51 Films from the 2019 BAFTA Selection
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The FieldMovie · 2018 · 19mA struggling farmworker hides a secret while working the village's final cornfield. Now, the harvest is near.IMDb 6.4TMDB 8.0 - 2
Bachelor, 38Movie · 2017 · 15mGrowing up in Cardiff during a time when male homosexuality was illegal, Bryan Bale moved to London in the 1960s and embraced the city's vibrant life. There, he found love. With stories that are both humorous and deeply emotional, Bryan looks back on his past experiences while fully embracing his present and looking forward to the future.IMDb 7.7 - 3
Three Identical StrangersMovie · 2018 · 97m · DocumentaryIn 1980 New York, three strangers unexpectedly discover they are identical triplets who were separated at birth. The 19-year-olds' happy reunion brings them worldwide attention, but also reveals a shocking and unsettling truth that extends beyond their personal history—potentially changing how we see humanity itself.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.3 - 4
The WifeMovie · 2018 · 100m · DramaA woman reconsiders her life as she accompanies her husband to Stockholm. He is there to accept the Nobel Prize for Literature.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1 - 5
BlacKkKlansmanMovie · 2018 · 136m · Crime, Comedy, DramaColorado Springs, late 1970s. African American police officer Ron Stallworth and his Jewish colleague Flip Zimmerman undertake an undercover mission to infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.5 - 6
BeastMovie · 2018 · 107m · Mystery, Crime, DramaHaunted by her past, a woman struggles for freedom within a close-knit, controlling community. She's drawn to a mysterious stranger who is rumored to be responsible for a string of violent crimes, forcing her to choose between the safety of her family and the dangerous pull of the unknown.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.5 - 7
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of GrindelwaldMovie · 2018 · 134m · Fantasy, AdventureGrindelwald, a powerful wizard, has escaped from prison and is building a following, advocating for wizards to rule over non-magical people. The only one who can stop him is Albus Dumbledore, Grindelwald's former close friend. Dumbledore enlists the help of Newt Scamander, his former student and a wizard who previously stopped Grindelwald, unaware of the risks involved. As the wizarding world becomes more divided, the bonds of love and loyalty are put to the test, even among the closest relationships.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.8 - 8
The Blue DoorMovie · 2018 · 10mA district nurse is assigned to a new patient who lives alone in a run-down bungalow. The nurse soon discovers that her dying patient and the house itself are concealing a dark secret.IMDb 6.8TMDB 5.9 - 9
Mary Poppins ReturnsMovie · 2018 · 131m · Fantasy, Family, ComedyMary Poppins comes back to the Banks family, using her unique abilities to guide them through perilous situations with enchanting, song-filled escapades.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.5 - 10
The Ballad of Buster ScruggsMovie · 2018 · 132m · Western, Comedy, DramaThe film presents interconnected stories of six people in the American West shortly after the Civil War. It follows a skilled musician, a man planning a bank heist, two performers on a long journey, a solitary gold seeker, a woman seeking a new life westward, and a diverse group of strangers on a carriage trip.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1 - 11
ViceMovie · 2018 · 132m · Drama, ComedyFor the 2000 presidential election, George W. Bush chooses Dick Cheney, CEO of Halliburton Co., as his running mate. A seasoned political figure with experience as White House Chief of Staff, House Minority Whip, and Defense Secretary, Cheney is well-acquainted with government. After Bush wins the election by a close vote, Cheney begins leveraging his influence to significantly alter both domestic policy and international affairs.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.0 - 12
Avengers: Infinity WarMovie · 2018 · 149m · Adventure, Action, Science FictionThe Avengers and their allies have faced threats beyond any single hero's ability to manage. Now, a new danger arrives from the cosmos: Thanos. This notorious intergalactic tyrant seeks to gather all six Infinity Stones, incredibly powerful artifacts. He intends to use them to reshape reality according to his own vision. Everything the Avengers have been fighting for culminates in this moment, with the future of Earth and existence hanging in the balance.IMDb 8.4TMDB 8.2 - 13
