runtime: 1h 25m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 96% (Critics), 65% (Audience)

    Chicken Run is the brainchild of four-time Oscar winner Nick Park and codirector Peter Lord, who are beloved for being the team behind Wallace and Gromit. They bring a palpable sense of joy and adventure to this Claymation film as we root for a charming group of chickens scheming to escape an evil farmer who intends to turn them into chicken pot pies. Viewers of all ages can easily find something to love in this high-spirited comedy, packed with hilarious gags, impressive stop-motion action sequences, and a tenderness that'll grip your heart. But the story doesn't end here! News of a Netflix-backed sequel on the horizon has delighted fans and will give you something to look forward to after the credits roll. —J.M.

    Watch it on Peacock with a Premium membership.

    18. The Devil Wears Prada (2006)

    Anne Hathaway talking to Meryl Streep.
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    Director: David Frankel

    Cast: Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci, Emily Blunt, Adrian Grenier

    Genre: Comedy, Drama

    Rating: PG-13

    Runtime: 1h 49m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 75% (Critics), 76% (Audience)

    Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) is an aspiring journalist who ends up working as a junior personal assistant to Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), the brilliant but brutal editor-in-chief of the legendary Runway magazine. At first, it seems like a job from Hell but slowly, Andy finds herself drawn in by the glamorous and cutthroat world of fashion. Hathaway is unsurprisingly wonderful and Emily Blunt is also great in an early scene-stealing role as Andy's rival coworker, Emily. But we all know who really owns this movie. It's Meryl's show. It sounds ridiculous to complain about someone who has won three Oscars not winning an Oscar but, seriously, how the hell did Streep not win for her iconic work as Miranda? —B.H.

    Watch it on Peacock.

    19. Driveways (2019)

    Hong Chau with her arm around Lucas Jayne
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    Director: Stephen Norrington

    Cast: Hong Chau, Lucas Jaye, Brian Dennehy, Laurent Rejto, Stan Carp

    Genre: Drama

    Rating: NR

    Runtime: 1h 23m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 99% (Critics), 83% (Audience)

    Kathy (Hong Chau) heads to her deceased sister's house to prepare it for sale but is surprised when her son Cody (Lucas Jaye) starts to bond with Del (Brian Dennehy), an elderly widower living next door. Only 83 minutes long, Driveways is a concise but powerful story about the importance of human connection as we see through Del the toll that isolation can take on a person. Driveways also turned out to be the final film of Dennehy's career, as he died a month before its release, and critics praised it as a fitting last performance for the renowned actor. —B.H.

    Watch it on Peacock for free.

    20. E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

    C. Thomas Howell and Henry Thomas riding bikes.
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    Director: Steven Spielberg

    Cast: Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, C. Thomas Howell, Dee Wallace, Peter Coyote

    Genre: Science Fiction, Family

    Rating: PG

    Runtime: 1h 54m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 99% (Critics), 72% (Audience)

    Alien invasion movies usually revolve around the idea of extraterrestrial beings trying to either enslave humanity or take over the world. But E.T. goes in the opposite direction, with director Steven Spielberg telling the story of a kindhearted alien who develops a bond with a young boy named Elliott (Henry Thomas) after he is accidentally left behind by his fellow martian botanists. This movie won't scare you, but there's a decent chance it will make you cry, as Elliott and E.T.'s devotion to each other embodies everything good about humanity, despite the fact that one of them technically isn't human. —B.H.

    Watch it on Peacock.

    21. Furious 7 (2015)

    Paul Walker and Vin Diesel at a bar.
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    Director: James Wan

    Cast: Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Dwayne Johnson, Tyrese Gibson

    Genre: Action, Adventure

    Rating: PG-13

    Runtime: 2h 17m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 81% (Critics), 82% (Audience)

    How can we not talk about family when family's all that we got? Against all odds, The Fast & The Furious went from a fun Point Break remake with cars to one of the biggest film franchises of all time. And while you could argue the series might be reaching the point of diminishing returns, Furious 7 was undoubtedly when F & F was still at its peak, providing absolutely bonkers action while proudly wearing its massive heart on its sleeve. This is, of course, Paul Walker's final appearance in the series, as the beloved actor died in a car accident during filming. Posthumous performances are tricky, as they are often either tasteless or feel incomplete. In this case, Furious 7 is the perfect send-off for Walker, as it's nearly impossible not to cry when "See You Again" starts to play. —B.H.

