50 Sundance Films from 2014
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20,000 Days on EarthMovie · 2014 · 97m · Documentary, Drama, MusicThis film offers a glimpse into a single day experienced through the lens of Australian musician Nick Cave's public image. It presents a semi-fictionalized portrayal, documenting the events and interactions that shape his carefully constructed persona.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.0 - 2
White Bird in a BlizzardMovie · 2014 · 91m · Thriller, DramaIn 1988, a teenage girl's life is upended when her mother vanishes.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.2 - 3
Blue RuinMovie · 2014 · 90m · Crime, ThrillerA laid-back beachgoer's peaceful existence is shattered by devastating news, prompting him to return to his hometown for revenge. Unfortunately, he's a terrible assassin. He unexpectedly finds himself fighting to defend his family, whom he's long estranged from.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.8 - 4
To Kill a ManMovie · 2014 · 82m · Thriller, DramaJorge is a quiet, hardworking man who wants a peaceful life for his family. His world changes when he's mugged and humiliated by Kalule, a local thug. Jorge’s son is enraged by his father’s passive reaction to the attack and, seeking revenge, is shot as a result. Kalule is imprisoned, but upon release after 18 months, he begins a relentless campaign of terror targeting Jorge and his family. Frustrated by the authorities' inaction, Jorge decides to fight back himself.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.1 - 5
CalvaryMovie · 2014 · 101m · DramaA kind priest is threatened while speaking in confidence, and then finds himself facing growing darkness. He must fight against these encroaching evil forces.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.1 - 6
Life ItselfMovie · 2014 · 121m · DocumentaryThis is the surprising and entertaining story of Roger Ebert (1942-2013), the celebrated film critic and cultural voice. It follows his early life as a bachelor, his Pulitzer Prize-winning career, his well-known and often lively collaboration with Gene Siskel, his transformative marriage, and his courageous and deeply personal fight against cancer.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.5 - 7
Alive InsideMovie · 2014 · 74m · DocumentaryMillions of Americans live with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, often isolated in nursing homes. A man with a simple concept learns that familiar songs can unlock memories and alleviate suffering in these patients. Music brings joy and a sense of life back to them, challenging societal anxieties about growing old.IMDb 8.2TMDB 7.5 - 8
LiltingMovie · 2014 · 91m · DramaA young man of Chinese and Cambodian heritage passes away, leaving his mother alone and his partner of four years heartbroken. Despite a lack of a common language, they find solace and a deep connection in their shared grief.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.9 - 9
Wish I Was HereMovie · 2014 · 107m · Drama, ComedyAidan Bloom, a 35-year-old actor and father, feels lost and unsure of his direction in life. He and his wife struggle financially, and often escapes into childhood fantasies of being a heroic Space-Knight. When his father can no longer afford private school for his two children, Aidan agrees to home-school them, choosing the only available public option – a failing school. As he teaches his children his own way of life, Aidan begins to rediscover hidden aspects of himself.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.5 - 10
A Most Wanted ManMovie · 2014 · 121m · ThrillerA Chechen Muslim enters Germany without authorization and quickly draws the attention of a clandestine government unit monitoring individuals suspected of terrorist activity.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.5 - 11
Only Lovers Left AliveMovie · 2013 · 123m · Drama, Romance, FantasyA disheartened musician reconnects with the woman he loves. Their relationship, which has spanned centuries, faces turmoil with the unexpected arrival of her volatile younger sister.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.2 - 12
The Case Against 8Movie · 2014 · 109mThis film offers an inside look at the fight to overturn California's ban on same-sex marriage. Filmed over five years, it chronicles the journey of the unexpected group of people who brought the initial federal marriage equality lawsuit before the U.S. Supreme Court.IMDb 7.4TMDB 6.8 - 13
