As the year comes to a close, the entertainment world is abuzz with lists celebrating the best films of 2024. Among them, Time Magazine has revealed its top picks, spotlighting movies that left an unforgettable mark. In a year where AI’s influence on cinema is growing, these films prove that human creativity still reigns supreme. Curious to know which movies made the cut? Dive into Time’s top 10 must-watch films of 2024!
IMDb: 6
The film tells the story of a powerful CEO who jeopardizes her career and family when she begins a relationship with her much younger intern.
Director: Halina Reijn
Cast: Nicole Kidman, Harris Dickinson, Antonio Banderas
IMDb: 7.4
Set in Mumbai, the story follows Nurse Prabha, whose life is disrupted by an unexpected gift from her estranged husband. Meanwhile, her young roommate Anu struggles to find a place in the city to grow closer to her boyfriend, but her efforts prove fruitless.
Director: Payal Kapadia
Cast: Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, Chhaya Kadam
IMDb: 7.6
Investigative judge Iman spirals into paranoia amid political unrest in Tehran. When his gun goes missing, he suspects his wife and daughters, leading to drastic measures as societal norms begin to collapse.
Director: Mohammad Rasoulof
Cast: Mahsa Rostami, Setareh Maleki, Niousha Akhshi
IMDb: 8.2
Anora, a young sex worker from Brooklyn, meets and unexpectedly marries the son of an oligarch. When the news reaches Russia, the oligarch's family does everything they can to annul the marriage.
Director: Sean Baker
Cast: Mikey Madison, Paul Weissman, Lindsey Normington
This biographical film explores young Bob Dylan's transformative impact on 20th-century music history, focusing on his groundbreaking appearance at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival.
Director: James Mangold
Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro
IMDb: 7.4
A blend of comedy and drama, this film explores the strengths and weaknesses of modern individuals with a touch of tragicomedy.
Director: Mike Leigh
Cast: Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Jo Martin, Samantha Spiro
IMDb: 6.4
This film follows the intersecting lives of a refugee family from Syria, an English teacher from Afghanistan, and a border guard during the humanitarian crisis at the Poland-Belarus border.
Director: Agnieszka Holland
Cast: Jalal Altawil, Maja Ostaszewska, Behi Djanati Atai
IMDb: 6.9
Set in Mexico, the story focuses on four extraordinary women in pursuit of their own happiness. Emilia, a cartel leader, hires a lawyer named Rita to help her fake her own death.
Director: Jacques Audiard
Cast: Zoe Saldana, Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez
IMDb: 7.9
A solitary cat loses its home to a massive flood and finds shelter on a boat inhabited by various animals. Despite their differences, the cat must learn to work together with the others to survive.
Director: Gints Zilbalodis
IMDb: 6.8
This thriller and crime film tells the story of a boy who heals the wounds of his past and finds redemption through the love of his dogs.
Director: Luc Besson
Cast: Caleb Landry Jones, Jojo T. Gibbs, Christopher Denham