    Watch it on Peacock.

    22. Halloween Ends (2022)

    James Jude Courtney holding a bloody knife.
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    Director: David Gordon Green

    Cast: Jamie Lee Curtis, Andi Matichak, James Jude Courtney, Will Patton

    Genre: Horror

    Rating: R

    Runtime: 1h 51m

    Rotten Tomatoes: N/A

    Will we finally get to see Michael Myers die? That's the biggest question longtime Halloween fans likely have heading into the third and supposedly final chapter of the part-sequel, part-reboot trilogy from David Gordon Green. Myers has survived just about everything imaginable over several decades to the point where he appears to be invincible, including taking down a literal angry mob at the end of the last movie. If anybody can take out Myers for good, it is presumably Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis). The two seem destined for a showdown to end all showdowns here, but regardless of what happens, don't expect Myers to be gone forever, as he continues to be a cash cow that Hollywood can't resist. —B.H.

    Watch it on Peacock.

    23. The Harry Potter Series (2001–11)

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    Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Tom Felton, Alan Rickman

    Harry Potter fans can rejoice because all seven films in the franchise are available here. And if you haven't seen them yet, what are you waiting for? The opportunity to rewatch as everyone's favorite Hogwarts attendees grow from uncertain students of magic to full-on heroes is too good to miss, and you'll fall in love with the star-studded cast all over again. Seriously. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, Richard Harris, Helena Bonham Carter, and many, many more make this set of films feel like hanging out with old friends. And you might even see some famous faces you completely forgot were part of the wizarding world, like Emma Thompson, Robert Pattinson, Domhnall Gleeson, and Gary Oldman! From the early days of The Sorcerer's Stone to the Alfonso Cuarón-directed Prisoner of Azkaban, all the way through the two-part Deathly Hallows, this highly bingeable series of films makes for a cozy and comforting rewatch that we could all use right about now. —J.M.

    Watch it on Peacock for free.

    24. I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story (2015)

    Caroll Spinney as Big Bird
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    Director: Dave LaMattina, Chad N. Walker

    Cast: Caroll Spinney, Frank Oz, Roscoe Orman, Sonia Manzano

    Genre: Documentary, Biography

    Rating: NR

    Runtime: 1h 30m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 84% (Critics), 80% (Audience)

    If you've ever wondered who was behind the iconic Muppet characters of Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch, this heartwarming doc is here to delight you with the story of Caroll Spinney, who proved himself throughout to be as lovable as the characters he created and embodied. This magical film takes us behind the scenes with the one-of-a-kind pioneer, revealing the lives he continued to touch well into his 80s. Though the sentimental soundtrack can sometimes cause it to drift into saccharine territory, it does nothing to sour this affectionate portrait that's sure to leave you with a smile on your face when you need it the most. —J.M.

    Watch it on Peacock for free.

    25. Insidious (2011)

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    Director: James Wan

    Cast: Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Ty Simpkins, Barbara Hershey, Lin Shayne

    Genre: Horror

    Rating: R

    Runtime: 1h 41m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 66% (Critics), 62% (Audience)

    Shortly after moving into a new home, Josh (Patrick Wilson) and Renai (Rose Byrne) Lambert are devastated and confused when their son Dalton falls into a coma for seemingly no reason. Things get even worse when the comatose Dalton (Ty Simpkins) becomes a vessel for a variety of evil and demonic spirits. Director James Wan had already established himself as a force in the horror genre, but Insidious made him one of the most sought-after directors in the movie industry. Despite a microscopic budget of just over $1 million, Insidious earned over $100 million worldwide, becoming one of the biggest horror hits of this century and spawning an incredibly profitable franchise. —B.H.

    Watch it on Peacock.

    26. Izzy Gets the F*ck Across Town (2018)

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    Director: Christian Papierniak

    Cast: Mackenzie Davis, Alia Shawkat, Haley Joel Osment, Carrie Coon

    Genre: Comedy, Drama

    Rating: NR

    Runtime: 1h 26m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 55% (Critics), 60% (Audience)

    This film is an exhilarating journey that hinges on Mackenzie Davis's (Happiest Season, Tully, Black Mirror) pitch-perfect performance as riot grrrl rocker, Izzy, who wakes up to find out that her ex-boyfriend and ex-best friend are having their engagement party that night. Izzy becomes fixated on crashing the party, despite having no money, no mode of transportation, and barely enough time to make it from Santa Monica to the party in Los Feliz. That won't stop her from trying, though, and we tag along through her terrible, horrible, no-good, very bad day as she frantically attempts to change the course of her life that didn't turn out the way she thought it would. Bolstered by a punk-filled soundtrack and a cast including Davis, Alia Shawkat, Haley Joel Osment, and Carrie Coon, this film will leave you both entertained and possibly a little exhausted. —J.M.

