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50 Top NYT Films of 2025

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  1. 1MegadocMovie · 2025 · 107m · DocumentaryMegadoc offers an unfiltered, intimate look at the creation of Francis Ford Coppola's ambitious science fiction film, Megalopolis. Directed by Oscar-nominated Mike Figgis, the film provides a behind-the-scenes account of Coppola's creative process.Stream onIMDb 6.9TMDB 6.9
  2. 2The Annihilation of FishMovie · 1999 · 102m · Drama, Romance, ComedyA Jamaican man, recently released from a mental institution, arrives in Los Angeles and meets a woman who believes her boyfriend is the composer Giacomo Puccini. Both homeless, they find refuge with an unusual widow. As their lives become connected, the story explores love, imagination, and recovery. Their unconventional relationships challenge what's expected, revealing profound human connection and the challenges of healing from loss and trauma. This heartfelt journey blends diverse backgrounds into a captivating and unpredictable narrative.Stream onIMDb 6.9TMDB 6.2
  3. 3I'm Still HereMovie · 2024 · 138m · Drama, HistoryIn 1971 Brazil, a woman's life is upended when a brutal act forces her to leave behind her marriage to a former politician and build a new future for her family. She must redefine herself and find a different path forward.Stream onIMDb 8.1TMDB 7.9
  4. 4SinnersMovie · 2025 · 138m · Horror, Action, ThrillerSeeking a fresh start away from difficult pasts, twin brothers return to their hometown. Instead of peace, they find a more sinister threat awaits them.Stream onIMDb 7.5TMDB 7.5
  5. 5Suspended TimeMovie · 2024 · 105mA film director goes back to his childhood home in rural France with his brother and his girlfriend. He finds that being alone there helps him heal creatively.Stream onIMDb 5.6TMDB 4.9
  6. 6Sorry, BabyMovie · 2025 · 103m · Drama, ComedyAgnes feels trapped. Her best friend, Lydie, has moved to New York and is now expecting a baby, while Agnes remains in the New England house they shared as graduate students, working as a professor at their old university. A difficult event from a few years ago has prevented her from moving forward with her life.Stream onIMDb 7.1TMDB 6.8
  7. 7Is This Thing On?Movie · 2025 · 121m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceAlex and Tess's marriage is ending. As Alex approaches middle age and divorce, he finds a renewed sense of purpose in New York's comedy world. Meanwhile, Tess reconsiders the choices she made for her family. Together, they grapple with co-parenting, redefining their identities, and questioning if love can evolve.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.6
  8. 8One Battle After AnotherMovie · 2025 · 162m · Thriller, Crime, ComedyBob, a former revolutionary now living in isolation with his strong-willed daughter Willa, struggles with paranoia and drug use. Sixteen years after his past was buried, his old enemy reappears, and Willa disappears. Bob must now find her, forcing him and his daughter to confront the repercussions of his history.Stream onIMDb 7.6TMDB 7.3
  9. 9Train DreamsMovie · 2025 · 102m · DramaIn early 20th-century America, a logger lives a peaceful life, marked by both love and heartbreak, amidst a period of significant transformation.Stream onIMDb 7.5TMDB 7.3
  10. 10Nouvelle VagueMovie · 2025 · 106m · Comedy, Drama, HistoryFollowing his work at Cahiers du cinéma, a young Jean-Luc Godard believes filmmaking is the ultimate form of film criticism. He persuades producer Georges de Beauregard to finance a small-scale film and develops a concept with François Truffaut about a couple of gangsters. The outcome is *Breathless*, a landmark early film of the French New Wave.Stream onIMDb 7.3TMDB 7.3
  11. 11EephusMovie · 2025 · 99m · Drama, ComedyWith a new construction project threatening their town's baseball field, two local recreational teams play their final game together. The players experience heightened emotions, mixing friendly moments with a sense of loss as a shared history of fun comes to an end.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.5