A Star Is BornMovie · 2018 · 136m · Music, Drama, RomanceVeteran musician Jackson Maine meets and falls for Ally, a singer who is losing hope of achieving her ambitions. He encourages her to pursue her dream, launching her into the public eye. However, as Ally's career gains momentum, their personal relationship struggles due to Jackson's persistent inner turmoil.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.5 - 14
Green BookMovie · 2018 · 130m · Drama, Comedy, HistoryIn 1962, Tony Lip, a tough bouncer, takes a job driving pianist Don Shirley on a tour of the Deep South. At the time, African Americans depended on a guidebook called the Negro Motorist Green Book to find safe places to stay and services, as segregation laws restricted their options below the Mason-Dixon Line.IMDb 8.2TMDB 8.2 - 15
Black PantherMovie · 2018 · 135m · Action, Adventure, Science FictionT'Challa returns to Wakanda to become the nation's new king. He quickly faces challenges to his rule, both from within Wakanda and from outside forces. To protect his country, T'Challa becomes the Black Panther, teaming up with Nakia, his mother, his sister, the Dora Milaje, and an American agent to stop Wakanda from being drawn into a global conflict.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.4 - 16
Ready Player OneMovie · 2018 · 140m · Adventure, Action, Science FictionAfter the death of the video game system's creator, a virtual competition is launched to determine the winner of his estate.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.6 - 17
Incredibles 2Movie · 2018 · 118m · Action, Adventure, AnimationElastigirl rushes to the rescue as Mr. Incredible confronts his toughest challenge: managing the demands of his three children.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.5 - 18
I'm OKMovie · 2018 · 6mAfter a passionate but tumultuous romance ends, Expressionist artist Oskar Kokoschka joins the First World War. Following severe injuries sustained in combat, he begins to experience vivid memories and visions as he's moved through the Russian front by medical personnel. *I'm OK* playfully explores the lasting effects of heartbreak and trauma. Inspired by the life and art of Oskar Kokoschka (1886-1980).IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.2 - 19
RBGMovie · 2018 · 98m · DocumentaryAt 84, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg remains driven by the lawyers who championed free speech during the Red Scare, and continues her tireless fight for equal rights. Through personal interviews and rare glimpses into her life, RBG shares the compelling story of her deep devotion to the Constitution and her husband Marty—revealing how these passions shaped a career that made her a symbol of justice on the Supreme Court.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.5 - 20
Mary Queen of ScotsMovie · 2018 · 124m · Drama, HistoryIn 1561, Mary Stuart, the widow of the King of France, returns to Scotland and becomes its queen. This threatens Queen Elizabeth I of England, who also has a claim to the English throne. Both queens face betrayals, rebellions, and conspiracies, as well as the consequences of their own decisions. They experience the harsh realities of power, ultimately leading to a tragic end.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.5 - 21
First ManMovie · 2018 · 141m · History, DramaThis film chronicles the life of astronaut Neil Armstrong and the historic space mission that culminated in his becoming the first person to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0 - 22
CapernaumMovie · 2018 · 126m · DramaEscaping an uncaring home, a resourceful 12-year-old Lebanese boy commits a violent act and receives a five-year prison sentence. He then takes legal action, suing his parents to challenge the life they have provided for him.IMDb 8.4TMDB 8.1 - 23
Can You Ever Forgive Me?Movie · 2018 · 106m · Drama, Crime, ComedyA successful biographer finds herself struggling to get her work published as tastes change. Faced with declining opportunities, she begins to use her skills for deceit.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.8 - 24
Mission: Impossible - FalloutMovie · 2018 · 147m · Action, AdventureA failed mission by the IMF threatens global stability. Ethan Hunt returns to his original mission, prompting suspicion from the CIA regarding his allegiance. The IMF team races against time, pursued by assassins, to avert a worldwide disaster.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.4 - 25
RomaMovie · 2018 · 135m · DramaMexico City, 1970s. Two women working as domestic servants provide support to a mother of four while her husband is away for a long time.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.6 - 26