    Watch it on Peacock for free.

    27. Jurassic World Dominion (2022)

    Chris Pratt holding up his hand to a dinosaur.
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    Director: Colin Trevorrow

    Cast: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum

    Genre: Action, Adventure

    Rating: PG-13

    Runtime: 2h 27m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 29% (Critics), 77% (Audience)

    In the third and final film of the second Jurassic trilogy, Owen (Chris Pratt) and Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard) must once again save the day. Dinos and humans are trying to co-exist but, obviously, a little chaos shakes that up. Thankfully, they're not alone, as Jeff Goldblum, Sam Neill, and Laura Dern return to reprise their roles and, unsurprisingly, the OG Jurassic crew end up stealing the show. Could this be the end of the Jurassic cinematic universe? I have my doubts because much like life, this franchise finds a way. Plus, it doesn't hurt that even without much love from critics, these movies simply will not stop making obscene amounts of money. Turns out people like dinosaurs. Who knew? —B.H.

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    28. Meet Cute (2022)

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    Director: Alex Lehmann

    Cast: Pete Davidson, Kaley Cuoco, Deborah S. Craig, Sierra Fisk

    Genre: Romance, Comedy

    Rating: NR

    Runtime: 1h 30m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 57% (Critics), 60% (Audience)

    After an eight-year run on Saturday Night Live, where his offscreen antics arguably got more attention than what he actually did on the show, Pete Davidson officially left the sketch show. And the recently single comedian's first post-SNL project is Meet Cute. Not much is known about the rom-com thus far, but the plot suggests a somewhat fantastical nature, as Sheila (Kaley Cuoco) uses a time machine to redo a first date she had with Gary (Pete Davidson) from the previous night. While Davidson has put together a solid film career so far, including delivering a hilarious supporting performance in Bodies Bodies Bodies this summer, it will be interesting to see how he does as a romantic lead. —B.H.

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    29. A Most Beautiful Thing (2020)

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    Director: Mary Mazzio

    Cast: Common

    Genre: Documentary

    Rating: NR

    Runtime: 1h 25m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 100% (Critics), 100% (Audience)

    The inspiring documentary, A Most Beautiful Thing, tells the tale of the Manley High rowing team, a group of young Black men from the West Side of Chicago who, although many of them are from rival gangs, came together to row the same boat, altering their trajectories forever. Thoughtfully directed by filmmaker, attorney, and Olympic rower, Mary Mazzio, and narrated by Common, this doc keeps its focus on its subjects as they tell their own stories, which glisten with joy and optimism even in the face of heartbreaking trauma. At its core, A Most Beautiful Thing shows the healing potential of sports and offers a powerful message that is incredibly necessary during the times we're living in. —J.M.

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    30. Night of the Living Dead (1968)

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    Director: George Romero

    Cast: Duane Jones, Judith O'Dea, Karl Hardman, Keith Wayne

    Genre: Horror

    Rating: NR

    Runtime: 1h 36m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 96% (Critics), 87% (Audience)

    Often regarded as the first modern zombie movie, and one of the greatest and scariest movies of all time, 1968's Night of the Living Dead was initially met with controversy and scorn in response to its extreme violence and gore as well as the casting of Duane Jones, a Black man, in the leading role. Writer-director George Romero has said that choosing Jones had nothing to do with race and that he was simply the best actor who auditioned, but intentional or not, this choice added layers of social commentary to the plot. It also further cemented the film's legacy by directly influencing movies like Get Out and nodding back to zombies' roots in Black culture — while presenting a depiction of the undead that would go on to set the standard for how zombies have appeared in media ever since. Despite being flawed and dated at times, this groundbreaking horror movie is still remarkably effective. Its limited budget and presentation in stark black and white give it an almost documentary-like atmosphere, making the horrors that unfold all the more horrifying — and influencing not just countless zombie flicks but also filmmakers, across a variety of genres, with small budgets and big ideas. —J.M.

