89 Sundance Films Through The Years

Feeling disconnected, a teenage boy agrees to help a new friend campaign for class president at their small, rural high school. He navigates this task while also coping with his unusual family situation at home.

Successful author Dito Montiel gets a call from his mother, who asks him to come home and see his father, who is unwell. Dito remembers his childhood in a rough neighborhood in Queens, New York, and his friends: Antonio, Giuseppe,…

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 documentary follows Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue, as she organizes the 2007 fall fashion issue. It details her behind-the-scenes work in preparing the magazine.

Lynn's life becomes complicated when a wedding at her parents' estate in Annapolis throws her into the middle of tense family relationships.

Justin Cobb, a teenager living in suburban Oregon, deals with his habit of thumb-sucking, navigating first love, and his diagnosis of ADHD, along with his experience taking Ritalin.

Evan Merck is a talented but unusual poet who writes suicide notes for people who are about to die. When he meets Charlotte, the lively sister of his newest client, Evan finds himself in a situation where he must invent…

Mark O'Brien, who uses an iron lung due to childhood polio, works as a journalist and poet. A writing project about sex and disability leads him to consider having a sexual experience. After a failed attempt with a caregiver, he…

Lois and Doug Riley, a respected Indiana couple, are deeply affected by the death of their teenage daughter and struggle to cope with their grief. Doug takes a business trip to New Orleans and unexpectedly becomes involved in the life…

This dramatic comedy follows a single mother and her unemployed sister as they seek a fresh start. To afford private school for her son, the mother launches an unconventional business: biohazard removal and crime scene cleanup services.

Grief-stricken after his mother's death, a young boy struggles to connect with his father and the world. His already unstable life takes a turn for the worse when he encounters Hesher, a person who brings even more disruption into his…

Rachel, a sharp and likable stay-at-home mother, feels stifled by the demands of her son's preschool, a disappointing sex life, and a stalled career. Seeking excitement in her marriage, she takes her husband to an LA strip club. There, she…

Following a head injury, Abby realizes she can no longer accept her current life. She feels confined by the demands of her home, family, and marriage, and desires something more. She wants to reclaim her identity as Eleanor.

A woman deeply captivated by the BBC's "Pride and Prejudice" series journeys to a Jane Austen-themed park, hoping to find her ideal partner.

A confident young gay man journeys to Oregon for a job on an apple farm. Thrust into an unfamiliar environment, he confronts challenges to his identity and beliefs from the people he meets.

Following the death of her father in a traffic accident, India's estranged uncle Charlie moves in with her and her mother, Evelyn, who struggles with emotional instability. India soon grows suspicious of Charlie's charming nature and hidden intentions. However, instead…

Two New York City friends make a promise to lose their virginity during their first summer after graduating high school. Their friendship is challenged when they both develop feelings for the same street artist.

Two teenage boys discover a fugitive hiding on an island in the Mississippi River. They assist him in reuniting with his partner and escaping a vengeful family and their armed group.

After a divorce, thirty-something Amy moves back in with her parents and begins an affair with a 19-year-old actor, which gives her a renewed sense of life.

Fourteen-year-old Duncan spends his summer vacation with his mother, her controlling boyfriend, and his new stepsister. Struggling to fit in, Duncan forms an unlikely friendship with Owen, the manager of the Water Wizz water park.

In 1988, facing international pressure, Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet is compelled to hold a vote on whether he can stay in power for another eight years. Opposition leaders recruit a young, ambitious advertising executive named René Saavedra to lead their…

This is the story of Steve Jobs, charting his rise from dropping out of college to becoming one of the most celebrated and influential creative entrepreneurs of the 20th century.

In the early 1980s, a 19-year-old skating rink manager in a small Texas town experiences dramatic events that make him re-evaluate his life.

Two strangers meet on a train traveling through Europe. An unexpected connection forms between them, leading them to spontaneously decide to spend an evening together in Vienna. Aware their time together is limited, they embrace the experience, navigating feelings of…

Leonard Shelby is hunting the man who murdered his wife. His search is complicated by a rare medical condition: he has severe short-term memory loss. He remembers his life before the accident, but not even moments ago – he can't…

A successful New York investment banker keeps a hidden side from his colleagues and friends: a darker, more violent personality. He increasingly indulges in disturbing, irrational fantasies.

Nine years after a single night in Vienna, Jesse tours Europe, reading from a book inspired by his encounter with Celine. In Paris, Celine unexpectedly finds him, and they reconnect for the day before Jesse departs for another flight. Both…

Jesse Fisher, 35 and recently divorced, feels his life is lacking direction. He's dissatisfied with his job and fears he's past his prime. Despite trying to escape into reading, life keeps interrupting him. When his former college professor invites him…

A grown man is still affected by his parents' divorce, which began 15 years ago. He learns he was unknowingly part of a study about children of divorce and is asked to participate in a follow-up years later. This new…

Following his mother's overdose, Joshua "J" finds himself living with his extended family. This close-knit group, led by his manipulative grandmother, is deeply involved in criminal enterprises, and J quickly becomes immersed in their world. However, an opportunity for a…

Lil and Roz have been best friends since childhood, growing up as neighbors in a peaceful beach town. Now adults, their sons share a close friendship mirroring the bond between their mothers. One summer, unresolved feelings among the four of…

A vacuum repairman with dreams of becoming a musician meets a Czech immigrant who sells flowers and shares his ambition to be a singer-songwriter. They team up to write songs together, and their collaboration reflects the growing romance between them.