E-TeamMovie · 2014 · 88m · DocumentaryE-Team follows four dedicated human rights workers as they undertake challenging investigations, providing an intimate glimpse into their personal lives alongside their impactful work defending human rights.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.0 - 14
The Skeleton TwinsMovie · 2014 · 92m · DramaMaggie and Milo, twins who have drifted apart, both narrowly escape a fatal accident on the same day. This shared experience brings them back together, forcing them to address the issues that fractured their past. As they reconnect, they begin to understand that rebuilding their relationship might be the path to healing their lives.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.6 - 15
Web JunkieMovie · 2014 · 79mChina is the first country to recognize Internet addiction as a medical condition. *Caught in the Net* explores a Beijing treatment center where teenagers are undergoing intensive therapy. The film follows three boys from their arrival at the center through their three-month treatment, and their eventual return home. It offers a glimpse into contemporary China and examines the impact of Internet overuse. The story also highlights family expectations and concerns about the rights of young people struggling with online addiction.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.6 - 16
LaggiesMovie · 2014 · 100m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceMegan, a 28-year-old struggling with her career and future, feels lost as her friends move forward with their lives. Unsure of where she fits in, Megan avoids the pressures of adulthood. When her high school sweetheart proposes, she panics and accepts an unexpected week-long escape. She seeks refuge with her new friend, 16-year-old Annika, and Annika's father, Craig.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.1 - 17
The SleepwalkerMovie · 2014 · 92mKaia and Andrew are renovating Kaia’s isolated family home. Their peaceful life is shattered by the sudden appearance of Kaia’s sister, Christine, and her fiancé, Ira.IMDb 5.1TMDB 3.8 - 18
The One I LoveMovie · 2014 · 91m · Romance, Comedy, DramaEthan and Sophie, a married couple facing separation, agree to try and repair their relationship. Their therapist suggests a weekend getaway to a scenic vacation home.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9 - 19
I OriginsMovie · 2014 · 106m · Science Fiction, DramaA molecular biologist's research into the human eye unexpectedly challenges fundamental assumptions about science and spirituality.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.6 - 20
Love Is StrangeMovie · 2014 · 98m · DramaAfter 39 years together, Ben and George get married. Soon after, George loses his job. The couple then has to sell their New York apartment and live separately, becoming dependent on friends and family for financial support.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.3 - 21
Rich HillMovie · 2014 · 91m · DocumentaryRich Hill is a documentary set in a small Missouri town along Interstate 49, home to 1,396 people. The film follows three teenage boys as they navigate their lives in this often-overlooked community. It explores their struggles and resilience, alongside the complexities of family relationships, where love and hardship are intertwined. Rich Hill reveals the intricate connections that bind even the smallest communities. Through intimate scenes and conversations, the documentary portrays a vivid picture of life in a small American town, highlighting stories of perseverance, hope, and love beneath the surface of everyday lives. It’s an unflinching look at the human spirit and the strength of often-overlooked communities.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.9 - 22
The Green PrinceMovie · 2014 · 99m · Documentary, ThrillerThis true story follows a key Israeli intelligence asset who spent over a decade spying on his own community. The film centers on his intricate relationship with his handler, and is a compelling look at terrorism, deception, and difficult decisions, alongside a bond of friendship that transcends all divides.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.2 - 23
LockeMovie · 2014 · 85m · Drama, ThrillerIvan Locke has built a stable life for himself. But tonight, everything he's worked for is about to fall apart. The night before a crucial career moment, Ivan gets a phone call that triggers a chain of events destroying his family, his job, and his sense of self.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.9 - 24
Watchers of the SkyMovie · 2014 · 114mThe film follows five interconnected stories of extraordinary bravery, set in locations ranging from Nuremberg to Rwanda, Darfur, and Syria, exploring the journey from indifference to taking action.IMDb 7.4TMDB 5.9 - 25
