38 Sundance Films to Watch Now
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IndignationMovie · 2016 · 110m · Drama, RomanceIn 1951, Marcus Messner, a working-class Jewish student from New Jersey, attends a small college in Ohio. There, he grapples with issues of anti-Semitism, sexual repression, and the backdrop of the Korean War.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.4 - 2
Operation AvalancheMovie · 2016 · 94m · Thriller, Mystery, ComedyIn 1967, four CIA operatives infiltrated NASA, posing as filmmakers. Their mission uncovered what would become one of the most significant conspiracies in U.S. history.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.1 - 3
Certain WomenMovie · 2016 · 107m · DramaIn the American Northwest, three independent women navigate life's challenges. A lawyer struggles to manage a difficult client. A wife and mother's ambitious home-building project exposes problems in her marriage. And a solitary ranch hand develops a complex relationship with a young law student.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.0 - 4
Sand StormMovie · 2016 · 87m · DramaIn a Bedouin village in Northern Israel, Jalila's life is upended when her husband takes a second wife. Jalila and her daughter find themselves struggling to reconcile their loyalty to traditional customs with their own desires. They are caught between the expectations of a patriarchal society and their need for personal fulfillment.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.1 - 5
Yoga HosersMovie · 2016 · 88m · Comedy, Fantasy, HorrorTwo teenage yoga fans join forces with a renowned tracker to confront a powerful, ancient evil that endangers their upcoming celebration.IMDb 4.3TMDB 4.6 - 6
The InterventionMovie · 2016 · 90m · Comedy, DramaFour couples on a weekend retreat find their plans disrupted when one couple realizes the entire trip was secretly arranged to stage a marriage intervention.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.9 - 7
My Friend from the ParkMovie · 2015 · 85mAs her filmmaker husband works in Chile, Liz, a young mother, finds herself overwhelmed caring for her baby. Feeling isolated from other parents, questioned by her husband, and judged by her new nanny, she connects with Rosa, a straightforward single mother she meets at the park. Though Liz feels empowered by this new friendship, growing differences in their social standing and unsettling rumors about Rosa's intentions and family life make Liz increasingly suspicious that her friend might be negatively impacting her already unstable life.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.4 - 8
The InnocentsMovie · 2016 · 115m · Drama, HistoryPoland, 1945. Mathilde, a young French doctor with the Red Cross, travels to aid war survivors. She's asked for help at a convent where several nuns are hiding, pregnant and struggling with their faith. Mathilde becomes their last chance.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0 - 9
Sing StreetMovie · 2016 · 105m · Romance, Drama, MusicIn 1980s Dublin, a young boy uses his music to cope with a difficult home life and gain the attention of a girl he's drawn to. He forms a band as a way to connect with her.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.9 - 10
Swiss Army ManMovie · 2016 · 97m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceStranded on a remote island and resigned to a hopeless fate, Hank's life takes an unexpected turn when a body washes ashore. He sees this as a potential chance for escape. With this unlikely companion and a collection of resourceful tools, Hank embarks on a journey to return home to the woman he loves.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.9 - 11
Ali and NinoMovie · 2016 · 100m · Drama, RomanceIn the Russian province of Azerbaijan, Muslim prince Ali and Georgian aristocrat Nino have known each other their whole lives. Their love story takes a tragic turn with the start of World War I and the global fight for Baku's oil. They are forced to choose between fighting for their nation's independence or staying together.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.6 - 12
SonitaMovie · 2015 · 91mEighteen-year-old Sonita dreams of a life as a rapper, inspired by Michael Jackson and Rihanna, where she can share stories about Afghan women and their experiences as child brides. Her world is shattered when she discovers her family intends to sell her for $9,000 to a man she's never met.IMDb 7.5TMDB 6.9 - 13
Love & FriendshipMovie · 2016 · 94m · Drama, Romance, ComedyLady Susan Vernon, a charming but manipulative woman, goes to live with her in-laws to avoid gossip about her past and to arrange marriages for herself and her daughter. Her plans are disrupted by two attractive young men: the handsome Reginald DeCourcy and the wealthy Sir James Martin.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.1 - 14