A young woman's arrival disrupts the easy rhythm of a creative Los Angeles family, compelling them to examine their hidden feelings and ambitions. The ensuing relationships become a complex interplay of attraction, avoidance, and secrets.

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.

Sentenced to seven years for a post office robbery, a young man unexpectedly spends thirty years in solitary confinement. The isolation profoundly alters him, and his personality gradually gives way to an alter ego: Charles Bronson.

In the fall of 1994, three ambitious student filmmakers journeyed to the woods near Burkittsville, Maryland, to film an unusual documentary. They disappeared without a trace, leaving behind only pieces of their footage and belongings. A year later, the film…

Jenny, a bright and beautiful teenager with dreams of Oxford, has lived a sheltered life. Her world changes when David, a charming older man, enters her life driving a stylish car. Jenny experiences a taste of adulthood that profoundly impacts…

Three magazine workers accept an assignment: interview a man who advertised in a classifieds section looking for someone to travel through time with him.

Following a breakup, a bookstore manager finds herself resisting the advances of a man who appears to be ideal.

Dean and Cindy enjoy a peaceful life in their neighborhood, seemingly happy together. Early in their relationship, they appear to have everything. But Dean's lack of drive and Cindy's increasing focus on herself begin to damage their marriage in ways…

This film explores a pivotal time for a group of young New Yorkers as they navigate the complexities of adulthood, questioning their cynicism and searching for connection and love. Six friends grapple with relationships, friendships, and the challenges of growing…

Big Sur is a film based on Jack Kerouac's memoir of the same name.

This film is based on the journals of Che Guevara, the leader of the Cuban Revolution. In his writings, Guevara details his experiences with his close friend Alberto Granado during a motorcycle journey across South America in the early 1950s.

Kate and Charlie enjoy living life to the fullest. Their marriage is built on a love of music, laughter, and having a good time. However, when Kate's partying becomes excessive and affects her job as an elementary schoolteacher, the couple…

A self-important actor declares to the unassuming Alexa that she's been missing out on life, prompting her to begin an adventurous pursuit of the enigmatic Johnny. Inspired by Alexa's boldness, her reserved best friend Ben also decides to pursue Johnny.

An American man develops a strong romantic connection with a Romanian cellist who is grieving the recent loss of her father. However, her father's history of violence poses a potential threat to the man's own safety.

Ann seeks counseling for her struggling marriage, unaware that her husband John is having an affair with her sister. The arrival of John's best friend, Graham, who has a habit of asking women about their sexual experiences, profoundly impacts both…

A young girl named Phoebe constantly challenges rules, finding herself at odds with a world that demands order. Seeking understanding, she turns to her unique drama teacher. Meanwhile, her gifted but troubled mother looks to Phoebe for guidance.

Mary lives a seemingly perfect life: a good Christian girl, attending a good Christian high school with good Christian friends and a perfect Christian boyfriend. Her world begins to unravel when she discovers her boyfriend might be gay, and she…

Rose and Bennett were deeply in love until a car accident tragically took Bennett's life. He leaves behind a grieving mother, father, and younger brother, leaving Rose feeling isolated. With no family to support her, Rose discovers she's pregnant and…

Following a close call in a strange accident, a troubled teenager begins experiencing vivid visions of a giant rabbit. The rabbit seems to control him, leading him to commit a series of crimes.

Heartbroken after a breakup, Zia attempts suicide but finds himself in a bleak afterlife that eerily resembles his life. He learns his ex-girlfriend has also died and embarks on a road trip to locate her.

Captain Jean-Luc Picard leads his crew aboard the newly commissioned USS Enterprise NCC-1701D on a journey to explore new and unknown parts of space. They discover new worlds and alien civilizations, using their skills to overcome challenges, build alliances, and…

Andrew goes back to his hometown for his mother's funeral, and finds himself reconnected with people from his past. At the same time, he decides to stop taking his strong antidepressants. He meets Sam, a woman dealing with her own…

Years after escaping a cult, Martha reaches out to her estranged sister, Lucy, for help. Martha arrives at Lucy's peaceful Connecticut home, where she lives with her husband, Ted. However, the trauma of her time in the cult makes it…

A man with a serious sex addiction resorts to elaborate schemes to pay for his mother's medical care. His method? Faking near-death experiences, relying on the kindness of strangers to save him, and then exploiting their compassion.

