50 Best Films of 2024 in the UK

This film explores the legacy of the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam, connecting World War II to more recent times, including the pandemic and protests. It's a thoughtful look at how we remember the past, how time shapes us, and what…

Rona returns to the ruggedly beautiful Orkney Islands after rehab. At 29, she's leaving behind a decade of turbulent experiences in London—where she experienced both love and loss. Back in her childhood home, Rona confronts a troubled past, as memories…

Morán is a bank clerk in Buenos Aires, largely unnoticed by his coworkers. During a dinner with his colleague Román, Morán reveals he stole $650,000 – twice his expected earnings before retirement. He intends to surrender to the authorities, but…

Two young missionaries must demonstrate their faith after mistakenly visiting the wrong house, where they encounter the sinister Mr. Reed. They soon find themselves caught in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with him.

Early 1900s Chile. Wealthy landowner José Menéndez employs three riders to survey his large estate and establish a path to the Atlantic Ocean through the expansive wilderness of Patagonia.

A young woman working as a sex worker in Brooklyn unexpectedly finds herself in a fairytale when she meets and quickly marries the son of a powerful Russian oligarch. However, her newfound happiness is jeopardized when news of the marriage…

In the village of Mizubiki, near Tokyo, Takumi and his daughter Hana live a quiet life. Their peaceful existence is threatened when the villagers learn of a proposal to build a campsite nearby, designed to offer city dwellers an easy…

In 1985, Bill Furlong works as a coal merchant to help his family. He then discovers troubling secrets hidden by the local convent and learns difficult truths about himself. This forces him to face his past and the quiet acceptance…

Since her husband's death and her daughter's move to Europe, Mahin lives alone in Tehran. An afternoon tea with friends prompts her to step outside her routine and rediscover romance.

Owen, a teenager navigating suburban life, encounters a strange television program through his classmate Maddy. The show presents a glimpse into a hidden, supernatural realm existing alongside their own. Watching it, Owen's perception of reality starts to unravel.

In 19th-century North America, a down-on-his-luck applejack salesman unexpectedly rises to prominence. He embarks on a journey to become the continent's most renowned fur trapper, facing the challenge of overcoming numerous beaver populations.

Journalist Shiori Ito bravely investigates her own sexual assault, hoping to bring her powerful attacker to justice. Her pursuit transforms into a pivotal case in Japan, revealing deep flaws within the nation's legal and cultural structures.

Deep within the swampy forests on the Belarus-Poland border, refugees from the Middle East and Africa face a dangerous crisis. Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko has orchestrated this situation to provoke Europe, luring people with false promises of reaching the EU.…

Rudolf Höss, the commandant of Auschwitz, and his wife Hedwig attempt to create an idyllic family life, complete with a house and garden, right next to the concentration camp.

Julio Arenas, a celebrated Spanish actor who vanished years ago, resurfaces in the public eye due to a television appearance.

Following a damaging rumor, Iman and his family are refugees in northern Sweden, living in a basic hotel. Feeling helpless, Iman tries to remain the strong head of the family. Hoping to improve their asylum case, he breaks a promise…

Following an incident at school concerning her son, a worried single mother seeks explanations, leading to growing doubt and emotional distress.

Postwar Rome. A working-class woman yearns for a brighter future for herself and her daughter, but endures abuse from her controlling husband. The arrival of a cryptic letter sparks her resolve to alter the course of her life.

Samsara describes the Buddhist cycle of death and rebirth. The film follows a soul as it journeys between lives, passing through the intermediate state known as the bardo, starting in the temples of Laos.

In 1950s Mexico City, William Lee, a man in his late forties and an American living apart from others, maintains a quiet existence within a small American expatriate circle. The arrival of Eugene Allerton, a young student, prompts William to…

In Mumbai, Nurse Prabha's predictable life is disrupted when she receives an unexpected gift from her husband, with whom she has a strained relationship. Her roommate, Anu, struggles to find a private place in the city for herself and her…

In a quiet London apartment building, Adam's routine is disrupted when he meets his enigmatic neighbor, Harry.

Following a fatal car accident in Saigon, a Vietnamese man and his young nephew journey back to the deceased woman's hometown in the countryside. Their purpose is to arrange a funeral for her.

Lou, a withdrawn gym manager, falls for Jackie, a determined bodybuilder on her way to Las Vegas to achieve her ambitions. Their relationship escalates into violence, drawing them into the dangerous world of Lou's criminal family.

In the 19th century, French colonists seized thousands of royal artifacts from Dahomey, a kingdom in West Africa, to be displayed in Paris. Decades later, a small number were returned to Benin. This documentary follows the story of 26 of…

The story powerfully connects jazz music and the fight for independence during the Cold War. It focuses on a particularly fraught moment in history.