PiliMovie · 2018 · 83mIn rural Tanzania, Pili works tirelessly in the fields for less than a dollar a day, trying to support her two children while hiding her HIV-positive status. When she's offered the opportunity to rent a valuable market stall, Pili is determined to seize it. Facing a tight deadline to gather the deposit, she's pushed to make increasingly tough choices with serious repercussions. How far will she go to improve her life?IMDb 6.5TMDB 5.6 - 27
WidowsMovie · 2018 · 129m · Crime, Thriller, DramaFour women, each the widow of a thief killed in a Chicago police shootout during a robbery, find themselves united by their shared loss and the debts left behind by their husbands. Determined to control their own destinies, they decide to team up and plan a heist of their own.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.5 - 28
WaleMovie · 2018 · 23mAn 18-year-old youth offender is working to start his own mechanic business. But building a business is difficult for a young, Black man with a criminal record. The situation worsens when he is falsely accused by a new customer of a serious crime.IMDb 6.7TMDB 5.0 - 29
Isle of DogsMovie · 2018 · 101m · Adventure, Comedy, AnimationIn the future, a canine flu outbreak forces the mayor of a Japanese city to exile all dogs to an island that's also a garbage dump. The banished dogs must then undertake a challenging journey when a 12-year-old boy arrives on the island searching for his lost pet.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.8 - 30
73 CowsMovie · 2018 · 15mA cattle farmer wrestles with his moral compass each time he leads his herd to slaughter, prompting him to embark on an unusual course of action.IMDb 7.7TMDB 9.0 - 31
Beautiful BoyMovie · 2018 · 119m · DramaWhen David Sheff's marriage ends, he faces a difficult journey supporting his teenage son. The son's struggles escalate as he moves from occasional drug use to a severe methamphetamine addiction.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.5 - 32
American AnimalsMovie · 2018 · 117m · Drama, Crime, DocumentaryLexington, Kentucky, 2004. Four young men plan and attempt a daring art heist, considered one of the most ambitious in U.S. history.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.7 - 33
Sorry to Bother YouMovie · 2018 · 112m · Fantasy, Science Fiction, ComedyIn Oakland, a present-day world unlike our own, Cassius Green, a Black telemarketer, finds a magical key that promises career advancement. This key unexpectedly draws him into a dark and unsettling realm.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.8 - 34
Ray & LizMovie · 2018 · 107m · DramaLiving on the edge of Birmingham, the Billingham family navigates a life shaped by forces they can't control, resorting to extreme rituals and defying social norms. This series presents three episodes that offer a powerful and unsettlingly humorous look at the realities of childhood in a Black Country council flat.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.7 - 35
They Shall Not Grow OldMovie · 2018 · 99m · Documentary, History, WarThis documentary uses newly discovered footage to mark the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day and the war's conclusion. It offers a look back at World War I.IMDb 8.2TMDB 7.8 - 36
ApostasyMovie · 2017 · 94m · DramaA devout Jehovah's Witness is compelled to reject her sister due to a religious violation. As the sisters' lives diverge, she begins to doubt the nature of divine love.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.8 - 37
The FavouriteMovie · 2018 · 120m · History, Comedy, DramaEngland, early 1700s. Queen Anne's close bond with Sarah Churchill is challenged by the arrival of Abigail Hill, Sarah's cousin. This sparks a sharp rivalry between the two women as they both compete for the Queen's favor.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.5 - 38
Free SoloMovie · 2018 · 100m · Documentary, AdventureThis film follows Alex Honnold's attempt to be the first person to free solo El Capitan, the 3,000-foot granite wall in Yosemite National Park. Without ropes or safety equipment, this climb is considered the most significant achievement in rock climbing.IMDb 8.1TMDB 7.9 - 39
McQueenMovie · 2018 · 111m · DocumentaryAlexander McQueen's journey from humble beginnings to fashion icon is a modern fairy tale with a dark edge. The film reflects the striking beauty, daring style, and energy of his designs, offering a personal look into McQueen's complex life – a world of both pain and creativity. It’s a celebration of his revolutionary talent and lasting impact.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.5 - 40