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    31. Olympic Pride, American Prejudice (2016)

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    Director: Deborah Riley Draper

    Cast: Isiah Thomas, Carl Lewis

    Genre: Documentary

    Rating: NR

    Runtime: 1h 30m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 100% (Critics), 49% (Audience)

    The 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin were set against the background of white nationalism in Germany, with Hitler and the Nazi Party's rise to power causing the US to be conflicted about sending American Jewish and Black athletes to compete. This effective documentary focuses on the 18 Black athletes from the US who participated — using historical footage, interviews, and news coverage, as well as conversations with surviving family members, to paint a compelling picture of the experiences of some of the nation's greatest athletes during a time when their lives were affected by massive inequality both at home and overseas. The tale of how track-and-field star Jesse Owens's four gold medal wins dismantled Hitler's Aryan-supremacy delusion has long been mythologized, but Olympic Pride, American Prejudice delves deeper into the other 17 Black competitors' stories, highlighting their remarkable achievements despite racism from the American coaching staff, and following them through their return to the US, where they were greeted with scant job opportunities and President Franklin D. Roosevelt's reported refusal to shake their hands in fear of alienating Southern voters. As Black athletes continue to face astonishing inequality and racism in the current age — with reactions to political protests, anti-marijuana laws rooted in systemic racism, and the banning of swim caps designed for Black hair just a few of the ways Black people in sports are unfairly targeted — this documentary remains a vital look at the underbelly of racism that persists in the US and global sporting world today. —J.M.

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    32. Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire (2009)

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    Director: Lee Daniels

    Cast: Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz

    Genre: Drama

    Rating: R

    Runtime: 1h 49m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 92% (Critics), 81% (Audience)

    Gabourey Sidibe and Mo'Nique both received well-deserved Oscar noms (and a win for Mo'Nique) for their extraordinary performances in this powerful film based on the 1996 novel Push by Sapphire. This movie is a complex portrait of a young woman named Claireece "Precious" Jones (Sidibe) who deals with her devastating circumstances by escaping into daydreams of a much better life. We find her at age 16 living with her abusive mother in 1987 Harlem, unable to read or write, and pregnant for the second time by her rapist father. Because of this pregnancy, Precious is transferred to an alternative school, and her life is impacted by a sympathetic teacher (Paula Patton), a social worker (Mariah Carey), and a kind nursing assistant (Lenny Kravitz) — all of whom give her hope for a better future. Audiences and critics were divided on some of its messaging, but one thing most viewers agreed on was that the fearless performances at its center were an absolute triumph. —J.M.

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    33. Prince: Sign o' the Times (1987)

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    Director: Prince, Albert Magnoli

    Cast: Prince, Sheila E., Sheena Easton, Dr. Fink

    Genre: Music, Documentary

    Rating: PG-13

    Runtime: 1h 25m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 81% (Critics), 92% (Audience)

    This collection of highlights from Prince's 1987 European concert tour is thankfully here to hold you over if you've been desperately missing live concerts this year. Written and directed by Prince himself, Sign o' the Times transports us to the Purple One's commercial peak, jam-packed with colossal hits (including the title track, "Little Red Corvette," "I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man," and "U Got the Look"), colorful visuals, and electrifying performances that'll make you want to crank up the TV and get lost in some of the greatest music ever made. —J.M.

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    34. Shaolin (2011)

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    Director: Benny Chan Chi-Shun

    Cast: Andy Lau, Nicholas Tse, Jackie Chan, Fan Bingbing, Jing Wu

    Genre: Action, History

    Rating: R

    Runtime: 2h 11m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 74% (Critics), 71% (Audience)

    When a ruthless general (Andy Lau) is betrayed by his sworn brother (Nicholas Tse), he seeks salvation at a Shaolin temple, where he decides to become a monk to atone for his past misdeeds — but his dangerous past isn't as far behind him as he might think. This ambitious, epic Hong Kong drama is more about introspection than hand-to-hand combat, although there is enough of both — plus a comedic supporting performance from Jackie Chan — to keep viewers engaged. The action set pieces are impressive and elaborate, while the anti-violence sentiment and compassionate Buddhist philosophy set it apart from other action period pieces, offering a path to enlightenment for even the most brutal warlords. —J.M.

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    35. Short Term 12 (2013)

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    Director: Destin Daniel Cretton

    Cast: Brie Larson, Kaitlyn Dever, LaKeith Stanfield, Rami Malek, John Gallagher Jr.