A young man attempts to unlock repressed memories from his childhood. He discovers a method to journey back in time, inhabiting his younger self and altering past events. But he quickly learns that each change creates unforeseen and complicated repercussions.

George, a perpetually bored and pessimistic high school senior who has avoided work his entire academic career, finds an unexpected connection with Sally. Sally, though popular, sees something in George that resonates with her own complex feelings.

Haunted by her past, a young woman develops an intense fascination with her enigmatic new neighbor. He bears a remarkable physical similarity to her deceased mother.

San Francisco, 1957. The film *Howl* is put on trial. The movie recounts this difficult time through three connected stories: the personal journey of a young Allen Ginsberg as he became a poet, the public response to the controversial trial,…

During a hot New York City summer, The Wackness follows a troubled teenager who sells marijuana in exchange for therapy with a psychiatrist battling his own addictions. His life becomes more complicated when he develops feelings for a classmate who…

Abby is a popular massage therapist and lives life spontaneously, while her brother Paul maintains a structured existence running a struggling dental practice with his assistant and daughter Jenny. Unexpectedly, Abby develops a strong dislike of touch, impacting her ability…

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…

Bob Muldoon and Ruth Guthrie, a passionate young outlaw couple on a long crime spree, are caught by lawmen following a gunfight in the Texas hills. Ruth injures a local officer, but Bob takes responsibility. Four years later, Bob escapes…

A month after a deadly virus escapes from a British research lab, a handful of London survivors fight for their lives against the infected. The virus, spread by animals and people alike, transforms victims into violent killers, proving unstoppable.

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…

A struggling vocal coach is encouraged by her father, a renowned voice-over artist for movie trailers, to chase her own dreams of voice-over stardom. Navigating family issues, sexism, and her father's expectations, she strives to make a significant impact on…

After a breakup with her girlfriend due to her fear of commitment, writer Allegra begins an affair with kind professor Philip. He's deeply attracted to her and ends his relationship with Grace to pursue her. When Allegra meets Grace, they…

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…

In 1944, a murder brings together the leading poets of the emerging Beat Generation: Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, and William Burroughs.

In the summer of 1988, two highway workers escape their city lives for a remote job. The isolated setting triggers conflict between the men, and forces them to confront their relationships with the women they left behind.

Leaving her career as a reporter in New York, a former valedictorian returns to her childhood home in Connecticut, seeking a sense of peace. She takes a job as a lifeguard and develops a complicated relationship with a troubled teenager.

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…

Paul Raymond created a vast empire encompassing pornography, entertainment, and property, becoming Britain's wealthiest man. However, his daughter, Debbie, is tragically affected by his drug use.

In 1970s Southern California, Joan Jett and Cherie Currie, two fiercely independent teenagers, form the band The Runaways. With the guidance of manager Kim Fowley, the all-female group quickly achieves widespread fame, becoming pioneers for women in rock music.

A man from New Jersey deeply devoted to his family, friends, and faith begins to struggle with unrealistic expectations stemming from pornography. He then strives to find genuine happiness and intimacy with a woman who may be his soulmate.

Sutter, a social butterfly, unexpectedly encounters the reserved Aimee after waking up on someone's lawn. As Sutter navigates personal challenges and Aimee considers her post-graduation plans, an unforeseen romance develops between them.

A skilled agent for a top-tier private intelligence company has her loyalties challenged when she's assigned to go undercover within a radical anarchist collective. This group is notorious for carrying out clandestine attacks against powerful corporations.

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…

Haunted by increasingly vivid visions of the end of the world, a young man struggles with a difficult choice: protect his family from an impending disaster, or from his own troubled mind.

Mark, an actor caught between his past and future, faces a turning point when his son's mother unexpectedly dies. This forces him to confront his own failures. As their lives become connected, Mark must decide whether he's ready to mature.…

Jamie, a rude and inconsiderate American in his twenties, is traveling through Chile and consistently stirs up trouble. He and his friends are planning a road trip north to try a powerful hallucinogenic made from the San Pedro cactus. After…

This is the story of Linda Lovelace, detailing her experiences of exploitation and abuse within the adult film industry. She is subjected to mistreatment orchestrated by her controlling husband, but ultimately fights to regain control of her own life.

Paul and Jamie Buchman are a contemporary couple building a life together in 1990s city life. The film explores their journey as they navigate the joys and difficulties of marriage, blending their lives and personalities. Their relatable struggles include dealing…

Nine years after meeting on a train in Vienna, Jesse and Celine, a French-American couple, now live in Paris with their twin daughters. They spend a summer in Greece at the invitation of a colleague of Jesse's. As the vacation…

"Kassandra" is a captivating Venezuelan telenovela from the early 1990s about Kassandra, a gypsy girl who marries into a wealthy family. She doesn't know she is the granddaughter of the family's head. On her wedding night, tragedy occurs when her…

During a trip to remote Chile, a young woman's mental state deteriorates. Her friends dismiss her concerns until it's too late.