A Quiet PlaceMovie · 2018 · 91m · Horror, Drama, Science FictionA family must live in complete silence to avoid being hunted by creatures that are drawn to noise.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4 - 41
You Were Never Really HereMovie · 2017 · 89m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerHaunted by his past, a war veteran with a talent for violence works as a tracker for missing girls. When a case goes wrong, his trauma intensifies, revealing a larger conspiracy. This may be the mission that destroys him or forces him to confront his demons.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.5 - 42
RoughhouseMovie · 2018 · 16mThree friends start a fresh chapter in an unfamiliar town, but their bond is tested when a charming newcomer infiltrates their group, leading to devastating betrayals and frightening outcomes.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.4 - 43
ShopliftersMovie · 2018 · 120m · Drama, Crime, ThrillerOn the edge of Tokyo, a tight-knit but impoverished group scrapes by with petty theft and odd jobs. Their precarious lives are disrupted when Osamu and his son take in a neglected young girl. As the family bonds with her, long-hidden secrets emerge, challenging them to understand love, belonging, and the definition of family.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.8 - 44
Cold WarMovie · 2018 · 88m · Romance, Music, DramaIn the aftermath of World War II in Poland, a man and a woman encounter one another. Despite their contrasting personalities and origins, they find themselves inexplicably drawn together, even though their connection seems destined for tragedy.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4 - 45
DogmanMovie · 2018 · 103m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerMarcello, a quiet dog groomer, becomes entangled in a controlling relationship with Simone, a former boxer known for intimidating the neighborhood. Seeking to regain his self-respect, Marcello agrees to a surprising act of retribution.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.5 - 46
MarfaMovie · 2018 · 8mMarfa, Texas, is a town seemingly untouched by time. In the desert, unusual lights appear at night, drawing minimalist art enthusiasts. It's a place of forgotten horses, eccentric people, food trucks, and a very large lemon.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.8 - 47
Stan & OllieMovie · 2018 · 98m · Comedy, DramaStan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, past their prime, tour Britain and Ireland performing in variety halls. Balancing a demanding schedule, they rely on the support of their wives, Lucille and Ida, who are strong personalities themselves. The duo's shared passion for performing and for each other allows them to connect with their fans and maintain their popularity.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.9 - 48
Bohemian RhapsodyMovie · 2018 · 135m · Music, DramaIn 1970, singer Freddie Mercury, guitarist Brian May, drummer Roger Taylor, and bassist John Deacon form the rock band Queen, quickly achieving widespread popularity with their hit songs. However, as Mercury's personal life becomes increasingly chaotic, the band confronts its most significant obstacle: navigating success and excess while striving to remain united.IMDb 7.9TMDB 8.0 - 49
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-VerseMovie · 2018 · 117m · Animation, Action, AdventureMiles Morales, a Brooklyn teenager balancing school and family life, is suddenly bitten by a radioactive spider and gains incredible powers, mirroring those of Spider-Man. As Miles grapples with these newfound abilities, he uncovers a super collider built by Wilson "Kingpin" Fisk. The device inadvertently pulls individuals from other Spider-Man universes into his world.IMDb 8.4TMDB 8.4 - 50
If Beale Street Could TalkMovie · 2018 · 120m · Romance, DramaWhen her fiancé is wrongly convicted of a crime, a pregnant African-American woman embarks on a determined journey to prove his innocence and secure his release.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.9 - 51
A Cambodian SpringMovie · 2018 · 127m"A Cambodian Spring" offers a personal look at three individuals impacted by the turbulent development transforming modern Cambodia. Filmed over six years, the movie follows the escalating land protests that sparked the 'Cambodian spring' and the subsequent tragic consequences. It explores the intricate political and personal challenges of advocating for one's convictions.IMDb 7.5TMDB 6.1
