79 Films Defining the 2020s
78 titles
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The CourierMovie · 2020 · 112m · Thriller, History, DramaDuring the Cold War, British businessman Greville Wynne secretly works with a Soviet contact to help avert the Cuban Missile Crisis.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.0 - 2
King RichardMovie · 2021 · 144m · Drama, HistoryThis is the story of Richard Williams, and his dedication to coaching his daughters, Venus and Serena. They are poised to become two of the greatest tennis players ever.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.6 - 3
The HaterMovie · 2020 · 136m · Drama, ThrillerA young man with a talent for deception thrives in the shadowy world of online smear campaigns. However, his vicious online actions begin to spill over into dangerous reality.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.9 - 4
The BankerMovie · 2020 · 120m · DramaDuring the 1960s, two entrepreneurs develop a clever business strategy to promote housing integration and equal opportunity for all Americans.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.6 - 5
GreenlandMovie · 2020 · 120m · Action, Adventure, ThrillerJohn Garrity, his wife, and son begin a dangerous journey to find safety as a comet threatens to destroy Earth. They witness devastating attacks on cities and experience both kindness and cruelty from people around the world. With the apocalypse imminent, their desperate trek leads them to a last-chance flight to a potential sanctuary.IMDb 6.4TMDB 7.1 - 6
Palm SpringsMovie · 2020 · 90m · Comedy, Romance, Science FictionAt a wedding in Palm Springs, easygoing Nyles and hesitant bridesmaid Sarah discover they're trapped. They can't leave the wedding, they can't escape each other, and they're stuck together.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.3 - 7
Top Gun: MaverickMovie · 2022 · 131m · Action, DramaAfter thirty years as a top Navy pilot, Pete "Maverick" Mitchell is reluctant to advance in rank. He's now tasked with training a group of elite pilots for a highly unusual mission, one unlike anything they've ever encountered.IMDb 8.2TMDB 8.2 - 8
SoulMovie · 2020 · 101m · Animation, Family, ComedyJoe Gardner, a middle school teacher passionate about jazz, has a life-changing opportunity when he auditions at the Half Note Club. However, a sudden accident separates his soul from his body, sending him to the You Seminar. This is a place where souls mature and discover their passions before being assigned to a newborn. To return to Earth, Joe must team up with other souls in training, including 22, a seasoned soul who has spent countless lifetimes at the Seminar.IMDb 8.0TMDB 8.1 - 9
I'm Your WomanMovie · 2020 · 120m · Crime, DramaA woman is compelled to flee after her husband's deceitful actions put her and her infant in peril, forcing them into a perilous escape.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.9 - 10
There Is No EvilMovie · 2020 · 151m · DramaIn Iran, where the legal system is harsh, this film explores the moral dilemmas faced by four men who must confront death sentences. The anthology follows their individual stories as they grapple with the weight of capital punishment.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.5 - 11
NobodyMovie · 2021 · 91m · Action, ThrillerHutch Mansell is a seemingly ordinary suburban dad, a quiet and unremarkable man. His life changes when burglars invade his home one night. This event unleashes a deep-seated rage within Hutch, sending him down a violent path that forces him to confront a hidden past he had tried to escape.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.9 - 12
The FatherMovie · 2020 · 97m · DramaAs he grows older, a man rejects his daughter's help. Struggling to understand his shifting life, he starts to question those he cares about, his own sanity, and the world around him.IMDb 8.2TMDB 8.1 - 13
The Green KnightMovie · 2021 · 130m · Adventure, Drama, FantasyBased on the classic Arthurian legend, The Green Knight follows Sir Gawain, the impulsive and headstrong nephew of King Arthur. He undertakes a perilous journey to meet the Green Knight, a massive figure with green skin who challenges him.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.6 - 14
CODAMovie · 2021 · 112m · Drama, Music, RomanceRuby is a CODA – a child of deaf adults – and the only hearing person in her family. When their fishing business faces difficulties, Ruby struggles to balance her passion for music with her reluctance to leave her parents behind.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.9 - 15
The Call of the WildMovie · 2020 · 100m · Adventure, Family, DramaBuck, a friendly dog living a comfortable life in California, is abruptly taken to the rugged Yukon Territory during the Gold Rush of the 1890s. He joins a mail delivery dog sled team as a new recruit and eventually becomes its leader, embarking on a life-changing adventure. Through his experiences, Buck discovers where he truly belongs and learns to be independent.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.5 - 16
