38 Sundance Films to Watch Now

In 1951, Marcus Messner, a working-class Jewish student from New Jersey, attends a small college in Ohio. There, he grapples with issues of anti-Semitism, sexual repression, and the backdrop of the Korean War.

In 1967, four CIA operatives infiltrated NASA, posing as filmmakers. Their mission uncovered what would become one of the most significant conspiracies in U.S. History.

In the American Northwest, three independent women navigate life's challenges. A lawyer struggles to manage a difficult client. A wife and mother's ambitious home-building project exposes problems in her marriage. And a solitary ranch hand develops a complex relationship with…

In a Bedouin village in Northern Israel, Jalila's life is upended when her husband takes a second wife. Jalila and her daughter find themselves struggling to reconcile their loyalty to traditional customs with their own desires. They are caught between…

Two teenage yoga fans join forces with a renowned tracker to confront a powerful, ancient evil that endangers their upcoming celebration.

Four couples on a weekend retreat find their plans disrupted when one couple realizes the entire trip was secretly arranged to stage a marriage intervention.

As her filmmaker husband works in Chile, Liz, a young mother, finds herself overwhelmed caring for her baby. Feeling isolated from other parents, questioned by her husband, and judged by her new nanny, she connects with Rosa, a straightforward single…

Poland, 1945. Mathilde, a young French doctor with the Red Cross, travels to aid war survivors. She's asked for help at a convent where several nuns are hiding, pregnant and struggling with their faith. Mathilde becomes their last chance.

In 1980s Dublin, a young boy uses his music to cope with a difficult home life and gain the attention of a girl he's drawn to. He forms a band as a way to connect with her.

Stranded on a remote island and resigned to a hopeless fate, Hank's life takes an unexpected turn when a body washes ashore. He sees this as a potential chance for escape. With this unlikely companion and a collection of resourceful…

In the Russian province of Azerbaijan, Muslim prince Ali and Georgian aristocrat Nino have known each other their whole lives. Their love story takes a tragic turn with the start of World War I and the global fight for Baku's…

Eighteen-year-old Sonita dreams of a life as a rapper, inspired by Michael Jackson and Rihanna, where she can share stories about Afghan women and their experiences as child brides. Her world is shattered when she discovers her family intends to…

Lady Susan Vernon, a charming but manipulative woman, goes to live with her in-laws to avoid gossip about her past and to arrange marriages for herself and her daughter. Her plans are disrupted by two attractive young men: the handsome…

After a personal tragedy, Ben takes a job as a caregiver. His first client is Trevor, an 18-year-old with muscular dystrophy who has a great sense of humor. Both Ben and Trevor feel stuck in their lives, so they embark…

At three years old, Owen Suskind, a lively and talkative child, suddenly stopped speaking and began to withdraw into autism. Almost four years later, he seemed unresponsive to everything except Disney movies. Then, his father, using a puppet of Iago,…

Ricky, a rebellious city youth, flees with his grumpy foster uncle into the remote forests of New Zealand. This sparks a nationwide search, compelling them to overcome their contrasting personalities and rely on each other for survival.

Two mermaid sisters working at a nightclub are forced to make difficult and violent decisions when one of them develops feelings for a handsome human.

During winter break, the children of a small village organize an epic snowball fight for fun. Eleven-year-old Luke and Sophie become the leaders of the two teams. Sophie defends a complex snow fort from Luke's group. The team that controls…

A punk rock band's lives change forever when they witness a violent incident at a skinhead bar, forcing them to fight for their own survival.

"Kris" and "Michal" begin a journey of self-discovery in a city where many accept a passive existence. They explore life and love as they navigate urban life, experiencing both joy and uncertainty. Questioning societal norms and seeking deeper meaning, the…

In the Pacific Northwest wilderness, a father dedicated to a strict, physically and intellectually demanding upbringing for his six children must venture into the outside world. This journey forces him to reconsider his beliefs about parenthood.

This documentary offers an unprecedented, behind-the-scenes view of Anthony Weiner's 2013 bid to become New York City mayor. It follows his campaign after the fallout from his sexting scandal. The film features complete access to Weiner and his team.

Two brothers, who are very different from each other, start a bar that quickly attracts a nightly crowd. As the bar thrives, they encounter the challenges of working together as a family. Their relationship shifts from brotherhood to rivalry, unintentionally.

Following his brother's death, Lee Chandler returns home to care for his 16-year-old nephew. This forces him to confront a painful history that drove him away from his family and the place he grew up.

In 1831, Nat Turner, an enslaved man in Virginia, sparks a rebellion aimed at freeing African Americans. The uprising triggers a brutal backlash from white society.

Following a traumatic attack, a nineteen-year-old begins college with his brother, both joining the same fraternity. The fraternity's intense emphasis on "brotherhood" pushes him and his loyalty to the breaking point through harsh experiences.

After Germany's surrender in May 1945, a group of young German prisoners of war are transferred to Denmark and then sent to the West Coast. There, they are tasked with clearing over two million German landmines from the beaches. Under…

Maggie's plans to become a single mother with a donor take an unexpected turn when she falls for John, a married professor. This sparks a difficult situation, as it threatens his turbulent marriage to the sharp and demanding Georgette. Three…

This film examines the life and musical journey of Miles Davis.

Jake, a shy middle school student with artistic aspirations, connects with the outgoing Tony at his grandfather's funeral. Their unexpected friendship begins to fray when a disagreement over rent between Jake's father, Brian, and Tony's mother, Leonor, escalates into a…

John Hollar, a New York City artist, goes back to his Midwestern hometown the night before his mother's brain surgery. He's with his girlfriend, who is eight months pregnant with their first baby, and has to deal with the familiar…

Summer 1976. A group of Texas high school seniors face their last day of classes and the start of something new. The story centers on Randall Floyd, a talented athlete popular with different groups of students. As graduation approaches, Floyd…

Tom's birthday dinner takes an unexpected turn when Alice, a former love who disappeared fifteen years ago after changing her identity, suddenly appears.

During the Iran-Iraq War, a missile strikes Shideh's building. A superstitious neighbor believes the missile was cursed and carries evil spirits from the Middle East. She becomes convinced a supernatural force is trying to possess her daughter, Dorsa. To save…

A man longs to swim in the ocean just across the street, but a debilitating illness keeps him from ever reaching it.

Seventeen-year-old Anne falls for Sasha, the most popular girl at her Los Angeles high school. However, when Anne shares her feelings with her best friend Clifton—who has secretly loved her for years—he actively tries to sabotage the relationship.

"As You Are," set in the early 1990s, explores the evolving friendship of three teenagers. The story unfolds through their recollections, pieced together in the wake of a police investigation that triggers a flood of shared memories.

Thirteen-year-old Morris Gentry and his father, Curtis, move to Heidelberg, Germany. Morris, who dreams of being a famous rapper like Notorious B.I.G., feels like an outsider in a city dominated by electronic dance music. He's also instantly drawn to Katrin,…