46 Sundance Grand Jury Prize Winning Films

A group of young inventors stumble upon a sophisticated way to alter reality. Initially, they use their discovery to profit from the stock market, but the repercussions of their invention soon begin to unfold.

A British college student develops feelings for an American student. Their romance is cut short when she is deported from the U.S. After violating her visa terms.

This film follows the McMullen brothers, Irish Catholic men from Long Island, New York, over three months in the 1990s. It explores their experiences with love, sexuality, marriage, faith, and family as they navigate adulthood. Edward Burns directs, writes, produces,…

Jackie and Michael work long hours in a competitive corporate law firm. Exhausted, they decide to relax at Jackie's home with a casual dinner and conversation. Preparing the meal sparks personal revelations, revealing hidden emotions and desires built up during…

This surreal film follows three interconnected stories exploring difficult aspects of human nature and the results of our choices. One story centers on a suburban family whose life falls apart after a member commits patricide, leading to a desperate flight…

Brewster appears to be the picture of a perfect small town, where everyone lives peacefully. But when a new resident, Whiley Pritcher, launches a cable TV show asking "what's wrong with Brewster?", it seems there's nothing hidden beneath the surface.…

'Ruby Lee Gissing' tells the story of Ruby, who moves to Florida after her mother's death, seeking a new beginning. Working at a souvenir store, she befriends its eccentric owner, Mildred Chambers. As Ruby adjusts to her new life, she…

In 1960s suburban London, Graham Young, a lonely teenager with a fascination for chemistry, becomes consumed by resentment towards his stepmother. He develops a dangerous plan to poison her, driven by revenge and scientific curiosity. As the repercussions of his…

A gifted young drummer pushes himself relentlessly under the strict guidance of a demanding instructor. His pursuit of flawless performance leads him down a dangerous path, blurring the line between artistry and self-destruction.

Ruby 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…

This film explores the lives of several people in modern Ho Chi Minh City, where progress clashes with poverty. A retired American Marine searches for the daughter he left during the Vietnam War. A cyclo driver becomes drawn to a…

Warden Bernadine Williams has spent years carrying out death row executions, and the work has deeply affected her. As she prepares for another execution, Bernadine is forced to confront the psychological and emotional toll of her job, leading her to…

When Ree Dolly learns her father mortgaged their home for his bail and vanished, the 17-year-old is forced to navigate the dangerous world of local criminals and the unforgiving Ozark landscape. She must find her father and protect her family.

In a small Texas town, a bar owner discovers his wife is having an affair with an employee. Instead of confronting them, he devises a complex plan to have them killed. The resulting lies and chaos threaten to engulf everyone.…

During their annual summer visits to their father's home in Las Cruces, New Mexico, two sisters experience the complexities of their relationship with him as they navigate their own lives.

Twelve-year-old Lonnie, from a privileged background, encounters the rebellious Karen on the street. They form a bond, and Karen introduces Lonnie to her world of activities: applying makeup, shoplifting, skipping school, and then confessing to their parents, but not to…

A Mexican boy travels to Brooklyn to find his father, whom he has never met. However, upon arriving, he discovers that someone else has assumed his identity. This imposter is after the father's wealth.

The film unfolds in three separate stories, each focusing on a different woman fighting to break free from controlling male relationships.

In Pennsylvania, 1993, teenager Cameron Post is sent to a conversion therapy center after being caught with another boy. There, he's subjected to rigorous treatment by Dr. Lydia Marsh and her brother, Reverend Rick, who believe his feelings of attraction…

A woman struggling with depression gains a renewed sense of purpose when her home is broken into, and she begins pursuing the thieves with the help of her irritating neighbor. However, their investigation quickly leads them into perilous territory as…

A Russian woman living in Memphis with a famous, older rock musician has a life-changing experience when her husband's son unexpectedly visits.