Riders of JusticeMovie · 2020 · 116m · Action, Comedy, DramaMarkus goes back to his hometown to look after his daughter after his wife dies in a terrible train crash. But when someone who survived the crash says something went wrong, Markus begins to think his wife's death wasn't an accident. He starts trying to find out who is responsible.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.3 - 17
Rogue CityMovie · 2020 · 116m · Crime, Thriller, ActionA dedicated police officer finds himself caught between corrupt cops and rival gangs in Marseille. When his unit is threatened, he's forced to act outside the law to protect them.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.9 - 18
The Six Triple EightMovie · 2024 · 130m · Drama, War, HistoryIn World War II, the U.S. Army assigns its only all-Black, all-female battalion a daunting task: process a three-year backlog of 17 million undelivered letters to American soldiers – all within six months.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.5 - 19
The Way BackMovie · 2020 · 108m · DramaA former basketball star, devastated by the loss of his wife and the collapse of his family foundation due to addiction, seeks redemption by coaching a diverse high school basketball team at his old school.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.6 - 20
Another RoundMovie · 2020 · 117m · Comedy, DramaFour uninspired high school teachers embark on an experiment: they believe that staying perpetually tipsy will make their lives better.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.6 - 21
AnnetteMovie · 2021 · 140m · Drama, RomanceIn present-day Los Angeles, stand-up comedian Henry McHenry and opera singer Ann Defrasnoux present a picture of marital bliss to the public. When Ann gives birth to their daughter, Annette, the child reveals an extraordinary talent that profoundly alters the course of their lives.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.7 - 22
The Secret: Dare to DreamMovie · 2020 · 107m · Drama, RomanceA widow struggling to maintain her home and family hires a handyman to make repairs during a severe storm. While working on the house, he shares his belief in the universe's ability to provide for people's needs.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.3 - 23
Miss JuneteenthMovie · 2020 · 103m · DramaTurquoise, a former beauty queen and now a single mother working hard, helps her rebellious teenage daughter prepare for the "Miss Juneteenth" pageant. Turquoise hopes this will guide her daughter away from the same life choices she made.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.5 - 24
NomadlandMovie · 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.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2 - 25
DuneMovie · 2021 · 155m · Science Fiction, AdventurePaul Atreides, a talented young man destined for greatness, journeys to the most dangerous planet in the galaxy to protect his family and his people's future. As powerful enemies clash over the planet’s sole source of a vital resource—one that holds the key to humanity's potential—only those who overcome their fears will live.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.8 - 26
I'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.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.6 - 27
F9Movie · 2021 · 143m · Action, Adventure, CrimeDominic Toretto and his team face their toughest challenge yet when they confront a highly skilled assassin and driver – Dom’s estranged brother.IMDb 5.2TMDB 7.0 - 28
DivineMovie · 2020 · 91mReporting on the papal election in Rome, atheist journalist Gregory unexpectedly falls for Maria, a woman destined to become a nun and devoted to God. As he attempts to connect with her, Gregory encounters a series of strange obstacles, revealing a supernatural rival. Determined to win her over, Gregory prepares to confront this powerful adversary.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.8 - 29
Borat Subsequent MoviefilmMovie · 2020 · 96m · ComedyFourteen years after his previous film documenting his travels across America, Borat returns to the United States with his young daughter. He navigates American culture, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the political elections, risking danger along the way.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.4 - 30
Pieces of a WomanMovie · 2020 · 127m · DramaFollowing a devastating home birth, a young mother embarks on a year of intense grief. The experience profoundly alters her relationships with those around her as she navigates the difficult process of learning to live with her loss.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.0 - 31
OsloMovie · 2021 · 118m · TV Movie, Drama, HistoryThis is the true story of the behind-the-scenes negotiations between bitter enemies that resulted in the 1993 Oslo Accords. It follows the secret back-channel talks, unexpected friendships, and quiet bravery of a small group – Israelis, Palestinians, and a Norwegian couple – who made the peace possible.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.5 - 32