    Genre: Drama

    Rating: R

    Runtime: 1h 36m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 98% (Critics), 92% (Audience)

    Writer-director Destin Daniel Cretton based this moving film on his own experience as a staffer at a facility for at-risk teenagers. Brie Larson is among one of his stand-ins, superb in her portrayal of a woman facing her own demons (prompted by a deepening connection with a new resident, played by the excellent Kaitlyn Dever). The raw emotion is balanced deftly with warmth and humor. And the heavy subject matter never descends into melodrama but instead soars high on the incredible performances of its young actors, as well as the thoughtful writing and direction. Its cast now looks like a launchpad for actors whose stars would continue to shine brightly, featuring Larson, Dever (newly minted Oscar nominee), LaKeith Stanfield, Rami Malek, Stephanie Beatriz, and John Gallagher Jr. But even before their stratospheric fame, critics recognized the brilliance on display — and rightly so. —J.M.

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    36. Shrek (2001)

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    Director: Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson

    Cast: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow

    Genre: Animation, Family

    Rating: PG

    Runtime: 1h 29m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 88% (Critics), 90% (Audience)

    I don't need to tell you what Shrek is about. Everyone knows what Shrek's about. Two decades later, this post-modern, irreverent takedown of fairy tales remains as culturally relevant as ever, with Shrek becoming a consistent source of meme fodder and online discourse. But does the movie itself actually hold up? In a word, absolutely. The jokes are still hilarious, the soundtrack is still banger after banger, and the voice performances are among the best of this century. And even though the movie postures itself as the crude antithesis to Disney's saccharine sentimentality, Shrek secretly wears its heart on its sleeve, with a sweet message about self-acceptance hiding behind the fart jokes and pop culture references. —B.H.

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    37. Shrek 2 (2004)

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    Director: Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury, Conrad Vernon

    Cast: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Antonio Banderas, Julie Andrews

    Genre: Animation, Family

    Rating: PG

    Runtime: 1h 32m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 89% (Critics), 69% (Audience)

    Despite Shrek' s enormous success by every conceivable metric, when a sequel was announced, it was hard not to wonder if it would prove to be a one-hit-wonder. Thankfully, that was decidedly not the case, as Shrek 2 not only kept the magic of the original alive, it arguably surpassed it to become the best entry in the Shrek franchise. How did Dreamworks manage to pull this off? By understanding exactly what made the first Shrek work (lovable characters, dope soundtrack, pop culture galore), while also adding several fun new elements that helped take the series to unprecedented heights. As a result, Shrek 2 was an all-out cultural juggernaut, becoming the highest-grossing film of 2004 and holding the title of the highest-grossing animated film ever in the United States for over a decade. —B.H.

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    38. They/Them (2022)

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    Director: John Logan

    Cast: Kevin Bacon, Anna Chlumsky, Carrie Preston, Theo Germaine, Austin Crute

    Genre: Mystery, Horror

    Rating: NR

    Runtime: 1h 41m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 34% (Critics), 21% (Audience)

    A group of queer campers arrives at an LGBTQ+ conversion camp where Owen Whistler (Kevin Bacon) promises to "help them find a new sense of freedom." Things take a psychologically dark turn quickly but get even darker when a serial killer starts picking off victims. John Logan, the three-time Oscar-nominated screenwriter responsible for Gladiator and The Aviator, wrote and directed this fresh take on the slasher film. They/Them has received mixed reviews from critics so far (although some loved it), but if there's one genre that critics have a history of being wrong about, it's horror, so give it a chance and make up your own mind. —B.H.

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    39. Train to Busan (2016)

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    Director: Yeon Sang-ho

    Cast: Gong Yoo, Jung Yu-mi, Ma Dong-seok, Choi Woo-shik

    Genre: Horror, Thriller

    Rating: R

    Runtime: 1h 58m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 94% (Critics), 89% (Audience)

    If you enjoyed Gong Yoo's appearance as "the Salesman" in Netflix's smash hit Squid Game, you can watch him in the leading role of this South Korean action-horror film, which has been called one of the best zombie movies of all time, and with good reason. Writer-director Yeon Sang-ho pulls no punches, offering up a smattering of well-developed characters, expertly staged action, and a healthy dose of social and political commentary in this thrilling movie about a man (Yoo), his estranged daughter (Kim Su-an), and other passengers trapped on a speeding train during a zombie apocalypse. Critics lauded the film's unique take on the genre, which makes excellent use of the train's cramped quarters, wringing out brilliantly choreographed action and heartfelt emotion at every turn. And while it certainly reuses the same tropes that have plagued the crowded zombie genre for some time now, it does so with so much energy and style that it makes every element feel fresh, terrifying, and unexpectedly moving. —J.M.