Greg is drifting through his senior year, deliberately staying out of the spotlight and only connecting with his best friend, Earl, through their odd filmmaking projects. This carefully constructed quiet life is disrupted when his mother insists he befriend a…

Diana Guzman starts boxing and quickly becomes a promising fighter, breaking barriers for women in the sport, but hides her training from her father.

A British actress, believing a homeless man is a renowned film director, approaches him for career advice.

Aisha, a Senegalese immigrant working as a nanny for a wealthy New York family, begins experiencing disturbing visions and a rising sense of anger.

Raymond Joshua, a young Black performance poet, is arrested and jailed in Washington, D.C., for a minor marijuana offense. Inside the prison, he finds unexpected strength and defines himself while encountering a prison gang leader and a writing teacher named…

In Oakland, California, young African-American Oscar Grant navigates relationships with family, friends, and rivals, as well as encounters with strangers, leading up to the fateful moments on a train platform at Fruitvale Station in the early hours of New Year's…

This film offers a fictionalized look at the relationship between literary giants Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas. Set in summer 1930s France, Alice cares for the ailing Stein while they spend time with friends like Fernande Olivier and Guillaume…

A deeply prejudiced white supremacist leads a gang fighting against what he believes is a Jewish plot to control America. He harbors a secret: he was born Jewish and is a highly intelligent scholar. His doubts about his own faith…

William Douglas Street lives a predictable life, working for his father and feeling increasingly stifled by his marriage. To escape this routine, he begins transforming himself through elaborate disguises, taking on new identities as an investigative journalist, a surgeon, or…

Set in a peaceful suburb, the film follows a 13-year-old navigating the difficulties of growing up and finding acceptance. As the middle child in the family, they face the tough social dynamics of junior high – dealing with bullying and…

Harlem, 1987. Sixteen-year-old Claireece "Precious" Jones faces unimaginable hardship. Pregnant again by her father, who is absent from her life, Precious endures a brutal home life dominated by an abusive mother. At school, amidst chaos, Precious has surprisingly maintained good…

When her husband leaves her, struggling mother Ray Eddy desperately needs money to secure a place to live. She's drawn into a dangerous opportunity by Lila, a widowed Mohawk woman who makes a living smuggling immigrants from Canada into the…

This story explores the unexpected connection between the world of filmmaking and organized crime. An ambitious but inexperienced filmmaker seeks funding for their project and encounters a charismatic gangster who offers to help. As their paths cross, the film examines…

Hushpuppy, a spirited six-year-old, lives with her father, Wink, in a remote Delta community called 'the Bathtub'. Wink's strict upbringing prepares her for a future without his protection. When Wink falls ill with a strange disease, the natural world begins…

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.

This film blends fact and fiction to explore the life of Harvey Pekar, the relatable everyman who became a comic book hero.

A single mother's life is disrupted when her younger brother, who has been largely absent, unexpectedly returns home.

A 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.

In the mid-1990s, Inez navigates the difficulties of life while fiercely staying true to herself, moving between shelters in New York City. With her 6-year-old son Terry in foster care, she makes the desperate decision to take him, so they…

Dick Kendred (Tom Villard) is a writer struggling to find success, with his latest book repeatedly rejected by publishers. He believes his work lacks something essential: nudity. Hoping to overcome his writer's block and find inspiration, Dick rents a room…

Fifteen-year-old Connie feels like an outsider in her close family, but enjoys a typical summer of beach trips and mall hangouts. Her carefree world shifts when she develops a crush and meets a mysterious stranger. This person challenges Connie's perceptions,…

Donna and Michael are planning their wedding reception, from the tuxedos to the rings, but underlying the excitement is a growing uncertainty about whether they should actually go through with it. Michael is struggling with the idea of commitment, while…

A man struggles with jealousy and anger as a romantic relationship deteriorates.

A hopeful actress working at a military simulation center develops feelings for a soldier playing the role of an enemy combatant. Their genuine emotions complicate the staged scenario, risking the entire exercise.