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20 Top Films from A.V. Club in 2013

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  1. 1Frances HaMovie · 2013 · 86m · Comedy, DramaA young woman pursuing a dance career relocates to New York City and finds herself surrounded by unreliable acquaintances, declining prospects, and disappointing professional opportunities.Stream onIMDb 7.4TMDB 7.3
  2. 2Blue Is the Warmest ColorMovie · 2013 · 180m · Romance, DramaAdèle's life takes a turn when she meets Emma, a young woman with distinctive blue hair. Emma helps Adèle explore her own desires and develop a sense of independence. Through their relationship, Adèle learns to express herself and discover who she is, navigating moments of growth, uncertainty, and self-discovery in the eyes of others.Stream onIMDb 7.6TMDB 7.1
  3. 3The PastMovie · 2013 · 130m · Drama, MysteryAhmad returns to Paris after four years to finalize his divorce from Marie. While there, he observes the difficult relationship between Marie and her daughter, Lucie. As Ahmad tries to help them connect, he unintentionally uncovers a deeply hidden secret.Stream onIMDb 7.7TMDB 7.2
  4. 4A Touch of SinMovie · 2013 · 131m · Drama, CrimeFour separate stories from contemporary China depict sudden, unexpected acts of violence.Stream onIMDb 7.1TMDB 7.2
  5. 5At BerkeleyMovie · 2013 · 244mFrederick Wiseman's film offers a comprehensive observation of a leading American university over one fall semester. The period coincides with a significant period of discussion surrounding rising tuition costs, budgetary reductions, and the broader challenges facing higher education in the U.S.Stream onIMDb 7.2TMDB 6.7
  6. 6The World's EndMovie · 2013 · 109m · Comedy, Action, Science FictionFive friends reconnect after twenty years, aiming to recreate a memorable pub crawl from their past. Unbeknownst to them, their reunion positions them as humanity's last chance.Stream onIMDb 6.9TMDB 6.8
  7. 7The Wolf of Wall StreetMovie · 2013 · 180m · Crime, Drama, ComedyA New York stockbroker becomes a key witness in a major securities fraud case, exposing widespread corruption within Wall Street, corporate banking, and organized crime. Based on the true story of Jordan Belfort.Stream onIMDb 8.2TMDB 8.0
  8. 8Computer ChessMovie · 2013 · 91m · ComedyThe American Computer Chess Convention brings together fans to compete. Programs face off against each other and human players in a tournament with a $7500 prize for the winner.Stream onIMDb 6.2TMDB 6.0
  9. 9First Cousin Once RemovedMovie · 2012 · 78mFilmmaker Alan Berliner chronicles his first cousin, the poet and translator Edwin Honig, as he battles Alzheimer's disease.Stream onIMDb 7.5TMDB 5.5
  10. 10HerMovie · 2013 · 126m · Romance, Science Fiction, DramaIn the near future, Theodore, a solitary writer, buys a new operating system made to fulfill any desire. He's surprised when he develops a romantic connection with it. This unusual love story combines science fiction and romance in a gentle exploration of love and how technology both isolates and connects us.Stream onIMDb 7.9TMDB 7.8
  11. 11LeviathanMovie · 2012 · 87m · DocumentaryThis film offers an experimental look at the North American commercial fishing industry. The story is told entirely through footage captured by GoPro cameras mounted on a fishing boat working off the coast of New England.Stream onIMDb 6.5TMDB 6.5
  12. 12The Act of KillingMovie · 2012 · 117m · Documentary, HistoryThis disturbing documentary features former Indonesian death squad leaders performing dramatizations of their past mass killings, using different film styles. The reenactments create a confusing mix of reality and fiction, revealing the lasting effects of Indonesia's 1965-66 anti-communist violence and offering a glimpse into the minds of those who carried it out.Stream onIMDb 8.2TMDB 7.7
  13. 13The CounselorMovie · 2013 · 117m · Thriller, Crime, DramaA lawyer gets deeply involved in drug trafficking, quickly finding himself overwhelmed by the situation.Stream onIMDb 5.4TMDB 5.3
  14. 14Room 237Movie · 2012 · 102m · DocumentaryThis documentary examines different interpretations of Stanley Kubrick’s film *The Shining*, exploring various theories about hidden meanings within the story. It presents five distinct perspectives, using narration, film excerpts, animation, and dramatized scenes to illustrate each viewpoint.Stream onIMDb 6.1TMDB 6.1
  15. 1512 Years a SlaveMovie · 2013 · 134m · Drama, HistoryIn the United States before the Civil War, Solomon Northup, a free Black man from New York, is kidnapped and forced into slavery. He endures cruelty and kindness while fighting to survive and maintain his self-respect. During his twelfth year of captivity, a chance encounter with a Canadian abolitionist will change his life forever.Stream onIMDb 8.1TMDB 7.9
  16. 16Upstream ColorMovie · 2013 · 96m · Drama, Science FictionA man and a woman find themselves connected to the long life cycle of a being that doesn't age. As they navigate this strange existence, their sense of self begins to dissolve, and they try to piece together the remnants of their pasts.Stream onIMDb 6.5TMDB 6.3
  17. 17Inside Llewyn DavisMovie · 2013 · 105m · Drama, MusicIn early 1960s Greenwich Village, Llewyn Davis, a talented but troubled folk musician, faces difficulties with finances, his personal life, and his prospects for the future.Stream onIMDb 7.4TMDB 7.2
  18. 18Before MidnightMovie · 2013 · 109m · Romance, DramaNine years after meeting on a train in Vienna, Jesse and Celine, a French-American couple, now live in Paris with their twin daughters. They spend a summer in Greece at the invitation of a colleague of Jesse's. As the vacation ends and Jesse prepares to send his teenage son to the United States, he starts to doubt his choices, putting his relationship with Celine in jeopardy.Stream onIMDb 7.9TMDB 7.5
  19. 19Beyond the HillsMovie · 2012 · 150m · Drama, RomanceAlina travels back to Romania from Germany with the intention of bringing Voichita home. Voichita is the only person Alina has ever loved, and vice versa. However, Voichita has embraced a religious life, and her devotion to God proves the most formidable obstacle Alina has ever faced.Stream onIMDb 7.5TMDB 7.1
  20. 20NoMovie · 2012 · 118m · Drama, HistoryIn 1988, facing international pressure, Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet is compelled to hold a vote on whether he can stay in power for another eight years. Opposition leaders recruit a young, ambitious advertising executive named René Saavedra to lead their "No" campaign. With limited resources and under constant surveillance by Pinochet's forces, Saavedra and his team develop a daring strategy to win the election and liberate Chile.Stream onIMDb 7.4TMDB 7.2