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    40. Vengeance (2022)

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    Director: B.J. Novak

    Cast: B.J. Novak, Ashton Kutcher, Issa Rae, Boyd Holbrook, Dove Cameron

    Genre: Comedy, Mystery

    Rating: R

    Runtime: 1h 47m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 80% (Critics), 86% (Audience)

    Ben (B.J. Novak) is a journalist who heads to Texas to attend the funeral of a girl he hooked up with who has died of a drug overdose. However, once he arrives, Ben is told that the girl was actually murdered and is asked to investigate her suspicious death. As he digs deeper, Ben starts to unravel an increasingly absurd thread that goes in several directions you wouldn't expect. Novak's distinctly dark comedic voice is on full display here, as he wrote and directed Vengeance along with starring in it. The movie also has a stellar supporting cast, including Issa Rae, Ashton Kutcher, and J. Smith-Cameron. —B.H.

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    41. Uncut Gems (2019)

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    Director: Josh & Benjamin Safdie

    Cast: Adam Sandler, LaKeith Stanfield, Julia Fox, Idina Menzel, Kevin Garnett

    Genre: Drama

    Rating: R

    Runtime: 2h 15m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 91% (Critics), 52% (Audience)

    The Safdie Brothers had spent years establishing themselves as exciting, up-and-coming directors, but they fully put themselves on the map with Uncut Gems. Watching Howard Ratner (Adam Sandler) try to stay one step ahead while simultaneously digging himself into a deeper hole is an absolute masterclass in anxiety. If you needed any more proof that the Oscars are increasingly out of touch, just watch Sandler's performance here and try to figure out how the hell he did not even land a nomination. The rest of the cast is also fantastic, as even Kevin Garnett delivers one of the better athlete-playing-themselves performances in recent movie memory. —B.H.

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    42. Waves (2019)

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    Director: Trey Edward Shults

    Cast: Kelvin Harrison Jr., Taylor Russell, Sterling K. Brown, Alexa Demie, Lucas Hedges

    Genre: Drama

    Rating: R

    Runtime: 2h 15m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 84% (Critics), 81% (Audience)

    As a teenager, it's easy to feel invincible. It's all fun and games, right? But the reality is that actions you take at that age have consequences for yourself and the people around you. In Waves, that harsh truth is explored with brutal clarity through the Williams family. Tyler (Kelvin Harrison Jr.) is a popular high schooler, but his life takes a dramatic turn when his wrestling career ends because of an injury and his girlfriend, Alexis (Alexa Demie), tells him she is pregnant. As he struggles to accept these realities, as well as his domineering father, Tyler is weighed down by substance abuse, unchecked anger issues, and toxic masculinity. Things quickly spin out of control, and the viewer gets a devastating reminder of how one bad decision can destroy so many lives. —B.H.

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    43. Winter’s Bone (2010)

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    Director: Debra Granik

    Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, John Hawkes, Kevin Breznahan, Dale Dickey, Sheryl Lee

    Genre: Drama

    Rating: R

    Runtime: 1h 39m

    Rotten Tomatoes: 94% (Critics), 76% (Audience)

    This quietly gripping film, directed by Debra Granik, is set in the rural Ozarks of Missouri, where teenager Ree Dolly (Jennifer Lawrence) takes care of her poverty-stricken family in her criminal father's absence. When news comes from the local sheriff that Ree's father put their home up for bond and then fled, she embarks on a dangerous quest to find him and save their family home. Lawrence's grimly determined, Oscar-nominated performance is revelatory, capturing her character's fear and resolve often without words, while stunningly naturalistic direction from Granik makes it impossible to look away from this film's unflinching window into a part of America not often portrayed with such precision and authenticity. Winter’s Bone also earned Best Picture, Adapted Screenplay, and Supporting Actor Oscar noms (John Hawkes for his powerful and compelling portrayal of Ree's meth-addicted uncle, Teardrop) while garnering critical acclaim for transporting viewers into its mountainous landscapes and leaving them with characters and memories they won't soon forget. —J.M.

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