The OvernightersMovie · 2014 · 102m · Drama, DocumentaryIn the North Dakota oil fields, struggling men pursue their ambitions while battling inner turmoil. A local pastor's attempt to assist them triggers unforeseen and significant outcomes.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.0 - 26
WhiplashMovie · 2014 · 107m · Drama, MusicA gifted young drummer pushes himself relentlessly under the strict guidance of a demanding instructor. His pursuit of flawless performance leads him down a dangerous path, blurring the line between artistry and self-destruction.IMDb 8.5TMDB 8.4 - 27
RudderlessMovie · 2014 · 105m · Music, Drama, ComedyConsumed by grief after his son's death, a father struggles to cope. He discovers a box of his son’s demo tapes and lyrics, revealing a hidden talent he never knew existed. Driven by a need for healing, the father starts a band.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.2 - 28
R100Movie · 2013 · 100m · Comedy, DramaA mild-mannered salesman tries to escape a binding contract he made with a secret bondage club, but he finds himself relentlessly pursued by the club's powerful and ruthless dominatrixes.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.7 - 29
Infinitely Polar BearMovie · 2014 · 87m · Drama, ComedyA father struggling with bipolar disorder desperately tries to reconnect with his wife by dedicating himself to caring for their two lively young daughters. However, the demanding task proves more challenging than he anticipated.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.6 - 30
Dear White PeopleMovie · 2014 · 108m · Comedy, DramaTensions between Black and white students at a mostly white Ivy League school escalate when the staff of the college newspaper throws a racially insensitive Halloween party.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.1 - 31
52 TuesdaysMovie · 2014 · 114m · DramaSixteen-year-old Billie's journey toward independence is complicated when her mother decides to transition. Their time together becomes restricted to Tuesdays. This emotionally intense story explores themes of desire, responsibility, and change, and was filmed weekly, exclusively on Tuesdays, over a year.IMDb 6.4TMDB 5.2 - 32
Fishing Without NetsMovie · 2014 · 109mIn Somalia, Abdi, a young husband and father with strong principles, resorts to piracy to provide for his family. His wife and child await him in Yemen, relying on a basic satellite phone as their only link to him. Abdi and his crew seize a French oil tanker and demand a large ransom. As they wait for the money, Abdi develops an unexpected friendship with a hostage. When violence erupts among the pirates, Abdi faces difficult decisions that will shape his future.IMDb 6.5TMDB 5.1 - 33
They Came TogetherMovie · 2014 · 83m · ComedyA small business owner faces the imminent loss of her shop due to an impending corporate development.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.5 - 34
HappinessMovie · 2014 · 80mPeyangki, an eight-year-old monk, lives a quiet, isolated life in Laya, a remote Bhutanese village in the Himalayas. His peaceful world is about to change when the village gets its first electricity, and a television brings the outside world into his home.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.3 - 35
Kumiko, the Treasure HunterMovie · 2014 · 104m · DramaFeeling trapped by her ordinary life, a Tokyo office worker becomes captivated by a movie she believes is real. She becomes fixated on a scene depicting buried money in North Dakota and travels to the United States to locate it.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.6 - 36
BlindMovie · 2014 · 96m · DramaAfter losing her sight, Ingrid finds solace in her home, a space for solitude with her husband and her thoughts. Soon, she begins to sense her husband's presence in their apartment while he's at work. Simultaneously, her lonely neighbor, disillusioned with pornography, becomes fixated on a woman across the street. Ingrid is aware of this, but her true struggles are internal. Her deepest fears and hidden desires begin to consume her.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.2 - 37
Young OnesMovie · 2014 · 100m · Western, Action, DramaIn a future with limited water, a farmer fights to protect his land and restore his dry fields. But his daughter’s boyfriend plots to take the land for his own.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.7 - 38
The DoubleMovie · 2014 · 93m · Thriller, DramaA socially inept office worker's life unravels as a charming, confident new employee arrives. This look-alike quickly wins over the woman the protagonist is romantically interested in, pushing the protagonist to the edge.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.5 - 39
