Before Uncut Gems, the Safdie brothers delivered this equally chaotic crime thriller starring Robert Pattinson. Good Time follows a desperate bank robber attempting to free his brother from police custody over the course of one frantic night. Its neon-soaked visuals, electronic soundtrack, and relentless pacing create an intense experience that rarely ever slows down. | © Elara Pictures/A24
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On is definitely one of A24's lesser-known projects, but it deserves a spot on the list because of how charming it is. The 2021 mockumentary film follows a tiny talking shell searching for his missing family, as he navigates the enormous world around him. Combining live-action and stop-motion animation with documentary-style storytelling, the film offers a surprisingly thoughtful exploration of loneliness, community, and belonging. | © Cinereach/A24
Minari follows a Korean American family attempting to build a new life on a farm in rural Arkansas during the 1980s. Director Lee Isaac Chung presents a moving portrait of the immigrant experience, exploring family tensions, sacrifice, and the pursuit of the American dream. Steven Yeun delivers an impressive performance as the patriarch of the family. Its gentle storytelling and outstanding performances hit home, as it's a beautifully human film that really pulls on your heartstrings. | © Plan B/A24
Based on the tragic true story of the Von Erich wrestling family, The Iron Claw is a drama that explores brotherhood, ambition, and the devastating pressure to live up to expectations. Zac Efron delivers a career-best performance as Kevin Von Erich, supported by a strong ensemble cast that includes Jeremy Allen White and Lily James. The two-hour-long film had us glued to our seats from start to finish. | © A24/House Productions
Aftersun is a deeply personal drama that follows a young girl vacationing with her father at a Turkish resort. Beneath their seemingly ordinary holiday lies a poignant story about mental health and all the complicated things children cannot fully understand about their parents. The coming-of-age drama features an exceptional performance from Paul Mescal and Francesca Corio. The ending is heartbreaking, and it becomes more powerful once you start reflecting on the film's events. | © BBC Film/A24
The Zone of Interest is a harrowing historical drama that offers a deeply unsettling perspective on the Holocaust by focusing on the everyday lives of a Nazi commandant and his family living next door to Auschwitz. Rather than showing the atrocities directly, the 2023 film uses disturbing background sounds and ordinary domestic scenes to emphasize the horrifying indifference of its characters. | © Polish Film Institute/A24
Set in a budget motel near Walt Disney World in the Sunshine State, The Florida Project follows a young girl enjoying her summer while her mother struggles to make ends meet. The drama delivers a compelling story as it contrasts childhood innocence with the harsh realities of poverty. On top of this, the film's colorful visuals, stellar performances, and heartbreaking ending leave a lasting impression. | © Cinereach/A24
Past Lives tells a beautifully understated story about two childhood friends whose lives take different paths before they reconnect years later. Director Celine Song's romantic drama explores love, fate, and the Korean concept of In-Yeon, which plays an important role as a throughline in the drama film. The cast's restrained performances and the film's emotionally devastating moments make it one of A24's most touching projects. | © CJ ENM/A24
Ex Machina is a science-fiction thriller that explores artificial intelligence, the concept of consciousness, and the dangers of gross technological ambition. The film's story centers on a programmer tasked with evaluating a highly advanced humanoid robot, only to discover that the experiment is far more complicated than expected. Its minimalist setting and thought-provoking story make it one of the best modern sci-fi films. | © Film4/A24
Adam Sandler delivers one of his finest and most serious dramatic performances as a gambling-addicted jeweler constantly chasing his next big win. Directed by the Safdie brothers, Uncut Gems maintains an almost unbearable level of tension from beginning to end. Its non-stop pacing, chaotic sequences, and unpredictable story make it an exhausting but incredibly rewarding film to watch. | © A24/Elara Pictures
Greta Gerwig's directorial debut, Lady Bird, is a heartfelt coming-of-age story about a teenager desperate to escape her hometown. Saoirse Ronan shines as the rebellious Christine "Lady Bird" McPherson, whose complicated relationship with her mother forms the emotional center of the film. Altogether, the drama film perfectly captures the awkwardness, ambition, and uncertainty of growing up. | © Scott Rudin Productions/A24
Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe deliver two extraordinary performances in this bizarre psychological horror film. Set on an isolated island in the 1890s, The Lighthouse follows two lighthouse keepers who slowly lose their grip on reality. Its black-and-white cinematography, unsettling sound design, and surreal storytelling make it one of A24's most unique projects. | © A24/Regency Enterprises
Hereditary remains one of the most disturbing horror films of the 21st century. Directed by horror filmmaker Ari Aster, this psychological thriller follows a grieving family whose lives unravel after a series of increasingly terrifying events. Toni Collette's intense performance, combined with the film's unsettling atmosphere, makes it a hauntingly beautiful experience that's difficult to forget. | © A24/PalmStar Media
Few films capture A24's creativity quite like Everything Everywhere All at Once. This multiverse adventure combines absurd comedy, martial arts, science fiction, and an emotional family drama. Michelle Yeoh delivers a phenomenal performance as Evelyn Wang, and the film's inventive and one-of-a-kind storytelling helped it win seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture. | © A24/Ley Line Entertainment
Moonlight follows a young man through three defining stages of his life as he struggles with identity, masculinity, and belonging. Beautifully shot and deeply moving, this coming-of-age drama tells an intimate story without relying on grand gestures or over-the-top sequences. Its Best Picture victory at the Oscars has certainly cemented its place as one of the best films in modern cinema history. | © A24/Plan B Entertainment
Few film studios have built a reputation quite like A24. Known for its unconventional storytelling, striking visuals, and willingness to take creative risks, A24 has helped bring some of the most memorable movies of the past decade to the big screen. But with so many critically acclaimed releases, which ones truly stand above the rest? Here are 15 of the best A24 movies of all time.