The OccupantMovie · 2020 · 103m · Thriller, DramaFacing unemployment, a former executive must sell his apartment. Finding he still has the keys, he becomes fixated on the new family living there. Determined to reclaim his lost life, he resolves to take drastic measures.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.4 - 33
Promising Young WomanMovie · 2020 · 114m · Thriller, Crime, DramaHaunted by a devastating past, a young woman embarks on a path of revenge against those who wronged her.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4 - 34
The DigMovie · 2021 · 112m · Drama, HistoryWith World War II approaching, a wealthy widow hires an amateur archaeologist to excavate burial mounds on her property. Their work yields a significant historical find, prompting reflections on Britain's heritage as the nation faces an uncertain future.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.9 - 35
The GentlemenMovie · 2019 · 113m · Action, Comedy, CrimeMickey Pearson, an American living in London, has created a very successful marijuana business there. His decision to sell the company sparks a series of plots, schemes, bribery, and blackmail as people try to take control of his empire.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.7 - 36
GreyhoundMovie · 2020 · 92m · War, Action, DramaA new captain commands a fleet of allied ships, transporting thousands of soldiers through the dangerous "Black Pit" to the WWII front lines. For five days without air support, the captain and his crew must fight off enemy Nazi U-boats to ensure the allies have a fighting chance.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.4 - 37
MinamataMovie · 2020 · 115m · Drama, HistoryWar photographer W. Eugene Smith returns to Japan to document the widespread devastation caused by mercury poisoning in fishing villages along the coast.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.9 - 38
Venom: Let There Be CarnageMovie · 2021 · 97m · Science Fiction, Action, AdventureThe alien symbiote, having bonded with investigative reporter Eddie Brock, finds itself confronting a dangerous new foe: Carnage, the alter ego of serial killer Cletus Kasady.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.8 - 39
Love and MonstersMovie · 2020 · 109m · Comedy, Adventure, Science FictionSeven years after the Monsterpocalypse started, Joel Dawson has survived by living underground. He reconnects with his high school girlfriend, Aimee, over the radio and decides to leave his shelter to find her, facing the dangers of the monsters that remain.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.3 - 40
Anyone But YouMovie · 2023 · 103m · Romance, ComedyFollowing a wonderful first date, Bea and Ben's strong connection cools off. Then, they unexpectedly meet again at a wedding in Australia. They decide to pretend to be a couple.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.8 - 41
The One and Only IvanMovie · 2020 · 93m · Family, Comedy, DramaIvan, a gorilla living in a suburban shopping mall, seeks to uncover his history. He teams up with other animals to devise an escape plan from their confinement.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.4 - 42
One Night in Miami...Movie · 2020 · 114m · DramaFollowing his victory over Sonny Liston in 1964, Muhammad Ali meets with Malcolm X, Sam Cooke, and Jim Brown. Together, they aim to influence the future of the Civil Rights movement in the segregated South.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0 - 43
The Little ThingsMovie · 2021 · 128m · Drama, Crime, ThrillerDeputy Sheriff Joe "Deke" Deacon partners with Sgt. Jim Baxter to hunt a serial killer who is frightening Los Angeles. While they follow the killer's trail, Baxter unknowingly stirs up painful memories from Deke's history, revealing unsettling truths that could endanger Deke himself.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.4 - 44
MankMovie · 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.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.7 - 45
The MarksmanMovie · 2021 · 108m · Action, Drama, ThrillerJim Hanson's peaceful existence is shattered when a woman and her son cross the border from Mexico, fleeing a dangerous cartel. Following a deadly shootout that claims the mother's life, Jim unexpectedly takes responsibility for the boy. He becomes Miguel's protector, determined to ensure his safety as they go on the run from relentless pursuers.IMDb 5.7TMDB 6.8 - 46
DrivewaysMovie · 2020 · 83m · DramaCody, eight years old, is spending the summer with his mom, Kathy, in a new place. He struggles to connect with the other children in the neighborhood, but his summer takes an unexpected turn when he forms an unlikely friendship with Del, the grumpy old man next door.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.9 - 47