DifretMovie · 2014 · 96m · DramaFour hours from Addis Ababa, a spirited 14-year-old girl is returning from school when she is abducted by men on horseback. Determined to fight back, Hirut takes a rifle and accidentally shoots her intended husband. In her village, the tradition of bride kidnapping is deeply rooted in Ethiopia's history. Meaza Ashenafi, a strong and determined young lawyer from the city, arrives to defend Hirut, arguing she acted in self-defense. Meaza confronts the conflict between legal authority and local customs, jeopardizing her women’s legal aid work to try and save Hirut.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.3 - 40
Return to HomsMovie · 2013 · 87m · DocumentaryOver three years, this film follows two young men in Homs, Syria, from their initial hopes for freedom to the point where they are compelled to alter their paths. Basset, a 19-year-old national football goalkeeper, evolves from a demonstration leader to a revolutionary singer, eventually becoming a militia leader. His friend Ossama, a 24-year-old citizen journalist and committed pacifist, experiences a similar shift in perspective, ultimately leading to his detention by the army's secret service. The film offers an intimate look at a city widely reported on but rarely understood, capturing the reality of war through the eyes of its youth. It’s a modern epic about young people navigating conflict.IMDb 7.6TMDB 6.7 - 41
The LunchboxMovie · 2013 · 104m · Drama, RomanceA mix-up in Mumbai's reliable lunch delivery service brings a young woman and an older man together. They begin exchanging notes within his lunchbox, creating a shared fantasy world. Slowly, this imaginative space starts to blur the lines between their real lives.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.4 - 42
God Help the GirlMovie · 2014 · 111m · Comedy, Drama, MusicEve struggles with self-doubt but has a vivid imagination, particularly when it comes to music. During a summer in Glasgow, she connects with Cass, a privileged young woman, and James, a very particular guy, who are also adrift. The three of them decide to start a band together.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.5 - 43
Low DownMovie · 2014 · 119m · Drama, MusicA young woman watches as her father, a jazz pianist, battles and ultimately fails to overcome his heroin addiction.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.5 - 44
Imperial DreamsMovie · 2014 · 86m · DramaWhen a 21-year-old ex-gang member is released from prison, his commitment to his family and a new life is challenged as he returns to his neighborhood in Watts, Los Angeles.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.6 - 45
BoyhoodMovie · 2014 · 165m · DramaThis film chronicles the experiences of a divorced couple as they navigate parenthood while raising their young son. The story follows the boy over twelve years, from first grade at age six through his teenage years, exploring his evolving relationship with both parents as he matures.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.5 - 46
We Come as FriendsMovie · 2014 · 110mWith South Sudan newly independent from North Sudan and its leader, Omar al-Bashir, a small, privately built plane arrives from France. The pilot is Hubert Sauper, a documentary filmmaker searching for stories in a country caught between its history and a dangerous future.IMDb 7.4TMDB 6.8 - 47
The VoicesMovie · 2014 · 104m · Comedy, Crime, HorrorA factory worker struggling with mental instability is torn between two conflicting influences: a talking cat urging him towards violence, and a dog encouraging him to maintain a normal life. He must choose which path to follow.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.2 - 48
FrankMovie · 2014 · 95m · Comedy, Drama, MysteryA young musician eager to make it big joins an unusual pop band headed by the enigmatic Frank, and quickly realizes he's in over his head.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.9 - 49
Stranger by the LakeMovie · 2013 · 100m · Drama, ThrillerDuring a summer spent searching for connection at a busy lakeside spot in the French countryside, Frank encounters Michel. Michel is attractive and enigmatic, and Frank quickly becomes deeply in love with him.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.3 - 50
IdaMovie · 2013 · 82m · Drama, HistoryIn 1960s Poland, a young woman named Anna is about to become a nun when she uncovers a hidden family history from the time of the German occupation.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.2