Following a difficult journey across Europe, Aleksei, a Belarusian, enlists in the French Foreign Legion, holding onto a fragile hope of finding a European identity. Jomo, a Nigerian, fights for his people's survival in the Niger Delta and is prepared…

When London floods, a woman gives birth. Soon after, she and her newborn are displaced, traveling north in search of safety as the country becomes increasingly perilous. They seek refuge wherever they can find it.

In November 1975, French left-wing revolutionary Pierre Goldman faces a second trial. He is accused of multiple armed robberies and the deaths of two chemists.

Hans Jurgen Höss had a privileged childhood in the family home at Auschwitz, while Jewish prisoner Anita Lasker-Wallfisch fought for survival within its walls. The film centers on the historic and moving encounter between them eighty years later. It's the…

Wilhelmina Barns-Graham was a leading British modern artist and a central member of the St Ives art group. Her art was profoundly shaped by her life experiences, especially a turning point in May 1949 when she climbed Grindelwald glacier in…

In 1858 Bologna, Italy, young Edgardo Mortara was secretly baptized and then forcibly removed from his family to be raised as a Christian. His parents' desperate fight to reclaim their son became intertwined with a wider conflict between the Pope…

A young Congolese man, who has lived in Belgium for years, returns to Kinshasa, his hometown. There, he must navigate the complexities of his family and the traditions of his culture.

Fresh off a prison sentence, the disheveled archaeologist Arthur reunites with his old team of tomb robbers. This carefree group makes a living by raiding Etruscan tombs and selling the ancient artifacts they find.

The film is based on the true story of Rose Dugdale, a former debutante who became an IRA member. On April 26, 1974, she and three others raided Russborough House in Wicklow, stealing nineteen masterpieces to fund the IRA's armed…

Following the United States' withdrawal from Afghanistan, Taliban forces took control of the Hollywood Gate complex in Kabul. The complex is reportedly a former CIA site.

Rita, a lawyer overlooked by her firm, which prioritizes acquitting criminals over seeking justice, is hired by the leader of a criminal organization.

Cleo, a six-year-old girl with nearsighted eyes, has been deeply in love with Gloria, her nanny, since she was born. When Gloria receives an urgent call to return to Cape Verde to care for her young children, Cleo pleads with…

Set in the 1860s, the story follows Vivienne Le Coudy, a strong-willed French-Canadian woman, as she journeys with Danish immigrant Holger Olsen to establish a life in Elk Flats, Nevada. Their plans are disrupted when Holger leaves to fight in…

A 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…

Lia, a retired teacher in Georgia, discovers from her neighbor, Achi, that her estranged transgender niece, Tekla, has gone to Turkey. Determined to find her, Lia journeys to Istanbul with Achi, navigating the city's lesser-known corners in their search for…

During the Christmas break at a New England boarding school, a grumpy instructor is unexpectedly required to stay on campus to look after a small group of students without families to go home to. He develops an unexpected connection with…

Following the sudden death of the Pope, Cardinal Lawrence is responsible for overseeing the secret and traditional process of choosing his replacement. Confined to the Vatican with the Church's most influential figures until the election concludes, Lawrence becomes embroiled in…

A pregnant woman grows concerned about her husband's sleep. Initially, it's just mild sleep-talking, but it quickly turns into disturbingly strange behavior. After unsuccessful treatment at a sleep clinic, the couple desperately turn to a shaman for help as his…

Etero, a 48-year-old spinster who owns a housekeeping shop in a traditional Georgian village, values her independence and her baking. She's looking forward to a quiet retirement, away from the village gossip. However, a passionate relationship with her delivery man…

A family comes together for Christmas Eve at their old family home, possibly for the final time. As the evening progresses and arguments flare, one of the teenage daughters secretly leaves with her friends, determined to take possession of the…

A scientist revives a young woman, and she escapes with a lawyer for a fast-paced journey around the world. Away from societal constraints, she becomes determined to fight for equality and freedom.

Maria, a teenager, lives in a foster home in the 1990s. There, she meets Michael, a former resident who encourages her to confront and remember the childhood memories and interests she has buried. Maria's mother was a hoarder, and Michael's…

Working for a global company, a production assistant travels Bucharest, Romania, interviewing people who have been hurt in workplace accidents. The goal is to find someone to appear in a video promoting workplace safety.

In Oz, Elphaba, a green-skinned outcast, is assigned to room with the popular Glinda at Shiz University. Their unlikely friendship is challenged as they both begin to follow paths toward becoming either the celebrated "Good" Glinda or the infamous Wicked…