BetrayedMovie · 2020 · 126m · Drama, History, WarDuring World War II, millions of Jews across Europe are deported and murdered in German concentration camps. Initially, Jews in Norway feel safe from the conflict when German troops invade. However, as the war intensifies, anti-Semitism spreads. Their radios are confiscated, passports marked with a "J," and men over 15 are arrested and imprisoned. Many women remain, fearful of escaping, anxiously awaiting the return of their husbands and sons. On November 26, 1942, hundreds of Jews are arrested at night and taken to Oslo's docks. Unaware and terrified, men, women, children, the sick, and the elderly are forced onto the German cargo ship "SS Donau." The ship departs with 532 Norwegian Jews – 302 men, 188 women, and 42 children – bound for Auschwitz.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0 - 48
The Mitchells vs. the MachinesMovie · 2021 · 110m · Animation, Adventure, ComedyA peculiar and somewhat broken family's road trip takes a sharp turn when they're caught in the middle of a robot uprising. They unexpectedly find themselves as humanity's most unlikely chance for survival.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.9 - 49
Uncle FrankMovie · 2020 · 95m · Drama, TV MovieIn 1973, Frank Bledsoe and his 18-year-old niece Beth travel from Manhattan to Creekville, South Carolina for a family funeral. They unexpectedly encounter Frank's lover, Walid, and he joins their journey.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.3 - 50
WorthMovie · 2021 · 118m · History, DramaKenneth Feinberg, a prominent Washington lawyer, is appointed Special Master of the 9/11 Fund. He navigates the challenges of managing government funds, battling cynicism, bureaucratic hurdles, and political pressures. Through this work, he comes to understand the value of human life.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.7 - 51
The Man Who Sold His SkinMovie · 2021 · 104m · DramaTo travel to Europe and find love, Sam Ali, a Syrian refugee, agrees to a back tattoo by a controversial contemporary artist. The tattoo becomes a significant piece of art for him.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.5 - 52
The Trial of the Chicago 7Movie · 2020 · 130m · Drama, HistoryA peaceful protest escalates into a violent confrontation with police, resulting in a highly publicized and controversial trial.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.7 - 53
Project PowerMovie · 2020 · 113m · Action, Crime, Science FictionIn New Orleans, an ex-soldier, a teenager, and a police officer find their paths crossing as they investigate the origin of a risky new drug. This drug gives people fleeting superhuman abilities.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.4 - 54
Let Him GoMovie · 2020 · 114m · Thriller, Crime, WesternGrief-stricken after their son's death, a retired sheriff and his wife journey from their Montana ranch to save their grandson. He has been taken by a dangerous family living in isolation in the Dakotas.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.8 - 55
No Sudden MoveMovie · 2021 · 115m · Crime, ThrillerA collection of criminals are unexpectedly united and must collaborate to discover the truth when a seemingly straightforward job takes a dangerous turn.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.4 - 56
Nine DaysMovie · 2021 · 124m · Drama, FantasyA government official interviews five candidates to determine who will be granted a life on Earth. However, he unexpectedly confronts a personal crisis of meaning.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.8 - 57
The Old GuardMovie · 2020 · 125m · Action, FantasyFor centuries, four immortal warriors have secretly guarded humanity. Their existence is threatened when they become targets for their unique abilities, coinciding with the discovery of a new immortal.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.1 - 58
Persian LessonsMovie · 2020 · 127m · War, DramaFrance, 1942, under Nazi occupation. Gilles is arrested with other Jews and transported to a German concentration camp. To avoid immediate execution, he convinces the SS guards he is Persian. This deception earns him a dangerous assignment: to teach the camp commander, Koch, Farsi. Koch harbors dreams of opening a restaurant in Iran after the war. Gilles survives by creating new "Farsi" words each day and teaching them to Koch.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.5 - 59
Wrath of ManMovie · 2021 · 119m · Thriller, Crime, DramaA quiet, enigmatic security guard at a Los Angeles cash transport company shocks his colleagues with unexpected skill during a robbery. The team is left questioning his background and identity. It quickly becomes apparent that the skilled marksman is driven by a deep-seated need for revenge, leading him to make decisive and irreversible choices.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.6 - 60
The 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.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.1 - 61
Never Rarely Sometimes AlwaysMovie · 2020 · 101m · DramaTwo teenage girls from rural Pennsylvania go to New York City for medical care after becoming unexpectedly pregnant.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.1 - 62
MinariMovie · 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.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.3 - 63