The Fundamentals of CaringMovie · 2016 · 97m · Comedy, DramaAfter a personal tragedy, Ben takes a job as a caregiver. His first client is Trevor, an 18-year-old with muscular dystrophy who has a great sense of humor. Both Ben and Trevor feel stuck in their lives, so they embark on a road trip through the western states. The people they meet along the way challenge them to face the world outside their comfort zones. Through their journey, they discover the power of hope and the value of genuine friendship.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.3 - 15
Life, AnimatedMovie · 2016 · 91m · DocumentaryAt three years old, Owen Suskind, a lively and talkative child, suddenly stopped speaking and began to withdraw into autism. Almost four years later, he seemed unresponsive to everything except Disney movies. Then, his father, using a puppet of Iago, the parrot from Aladdin, asked him, "What's it like to be you?" And Owen responded, quoting lines from the film. *Life, Animated* tells the extraordinary story of how Owen discovered in Disney animation a way to communicate and understand the world around him.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.4 - 16
Hunt for the WilderpeopleMovie · 2016 · 101m · Adventure, Comedy, DramaRicky, a rebellious city youth, flees with his grumpy foster uncle into the remote forests of New Zealand. This sparks a nationwide search, compelling them to overcome their contrasting personalities and rely on each other for survival.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.6 - 17
The LureMovie · 2015 · 93m · Horror, Music, FantasyTwo mermaid sisters working at a nightclub are forced to make difficult and violent decisions when one of them develops feelings for a handsome human.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.2 - 18
Snowtime!Movie · 2015 · 82m · Animation, Family, ComedyDuring winter break, the children of a small village organize an epic snowball fight for fun. Eleven-year-old Luke and Sophie become the leaders of the two teams. Sophie defends a complex snow fort from Luke's group. The team that controls the fort at the end of the break wins. However, the playful competition escalates into a more intense rivalry. The children ultimately decide to work together, attacking and demolishing the fort, restoring their joyful spirit.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.1 - 19
Green RoomMovie · 2016 · 95m · Horror, Crime, ThrillerA punk rock band's lives change forever when they witness a violent incident at a skinhead bar, forcing them to fight for their own survival.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.7 - 20
All These Sleepless NightsMovie · 2016 · 100m · Documentary, Drama"Kris" and "Michal" begin a journey of self-discovery in a city where many accept a passive existence. They explore life and love as they navigate urban life, experiencing both joy and uncertainty. Questioning societal norms and seeking deeper meaning, the young characters challenge themselves to understand what it means to truly live in a world that often seems unconcerned.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.3 - 21
Captain FantasticMovie · 2016 · 118m · Adventure, DramaIn the Pacific Northwest wilderness, a father dedicated to a strict, physically and intellectually demanding upbringing for his six children must venture into the outside world. This journey forces him to reconsider his beliefs about parenthood.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.9 - 22
WeinerMovie · 2016 · 96m · DocumentaryThis documentary offers an unprecedented, behind-the-scenes view of Anthony Weiner's 2013 bid to become New York City mayor. It follows his campaign after the fallout from his sexting scandal. The film features complete access to Weiner and his team.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.3 - 23
BelgicaMovie · 2016 · 127m · DramaTwo brothers, who are very different from each other, start a bar that quickly attracts a nightly crowd. As the bar thrives, they encounter the challenges of working together as a family. Their relationship shifts from brotherhood to rivalry, unintentionally.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.0 - 24
Manchester by the SeaMovie · 2016 · 138m · DramaFollowing his brother's death, Lee Chandler returns home to care for his 16-year-old nephew. This forces him to confront a painful history that drove him away from his family and the place he grew up.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.5 - 25
The Birth of a NationMovie · 2016 · 120m · DramaIn 1831, Nat Turner, an enslaved man in Virginia, sparks a rebellion aimed at freeing African Americans. The uprising triggers a brutal backlash from white society.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.6 - 26
