23 Films from 2017's BAFTA Awards
23 titles
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American HoneyMovie · 2016 · 163m · DramaA restless teenager leaves her difficult home and joins a group of young people traveling the American Midwest, selling magazines. She becomes part of a lifestyle filled with wild parties, dangerous schemes, and short-lived relationships, seeking freedom and a sense of community as they journey across the country.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.8 - 2
ToughMovie · 2016 · 5mA mother and daughter, one Chinese, one British, finally communicate openly as adults, revealing deeper understanding of their shared past. Long-held cultural differences from childhood are re-examined with newfound clarity.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.6 - 3
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 - 4
The Girl with All the GiftsMovie · 2016 · 111m · Action, Horror, Science FictionA strange fungus has transformed most people into mindless, flesh-eating creatures in the future. When a scientist and a teacher discover a girl who appears immune, they embark on a journey to find a way to save humanity.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.6 - 5
The PartyMovie · 2016 · 15mBelfast, 1972. Laurence welcomes his cousin Mickey, who is hiding from the law, to a lively party filled with music, dancing, and first love. However, the next day brings a harsh awakening.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.0 - 6
JulietaMovie · 2016 · 98m · Drama, RomanceThe film follows Julieta through three decades, beginning with a hopeful 1985 and culminating in 2015, when her life seems shattered and she teeters on the edge of losing her mind.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0 - 7
The PassMovie · 2016 · 87m · Drama, RomanceThe night before their first game, two professional soccer players share a kiss. In a sport where public image is crucial, this unexpected moment launches them on separate paths: one towards a decade of success, the other towards disappointment, both marked by hidden truths and avoidance.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.4 - 8
StandbyMovie · 2016 · 6mThis comedy follows the everyday lives of two new police patrol partners, Gary and Jenny, as they navigate their jobs. The entire film takes place within their patrol car, offering a humorous look at their developing friendship and routines.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.4 - 9
Notes on BlindnessMovie · 2016 · 90m · Drama, DocumentaryIn 1983, John Hull lost his sight and began recording audio diaries, offering a powerful account of his experience with blindness – loss, adaptation, and finding new ways to live. This project expands on the Emmy-winning short film of the same title, presenting a deeply moving and original exploration of the inner world of someone navigating blindness.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.0 - 10
I, Daniel BlakeMovie · 2016 · 100m · DramaA middle-aged carpenter, now reliant on government assistance following a work injury, finds his life intersecting with a single mother facing similar circumstances.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.7 - 11
The Hard StopMovie · 2016 · 86mThe 2011 shooting of Mark Duggan, a young black British man by police in London, sparked widespread outrage and riots. The event quickly faded from headlines, but this film revisits the story, returning to Duggan's community. It follows his friends as they fight for justice and try to find meaning in the aftermath, while confronting the everyday reality of discrimination.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.0 - 12
The Alan DimensionMovie · 2016 · 9mAlan Brown possesses the ability to see the future, from global events to what's for breakfast. His wife, Wendy, is tired of being married to someone she considers humanity's next evolutionary stage.IMDb 7.4TMDB 4.5 - 13
The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring YearsMovie · 2016 · 106m · Documentary, MusicIn 1963, The Beatles exploded onto the European music scene and, by 1964, took America by storm. Their revolutionary world tours transformed youth culture and arguably created modern mass entertainment. Throughout this period, they consistently released hugely popular singles and albums. However, the intense pressure of unprecedented fame escalated into overwhelming turmoil by 1966, prompting them to end touring. This allowed The Beatles to dedicate themselves to a series of albums that fundamentally reshaped recorded music.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.5 - 14
The Eagle HuntressMovie · 2016 · 87m · Family, Documentary, AdventureThe film follows Aisholpan, a 13-year-old girl, as she trains to become the first woman in her family's twelve-generation history to become an eagle hunter. She strives to reach the highest level of a tradition traditionally passed down from father to son for centuries.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.1 - 15
Finding DoryMovie · 2016 · 97m · Adventure, Animation, ComedyDory reunites with her friends Nemo and Marlin as they search for clues about her origins. She struggles to recall her past, questioning her parents' identity and the mysterious ability to communicate with whales.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.0 - 16
DheepanMovie · 2015 · 115m · Crime, DramaThree strangers, haunted by war, pretend to be a family and escape Sri Lanka's civil war for a fresh start in a difficult Paris suburb. However, their past experiences begin to affect them as they try to build a life in a new country.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.8 - 17
MustangMovie · 2015 · 97m · DramaIn a Turkish village, five orphaned sisters live under strict control as their family arranges their marriages.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.7 - 18
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 - 19
Son of SaulMovie · 2015 · 107m · War, Drama, ThrillerIn 1944, at the Nazi death camp of Auschwitz, a prisoner tasked with cremating the bodies of fellow inmates struggles with his conscience. He attempts to secretly give a young boy, whom he sees as his own son, a proper Jewish burial by saving his body from the flames.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.1 - 20
DenialMovie · 2016 · 109m · Drama, HistoryRenowned historian and author Deborah E. Lipstadt finds herself defending the historical reality of the Holocaust when she is sued for libel by David Irving, a prominent Holocaust denier. Lipstadt must fight to prove the truth of history in a courtroom battle against Irving's attempts to deny the genocide.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.8 - 21
A Love StoryMovie · 2016 · 7mTwo beings find love and create a vibrant world together. However, when darkness endangers one of them, the other must fight to remain united, or face being destroyed.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.0 - 22
The Girl on the TrainMovie · 2016 · 112m · Crime, Mystery, ThrillerRecently divorced, Rachel Watson fills her daily train commute with daydreams about a picture-perfect couple living in a house she passes every day. Her routine is disrupted one morning when she witnesses something shocking at their home, drawing her into a perplexing mystery.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.4 - 23
HomeMovie · 2016 · 20mAmidst the mass exodus of people seeking refuge in Europe, an affluent English family embarks on a seemingly leisurely vacation.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.7