  12. 12Orwell: 2+2=5Movie · 2025 · 119m · DocumentaryGeorge Orwell, a highly influential 20th-century author, predicted a frightening, totalitarian future in his novels *1984* and *Animal Farm*. Director Raoul Peck combines film clips, excerpts from Orwell's diary, movie references, and contemporary footage to offer a portrait of the writer and explore how relevant his work remains today.Stream onIMDb 6.9TMDB 7.5
  13. 13Black BagMovie · 2025 · 94m · Drama, Mystery, ThrillerWhen intelligence agent Kathryn Woodhouse is suspected of treason, her husband – a fellow legendary agent – must decide whether to prioritize his marriage or his duty to his country.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.3
  14. 14If I Had Legs I'd Kick YouMovie · 2025 · 113m · DramaLinda's world unravels as she struggles with her child's unexplained illness, a distant husband, a missing person, and a strained relationship with her therapist.Stream onIMDb 6.6TMDB 6.4
  15. 15HamnetMovie · 2025 · 125m · Drama, RomanceA compelling tale of love and grief that became the inspiration for William Shakespeare's enduring play, Hamlet.Stream onIMDb 7.8TMDB 7.7
  16. 16Marty SupremeMovie · 2025 · 150m · Drama, ThrillerMarty Mauser, a young man with aspirations others dismiss, experiences a transformative journey to achieve his ambitions.Stream onIMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4
  17. 17The Alabama SolutionMovie · 2025 · 117m · Documentary, DramaPrisoners within one of the nation's most dangerous penal systems risk everything to reveal a hidden truth.Stream onIMDb 7.8TMDB 5.8
  18. 18EddingtonMovie · 2025 · 148m · Western, Comedy, CrimeIn May 2020, a conflict between the local sheriff and mayor in the small town of Eddington, New Mexico escalates quickly, dividing the community.Stream onIMDb 6.6TMDB 6.5
  19. 19A House of DynamiteMovie · 2025 · 112m · ThrillerA missile is fired at the United States from an unknown origin, triggering an urgent effort to identify the culprit and decide on a course of action.Stream onIMDb 6.4TMDB 6.4
  20. 20The MastermindMovie · 2025 · 110m · Mystery, Thriller, DramaIn a quiet Massachusetts suburb in 1970, J.B. Mooney, a jobless family man and aspiring art thief, prepares for his first major heist. He's meticulously planned everything, assembling a team and securing the target museum. But his carefully constructed plan may not be as foolproof as he believes.Stream onIMDb 6.2TMDB 5.8
  21. 21PresenceMovie · 2025 · 84m · Horror, Thriller, DramaA family relocates to a typical suburban house, but unsettling occurrences lead them to suspect a hidden presence within the home. This unseen entity threatens to drastically alter their lives.Stream onIMDb 6.1TMDB 6.1
  22. 22Mickey 17Movie · 2025 · 137m · Science Fiction, Comedy, AdventureMickey Barnes takes a job with a peculiar employer who requires absolute dedication: to die, as part of the work.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.8
  23. 23Die My LoveMovie · 2025 · 119m · DramaJackson inherits a house in rural Montana and moves there from New York with his partner Grace. They soon have a child. As Jackson grows distant and isolated, Grace battles loneliness, struggles with her creative work, and confronts past emotional issues. What started as a fresh beginning slowly becomes a deep psychological challenge, testing their relationship and revealing the complexities of love, identity, and motherhood.Stream onIMDb 6.0TMDB 6.2
  24. 24LurkerMovie · 2025 · 100m · Drama, ThrillerA young retail worker gets a chance to connect with a popular singer and tries to become part of their world. However, the boundaries between friendship and fandom become unclear, and the desire for closeness escalates into a dangerous situation.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.4
  25. 25PredatorsMovie · 2025 · 97m · Documentary, CrimeDuring the mid-2000s, the NBC news program *To Catch a Predator* captivated millions each week with its sting operations. The show featured men who were planning to meet underage individuals for sexual purposes, only to be confronted by host Chris Hansen and the police – all captured on hidden camera.Stream onIMDb 6.6TMDB 6.5
