The Must-See Movies To Add To Your Watch List

If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that the world cannot get enough of the lives of the rich and dysfunctional played out on screen. This time, Bridesmaids director Paul Feig brings his dark humor to a big-screen adaptation of Freida McFadden’s domestic thriller novel The Housemaid. Sydney Sweeney plays Millie, a troubled housekeeper at the center of a suspiciously polished world, presided over by matriarch Nina Winchester (Amanda Seyfried). Think Gossip Girl meets Gone Girl in this domain of secrets and seduction. In movie theaters from December 19

Maggie O’Farrell’s masterpiece of a novel has been given the Chloé Zhao treatment. Reimagined through Zhao’s trademark elegiac lens, Hamnet is the devastating fictional backstory of Shakespeare’s family and the life-altering tragedy that unravels them. Paul Mescal, playing the bard himself, and Jessie Buckley, as his wife Agnes, are spellbinding as parents in the depths of grief – all played out as Shakespeare ascends to prominence on the world stage. In movie theaters from December 12

Oz gets a serious (emerald-green) glow-up in the second act of the iconic Wicked saga; it’s back bigger, better and with even more jazz hands than the first installment. As Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) reign over their kingdoms, their friendship is threatened by the arrival of the mysterious Dorothy. Watch the action unfold, to the soundtrack of all the iconic numbers from the original musical, plus mega supporting roles from Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum and Colman Domingo. In movie theaters from November 21

Leave it to Guillermo del Toro to turn one of the most famous monsters in pop culture into a Goth pin-up. Jacob Elordi’s beautiful, Edward Scissorhands-adjacent “Creature” stalks corridors and howls in anguish, whilst Oscar Isaac’s Victor Frankenstein is brilliantly unhinged, in this modern take on Mary Shelley’s classic novel. In true del Toro style, the cinematography is dazzling with its towering castles and stormy seas. Enjoy this Awards-worthy beast of a movie at your peril. On Netflix now

This is Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos’ fourth collaboration – and arguably their wildest yet. A power-suited Stone steps into the role of a high-flying CEO who is kidnapped by two crazed conspiracy theorists who are convinced she’s an extraterrestrial plotting to destroy Earth. It’s part panic-room satire and part fever dream, all played out in Lanthimos’ signature absurdist style. Be prepared to roar, squirm and even question your own newsfeed. In movie theaters now

Keira Knightley has entered her crime-fighting era. Following a star turn in 2024’s action-packed Black Doves, she returns to the world of intrigue – this time aboard a champagne-fueled super yacht. When she witnesses a passenger being thrown overboard – only to be told it didn’t happen and all passengers are accounted for – everything comes into question. Based on Ruth Ware’s best-selling novel and featuring a star-studded supporting cast including Guy Pearce and Gugu Mbatha-Raw, it’s set to be another viral must-see. On Netflix now

Josh O’Connor is electric in Certain Women director Kelly Reichardt’s heist caper. He plays shady con artist JB Mooney, a small-town dreamer with delusions of grandeur and a knack for failure – much to the blissful ignorance of his girlfriend Tori (played by Alana Haim). With its 1970s setting, razor-sharp script and plenty of awards buzz, The Mastermind feels like a classic in the making. In movie theaters now

This is a snapshot of Bruce Springsteen in the throes of writing and recording his iconic album Nebraska, beautifully brought to life by Jeremy Allen White. Far from a typical stadium biopic, it’s a raw portrayal of Springsteen at his most vulnerable – grappling with depression, the pressures of fame and the ghosts of his past. Awards buzz is strong for Allen White and early reviews are calling it a must-see – even for non-Springsteen fans. In movie theaters now

Actor Ethan Hawke and director Richard Linklater team up once again for this brilliant biopic of legendary songwriter, Lorenz Hart. Set on the opening night of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!, the film mostly unfolds in the theater bar downstairs, as Hart laments the end of his own creative partnership with Rodgers, while a revolving chorus of characters – including Margaret Qualley as protégée Elizabeth Weiland and Andrew Scott as Rodgers – comfort him. In movie theaters now

Dwayne Johnson takes on a career-defining role in director Benny Safdie’s visceral biopic of MMA legend Mark Kerr. The film follows Kerr as he unravels under the weight of addiction and failing health, while his partner, Dawn – played by a captivating Emily Blunt – tries to hold their fractured relationship together, as he’s pulled back into the ring. It’s a devastating look at the downward spiral of one of MMA’s greatest athletes. In movie theaters now

It’s been four years since Paul Thomas Anderson’s last movie, the sunny ’70s flick Licorice Pizza – and this, his silver-screen comeback, is a whole lot bleaker. Set in the scorched sprawl of post-war California, Leonardo DiCaprio plays a haunted ex-soldier grappling with ambition, addiction and the ghosts of his past – while on a vigilante mission to rescue a girl held hostage. With Benicio del Toro, Teyana Taylor, Sean Penn and Regina Hall also on the bill, it’s set to be an awards front-runner. In movie theaters now

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