GoatMovie · 2016 · 103m · DramaFollowing a traumatic attack, a nineteen-year-old begins college with his brother, both joining the same fraternity. The fraternity's intense emphasis on "brotherhood" pushes him and his loyalty to the breaking point through harsh experiences.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.4 - 27
Land of MineMovie · 2015 · 100m · War, Drama, HistoryAfter Germany's surrender in May 1945, a group of young German prisoners of war are transferred to Denmark and then sent to the West Coast. There, they are tasked with clearing over two million German landmines from the beaches. Under the supervision of a Danish sergeant, the boys must work by hand, crawling in the sand to disarm the dangerous explosives.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.8 - 28
Maggie's PlanMovie · 2016 · 98m · Drama, Romance, ComedyMaggie's plans to become a single mother with a donor take an unexpected turn when she falls for John, a married professor. This sparks a difficult situation, as it threatens his turbulent marriage to the sharp and demanding Georgette. Three years later, Maggie is married to John and has a daughter, but she's lost love and is now faced with a dilemma: what happens when you realize your husband and his ex-wife might be better suited for each other?IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.7 - 29
Miles AheadMovie · 2016 · 100m · Drama, Music, HistoryThis film examines the life and musical journey of Miles Davis.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.4 - 30
Little MenMovie · 2016 · 85m · DramaJake, a shy middle school student with artistic aspirations, connects with the outgoing Tony at his grandfather's funeral. Their unexpected friendship begins to fray when a disagreement over rent between Jake's father, Brian, and Tony's mother, Leonor, escalates into a potential conflict.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.5 - 31
The HollarsMovie · 2016 · 88m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceJohn Hollar, a New York City artist, goes back to his Midwestern hometown the night before his mother's brain surgery. He's with his girlfriend, who is eight months pregnant with their first baby, and has to deal with the familiar chaos of his past.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.3 - 32
Dazed and ConfusedMovie · 1993 · 102m · Comedy, DramaSummer 1976. A group of Texas high school seniors face their last day of classes and the start of something new. The story centers on Randall Floyd, a talented athlete popular with different groups of students. As graduation approaches, Floyd struggles to reconcile his love for football with his use of recreational drugs when his coach requires him to sign a promise to stay clean. This coming-of-age story explores the bonds of friendship and the challenges of finding oneself when the world is changing.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.3 - 33
Complete UnknownMovie · 2016 · 90m · Drama, Mystery, ThrillerTom's birthday dinner takes an unexpected turn when Alice, a former love who disappeared fifteen years ago after changing her identity, suddenly appears.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.1 - 34
Under the ShadowMovie · 2016 · 84m · Drama, Horror, WarDuring the Iran-Iraq War, a missile strikes Shideh's building. A superstitious neighbor believes the missile was cursed and carries evil spirits from the Middle East. She becomes convinced a supernatural force is trying to possess her daughter, Dorsa. To save her daughter and herself, she must confront these forces.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.5 - 35
Between Sea and LandMovie · 2016 · 98mA man longs to swim in the ocean just across the street, but a debilitating illness keeps him from ever reaching it.IMDb 7.4TMDB 6.9 - 36
First Girl I LovedMovie · 2016 · 91m · Drama, RomanceSeventeen-year-old Anne falls for Sasha, the most popular girl at her Los Angeles high school. However, when Anne shares her feelings with her best friend Clifton—who has secretly loved her for years—he actively tries to sabotage the relationship.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.3 - 37
As You AreMovie · 2016 · 110m · Drama"As You Are," set in the early 1990s, explores the evolving friendship of three teenagers. The story unfolds through their recollections, pieced together in the wake of a police investigation that triggers a flood of shared memories.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.9 - 38
Morris from AmericaMovie · 2016 · 89m · Drama, RomanceThirteen-year-old Morris Gentry and his father, Curtis, move to Heidelberg, Germany. Morris, who dreams of being a famous rapper like Notorious B.I.G., feels like an outsider in a city dominated by electronic dance music. He's also instantly drawn to Katrin, a cool and independent fifteen-year-old classmate. Determined to succeed in the hip-hop world and win Katrin's affection, Morris faces considerable challenges.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.1