  26. 26The Voice of Hind RajabMovie · 2025 · 89m · Drama, HistoryJanuary 29, 2024. Red Crescent volunteers answer an urgent call. A five-year-old girl is trapped in a car under fire in Gaza, desperately asking for help. While staying connected with her, they work tirelessly to dispatch an ambulance to her location. Her name is Hind Rajab.Stream onIMDb 8.2TMDB 8.1
  27. 27The PlagueMovie · 2025 · 98m · Drama, ThrillerA shy pre-teen navigates the cutthroat social scene at a water polo camp, and his anxieties intensify throughout the summer, leading to a deepening psychological struggle.Stream onIMDb 6.4TMDB 6.4
  28. 28The Testament of Ann LeeMovie · 2025 · 137m · History, Drama, MusicThis is the remarkable true story of Ann Lee, who founded the Shakers, a religious community devoted to communal living and spiritual purity.Stream onIMDb 6.4TMDB 6.4
  29. 29FrankensteinMovie · 2025 · 150m · Drama, Fantasy, HorrorDriven by ambition, Dr. Victor Frankenstein creates a living being through a shocking experiment. This act unleashes a series of devastating consequences, ultimately destroying both the scientist and his horrifying creation.Stream onIMDb 7.4TMDB 7.6
  30. 30Highest 2 LowestMovie · 2025 · 133m · Thriller, Crime, DramaA powerful music executive, renowned for his exceptional talent in selecting artists, becomes the target of a kidnapping plot. This puts him in a desperate situation, forcing him to confront a difficult moral choice.Stream onIMDb 5.5TMDB 5.6
  31. 31My Undesirable Friends: Part I – Last Air in MoscowMovie · 2025 · 324m · DocumentaryFilmmaker Julia Loktev, who grew up in the Soviet Union, went back to Moscow in 2021 to document independent journalism in Russia under Putin. The film was completed just months before Russia invaded Ukraine. Divided into five parts, Loktev's documentary captures a pivotal time filled with uncertainty.Stream onIMDb 8.0TMDB 10.0
  32. 32Caught by the TidesMovie · 2025 · 111m · DramaYears after her boyfriend moved to a major city, promising to follow her, a Chinese woman embarks on a journey to find him and be reunited.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.8
  33. 33Blue MoonMovie · 2025 · 100m · Music, History, DramaOn March 31, 1943, songwriting legend Lorenz Hart grapples with his diminished self-belief at Sardi's restaurant. He witnesses his former partner, Richard Rodgers, celebrating the premiere of his revolutionary musical, "Oklahoma!"Stream onIMDb 6.8TMDB 6.7
  34. 34The Perfect NeighborMovie · 2025 · 97m · Crime, DocumentaryThis documentary uses police bodycam footage to examine how a prolonged conflict between neighbors escalated to a deadly outcome. The film explores themes of fear and prejudice, alongside the implications of Stand Your Ground laws.Stream onIMDb 7.1TMDB 6.8
  35. 35Life AfterMovie · 2025 · 100mLIFE AFTER is an investigative documentary that explores the complex issues of assisted dying, examining the moral questions and financial interests involved. Filmmaker Reid Davenport investigates abuses of power while giving a voice to the disability community's fight for justice and dignity. The film begins in 1983 when Elizabeth Bouvia, a disabled woman in California, sought the right to die, sparking a national discussion about autonomy and the value of disabled lives. Following years of legal challenges, Bouvia disappeared from public attention. Davenport, a Sundance-winning filmmaker, undertakes a personal investigation to uncover what happened to Bouvia and why her story remains so pertinent today.Stream onIMDb 7.2
  36. 36Marlee Matlin: Not Alone AnymoreMovie · 2025 · 98mIn 1987, at the age of 21, Marlee Matlin won the Academy Award, becoming the first Deaf actor to achieve this milestone and instantly becoming a public figure. Speaking in American Sign Language, Marlee looks back on her life and considers the challenges and nuances of being a pioneer.Stream onIMDb 7.6TMDB 7.5
  37. 37Sentimental ValueMovie · 2025 · 133m · Drama, ComedyNora and Agnes, sisters who haven't seen their father, the captivating director Gustav, in years, come together to reconnect with him. Gustav, hoping for a career revival, offers Nora a role in his new film. When she declines, Nora learns he's given her part to a rising Hollywood actress.Stream onIMDb 7.7TMDB 7.5
