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AV Club: The best films of 2020

24 titles

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  1. 1Dick Johnson Is DeadMovie · 2020 · 89m · DocumentaryDirector Kirsten Johnson uses filmmaking to explore how to keep her 86-year-old father, Dr. Dick Johnson, alive in her mind. With humor and creativity, she documents his final years by playfully imagining scenarios of death and what comes after. Father and daughter together grapple with the reality of mortality.Stream onIMDb 7.4TMDB 7.1
  2. 2The AssistantMovie · 2020 · 88m · DramaThis film offers a stark portrayal of a day in the life of an executive assistant. Jane navigates her demanding schedule while becoming acutely aware of the subtle and pervasive abuse inherent in her role.Stream onIMDb 6.3TMDB 6.3
  3. 3A White, White DayMovie · 2019 · 109m · DramaIn a secluded Icelandic town, a police chief grieving the recent death of his wife starts to suspect a local man of having an affair with her. His growing obsession with uncovering the truth puts him and those he cares about in danger. It's a story about grief, revenge, and unwavering love.Stream onIMDb 6.6TMDB 6.1
  4. 4ShirleyMovie · 2020 · 107m · Drama, Thriller, MysteryA celebrated horror author discovers the spark for her latest novel when she and her husband welcome a young couple into their home.Stream onIMDb 6.1TMDB 6.1
  5. 5Sound of MetalMovie · 2020 · 121m · Drama, MusicDrummer Ruben starts losing his hearing. A doctor warns him it will get worse, making him feel like his career and life are over. His girlfriend Lou sends him to a rehab facility for the deaf, hoping it will prevent a relapse and help him adjust. There, accepted for who he is, Ruben must decide whether to embrace this new reality or return to his old one.Stream onIMDb 7.7TMDB 7.7
  6. 6The NestMovie · 2020 · 107m · DramaRory, an ambitious entrepreneur, moves his American wife and children to England in search of business opportunities. Leaving behind their comfortable suburban life, the family finds themselves struggling in 1980s England. Their new life in a grand English manor house becomes increasingly difficult and threatens to tear them apart.Stream onIMDb 6.2TMDB 6.1
  7. 7Never Rarely Sometimes AlwaysMovie · 2020 · 101m · DramaTwo teenage girls from rural Pennsylvania go to New York City for medical care after becoming unexpectedly pregnant.Stream onIMDb 7.3TMDB 7.1
  8. 8FourteenMovie · 2019 · 94mMara and Jo, best friends since middle school, navigate their twenties in Brooklyn. As a decade passes, Jo's behavior becomes increasingly erratic, suggesting potential issues with substance abuse or something more profound. Mara, the more grounded of the two, repeatedly attempts to support her friend.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 5.9
  9. 9Martin EdenMovie · 2019 · 129m · Romance, DramaIn early 20th-century Italy, an independent-minded working-class sailor named Martin Eden strives for literary success. He struggles to reconcile his love for a woman from a privileged background with his loyalty to his own social class, all while navigating a period of growing mass political movements.Stream onIMDb 7.0TMDB 7.0
  10. 10MinariMovie · 2021 · 115m · DramaA Korean American family relocates to a farm in Arkansas, pursuing the American dream. Navigating the difficulties of a new life in the unfamiliar Ozarks, they find strength in their family bonds and discover the true meaning of home.Stream onIMDb 7.4TMDB 7.3
  11. 11BeanpoleMovie · 2019 · 134m · Drama, WarLeningrad, 1945. World War II has left the city in ruins, its people broken. Amidst the devastation, two young women, Iya and Masha, seek purpose and a glimmer of hope as they try to rebuild their lives.Stream onIMDb 7.2TMDB 7.0
  12. 12The ClimbMovie · 2020 · 94m · ComedyKyle and Mike are best friends with a deep connection – until Mike has an affair with Kyle’s fiancée. This event sparks a complicated and lasting dynamic between them. Kyle, remarkably patient, and Mike, who seems to thrive on disrupting the lives of those around him, navigate years filled with both humor and pain, as well as anger and resentment.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.1
  13. 13The Grand BizarreMovie · 2018 · 61mThis film explores the history of fabric production and use through dynamic visuals combining textile patterns, people, and landscapes. It examines how technology shaped the creation and trade of textiles, alongside the evolution of visual and spoken communication. The story also investigates how shared symbols from different cultures are used and adapted in the modern global marketplace.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.7
  14. 14MankMovie · 2020 · 132m · Drama, HistoryIn 1930s Hollywood, acerbic social critic and alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz frantically works to complete the screenplay for Citizen Kane, offering a sharp look at the era.Stream onIMDb 6.8TMDB 6.7
  15. 15TimeMovie · 2020 · 81m · DocumentaryFox Rich, a strong and determined woman who fights for justice, works to hold her family together while trying to free her husband from prison. This is a deeply personal, sweeping, and unusual story of love, told over twenty years.Stream onIMDb 6.8TMDB 6.8
  16. 16The Forty-Year-Old VersionMovie · 2020 · 123m · Comedy, Drama, MusicOn the verge of turning forty and feeling stuck, struggling New York playwright Radha seeks a creative spark by transforming herself into a rapper.Stream onIMDb 7.2TMDB 6.7
  17. 17Da 5 BloodsMovie · 2020 · 155m · War, DramaFour African-American Vietnam veterans journey back to Vietnam. Their mission: to find the remains of their lost squad leader and a rumored treasure. The veterans face dangers from both people and the environment, grappling with the enduring consequences of the Vietnam War's moral failings.Stream onIMDb 6.5TMDB 6.5
  18. 18NomadlandMovie · 2021 · 108m · DramaAfter losing everything during the Great Recession, a woman in her sixties becomes a van-dwelling nomad and travels across the western United States.Stream onIMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2
  19. 19I'm Thinking of Ending ThingsMovie · 2020 · 135m · Mystery, Thriller, HorrorA woman begins to doubt her new boyfriend and accompanies him on a road trip to his family's isolated farm. Nothing is as it appears during the journey.Stream onIMDb 6.5TMDB 6.6
  20. 20The Invisible ManMovie · 2020 · 124m · Thriller, Science Fiction, HorrorAfter her abusive ex-partner dies by suicide and leaves her his wealth, Cecilia begins to believe his death was staged. A series of increasingly dangerous coincidences lead her to suspect she's being stalked by an unseen force, and she fights to uncover the truth.Stream onIMDb 7.1TMDB 7.1
  21. 21The Vast of NightMovie · 2019 · 91m · Drama, Mystery, Science FictionIn the early days of the space race, two teenagers who are passionate about radio pick up an unusual signal. This discovery marks a pivotal night, not only for them but also for their entire town.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.5
  22. 22Vitalina VarelaMovie · 2019 · 124m · DramaIn Lisbon, a Cape Verdean woman searches for remnants of her late husband, uncovering a hidden side of his life.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.7
  23. 23First CowMovie · 2020 · 122m · Drama, WesternIn the 1820s, a quiet, skilled cook journeys to Oregon Territory. There, he encounters a Chinese immigrant with similar ambitions. The two form an unlikely partnership, embarking on a risky plan: to steal milk from the prized Jersey cow of a wealthy landowner – a first and only such act in the territory.Stream onIMDb 7.1TMDB 7.1
  24. 24Bloody Nose, Empty PocketsMovie · 2020 · 98mThis film explores the interconnected lives of the people who frequent and work at a typical American bar. It offers a glimpse into their everyday experiences, revealing the diverse stories and relationships that unfold within this familiar setting.Stream onIMDb 7.2TMDB 6.7