MosquitoMovie · 2020 · 122mDriven by a desire for adventure and to defend Portugal, a young man joins the army at the start of World War I. He is deployed to the front lines in Mozambique, Africa, and becomes separated from his unit. Determined to fulfill his aspirations, he undertakes an arduous journey across the remote Makua territory, walking over a thousand kilometers in pursuit of his goal.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.3 - 64
The Devil All the TimeMovie · 2020 · 138m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerIn rural Ohio, a young man named Arvin Russell faces dangerous threats to himself and his family as menacing figures gather around him.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.2 - 65
Malcolm & MarieMovie · 2021 · 106m · Drama, RomanceA filmmaker and his girlfriend face unresolved issues as they return home after his movie premieres, leading to difficult truths and a crucial moment for their relationship.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.0 - 66
The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening SunMovie · 2021 · 108m · Drama, ComedyThe team at an American magazine operating in France publishes its final issue. The contents include stories about an artist serving a life sentence, student protests, and a kidnapping solved by a chef.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0 - 67
Da 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.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.5 - 68
Portrait of a Lady on FireMovie · 2019 · 121m · Drama, Romance, HistoryIn late 18th-century Brittany, a female painter living in isolation is commissioned to paint a wedding portrait of a young woman.IMDb 8.0TMDB 8.1 - 69
The MenuMovie · 2022 · 107m · Comedy, HorrorA young couple journeys to a secluded island for a meal at a highly-regarded restaurant. The chef has crafted a luxurious menu, but it includes unexpected and unsettling elements.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.2 - 70
Happiest SeasonMovie · 2020 · 102m · Romance, ComedyA young woman's plans to propose to her girlfriend during her family's holiday gathering are complicated when she learns her partner hasn't yet come out to her traditional parents.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.1 - 71
AvaMovie · 2020 · 96m · Action, Thriller, CrimeA highly trained assassin finds herself in a desperate fight for survival when a mission unexpectedly goes disastrously wrong.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.8 - 72
Judas and the Black MessiahMovie · 2021 · 126m · Drama, HistoryFBI Agent Mitchell and J. Edgar Hoover task Bill O'Neal with infiltrating the Black Panthers. As Fred Hampton rises to prominence and develops a relationship with a fellow revolutionary, O'Neal struggles with his loyalty.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.3 - 73
The SilencingMovie · 2020 · 93m · Thriller, Action, CrimeA former hunter is drawn back into a dangerous world when he joins forces with the local sheriff to hunt a brutal killer. The killer may hold the key to the disappearance of his daughter from years ago.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.4 - 74
Killers of the Flower MoonMovie · 2023 · 206m · Crime, History, DramaIn the 1920s, the discovery of oil on Osage Nation land in Oklahoma brings wealth, but also a wave of murders targeting Osage people. The FBI is called in to investigate and expose the truth behind the killings.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4 - 75
The DryMovie · 2021 · 117m · Crime, Thriller, MysteryAaron Falk goes back to his parched hometown for a funeral, but the event stirs up a painful past. It forces him to confront the unresolved case of a teenage girl's death from many years ago.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.8 - 76
MulanMovie · 2020 · 115m · Adventure, Fantasy, ActionTo defend China from invading Huns, the Emperor orders every family to send one man to the Imperial Army. Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of a respected warrior, volunteers to take her father's place, who is too old to fight. Disguised as a man named Hua Jun, she faces numerous challenges and must draw on her inner strength to succeed.IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.8 - 77
No Time to DieMovie · 2021 · 163m · Action, Thriller, AdventureBond is living a quiet life in Jamaica when his friend Felix Leiter from the CIA asks for his help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist quickly becomes dangerous, drawing Bond into a pursuit of a shadowy villain who possesses advanced technology.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.3 - 78
The King of Staten IslandMovie · 2020 · 137m · Comedy, DramaSince his father, a firefighter, died when he was seven, Scott has struggled to grow up. Now in his mid-20s, his dream of becoming a tattoo artist feels impossible. As his ambitious sister leaves for college, Scott lives with his overworked mother and spends his time with his friends – Oscar, Igor, and Richie – and secretly sees his childhood friend Kelsey. But when his mother starts dating a boisterous firefighter named Ray, Scott is forced to confront his past and begin to consider a different path.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0
