Top 5 Films To Watch This Month
Here’s our pick of the top 5 films to watch this month, from the comfort of your home or immersed on the big screen. We’ve narrowed it down so you can spend less time scrolling and more time watching.
By Hari Khan | Updated Nov 4 2024
Anora - Available in Cinemas
In Anora, Sean Baker crafts a darkly comedic and provocative Cinderella story about Ani, a gritty and resourceful Brooklyn exotic dancer portrayed with raw intensity by Mikey Madison. Ani’s life takes a wild turn when she marries Vanya, the sheltered, naïve son of a Russian oligarch who’s smitten by her fierce personality and allure. Yet, their whirlwind romance is quickly challenged when Vanya’s family intervenes, determined to break up the marriage. What unfolds is a raucous, high-stakes game of cat and mouse as Ani confronts her powerful would-be in-laws. Infusing fast-paced humor with hard-hitting commentary on power, control, and transactional relationships, Anora is a refreshingly unvarnished take on the fairytale, with an ending as unpredictable as its heroine. Baker’s direction paired with Madison’s standout performance cements Anora as a vibrant yet sobering look at resilience and identity.
2h 19m | Comedy/Romance | 18
Available in Cinemas
Heretic - Available in Cinemas
Heretic follows two young Mormon missionaries, played by Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East, who find themselves in a harrowing test of faith after entering the eerie home of Mr. Reed, an unsettling small-town Satan portrayed with dark glee by Hugh Grant. Reed, delightfully menacing in his homely knitwear, lures the girls deeper into his suburban lair, testing their beliefs in a twisted quest for control. With only one escape—through a foreboding basement guarded by an ominous figure—the film masterfully builds claustrophobic dread and suspense. Heretic offers a thrilling blend of psychological horror and sharp commentary on faith, making it a chilling, edge-of-your-seat ride.
1h 50m | Horror/Thriller | 15
Available in Cinemas
Love Lies Bleeding - Stream on Prime Video
Rose Glass, acclaimed for Saint Maud, presents Love Lies Bleeding, a psychological thriller centered on a bodybuilder obsessed with perfection and control. Glass creates a taut, unsettling atmosphere as the protagonist’s journey veers into disturbing territory. The film’s themes of obsession and identity are amplified by Glass’s bold visual style and a compelling lead performance. Love Lies Bleeding is both captivating and unsettling, marking another powerful exploration of the human psyche from Glass.
1h 44m | Thriller/Crime | 15
Babylon - Stream on Netflix
Damien Chazelle’s Babylon is a lavish and ambitious film set in 1920s Hollywood, capturing the wild excess and creative chaos of the era. Known for his passion for musicality and dynamic filmmaking, Chazelle presents a bold story of ambition, love, and downfall among the stars of early cinema. With a sprawling cast and dazzling cinematography, Babylon is a sensory overload that celebrates and critiques the glamour of Hollywood’s Golden Age, making it a visually striking and intense cinematic ride.
3h 9m | Comedy/Drama | 18
Love & Mercy - Stream on Prime Video
Bill Pohlad brings the life of Beach Boys’ frontman Brian Wilson to the screen in Love & Mercy, a poignant biographical drama that dives into Wilson’s creative genius and personal struggles. Told through two timelines, the film captures Wilson’s rise as a musical innovator and his battle with mental health, with exceptional performances highlighting the man behind the music. Love & Mercy is a beautifully crafted tribute that reveals the complexity of Wilson’s life and legacy, resonating with fans and newcomers alike.
2h 1m | Musical/Drama | 12A