  38. 38Souleymane's StoryMovie · 2024 · 94m · DramaWhile cycling through Paris delivering meals, Souleymane shares his story. He has a crucial asylum interview in two days – the key to getting legal status – but he feels unprepared.Stream onIMDb 7.6TMDB 7.4
  39. 39Put Your Soul on Your Hand and WalkMovie · 2025 · 113m · DocumentaryAn Iranian filmmaker connects with a young Palestinian photojournalist through video calls. The photojournalist shares her experiences of living under confinement in Gaza amidst the ongoing regional conflict.Stream onIMDb 7.5TMDB 6.7
  40. 40The Secret AgentMovie · 2025 · 161m · Thriller, Drama, CrimeBrazil, 1977. Marcelo, a technology specialist in his early 40s, is fleeing from something. He journeys to Recife during Carnival, driven by the hope of finding his son, only to discover the city isn't the refuge he'd envisioned.Stream onIMDb 7.2TMDB 7.3
  41. 41It Was Just an AccidentMovie · 2025 · 104m · Drama, Thriller, CrimeA quiet mechanic's past resurfaces when he meets someone who strongly reminds him of his brutal prison guard in Iran.Stream onIMDb 7.4TMDB 7.2
  42. 42SupermanMovie · 2025 · 130m · Science Fiction, Adventure, ActionSuperman, working as a journalist in Metropolis, begins a personal quest to understand the connection between his alien origins and his life as the human Clark Kent.Stream onIMDb 7.0TMDB 7.3
  43. 43MaterialistsMovie · 2025 · 116m · Romance, DramaIn New York City, a driven young matchmaker faces a dilemma when a seemingly ideal client reminds her of a past love. She must choose between a promising new relationship and rekindling a connection with her ex.Stream onIMDb 6.2TMDB 6.3
  44. 44Titanic: The Digital ResurrectionMovie · 2025 · 69m · Documentary, TV MovieEmploying advanced scanning technology and CGI, a team of specialists constructs the first detailed 3D digital replica of the Titanic wreck. Their immersive investigation reveals the ship's final hours, highlighting both bravery and fear among those aboard. The project sheds new light on the sinking of the Titanic, uncovering the full story behind the disaster.Stream onIMDb 7.1TMDB 7.9
  45. 45BLKNWS: Terms & ConditionsMovie · 2025 · 103m · DocumentaryBased on Kahlil Joseph's acclaimed video art, BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions is a unique film that echoes the sound of a record album. It blends fiction and history in an immersive story where W. E. B Du Bois and Marcus Garvey, as fictional characters, interact with artists, musicians, Joseph’s family, and even online conversations, all exploring a concept of black identity.Stream onIMDb 6.8TMDB 7.0
  46. 46Cover-UpMovie · 2025 · 117m · DocumentaryFor six decades, Seymour Hersh has been a leading figure in American political journalism. This compelling documentary, released at a critical time for press freedom, chronicles the extensive career of this influential reporter.Stream onIMDb 7.4TMDB 7.2
  47. 47No Other LandMovie · 2024 · 92mA film by a Palestinian-Israeli collaborative team documents the destruction of Masafer Yatta in the occupied West Bank, carried out by Israeli soldiers. The film follows the growing connection between Basel, a Palestinian activist, and Yuval, an Israeli journalist, as they find themselves allied against this destruction.Stream onIMDb 8.2TMDB 8.0
  48. 48Peter Hujar's DayMovie · 2025 · 76m · Drama, HistoryA newly discovered 1974 conversation between photographer Peter Hujar and his friend Linda Rosenkrantz offers a look at New York City's downtown art world, revealing the personal challenges and moments of insight that shaped an artist's existence.Stream onIMDb 6.3TMDB 3.5
  49. 49No Other ChoiceMovie · 2025 · 139m · Comedy, Crime, ThrillerFired from his job and deeply wounded by the harsh job market, a seasoned paper mill manager spirals into violence as he desperately tries to regain his sense of self-worth.Stream onIMDb 7.5TMDB 7.5
  50. 50Blue Sun PalaceMovie · 2025 · 117m · DramaAfter a sudden loss, two migrants in Queens' Chinese community form an unexpected connection. They share their experiences navigating life away from home and the difficult work that sustains them, finding solace in their shared grief as they search for a sense of belonging.Stream onIMDb 6.6TMDB 6.6